Ailish Henderson

Is Needle Felting Difficult?

Needle Felting is the art of shaping wool fibres to create images and soft sculptures. This guide helps you find everything you need to start and provides tonnes of artist inspiration for your viewing pleasure!

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Ksenia Semirova | Modern Beadwork

In this Ailist we interview MA student Ksenia Semirova about her pearl final year project. We learn about her methods of textile design and how she is inspired by traditional craft embroidery techniques to do with her heritage and how she transmits this to a contemporary setting in fashion.

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how art heals

How Art Heals

As both a self help book and an art textiles publication, this book is set to hold the interest of a wider audience than those simply looking for a step-by-step art technique guide. Will this book appeal to you? Lets find out…

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Exploring Art Quilts Volume 2 | Art Quilts Book Review

In this second volume of Exploring Art Quilts, this creative and inspiring book which has been brought together by the Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA) 12 artists are interviewed and explored. With over 300 high quality images revealing the cutting edge of quilting art today. We will come across flat art quilts as well as more surprising variations, including a 3D head and even a dolls house. Other content explores how the work of juried artist members ties in with their own culture, with images galleries to show the range and diversity of their art.

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The Embroidered Art of Chloe Giordano

The Embroidered Art of Chloe Giordano

The Embroidered Art of Chloe Giordano is a detailed insight into the beautiful hand embroidery of one of the UK’s favourite stitchers. Packed with stunning photography that complements the intricate stitching, this is an inspirational feast for the embroidery enthusiast.

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The Nature Of Creativity

The Nature Of Creativity written by Jane E Hall is a timely book for our age, focusing on how our connection with nature can inspire us and evoke creativity from within. She discusses how a number of things connect together, such as mindfulness and the power of nature to make us feel positive coupled with a desire to create art and craft. You will learn how to nurture creativity to become an artist, using inspiration starting on your own doorstep.

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