I have been lucky enough to join Kingston Stitchers. After stepping up to give a talk when someone cancelled, I found myself invited to Thames Side Stitchers in Isleworth as well. Great fun, I hope to do more…
Turtle Soup
A Japanese friend had a special birthday, and I decided to make her something based on Turtle (kame), a deeply revered symbol of longevity, good luck, wisdom, and protection.
Gallery Exhibition in memory of Simon Brown
Some of you will be aware that my wonderful husband, Simon Brown, died suddenly in 2020. My response was to make art and map the progress of grief and recovery through a series of textile works and paintings.
Woven Mother of Pearl Kimonos
During my last visit to Japan I went to the coast of Koyoto Prefecture to visit Tamiya Raden, a world leading Japanese Weaving Company.
Generous Art
Generous Art is launching its first exhibition and interactive workshop as part of KAOS 23, in the Cabin Space at ASC Hawks Road Studio.
Wall hanging resplendent in it’s final home
Commissioned by James and Yoshie Ochiai-Brown for their dining room, this wall hanging is hand decorated with the Yuzen technique, and embroidered with gold thread.
Kumadori Talks
I am pleased to tell you that from 2022 I will be doing illustrated talks about Japanese textiles and kimonos.
Welcome to KAOS
I have joined KAOS- a group of professional, semi-professional and experienced artists living and working in the Kingston area.
Handmade Festival at Hampton Court was hot hot HOT
A big thank you to all those who came and said “hello” to Kumadori at the Hampton Court Handmade Festival last weekend. As always, I met very interesting and interested people, many of whom tried on the scarves and looked (and felt) fabulous!
