Podcasts about textile artist

Have you ever had a moment when everything you thought you knew about your path suddenly shifted? In today's episode, I sit down with textile artist Qualeasha Wood, whose innovative work bridges digital imagery with traditional craft techniques. She reveals the unexpected moments that led her from a completely different path into textile art. Qualeasha also shares the profound encounter that changed the trajectory of her art practice. Through stories about family, creativity, and finding her authentic voice, Qualeasha offers powerful insights for any artist navigating their creative journey. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Qualeasha Wood and Her Art Journey 02:57 The Impact of Family and Community on Creativity 06:06 Early Influences and the Search for Representation in Art 08:53 Navigating the Art World: From Discouragement to Discovery 11:47 Finding a Medium: The Shift from Illustration to Printmaking 15:02 The Role of Textiles in Qualeasha's Artistic Expression 18:08 The Influence of Faith Ringgold and Career Shifts 21:09 Exploring Printmaking and the Intersection of Art and Identity 24:35 The Journey into Textile 27:50 Exploring Identity through Art 32:08 The Evolution of Artistic Mediums 37:12 Navigating Graduate School Decisions 41:00 Redefining Success in Art 47:35 Legacy and Impact through Textiles   Connect With Qualeasha: Website: Qualeasha's Website Instagram: Qualeasha Wood Support the Show Website: Martine SeverinFollow on Instagram: Martine | This Is How We CreateSubscribe to the Newsletter: Martine's Substack This is How We Create is produced by Martine Severin. This episode was edited by Santiago Cardona and Daniel Espinosa. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts Leave a review Follow us on social media Share with fellow creatives  

Please subscribe and like and share! In Part Two of the Fabric and Crowns Collection, we are chatting with Nawili G, Master Braider, Yogi, Textile Artist, and Instructor. Nawili guides us through the spiritual journey that has formed her 50+ years of work as a consummate artist. We learn about her healing practices and how she moves with resilience and compassion. Her expertise and calm nature gives us a breath of fresh air. We'd like to remind our listeners that this podcast is funded by the two of us and your donations! Please help us keep our podcast going by making a donation through our PayPal link on our website: https://artivismexperts.wixsite.com/rfc-landsView Nawili's creations at https://www.instagram.com/nawili_/Check out the Heidelberg Project https://www.heidelberg.org/

Su Richardson became a pioneer of feminist art in the 1970s through her crocheted and other works which focused on domesticity and feminine issues such as motherhood, PMS, menopause and so on. In this episode she talks about reactions to her art which challenged views in a male-dominated arts establishment at that time, how she... Continue Reading →

Alexandria Masse works with textiles and fibres to construct wearable art and soft sculptures. She is fascinated by how a material can be manipulated and uses sewing, knitting and crochet to make both functional and fine art creations.Alexandria's works have been shown in two solo exhibitions as well as many group exhibitions all over Canada as well as in the United States, Portugal and Iceland, and she was selected as an artist-in-residence at Art Windsor-Essex. On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Alexandria about how she develops her wearable art and soft sculpture designs, her experiences showing her work in gallery exhibitions, and why she loves being part of a global creative community. Say hi to Alexandria:  Instagram - @alexandria.masse  TikTok- @alexandriamasse  YouTube - @alexandria_masse  Facebook - /alexandria.masse  X - @massealexandria----Creative Pulse Podcast socials:  Instagram: creativepulsepodcastMusic credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

This week, we say hello to a new pope and goodbye to Nate Moore—Chris's AEI research assistant, but more importantly, a fellow wretch who's been a big part of the podcast. We also talk about the Pulitzer winners and the media's coverage of the declining health of John Fetterman and Joe Biden. Wretch on! Time Stamps: Front Page:  02:22Obsessions:  27:43Reader Mail:  36:10Favorite Items: 38:53 Show Notes: New York Magazine: The Hidden Struggle of John Fetterman AP News: Sen. John Fetterman raises alarms with outburst at meeting with union officials, AP sources say BBC: Five takeaways from Biden's BBC interview The Pulitzer Prizes: 2025 Pulitzer Priz Herald Leader: The favorite didn't win the KY Derby again. Here's what happened behind Sovereignty The Washington Free Beacon: Exclusive Analysis: Kamala's Stepdaughter, ‘Textile Artist' Ella Emhoff, Skips Leg Day as Often as She Shaves Her Armpits (Never) Politico: Biden enlists veteran Democratic operative to help defend his reputation (edited) 

The English textile artist Alison Holt uses her imagination to capture landscapes and nature and then weave them into colorful canvases that are often taken for paintings. Alison says: 'Each piece is a combination of silk painting and freehand machine stitching. The painting creates depth, perspective and richness to the work and combines effectively with stitch to give detail and texture.' Her work can be found in private collections around the world and in galleries from London to Sydney.  Alison was born in Oswestry, Shropshire in 1956, the youngest of two girls, to Cyril and Brenda Holt who were garage proprietors. Her father died of a brain tumor when she was just 13 and her mother was left to raise her daughters. Her parents always supported her artistic interests and by the time Alison graduated from Oswestry Girls High School she had only one ambition which was to get into art college. From Shrewsbury Art School she was accepted into the prestigious Goldsmith College in London from where she graduated with a BA Hons in Fine Art Textiles, specializing in  Embroidery. By now her talent had already been recognized and she was immediately offered an exhibition and given commissions. She returned to Shropshire and began what was to become a parallel vocation in teaching at Wexham Art College. Alison married in 1993 and worked part time in her studio while raising her two boys Tom and Jonathan. For 40 years now Alison has built her business as a textile artist, which includes writing books about her practice and teaching courses at her home studio throughout the year. Alison lives in Oswestry with her husband John Moses and their dog Bobby. Alison's links:https://www.alisonholt.co.uk/https://www.instagram.com/alisonlholt/ Some of Alison's favorite female artists.Melissa Scott Miller - Artist - painterJan Beaney - Textile ArtistChiharu Shiota - Installation Artist  Host: Chris StaffordProduced by Hollowell StudiosFollow @theaartpodcast on InstagramThe AART Podcast on YouTubeEmail: theaartpodcast@gmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wisp--4769409/support.

