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Winner of the Cords Prize for Tapestry 2019

Winner of the Cords Prize for Tapestry 2019

 The winner, Brita Been of Norway, was announced during the opening party on 15 March. Her tapestry celebrated the folk art embroidery of Telemark, where she  lives.  The Cordis Prize for Tapestry was initiated by Miranda Harvey and her husband, the crime writer Ian...

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Artist mentoring.

Artist mentoring.

American – Italian tapestry artist Dorina Scalia travelled all the way from the USA via Venice to study with me at Patriothall studio. The 3 day program of study has introduced her to a range of new techniques in 3D weaving. We also managed to fit in a quick visit to...

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Cordis Showcase Exhibition 2018

Cordis Showcase Exhibition 2018

"Thankfully the sun came out". Woven tapestry by Anna Taylor.  Very proud of my student Anna Taylor the winner of this years Cordis Tapestry Showcase prize This wonderful collection of small tapestries is on show in The Scottish Cafe & Restaurant, National...

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At Source

At Source

Preview: Friday 23 November, 6-9pm. Exhibition and Studios Open: Saturday 24 & Sunday 25 November, 11-5pm Patriothall Gallery, WASPS Studios, off Hamilton Place, Edinburgh, EH3 5AY....

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Open Studio, WASPS

Open Studio, WASPS

Meet the Artists. Work for sale. Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 November, 12-5pm. Patriothall Gallery, WASPS Studios, off Hamilton Place, Edinburgh, EH3...

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A Splash of Colour. FULL

A Splash of Colour. FULL

Dates: 9th – 10th February 2019

Tutor: Fiona Hutchison

Location:
WASPS Studio, (Studio 114),
Patriothall, off Hamilton Place,
Edinburgh, EH3 5AY.

Cost: £140 per person

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Collect: Scotland Craft and Design. Saatchi Gallery

Collect: Scotland Craft and Design. Saatchi Gallery

Collect: Scotland Craft and Design Big thank you to Craft Scotland for presenting my tapestry "Shifting tide" at Collect:2018 My work was beautifully displayed along side 16 other Scottish makers and is seen here with ceramic by Patricia Shone and Frances Priest....

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Shifting Tide

Shifting Tide

Shifting Tide 2018 Woven tapestry 75cm x 165cm Shifting tide was designed and woven to exhibit at Collect. Scotland craft and Design at the Saatchi Gallery London, from 22nd - 25th February...

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