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Textile Talk

Gail Cowley
Textile Art
Freehand Machine Embroidery
Creative Process
Complexity and Simplicity In Art
Embroidery
Art and Meditation
Art Market Studies
Daily Practice In Art
Crochet
Art Quilting
Mixed Media
Micro Knitting
Textiles
Fiber Arts
Portland, Oregon
Royal School Of Needlework
Covid-19
Art Education
Embroidery Techniques
Children's Book Illustration

This podcast is for craft and textile enthusiasts all around the world. We're constantly adding great interviews with textile artists, tutors and retailers plus a little advice on our own distance study courses in craft and much more. The School of Stitched Textiles is the largest UK provider of City & Guilds Accredited Textile based distance learning courses. You can find out site at www.... more

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes29Founded3 years ago
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LeisureEducationCoursesCrafts

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Gail is a Canadian who resided for 20 years in Britain, until returning t the US in 1995. She moved to Britain in 1976 with her American husband and family. She studied art in Canada, England and Scotland. She completed both parts 1 and 2 (Diploma) o... more

Lorraine has been creating with fiber since she was a young girl. As a child she would while away the hours sewing, crocheting, and working with crewelwork. She learned to sew garments at the side of her mother and paternal grandmother who were both ... more

Lucy Martin from Hand and Lock grew up in the Peak District, where her love for stitching began as she helped her mother make wedding dresses from age three. Her talent led her to work with renowned brands like Alexander McQueen, Burberry, and Cather... more

Annegret is a German American fiber artist who divides her time between Chapel Hill, a university town, and Kill Devil Hills, a town on the North Atlantic coast. Born in Germany and now residing in North Carolina, she lived in Ghana, France, Great Br... more

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Recent Guests

Gail Harker
Textile artist and teacher from Washington State, USA.
Gail Harker Center for Creative Arts
Episode: Artist Interview - Gail Harker
Lorrraine Benjamin
Exhibiting textile artist, long-arm quilters business owner, and graduate of the master practitioner course.
The Tangled Thread
Episode: Master Pratitioner Course - Lorrraine Benjamin
Lucy Martin
Head of Education at Hand & Lock, classically trained embroiderer and former designer for brands like Alexander McQueen.
Hand & Lock
Episode: Artist Interview - Lucy Martin
Annegret Fauser
A fiber artist who is a graduate of the Master Practitioner course in Patchwork and Quilting.
Self-employed artist
Episode: Master Practitioner Course Interview - Annegret Fauser
Sophie Standing
British wildlife artist with a background in textiles and a focus on stitched art
Self-employed artist
Episode: Artist Interview - Sophie Standing
Althea Crome
Indiana-based fiber artist known for her micro knitting artistry, creating detailed and narrative pieces.
Episode: Artist Interview - Althea Crome
Anne Kelly
UK-based textile artist, award-winning author, and tutor
Episode: Artist Interview - Anne Kelly
Holly Guertin
Contemporary fiber artist and textile designer
Freelance textile designer for fashion brands
Episode: Artist Interview - Holly Guertin
Alison Whateley
Self-taught textile artist, author of 'Textile Seascapes'
Crowood Press
Episode: Artist Interview - Alison Whateley

Host

Gail Cowley
Host and interviewer specializing in textile arts and crafts, facilitating engaging discussions with experts in the field.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 10 ratings
  • Wonderfully informative & inspiring!

    I look forward to every episode! Gail is a skilled interviewer who allows her guests to communicate fully and in ways that feel relevant. It’s conversational but not waffling, informative but not didactic. I love this podcast and highly recommend it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    veusvi
    United States2 months ago
  • Love this podcast

    Really well done interviews that are interesting and relaxing to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alisoncs
    United Kingdom10 months ago

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The community feel and relevance of the topics discussed are frequently mentioned positively, indicating a strong connection with the audience.
Many praise Gail's interview skills, noting her ability to highlight guest stories effectively.

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Apple Podcasts
#56
United States/Leisure/Crafts
Apple Podcasts
#13
United Kingdom/Leisure/Crafts
Apple Podcasts
#30
Canada/Leisure/Crafts
Apple Podcasts
#37
Italy/Leisure/Crafts
Apple Podcasts
#51
Australia/Leisure/Crafts
Apple Podcasts
#79
France/Leisure/Crafts

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Artist Interview - Alison Whateley
Q: Do you have any tips or suggestions for people that really want to try and do that but are worried they will get rejected?
Alison advises new artists to start slowly, seek feedback from friends and family, and recognize the importance of encouragement and constructive criticism.
Artist Interview - Alison Whateley
Q: What inspired you to write your book 'Textile Seascapes'?
Alison shares that living in Devon, a stone's throw from the coast, provided her inspiration to capture the beauty of the sea in her textile art.
Artist Interview - Alison Whateley
Q: Could you possibly start by telling us more about yourself, your background, and how you came to stitched art?
Alison describes her lifelong love of fabrics and art, her self-taught approach, and how her journey into textile art began during a period of illness in her mid-40s.
Artist Interview - Lucy Martin
Q: What kind of people typically join your embroidery courses?
Our courses attract a diverse mix, from 18-year-olds aspiring to be in costume design to a centenarian, emphasizing our inclusive community spirit.
Artist Interview - Lucy Martin
Q: Could you tell us a little bit about Hand & Lock and what your current role is?
As Head of Education, I design and implement an educational program that has led to nearly 900% growth in student engagement and course offerings.

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What is Textile Talk about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Focusing on the arts and crafts of textiles, this podcast engages craft and textile enthusiasts through a range of interviews with notable artists, educators, and retailers in the field. It highlights discussions around various textile techniques, artistic journeys, and the educational experiences that shaped these practitioners. Noteworthy topics covered include embroidery, quilting, micro knitting, and the integration of contemporary issues in textile art, making it a rich resource for both novice and seasoned creatives looking for inspiration and guidance. The emphasis on community and the educational aspect of textile arts through distance learning courses adds a unique dimension, encouraging listeners to connect with the broader world ... more

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Recent guests on Textile Talk include:

1. Gail Harker
2. Lorrraine Benjamin
3. Lucy Martin
4. Annegret Fauser
5. Sophie Standing
6. Althea Crome
7. Anne Kelly
8. Holly Guertin

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