The English textile artist Alison Holt uses her imagination to capture landscapes and nature and then weave them into colorful canvases that are often taken for paintings. Alison says: 'Each piece is a combination of silk painting and freehand machine stitching. The painting creates depth, perspective and richness to the work and combines effectively with stitch to give detail and texture.' Her work can be found in private collections around the world and in galleries from London to Sydney.  Alison was born in Oswestry, Shropshire in 1956, the youngest of two girls, to Cyril and Brenda Holt who were garage proprietors. Her father died of a brain tumor when she was just 13 and her mother was left to raise her daughters. Her parents always supported her artistic interests and by the time Alison graduated from Oswestry Girls High School she had only one ambition which was to get into art college. From Shrewsbury Art School she was accepted into the prestigious Goldsmith College in London from where she graduated with a BA Hons in Fine Art Textiles, specializing in  Embroidery. By now her talent had already been recognized and she was immediately offered an exhibition and given commissions. She returned to Shropshire and began what was to become a parallel vocation in teaching at Wexham Art College. Alison married in 1993 and worked part time in her studio while raising her two boys Tom and Jonathan. For 40 years now Alison has built her business as a textile artist, which includes writing books about her practice and teaching courses at her home studio throughout the year. Alison lives in Oswestry with her husband John Moses and their dog Bobby. Alison's links: https://www.alisonholt.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/alisonlholt/ Some of Alison's favorite female artists:Melissa Scott Miller - Artist - painterJan Beaney - Textile ArtistChiharu Shiota - Installation Artist   Host: Chris StaffordProduced by Hollowell StudiosFollow @theaartpodcast on InstagramThe AART Podcast on YouTubeEmail: theaartpodcast@gmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/aart--5814675/support.

'‘The practice of stitching and being still is a really helpful way for me to remember God is with me’. Miriam Jessie Fisher is a Theologian, Textile Artist, Poet, Performer and Lecturer at Laidlaw College. She recently completed a 6-year project called "Women's Word's where she stitched 8,999 words spoken by women in the Bible onto calico, creating a profound textile art project. In Where Do You Find God she talks of how stitching has grounded and centered her through challenging times and is one of the spaces she finds God in her life. https://miriamjessie.com/Support Sanctuary Radio: https://donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?brand=sanctuarySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vera Alexanderova is a Sydney-based textile artist and designer of clothing and interior items. She studied fashion design in Moscow. After living in Mongolia for a while and having seen local felting, Vera fell in love with the material and started creating woll, silk and lace clothing and art objects. She describes this process as "magical". - Вера Александрова — сиднейский художник по текстилю и дизайнер одежды и предметов интерьера. Она изучала модельерное дело в Москве. Прожив некоторое время в Монголии и увидев, как местные жители занимаются валянием из шерсти, Вера влюбилась в этот материал и теперь создает одежду и предметы искусства из шерсти с шелком и иногда кружевом.

Karen E. Griffin's upcoming exhibition, "Because of Black History Month," opens this Sunday, Feb.16, at Englewood Arts in Independence. The show includes abstract pieces and art quilts that portray her ancestors' odyssey from Africa to America.

London-based Martha Hussey has built a reputation as an innovative artist using fibre, yarn and embroidery threads. In this episode, she talks about creativity in her family, how she opted for textiles after taking a degree in Fine Art, how working as a model in the fashion industry introduced her to new stitching techniques which... Continue Reading →

Click Here to Send me a Fan Mail Message!This is the last episode of 2024! Happy Holidays to you and enjoy a very Happy and Healthy New start to 2025.Check out my Patreon page for a few unlocked Bonus Episodes at patron.com/makeanddecorateMy guest on this episode is Deborah Fisher, a ceramic and textile artist with a background in fine art.  She has an online shop called Fish Museum and Circus where she sells the most beautiful ceramic pin cushions, sewing patterns, miscellany hand made items and also her line of quilting fabrics with Windham Fabrics.  In this episode, we learn about Deborah's art and creative story.  We also talk about the nuance between fine art and craft.  This is an age old debate that maybe just needs more depth of perception to understand and appreciate more.  We also chat about Deborah's art, ceramic pin cushions, fabrics and her newest product, the  Landscape Turtle Pin Cushion kit.  Links are below:Fish Museum and Circus websiteNew fabric line out now: Night RainbowCeramic Pin Cushions - sign up for Deborah's email list to be notified when she puts new ceramic pin cushions up for sale - they go super fast! I still haven't been fast enough to get one!New product: Landscape Turtle Pin Cushion@fishmuseum on IG  Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showINSTAGRAM: @stephanie.socha.design WEBSITE: https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate EMAIL: info@makeanddecorate.com YOUTUBE: Stephanie Socha Design

Welcome to Art is Awesome, the show where we talk with an artist or art worker with a connection to the San Francisco Bay Area. In this episode Emily features Lorraine Woodruff-Long, a textile artist from San Francisco who turned to quilting after losing her job during the pandemic. Lorraine's work, rich in cultural heritage and social commentary, gained recognition when her piece was featured in the deYoung Open. She discusses her inspiration, including the iconic 'Quilts of Gee's Bend,' her use of text in quilts, and her focus on issues like gun violence and climate change. Lorraine's journey to becoming a quilter and her passion for teaching are also highlighted.  Lorraine also shares her thoughts on being an artist, influential works, and her favorite creative spot in San Francisco.About Artist Lorraine Woodruff-Long:Lorraine Woodruff-Long is a self-taught San Francisco quilter with a primary focus on color, improvisation, and recycled/repurposed fabrics. Raised in Houston, and educated at University of Texas/Austin, Lorraine served in Peace Corps Kenya and afterwards moved to California as a “bucket list” dream to temporarily experience living in a progressive urban city.  She fell in love with San Francisco and never left.  After a career in marketing and advertising, Lorraine later worked in the nonprofit sector while raising two city kids with her architect husband before spring boarding into a fiber art practice prompted by the pandemic.Lorraine's work has been juried into art exhibitions at the de Young Museum/San Francisco, the California Heritage Museum/Santa Monica, the Sanchez Art Center/Pacifica, Muzeo Museum & Cultural Center/Anaheim, TAG Gallery/Los Angeles the Drawing Room/San Francisco, and the San Francisco Women Artists Network Gallery.  She has received numerous awards for her quilts at local, national and international quilt shows. Quilt exhibitions include the International Quilt Festival/Houston, QuiltCon, the Pacific International Quilt Festival, Visions in Cloth, and Quilt San Francisco among others. Lorraine is a member of the Modern Quilt Guild, San Francisco Quilt Guild, Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA), East Bay Heritage Quilters, ArtSpanSF, Northern California Women's Caucus for Art, and a volunteer with the Social Justice Sewing Academy Remembrance Project. Her work is included in the 2021 book, “Stitching Stolen Lives: The Social Justice Sewing Academy Remembrance Project.”She currently teaches quilting at City College of San Francisco Extension and SCRAP-SF and teaches quilting workshops online and to guilds around the country.Visit Lorraine's  Website:  QuiltingInTheFog.comFollow Lorraine on Instagram:  @QuiltingInTheFogAnd for more on Lorraine's Exhibit at St Joseph's Arts Society, CLICK HERE. --About Podcast Host Emily Wilson:Emily a writer in San Francisco, with work in outlets including Hyperallergic, Artforum, 48 Hills, the Daily Beast, California Magazine, Latino USA, and Women's Media Center. She often writes about the arts. For years, she taught adults getting their high school diplomas at City College of San Francisco.Follow Emily on Instagram: @PureEWilFollow Art Is Awesome on Instagram: @ArtIsAwesome_Podcast--CREDITS:Art Is Awesome is Hosted, Created & Executive Produced by Emily Wilson. Theme Music "Loopster" Courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 LicenseThe Podcast is Co-Produced, Developed & Edited by Charlene Goto of @GoToProductions. For more info, visit Go-ToProductions.com

