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 alongside pieces from weavers I have admired for years.
After the Morley Gallery, the exhibition will move to Farfield Mill, Cumbria in January 2025 for the final leg of the tour.
Heallreaf 5 - London Venue
This biennial exhibition is moving to its second location in December. With 72 tapestry artists from around the world taking part, it’s a unique opportunity to view so many amazing works in a single exhibition in the UK.
Morley Gallery, London: 10 - 20 December
The final venue will be in the new year -
Farfield Mill, Sedburgh, Cumbria: 8 January - 6 April
Designer Craft at Bankside
I’m delighted that 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
Open Daily 11am - 6pm
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 to have been selected as a finalist for this biennial award, with Snowberries. An exhibition of finalists will take place in Melbourne from 31 July - 18 October.
This year 137 finalists were selected representing 16 countries. A catalogue of all the finalists and more details about the award will be available soon on the ATW website.
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 over the next 9 months. 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, EX15 1NF
I had a fabulous time at the Loom Shed 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, S.E. London
As part of this fabulous 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.
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 meeting this group of amazingly talented makers.
Artists’ Open House
Dulwich Festival 2023
I am showing my tapestries alongside 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
London members of the British Tapestry Group will be showing a selection of work. I will be showing pieces from the Salmisaari Series. For more information on BTG artists, visit the BTG website.
2 - 29 April 2023
Paxton Centre, London SE19 2AE
Heallreaf 4
I’m delighted that Cherry Blossom has been included in 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
Oxmarket OPEN 2022
Oxmarket Contemporary, Chichester
I’m delighted that The Visitor has been selected for the first Oxmarket OPEN.
Work from over 150 artists will be exhibited, in five categories - applied arts, print/photography, painting, sculpture, drawing & illustration.
2 - 28 August 2022
Celebrating West Dean’s 50th Anniversary
West Dean College, Chichester
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.
Blog Post
West Dean College of Art and Conservation
As an alumni of the college, I was invited to write a Blog post on my creative process.
Check it out by clicking here!
Cordis Prize Showcase
Second Impression has been selected as the winning piece for this showcase of emerging artists.
The Scottish Cafe and Restaurant,
National Galleries of Scotland, Edinburgh
27 Nov 2019 - 26 Jan 2020
