Artists’ Open House 2025
SAVE THE DATE! 10/11 & 17/18 May
I will be showing a selection of tapestries, alongside the porcelain pots of Birgit Pohl, as part of this much-loved annual event. Over 400+ amazing artists will be taking part - so make a date in your diary!
Visitor information will soon be available on the AOH website.
Heallreaf 5 - final venue
This is the last chance to see this biennial exhibition of over 70 pieces of work, from international artists working in tapestry. I
It’s a unique opportunity to view so many amazing works in a single exhibition in the UK.
Farfield Mill, Sedburgh, Cumbria: 8 January - 6 April
Winner - Curator’s Prize Heallreaf 5
I’m over the moon to have been awarded the Curator’s Prize at Heallreaf 5 for The Leat.
It is such an honour to be part of this exhibition, and to have work showing alongside pieces from weavers I have admired for many years.
The exhibition is showing at three locations, with the final leg of the tour at Farfield Mill, Cumbria until April 6th 2025.
Designer Craft at Bankside
I’m delighted that both Cherry Blossom and The Crossing will be part of the Society of Designer Craftsmen annual exhibition. This show will feature work of 70 members from a wide range of craft disciplines.
For more details visit the SDC website.
20 November - 1 December 2024
Bankside Gallery, 48 Hopton St, London, SE1 9JB
Australian Tapestry Workshop, Melbourne: Kate Derum & Irene Davies Awards for Small Tapestries 2024
Kate Derum Award 2024
Australian Tapestry Workshop, Melbourne
I am delighted that Snowberries has been selected as a finalist for this biennial award.
This year 137 finalists were selected representing 16 countries. A catalogue of works and details about the award are available on the ATW website.
Exhibition of finalist: 31 July - 18 October
Atelier Beside The Sea 2024
I’m excited that Into the Deep has been selected to be part of the 24th Open Exhibition, organised by Tutton & Young.
With 280 pieces of work on display, in a wide variety of styles there is something for everyone.
19 July - 8 September 2024
Brighton Beach, 165 Kings Road Arches BN1 1NB
Heallreaf 5
This biennial exhibition is showing in three locations in 2024/5, with 72 artists from around the world taking part. I’m over the moon that The Leat was selected. It’s a unique opportunity to view so many works of tapestry together in a single exhibition in the UK.
Weston Park, Shropshire: 29 June - 29 August
Morley Gallery, London: 10 - 20 December
Farfield Mill, Sedburgh, Cumbria: 8 January - 6 April 2025
The Loom Shed Weekend Workshop
Sutton Barton, Cullompton
I had a fabulous time with Loom Shed team this June, as a visiting tutor for a two-day tapestry workshop.
This specialist textile studio is a celebration of all things fibre; from crochet and textiles, to knitting and dyeing. An inspirational place, to learn and create.
For more information on their program, click here.
Artists’ Open House
Dulwich Festival 2024
As part of this fabulous annual festival event, I am showing a selection of tapestries alongside the wheel-thrown, porcelain pots of Birgit Pohl.
Over 400+ amazing artists will be taking part in the area, so do come and visit and say hi!
11/12 & 18/19 May
Selected for Find A Maker
I’m delighted to have been accepted as a member of the Find A Maker family.
This is a curated collection of the finest makers from around the UK. With over 450 crafts people now listed in their directory, it’s an honour to be part of the FAMily!
For more information and to browse through the other makers, click here.
Society of Designer Craftsmen
I am delighted to have been selected as a Member of the Society of Designer Craftsmen. As one of the oldest and most highly regarded arts and crafts societies in the UK, it aims to “promote and support the work of creative thinkers, designers and makers who innovate through their exploration of materials and skills.”
I look forward to working more with this group of amazingly talented makers.
Artists’ Open House
Dulwich Festival 2023
I am showing my tapestries alongside the beautiful wheel-thrown, porcelain pots of Birgit Pohl.
Do come and visit, we’d love to see you. Visit the Open House website for details of the 450 + artists taking part.
13/14 & 20/21 May
Woven Worlds Exhibition
Paxton Centre, London SE19
London members of the British Tapestry Group will be showing a selection of work in a Woven Worlds Exhibition. The Salmisaari Series is included in this selection. For more information on BTG artists, visit the BTG website.
2 - 29 April 2023
Heallreaf 4
I’m delighted that Cherry Blossom has been selected for this international showcase of contemporary tapestry. If you’re in the UK, find a location near you to see them all, or check out the selected pieces online.
Farfield Mill, Sedburgh, Cumbria: 19 May - 10 July
Oxmarket Contemporary, Chichester: 13 - 24 Sept
RBSA Gallery, Birmingham: 1 - 12 November 2022
Oxmarket OPEN 2022
Oxmarket Contemporary, Chichester
I’m delighted that The Visitor has been selected for the first Oxmarket OPEN from 2 - 28 August 2022
Work from over 150 artists will be exhibited, in five categories - applied arts, print/photography, painting, sculpture, drawing & illustration.
Celebrating West Dean’s 50th Anniversary
West Dean College
West Dean College presented an online exhibition of work by 140 former students and teachers, each with personal notes from the artists.
The Promenade was included, and will be added to the archives. (top middle in picture!)
Australian Tapestry Workshop, Melbourne: Kate Derum & Irene Davies Awards for Small Tapestries 2021
Photography: Marie-Louise Skibbe
Irene Davies Award 2021
Australian Tapestry Workshop, Melbourne
I am absolutely delighted to have been selected as a finalist for this biennial award, with The Rowan. Read more and view a catalogue of works on the ATW website.
Exhibition of finalists: Melbourne, 9 Nov - 24 December.
West Dean College of Art and Conservation
Blog Post
As an alumni of the college, I was invited to write a Blog post on my creative process.
Check it out by clicking here!