Saar Snoek, a Netherlands-based milliner and felt textile artist, is renowned for her innovative and sustainable designs. Educated at the Royal Academy of Art, she won the Milliners Guild competition using a surprising finish on the surface of the piece. Listen to the episode and see photos of Saar's work at: millinery.info/2024/11/saar-snoek Thank you to our Patreon podcast sponsors Hat Blocks Australia www.hatblocksaustralia.com.au/ Judith M Millinery Supply House www.judithm.com/ B Unique Millinery www.buniquemillinery.com/ House of Adorn www.houseofadorn.com/ Hatters Millinery Supplies www.hattersmillinerysupplies.com.au/ Lifted Millinery www.liftedmillinery.com/ Hat Academy www.hatacademy.com Hats by Leko www.hatsupply.com/ Hat Mags www.hatmags.com/ Louise Macdonald Milliner www.millinery.com.au/ Millinery Australia www.millineryaustralia.org/ Become a Patreon supporter at www.patreon.com/millineryinfo This podcast is hosted and produced by Lauren Ritchie for Millinery.Info

This episode pays tribute to an embroidery artist who, from a very young age, was devoted to capturing and recording the beauty and complexity of nature, learning to note intricate details that would later lay a foundation for her work in textiles.Show notes here: https://stitchsafari.com/australian-textile-artist-annemieke-mein/

In this episode of "The Truth In This Art," host Rob Lee talks with Los Angeles-based textile artist Liv Aanrud, known for her vibrant tufted rug art pieces. Liv delves into her artistic journey, highlighting the profound influence of her grandmother and the themes of joy and pain that characterize her work. The discussion explores the interplay between memory, labor, and creativity, emphasizing the meditative aspects of her artistic process. Liv also reflects on the impact of technology on art, advocating for authenticity and personal connection in a fast-paced, commodified world.Episode Highlight:Guest Introduction (00:01:00) Rob introduces Liv Aanrud, a textile artist known for her vibrant tufted rug art exploring female experiences.Finding Connection Through Art (00:02:28) Liv discusses discovering her grandmother's textile piece, connecting her past with her current artistic identity.Labor and Identity (00:06:15) Liv talks about the significance of labor in her upbringing and how it shapes her identity and artistic practice.Starting Textile Art (00:08:38) Liv explains her transition to textile art after grad school and how it became a meditative and therapeutic practice.Childhood Memories and Upbringing (00:12:26) Liv reflects on her childhood in Wisconsin, discussing how her upbringing influences her art and creativity.The Artistic Calling (00:15:37) Discussion on the moment Liv realized art was a vocation, not just a hobby.Philosophy of Being an Artist (00:20:39) This part of the conversation explores the mindset that being an artist is a lifestyle, not a job.Creative Process Overview (00:24:40) Liv describes her improvisational approach to creating tufted rug art pieces.Intricate Imagery in Art (00:30:57) Discussion on the complexity and hidden elements in Liv's artwork.Key Takeaways:1. Embrace Your Influences - Draw inspiration from your personal history and familial connections to create meaningful art.2. Trust the Process - Allow your feelings and thoughts to guide your creative process, and find solace in the labor involved in your craft.3. Stay Authentic -  Focus on personal expression and connection, rather than conforming to trends or pursuing commercial success.4. Balance and Mindfulness - Establish routines that help you maintain balance and mindfulness in your creative practice.Website and Socials:www.livaanrud.comInstagram: livaanrud

Sarah Mason Walden embarked on a deeply personal journey as she began to craft her inaugural studio album. Collaborating with Josh Kaler at Pentavarit Studios in Nashville, she poured her heart and soul into every note, infusing her music with her distinctive authenticity.During the process. Sarah found herself recalling the challenges she faced during her early twenties, navigating the Nashville music industry where producers and executives often sought more than her musical talent alone. She was determined not to compromise her vision, so the songs lay dormant for many years as she moved on to a successful career in art and design. She revisited these songs born from her own experiences, reclaiming them from the shadows of her past. The many months spent in the studio became a poignant act of self-discovery and empowerment, granting her younger self a voice while offering her present self the invaluable opportunity to hone her new role as producer under the mentorship of the remarkable Josh Kaler.Joined by a host of talented musicians, including Jump, Little Children's Matt Bivins on accordion, Ward Williams on cello, and Jonathan Gray on upright bass, as well as Slow Runner's Michael Flynn on piano, the album resonates with a rich tapestry of sound. Special guest Nenad Leonart contributes his talent with historical harpsichords and organs from Switzerland. Kevin Max of dc Talk and Sad Astronauts, accompanied by friends Jessica Bleu and Rebecca Seaver, lends his voice to a stirring rendition of the traditional song "In the Pines." Mark Robertson, of bands such as The Ragamuffin Band and Th'Legendary Shack Shakers, adds his expertise on the upright bass.Sarah also crafted the packaging for the limited edition vinyl and CDs with the same love and attention, with hidden messages and symbolism that tie into her other endeavors. An art book of the lyrics is on the way, which connects to the immersive world of her Ramshackle book trilogy. A collection of textiles, murals, wallpapers, and homewares will be released themed to the album's tracks. With meticulous care, the album was mastered by Parachute Mastering and will be released on July 26th.  The Reclamation promises a warm and immersive listening experience for audiences. Sarah's debut offering stands as a testament to her unwavering dedication to her craft and her steadfast commitment to artistic integrity.https://www.sarahmasonwalden.com/https://www.peacoquette.com/https://www.instagram.com/the_psarah/?hl=enhttps://www.threads.net/@the_psarahHost - Trey MitchellIG - treymitchellphotographyIG - feeding_the_senses_unsensoredFB - facebook.com/profile.php?id=100074368084848Sponsorship Information  -  ftsunashville@gmail.comTheme Song - The Wanshttps://www.thewansmusic.com/

Alison Holt is a contemporary textile artist, teacher and author who combines silk painting and freehand machine embroidery to create beautiful landscapes and glimpses of the natural world.  Alison shares how her career and art continues to evolve, as she looks for new challenges. Following new opportunities as well as ongoing marketing and visibiity of one's art are also very important, and Alison shares her experience and wisdom with us.  Susan Weeks chats with Alison Holt about: A current focus on the sea, a rich source of inspiration Her current success in finding new exhibiting venues and opportunities Developing her artistic style Capturing the atmosphere and sense of a place Scaling back her activities to develop her art practice Organising the "Stitch By Stitch" textile art exhibition Promoting your art and yourself Perspective of a long-standing professional artist For this episode... View Links, information & Examples of Alison's work at  https://stitcherystories.com/alisonholt Visit: https://www.alisonholt.com/ Look: https://www.instagram.com/alisonlholt/ STITCHERY COURSES is an exciting new place to discover and connect with experts who teach their art, craft & skills with thread, fabric & yarn. Pop over to search through the experts and see what courses & classes they have available. Or pop over and GET LISTED as an expert on Stitchery Courses and tap into this unique place to regularly market your classes and courses and get a steady stream of eager new 'eyes' onto your business! https://www.stitcherycourses.com/  

