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Lesley Kaye is a textile artist who studied her Interdisciplinary Art and Design Degree at Huddersfield University. "Throughout my studies and research into different aspects of art I found myself inspired by Japanese art and culture..."

focus on... Dynamic Drawing

Artist and tutor Dionne Swift suggests a series of drawing exercises to help you create exciting surfaces and marvellous marks. More ...

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Fiona Wilson – Embroiderers’ Guild Scholar
Fiona Wilson, a graduate from Bradford School of Arts and Media with a degree in Contemporary Surface Design and Textiles is the... more

Special silks from James Hare
James Hare add to their collections of distinctive fabrics in preparation for the Decorex exhibition held in London this year.... more

Elsewhere Collaborative residencies
2010 residencies for artists, curators, scholars, designers and creatives of all kinds Elsewhere Collaborative, a living museum... more

Stitch in Time
Stitch in Time is a Heritage Lottery Funded Young Roots project focusing on creative art and fashion to engage young people in... more

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features

City & Guilds Diary
Audrey Hughes shared her experiences as she embarked on Part One of City & Guilds Creative Embroidery, in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

Audrey's City & Guilds Diary

The Big Dress
The world's biggest dress has been launched!
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The Funky Felter

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