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Making Meaning

Ruth Singer
Mary Linwood
Textile Art
Textiles
Textile Arts
Care
Embroidery
Leicester Museum
Cultures Of Care
Historical Textiles
Textile Heritage
Art History
Creative Community
Creative Practice
Creativity
Lace
Quilting
Sustainability
Emotional Connection To Clothing
Textile Waste
Queen Charlotte

Making Meaning is a podcast exploring the meaning behind what we make. Artist Ruth Singer talks to creative people about why they make and create. Ruth loves finding out how artists, writers, coaches, researchers and others use challenging and complex stories within their work. She is interested in what matters to them and why they choose to create what they do. Ruth Singer has been making textile... more

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I'm so pleased to share this conversation with Emily Jo Gibbs, a fantastic textile maker who I have admired for many years. It won't surprise you that I love Emily's work and we had a really interesting, broad-ranging conversation about the why behin... more

In this episode I'm talking to the brilliant creative textile designer Jayne Emerson, known to many of you as the creator of the No Rules Textile Society - a membership group full of inspiration and creative play. Jayne is also a textile designer for... more

Dr Heidi Strobel is my guest in episode 56 about Mary Linwood. Heidi joined me from The University of North Texas, USA where she is is Professor of Art History. She is also the author of Mary Linwood: Embroidery, Installation, and Entrepreneurship in... more

This episode is more of the summer of stitch series, this time with the brilliant Dr Isabella Rosner, Royal School of Needlework curator, podcaster and all round historic embroidery enthusiast. She has been part of the Mary Linwood fan club for years... more

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Emily Jo Gibbs
British textile artist known for her hand-stitched portraits and still lives.
Episode: #58: Making Meaning with Emily Jo Gibbs
Jayne Emerson
Creative textile designer and founder of the No Rules Textile Society
Episode: #57: Making Meaning with Jayne Emerson
Heidi Strobel
Professor of Art History and author of a monograph on Mary Linwood
University of North Texas
Episode: #56: Making Meaning with Heidi Strobel
Isabella Rosner
Curator of textiles and lecture contextual studies at the Royal School of Needlework, embroidery historian, and podcaster.
Royal School of Needlework
Episode: #54: Making Meaning with Dr Isabella Rosner
Jennifer Collier
Paper pioneer creating exquisite sculptures from vintage recycled materials in conjunction with stitch.
Episode: #53: Making Meaning with Jennifer Collier
Wendy Ward
Researcher, maker, and campaigner around clothes, sustainability and emotional connection to the things we wear.
Sheffield Hallam University
Episode: #52: Making Meaning with Wendy Ward
Deb McGuire
A doctoral candidate researching the emotional narratives of quilting
London College of Fashion
Episode: #48: Making Meaning with Deb McGuire
Jayne Childs
A contemporary lace maker and research assistant at the Nottingham Trent University Lace Archive.
Nottingham Trent University
Episode: #47: Making Meaning with Jayne Childs

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Ruth Singer
Artist and researcher with a focus on textile art. Ruth interviews creative individuals about their motivations and the meaning behind their work.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 35 ratings
  • Best Podcast in the Creative World

    Ruth has managed to capture a really deep view of the creative world with her brilliant interviews. It has rich thoughtful discussion and inspiring ideas for anyone in the arts. I listen to all episodes over and over and each time some new thought or different way of looking at my meagre art practice arises. I have passed on the name of this podcast to more serious artists for their edification. If you want to reflect on why you create this is an absolute must. Having the fundamentals of academi... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Balletfever
    Australia2 years ago
  • Inspiring conversations

    Ruth has enjoyable conversations with artists that give insight into the way people work and inspire me.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TheEcoWardrobeWarrior
    United Kingdom4 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the rich discussions and thoughtful insights provided by the host and guests, often describing the content as inspiring and reflective.
Reviews highlight the podcast as a valuable resource for artists and those interested in the creative process, making it a go-to source for meaningful artistic conversation.
The podcast is praised for its exploration of women's contributions to art and the emotional connections artists have with their creations.

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#131
United Kingdom/Arts/Visual Arts
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#112
Australia/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#166
India/Arts/Visual Arts
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#169
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Apple Podcasts
#192
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#236
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#52: Making Meaning with Wendy Ward
Q: Could you tell us a little bit about yourself and your work, please?
Wendy explains her background as a PhD researcher and her focus on the meanings and connections people have with their clothes.

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This podcast provides an intimate look into the creative processes of various artists and makers, focusing on the motivations and stories behind their work. The host engages with guests from diverse backgrounds, including textiles, embroidery, and creative writing, to explore deep themes of emotional connection, history, and sustainability in art. Notably, discussions often touch on the challenges faced by women in the arts and the significance of overlooked artists, such as Mary Linwood. The expansive range of topics reveals a commitment to understanding the intricate relationship between creativity and personal narrative, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the intersections of art, history, and emotional expression.

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Making Meaning launched 4 years ago and published 59 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Making Meaning include:

1. Emily Jo Gibbs
2. Jayne Emerson
3. Heidi Strobel
4. Isabella Rosner
5. Jennifer Collier
6. Wendy Ward
7. Deb McGuire
8. Jayne Childs

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