Russell James Barratt and his wildly joyful quilts make me want to lasso the UK and bring our two countries closer together. His work is loud and colorful, his demeanor is gentle and composed, and those two sides of Russell make for an imminently enjoyable friend to chat with.In this SEAMSIDE conversation, Russell and I explore: ① how he balances the tension of empty space and maximalism ② why the arc of creative exploration is longer than long ③ how we can use our quilts to say things words don't touch→ Get your free trial to the QUILTY NOOK → Claim your free copy of 10 THINGS I WISH I KNEW BEFORE I STARTED QUILTING → See images and more at the EPISODE WEBSITE → Follow Zak on INSTAGRAM

I first met Victoria Van Der Laan in Catskill, New York, standing in the gravel driveway in front of the HUDDLE House where me and twenty-five other NOOKers where spending a long weekend quilting together. I had assumed she'd just whisk me away for a quick coffee and pastry while I was in town and that would be it, but Victoria ended up coming back to the house for a trunk show and then spent all afternoon with us just sewing and sharing stories. Noticing the warmth and generosity she moves through the world with, I knew we'd become fast friends.In this SEAMSIDE conversation, Victoria and I talk about: ① how the demands of life can pressurize our creative practice ② why her colors seem to vibrate ③ how to expand and contract as the season allows→ Get your free trial to the QUILTY NOOK → See images and more from this episode with SEAMSIDE EXTRAS → Learn more about Zak → Support Victoria through Buy Me A Coffee

Welcome to Art is Awesome, the show where we talk with an artist or art worker with a connection to the San Francisco Bay Area. Today, Emily chats with textile artist Maria Guzman Capron, as she discusses her journey from painting to textiles, influences from her multicultural background, her innovative textile design for the San Francisco Ballet, and her mission to incorporate craft into contemporary art.About Artist  Maria Guzman Capron:Maria A. Guzmán Capron was born in Italy to Colombian and Peruvian parents. She received her MFA from California College of the Arts in 2015 and her BFA from the University of Houston in 2004. Select solo exhibitions include The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, San Francisco, CA; the Blaffer Art Museum, Houston, TX; Shulamit Nazarian, Los Angeles, CA; Texas State Galleries, San Marcos, TX and Guerrero Gallery, San Francisco, CA. Select group exhibitions include Boston University, Boston, MA; Contemporary Jewish Museum, San Francisco; Berkeley Art Center, Berkeley, CA; Shulamit Nazarian, Los Angeles, CA; The Mistake Room, Los Angeles, CA; Public Gallery, London, UK; NIAD Art Center, Richmond, CA; CULT Aimee Friberg Exhibitions, San Francisco, CA; Deli Gallery in Brooklyn, NY; and Buffalo Institute for Contemporary Art, Buffalo, NY. Her works have been written about in Hyperallergic, Variable West, Bomb Magazine, and Art in America. Capron's work is in the collection of the de Young Museum, San Francisco, CA, the Jorge M. Pérez, Miami, FL, and the Speed Museum, Louisville, KY. As a 2022 recipient of SFMOMA's SECA Award, her exhibition Respira Hondo was presented at SFMOMA through May 2023.For more about Maria, CLICK HERE. Follow Maria on Instagram:  @MariaGuzmanCapronLearn more about Maria's Scenic Curtain at the SF Ballet HERE. --About Podcast Host Emily Wilson:Emily a writer in San Francisco, with work in outlets including Hyperallergic, Artforum, 48 Hills, the Daily Beast, California Magazine, Latino USA, and Women's Media Center. She often writes about the arts. For years, she taught adults getting their high school diplomas at City College of San Francisco.Follow Emily on Instagram: @PureEWilFollow Art Is Awesome on Instagram: @ArtIsAwesome_Podcast--CREDITS:Art Is Awesome is Hosted, Created & Executive Produced by Emily Wilson. Theme Music "Loopster" Courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 LicenseThe Podcast is Co-Produced, Developed & Edited by Charlene Goto of @GoToProductions. For more info, visit Go-ToProductions.com

Every time Woomin's work pops up in my feed it's a quilty dopamine hit. Her appliqued wall pieces depict scenes from her life in Queens New York and back home in Korea. And you don't have to see very many of her pieces to realize that her world is abundant in story-telling objects and almost completely devoid of pesky and interfering humans. To hear her talk about how in her previous sculpture practice, she often felt alone, solo on stage, but now having connected with fabric, she never feels alone surrounded by the rich narratives textiles carry. In this SEAMSIDE conversation, Woomin and I discuss: ① why objects make better story-tellers than humans ② how to capture a sense of home no matter where you may be ③ what our daily spaces reveal about usWHY LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE?Woomin Kim shares her journey from sculpture to textile collage, using fabric to narrate personal and communal stories. Central to Woomin's work are the themes of home, identity, and the unseen labor embedded in everyday objects and environments. → Get your free trial to the QUILTY NOOK → See images and more at the EPISODE WEBSITE → Follow Zak on INSTAGRAM

A Valentine's Day special episode as Virginia is joined by Textile Artist of Star Trek Strange New Worlds Anna Pantcheva. Join the conversation as they discuss Desire in film, Oscar Awards and so much more. Follow @losangelesfilms_club

The fact that Paolo Arao and I both showed up to the podcast studio wearing orange winter hats and navy hoodies should tell you something of the kindred connection I feel with Paolo. After years of being online friends, we met up for breakfast about a month ago before going to see his most recent show that was about to close. Over a massive (and truly delicious) breakfast sandwich, we kept discovering commonalities: the way we think about color, how we navigate creative hiccups, our shared love of tarot. I knew right away that I wanted to invite him to SEAMSIDE so you could get a chance to meet him: In this conversation, we discuss: ① how painting, music, and textiles can all weave together in a creative practice ② how our bodies can sense the power of textiles ③ how working with textiles can increase our tolerance for the unknown Learn more about Paolo Arao WHY LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE? Listen to this episode with Paolo Arao for a deep dive into the interconnected world of textiles, painting, and music, exploring how these artistic forms can blend together into one practice. This episode offers listeners not only a glimpse into Paolo's vibrant creative journey but also valuable perspectives on the broader impact of textiles in art and life. ABOUT SEAMSIDE Hosted by quilt-maker Zak Foster, we explore how working with cloth has changed who we are as people, what we call on the show *the inner work of textiles.* Zak speaks with a wide variety of textile artists from quilters to embroiderers, from activists to educators, writers, and collectors. DON'T MISS AN EPISODE

Dr. Veronica Anderson is a multifaceted entrepreneur, healthcare expert, and Kolbe-Certified Human Design Coach who has authored 4 books on holistic medicine and personal growth.Have you ever felt like a victim, and if so … what did you do about it?Dr. Veronica first appeared on the GFR Show in September 2021 - Episode 83: From Depressed Eye Surgeon to Clairvoyant Psychic. Now she is back to talk about how working in a predominately white organization made her feel victimized AND eventually empowered her to birth a business that fully represents her ethnic identity and personal ideals.Tune in to hear Dr. V's new story detailing her experience as a Black woman in the white-dominated wellness industry during the aftermath of George Floyd's 2021 murder. She gets into the ways her well-intentioned colleagues missed the mark with their attempts at allyship, and we find out what (glaringly, in retrospect) simple change in communication could have made a big difference for everyone involved. We talk about how being tokenized by some, while also being excluded and canceled by others for speaking her truth, made Dr. Veronica feel like a victim. And she confesses how she initially leaned into that role and allowed her external world to impact her vision of herself … and kept her trapped in the victim role rather than pushing against it and transforming itLearn what spiritual lessons helped Dr. Veronica shift from victimhood to empowerment, and discover how her struggles served as a path to a new, more aligned business. Plus, she tells us exactly what type of support she'd love to get from Lisa, and other white colleagues, that would help her out most as she embarks on her next evolution.You can listen in wherever you get podcasts, or watch on our YouTube channel to see some of the gorgeous textile designs Dr. Veronica has commissioned for her yoga and meditation product line.RESOURCES:Get Dr. Veronica's gift here: QUIZ: What is your #1 relationship mistake? Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drveronica/To get your copy of the 12 GFR Commandments click right here!GFR EPISODES MENTIONED:Episode #83: From Depressed Eye Surgeon to Clairvoyant PsychicIf you're a fan of the GFR Show and you enjoyed this episode, it would mean the world to me if you'd drop a 5-star review on iTunes and leave a positive note. The more love we get from our listeners, the more we're able to help other entrepreneurs just like you to become unapologetically themselves. Use this link to let me know your thoughts!

Colorado-based textile artist from Bree Angela shares the story about her journey to becoming a creator of magical world interractive museum installations for children. "My overall goal in all that I do is to help spark a sense of wonder and play in exploring imagination and the world around us" - Bree Angela. Bloom exhibit is opening at the Children's Museum of Denver October 11th, 2023 https://www.instagram.com/bree.angela.design https://www.breeangela.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/in-the-art-scene/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/in-the-art-scene/support

Textile Artist and Social Gatherer, Zak Foster, shares his perspective and story leaving his career as a highschool teacher to living his passion starting his own creative business. Feel his sincere love of the art and his passion for story telling and building community. Zak is the host of the Nook, a creative space for people to explore textiles and self-expression in a supportive community. He also enjoys using recycled materials in his quilts and story telling. Hear more in episode 126 of the Craft to Career Podcast!  Turn your CRAFT into a CAREER! Did you find this podcast helpful? Find more creative business takeaways, tutorials, courses, plus much more below.  SHOW NOTES: https://quilterscandy.com/podcast/ QUILTERS CANDY WEBSITE: https://quilterscandy.com/ INSTAGRAM: Craft to Career Podcast @crafttocareer Quilters Candy @quilters_candy  

Brandy, the Quilter on Fire talks about her journey with PTSD, and how quilting has been a source of calm and coping for her. SHOW NOTES The book Brandy recommends: The Morning Miracle by Hal Elrod Link to book: https://amzn.to/3NyWmfu FIND BRANDY AT: Brandy Maslowski Quilt Speaker, Teacher and Author NACQJ - Certified Quilt Judge www.thequilteronfire.com ON INSTAGRAM: @quilteronfire   FIND MAUDE AT: theretroquilter.com ON INSTAGRAM: @theretroquilter

I've had the pleasure of showcasing the work of different talented artists in recent episodes. And today I continue that pattern with textile artist Kate Ward. I was immediately connected to Kate and all of her life wisdom. Tune in to hear us cover many different topics, including how to use your time well, how to change your habits to reduce your stress, and even how practicing stitching can be a source of wonderful meditation and pain management.Kate Ward is a textile artist with a love of travel and the esoteric with a holistic approach to creativity. She is passionate about textiles, environmental issues and living a meaningful life. Zen Stitching is the ultimate combination of her passions and by embracing the beautiful and practical designs of Sashiko, she is mending her clothes, reducing waste and encouraging mindfulness through the act of sewing.Timestamps:•[11:33] “One of the great virtues about stitching is you don't need a great deal of materials to be able to get started, like, you literally need a needle, some thread and some fabric.” •[12:40] “The ability to be able to sit and create and let the mind be free, whilst the hands were busy was really beneficial…”•[13:56] Christine and Kate discuss feeling like time is so compressed and in such short supply and where can we find the time for art and creativity… for being able to clear our mind a bit.•[22:38] “I could see stitching and the arts being a healing tool for people who are feeling overwhelmed, who are feeling like they are not in touch with their feelings and or their intuition.” For more information on the Make Time for Success podcast, visit: https://www.maketimeforsuccesspodcast.comGain Access to Dr. Christine Li's Free Resource Library where she offers you 12 downloadable tools and templates to help you bypass the impulse to procrastinate. CLICK HERE NOW TO CLAIM YOUR FREE RESOURCES: https://procrastinationcoach.mykajabi.com/freelibraryTo work with Dr. Li on a weekly basis in her coaching and accountability program, please register for The Success Lab here: https://www.procrastinationcoach.com/labConnect with Us!Dr. Christine Li -Website: https://www.procrastinationcoach.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/procrastinationcoachInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/procrastinationcoach/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@procrastinationcoachKate Ward - Website: https://www.zenstitching.ca/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zenstitchingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/zenstitching/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@zenstitchingPinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/zenstitching/Get Kate's free guide to Sashiko here: https://www.zenstitching.ca/friend

Jessica speaks with Dr. Simran Thadani: Rare Book expert; People & Culture leader, & textile artist. Sim earned her PhD in English from the University of Pennsylvania, and has researched and lectured in libraries across the US and Europe. In her work as a People Ops leader, she's advised leaders and designed initiatives across the employee lifecycle including recruiting, onboarding, and engagement. Sim also works as a quilter and crocheter and is known for her eye for color. Are you a high achiever, a leader, or an Ampersand who's recently taken on more responsibility at work? Jessica works with people just like you. She coaches individuals and leadership teams to rise to new challenges - with a unique blend of analytical & creative approaches, plus 18 years of invaluable experience working in companies and startups. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠jessicawan.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or BOOK AN INTRO CALL: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://calendly.com/jessicawancoaching/intro-call-coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Credits Produced and Hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jessica Wan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Co-produced, edited, and sound design by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Naomi Tepper⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Theme music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Denys Kyshchuk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stockaudios⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay

Simone Elizabeth Saunders makes her New York debut with her new solo exhibition Unearthing Unicorns. Simone joins the Studio Noize fam to talk about her fantastic textile work. She explains the process behind tufting (with a tufting gun and a punch needle), her techniques to build her narratives, and her Black Nouveau aesthetic. Simone walks us through a few of the wonderful pieces and speaks about her use of animals as metaphors. It's another great art conversation with getting to know another powerful, international Black woman artist. Listen, subscribe, and share!Episode 162 topics include:Unearthing Unicorns March 17 - May 13 at Claire Oliver Galleryworking on large-scale textilesthe Unicorn Tapestriesart nouveau influencestufting guns vs punch needlesworking with textiles the Black experience in Canadasparkles in the artusing animals as metaphorsSimone Elizabeth Saunders (she/her) is a textile artist based in Mohkinstsis - Calgary, Canada.She holds a B.F.A. with Distinction from the Alberta University of Arts in 2020.Her textiles are hand tufted in the medium of rug-making using a punch-needle and tufting machine.Saunders explores themes of the diaspora, ancestorship and Black womanhood. Her colourful textiles highlight motifs and iconography from her Jamaican heritage and engage with socio-cultural factors reclaiming power from oppressive ideologies. Currently,Saunders is exploring the iconography of the famed high Renaissance era Unicorn Tapestries and Art Nouveau advertising through a contemporary Black feminist lens.See more: www.simoneelizabethsaunders.com + Simone Elizabeth Saunders IGPresented by: Black Art In AmericaFollow us:StudioNoizePodcast.comIG: @studionoizepodcastJamaal Barber: @JBarberStudioSupport the podcast www.patreon.com/studionoizepodcast

Today on the podcast we release part two of our interview with textile artist Janice Lessman-Moss. Her work has been presented throughout the US and internationally. Among Janice's many accolades, she won the prestigious Governor's Award for the Arts in Ohio in 2016, the Cleveland Arts Prize Lifetime Achievement Award in 2019, and a coveted United States Artists Fellowship also in 2019. We cover a wide variety of topics in the interview, so please share the interview to the budding artists you know. Show Notes: https://www.artsentrepreneurshippodcast.com/episodes/211-janice-lessman-moss-textile-artist-pt-2-of-2

Today on the podcast we release part one of our interview with textile artist Janice Lessman-Moss. Her work has been presented throughout the US and internationally. Among Janice's many accolades, she won the prestigious Governor's Award for the Arts in Ohio in 2016, the Cleveland Arts Prize Lifetime Achievement Award in 2019, and a coveted United States Artists Fellowship also in 2019. We cover a wide variety of topics in the interview, so please share the interview to the budding artists you know. Show Notes: https://www.artsentrepreneurshippodcast.com/episodes/210-janice-lessman-moss-textile-artist-pt-1-of-2

Recently I have fallen in love with small independent creators doing dope things. Kara is one of those artist. Her discipline focuses on creating wearable knitted and crocheted items!Kara's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artbykaraleez/Kara's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/artbykaraleez?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=f7d723df-0fc9-4a2e-90fd-193101717807Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthegarmentpod/

 Susan Hensel is a multidisciplinary artist, with a 50+ year career, who combines a mixed media practice with embroidery across digital and manual platforms. She makes sculpture and wall art using the colors and techniques of commercial embroidery, designed on the computer and stitched out on the computer-aided embroidery machine with the aim to create an experience for the viewer. To see more of Susan's art click hereTo see Susan's YouTube page click hereArt Supply InsidersClick here to subscribe & follow (and be notified of every new podcast): Subscribe & FollowPlease leave a comment (we love feedback!): CommentsSupport the show

For Peter's bio, see the show notes for Part 1 of the interview.Visit Peter's website at https://www.bazylistudio.com/bazyli-studio-wearable-art-galleryInspirational Art/Artists1) La Sagrada Familia Basilica by Antonio Gaudi2) artist Nick Cave3) "Seaweed" by Lenore Towney4) "Shakespeare is in the Alley" installation by Skye Ciesla5) "Seamless Stories Delicious Memories" by Laura Nova and Kristine DiekmanTop 5 Songs of Encouragement1) The Opera "Tosca" by Puccini; "Vissi d/Arte" sung by Maria Callashttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nk5KrlxePzI2) "Pharaoh's Dance" by Miles Davishttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtORTuLJw7o3) "Jokerman" by Bob Dylanhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=foVjD4xPT1I4) "In Lamho Ke Daaman Mein" by Sonu Nigam and Madhushreehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIxH4zcUJVE5) "Equinoxe, Pt. 5" by Jean-Michel Jarrehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXBuEcue9tESupport the show

Peter Ciesla is a self-taught textile artist born in Wroclaw, Poland in 1961. Growing up surrounded by theater, visual art and music, he developed a love for textiles and fashion. Peter started experimenting with textiles at age 11 designing and creating street fashion, as well as costume for theatre and dance performances. He emigrated to the United States in 1991 and immediately focused on developing a career as an artist/designer opening “Creative Apparel Design” in Chicago, Illinois. He spent the 1990's focusing on custom couture work, learning the painstaking attention to detail that this work requires. In addition he developed an art-to-wear clothing and jewelry line during this time, as the Millennium approached. The present incarnation of his business, Bazyli Studio, was launched in 2002. Peter based it in Baileys Harbor, Wisconsin together with his life partner and artist, Skye. They combined their talents and efforts to create their unique, one-of-a-kind, sculptural beaded jewelry line. Their work has national recognition and has won numerous awards. Although Peter continued to design art-to-wear in the 2000's, most of his energy went into hand crafting Bazyli jewelry. In 2012, he went back to his first passion and began designing and creating art clothing on a full time basis. In 2015, Peter and Skye opened Bazyli Studio Wearable Art Gallery in a building adjacent to their home and studios. Peter's work has always been inspired by the natural world. He has most recently developed an art clothing line integrating his own toxin free, one-of-a-kind, plant-dyed organic textiles. He works with the natural fibers of linen, cotton, silk, hemp, wool, organic when possible. He experiments with local Door County plants, nuts, berries and flowers in his natural dyeing processes. He does botanical printing along with Shibori techniques. He uses his masterful skills to manipulate textiles in a variety of ways, including surface design, texturing, application, quilting and felting techniques. He also creates his own patterns for his signature coats, jackets and vests. In developing his own plant-dyed textiles he has realized his long time dream of creating clothing with a softer ecological footprint. His deep love, appreciation and respect for the breathtaking beauty of the Door County Peninsula is reflected in his work. He looks forward to many more years of discovery and experimentation in the field of natural dyeing and in creating objects of beauty. https://www.bazylistudio.comSupport the show

Art is all about communication. But are your artworks conveying your message as an artist?  Our guest for this week started as a sculptor for 15 years but realized that it wasn't the right medium for her message. Then, while visiting a state fair, her eyes were fixated on a particular blue color thread that sparked the beginning of her new artistic journey. And the rest was history! Joining me on the podcast today is Susan Hensel, a multidisciplinary artist with over fifty years of experience. She combines mixed media with digital machine embroidery to form beautiful textile art with eye-catching colors and patterns. In this episode, Susan talks about her process as a textile artist, product presentation tips, automation and marketing, running a fine art gallery, and a whole lot more. If you want to take your creative business to the next level, tune in and learn from someone as established as Susan, and hope you'll get something out of this.     Key Takeaways: Introduction (00:00) Rapid-fire questions answered (01:35) On pricing artworks (10:34) How to connect with Art Consultants (21:30) Finding your artistic voice (27:31) The process of making fiber artwork (33:20) From being a clay sculptor to a textile artist (37:52) Presenting textile artworks (47:42) How to find assistants that become mentees (49:02) Tips for amplifying through automation (52:28) On licensing and contracts (59:10) Episode wap-up (01:23:25)   Additional Resources: - Learn more on how to make money as an artist here - Visit my website here  - Book a free 15-minute diagnostic call here - Join The Artist Appeals Facebook group here   Connect with Susan - Visit her website here - Check out her gallery here - Follow her on Instagram here  - Find her on Facebook here   -- The Artist APPEALS is a podcast dedicated to artists who want to learn how to make money with their art WITHOUT having to compromise.  Be sure to follow the podcast on your favorite platform so you never miss an episode!  

On this episode of the podcast, I meet Susan Hensel. Susan is a textile artist in Minnesota who blends commercial embroidery processes with sculpture. We talk about Susan's process, the interesting storefront gallery Susan has, and how seeing a particular blue color of thread sparked the beginning of an artistic journey! Susan Hensel's Website - https://susanhenselprojects.com Susan Hensel on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SusanHenselProjects Join my email list to get a call out for artists when I'm booking interviews! http://eepurl.com/g1uUSP Tom Ray's Art Podcast website - https://www.tomrayswebsite.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tomraysartpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tomraysartpodcast/support

How does craft deepen your understanding of your history, your community, or yourself? And how can predominantly-white craft spaces better welcome diverse experiences?Textile artist and printmaker Jen Hewett threads the needle on these questions in her latest book, This Long Thread: Women of Color on Craft, Community and Connection. The book includes interviews with 19 fiber artists, and surveys hundreds of creators of color, all of whom draw on their relationship with making. This hour, we hear from Hewett – and briefly, from writer Mia Nakaji Monnier. Plus, Susi Ryan is an author and social justice activist from Connecticut who co-founded the quilt guild, Sisters In Stitches Joined By The Cloth. Ryan recently wrote a piece about how craft connects her to her ancestors, titled "Cloth Has Given Me A Voice," for Mass Humanities' We, Too, Are America series. She says, "Cloth has given me a voice to recall the memory of my enslaved ancestors. The quilts that I create visually depict and document in cloth the life journeys of my family, my ancestors, and the many others who lived through the African diaspora," Ryan writes. "The stories my quilts tell allow me to ease into uncomfortable conversations about such critical issues as racism, social and medical justice, prison reform, African American history and literature, farm, food and housing sustainability, climate change, women's rights, religion, politics, and human trafficking, that sadly still exists today." GUESTS: Jen Hewett: Printmaker; Textile Artist; Author, This Long Thread: Women of Color on Craft, Community, and Connection Susi Ryan: Author; Speaker; Fiber Artist; Social Justice Activist; Co-Founder, Sisters In Stitches Joined By The Cloth Where We Live is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode. Cat Pastor contributed to this show which originally aired April 28, 2022.Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's episode features Alexandria Masse. One of THE best textile artists in the world. In the interview we dive into Alex's life growing up in Windsor, Ontario, her journey as a student in art school, as well as what's next for her in her art career.Check out Alex's work by clicking the links below:Alex's Website: https://www.alexandriamasse.com/Alex's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexandria.masse/Alex's TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@alexandriamasse

K Kriesel (they/them or she/her) is not afraid of "messy," with a spiritual life that blends Catholicism and Wicca, and holds space for time adrift. K has broken away from a variety of groups that proved too limiting to uplift the most marginalized, including any feminism that prioritizes white, cis women. As they search for a spiritual community built with people like them in mind, K serves as a chaplain and creates the kind of queer Catholic art they want to see in the world. You can contact K and view their work at kkriesel.com or @kkrieselart on Instagram or Facebook. Click here for an episode transcript. Click here for K's Google Doc of Nonbinary spiritual resources. Talking Points: 0:00 - Intro material 4:01 - K's youth: moving from an abusive Catholicism to a more open version, with room for Wicca 9:34 - Studying feminist & queer theologies; grappling with the limitations of feminism — too white, cis, upper class 21:42 - K's gender journey — comfort characters as a kid; claiming lesbian as their gender 25:07 - Coming out, and breaking away from spiritual community until they can find one that's been structurally non-gendered from the start 27:51 - Experiences as a nonbinary chaplain — including some advantages to being openly queer 38:34 - Time for Catholic griping! Disillusionment with feminist Catholic organizations for prioritizing white, cis women 48:48 - And yet...the things K still cherishes about Catholicism — not the bureaucracy, but the traditions 58:54 - K's art! Family support; creating the queer Catholic art they want to see in the world _______ Blessed Are the Binary Breakers is part of the Rock Candy Podcast Network. Find more shows at www.rockcandyrecordings.com. This show's theme song is "Aetherium" by Leah Horn. This episode also makes use of "The Encouragement Stick" by Doctor Turtle.

Ruth Woods is craftschooloz on Instagram and she is running her workshop called Create Textile Baskets from Recycled Materials at the Making Zen Online Retreat. With a background in textiles, working as a clothing designer for over 25 years, then being introduced to basketry fifteen years ago Ruth loves to combine different techniques and materials. She has been creating textile baskets made from recycled materials and loves that you can create beautiful things made from waste products and finds it a challenge to use as little newly bought resources as possible. Making Zen Online Retreat 2022 is a five day event to inspire creativity and find zen from 24 to 28 October 2022. This is a week of textile workshops led by a selection of international artists. If you are able, consider supporting this podcast through our patreon account. Every podcast is free.

There are many strings to Tracy Fox's bow, she describes herself as a dyer, print maker and artist creating the most beautiful art fabrics in her home studio in Manchester. She also uses her fabric to make stunning art quilts and has exhibited her work and sold her cloth at various craft shows over the years. It was at one of those shows, the Nantwich Quilters Exhibition and Fabric Sale, that she was approached to take over the management and running of the show, which she has done ever since. Five years on, she's now launching another show, this time in Manchester - The Great Northern Textile Show will take place later this month.The Great Northern Textile Show will showcase crafts people and artists from the worlds of textiles, quilting, yarn crafts, embroidery, felting, spinning and other disciplines. There will also be craft guilds and organisations on hand to help visitors learn new skills if they want to add to their own repertoires.I went along to Tracy's home studio to hear about her own creative journey, the way she creates her beautiful fabrics and what she uses them for along with her hopes for The Great Northern Textile Show too.You can find Tracy's website here, as well as her Facebook & Instagram accounts.More information about the Great Northern Textile Show can be found here.To join the mailing list for the new Making Stitches Newsletter, please click onto this link.For full show notes for this episode, please visit the Making Stitches website.The music featured in this episode is Make You Smile by RGMusic from Melody Loops.The Making Stitches logo was designed by Neil Warburton at iamunknown.You can support Making Stitches Podcast with running costs through Ko-fi.Making Stitches  Podcast is supported by the Making Stitches Shop which offers Making Stitches Podcast merchandise for sale as well as Up the Garden Path crochet patterns created by me & illustrated by Emma Jackson.Making Stitches Podcast is presented, recorded and edited by Lindsay Weston.

Recorded April 25, 2022.  Episode contains some language.Textile Artist and surface designer Aliyah Salmon has had a recent breakthrough with her large hand-tufted wall hangings. The opportunity came quickly to start working with tufting during the pandemic and she's taken the opportunity in stride as she builds her work and creates larger contemporary yarn paintings. Aliyah offers a fresh perspective on building a vocabulary of motifs and the complex meaning behind the images she hand-tufts. She is truly synthesizing her observations and making sense of them through her artistic process as she uses yarn, an approachable material to spark conversation about uncomfortable topics. To find more of Aliyah's work visit her website: https://www.aliyahsalmon.com/, Instagram @tyrabanks_official, and TikTok @aliyahsalmon.Help keep the podcast alive! Visit our Patreon, pick up some Merch, or make a one time donation! Listeners make it all possible. THANK YOU SO MUCH! Support the show

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EMERGENCY SUPPORT REQUEST: Sew Hope Community Sewing Room, a Black woman led nonprofit sewing studio was recently damaged by severe flooding: 16 inches of water saturated the newly opened venue. Please donate to the Go Fund Me or directly to the project.  CashApp$SewHopeSTL If financial support is not possible, Sew Hope is accepting donations of machines and fabric. About the episode:Lisa Woolfork is an associate professor of African American Literature and Culture. Her teaching and research explore Black women writers, the fiction of Black identity, trauma theory, and American slavery. She is the convener and founder of Black Women Stitch, the sewing group where Black Lives Matter. She is also the host/producer of Stitch Please, a weekly audio podcast that centers on Black women, girls, and femmes in sewing. In the summer of 2017, she became a founding member of Black Lives Matter Charlottesville. She is active in a variety of university and community initiatives, including the College Fellows Program to reshape the undergraduate general education curriculum.Angela FranklinWith a BA in Art from Xavier University in Cincinnati and her MFA from Bradley University, Angela Franklin-Faye has exhibited her works both throughout the US and internationally.She has lived abroad since 1997 and, since 2007, has divided her time between Senegal and the United Arab Emirates. This international experience has resulted in a body of work that has encouraged her to chronicle the experiences of people from the diaspora worldwide. Her works are presently featured in the national exhibition of Contemporary African Art for the 13th DAK'Art Biennale, along with the Dialogue in Black and White Exhibition at the Charleston City Gallery.  In addition, Paris Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi, The Art Hub-Abu Dhabi, The Renwick Gallery - Smithsonian Institution, Ohio Craft Museum, and Musee Boribana - Dakar are just a few spaces that featured her work. Works by Franklin-Faye are in the corporate collections of Atlanta Life Insurance Company, The NationsBank, Arco Chemical, and Household Finance. In 2013, she earned a second Master's Degree in Online Education and Leadership Management and credits this with having an even greater impact on her artwork. She is the owner of Chez Alpha Books - a bookstore and academic resource center in Dakar, Senegal.Insights from this episode:Angela's beginning of her sewing journeyAngela's adaptability to the fashion and fabric worldHow she has been able to thrive as an artist based on her geographyInsights into her study of art at Xavier UniversityInsights into slavery and black history in regards to Ohio/Kentucky borderInsights into the stained glass initiativeQuotes from the show:“I made a rule that if I am going to be here, let me find a fabric that is found here, let me not rely on African fabric in the Pacific Island, or if I am in the Middle East, let me rely on the fabric that I find there” -Angela Franklin in “Stitch Please”“It's really incredible because what that [adaptability] allows you to do is to both grow as an artist and to be connected to the community in which you are living” -Lisa Woolfork in “Stitch Please”“I used to enamel a lot, do a lot of couple enameling and glass fusing, and my whole passion right now is to go back to it” -Angela Franklin in “Stitch Please”“When I do this series of work, I said to everyone that it's not about the trauma of slavery, it's about the contributions that they made, economically because they would build the prairie” -Angela Franklin in “Stitch Please”“Slavery is not black people's shame. Black people should not be ashamed of having been enslaved. The shame is in white people. The shame is in those folks who could compromise so much of their own beliefs to enact the greatest crime against humanity” -Lisa Woolfork in “Stitch Please”“The stain glass initiative seeks to acknowledge and perpetuate the diversity of experience and reflection that is needed to envision a better common good” -Angela Franklin in “Stitch Please”Stay Connected:Lisa WoolforkInstagram: Lisa WoolforkTwitter: Lisa WoolforkAngela FranklinInstagram: Angela Franklin Facebook: Angela Franklin 

Uncover lost textile histories with Karen Baker — a researcher and ethnographic fiber artist — in this episode. You'll also hear Karen talk about:Her research into African American weavers' contributions to textile and fibers before the Great MigrationThe impact of these lost histories in understanding textiles and fashionHow we can collectively work to uncover and integrate lost and/or overlooked textile histories How she is integrating her research into her work with the organization Fiber With A CauseWhat role technology plays in the fashion industry, and in the slow fashion movement. Hit play to uncover the impact of restorative textile history in building a better fashion future. *** This episode was brought to you by Green Eco Dream, a sustainably-minded marketplace with eco-conscious alternatives for your health, home, beauty, and on-the-go needs.Check out Green Eco Dream's collection of low waste, low impact clothing care essentials. *** FULL SHOW NOTES & TRANSCRIPT:https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/fiber-artist-karen-baker EPISODE MENTIONED:EP29: Compostable Clothing, Natural Dyes, and Localizing Fashion Systems with Lydia Wendt LINKS MENTIONED:The Day The World Stops Shopping by J.B. MacKinnon (Book)Less is More: How Degrowth Will Save The World by Jason Hickel (Book) CONNECT WITH KAREN & FIBER WITH A CAUSE:Fiber With A Cause WebsiteFacebookInstagram - @fiberwithacauseTwitter - @sevencon CONNECT WITH ELIZABETH & CONSCIOUS STYLE:WebsiteInstagramPinterest SUBSCRIBE TO THE CONSCIOUS EDIThttps://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/edit 

I chat with Contemporary Textile Artist, Michelle Sirois Silver

Michael Sylvan Robinson is a textile artist and a long-time activist with Gays Against Guns. In this pared-down episode recorded days after the shooting in Buffalo, Sylvan offers some hard-won wisdom from his years of activism that I hope are both a balm and an encouragement to you in doing the good work that needs to be done. I'll update this episode page soon with further details.