Textile artists and tutors sharing innovative ideas and skills
Established in 1973, the Textile Study Group is a vibrant collective of textile artists dedicated to pioneering innovative approaches to contemporary textile art and education. Through our exhibitions, annual summer schools, public workshops, and publications, we actively promote and advance the practice of stitch and creative textiles. Whether you're an enthusiast, student, or fellow maker, we invite you to explore our members’ diverse practices or join us at an event to connect with our creative community.
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A residential Summer School tutored by Textile Study Group members and open to everyone. This year’s Summer School will be inspired by the themes of extraction and animate. You’ll explore captivating figurative and floral symbolism, create vibrant collages, and delve into the fascinating realms of design and composition. Your experienced and inspirational tutors will guide and support you in developing your ideas and creating a fun and exciting experience.
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Implement
20 March - 23 May 2027
Dean Clough Mills, Halifax
UNmaking: An Exploration of Process and Practice
16 February 2026 - 13 May 2028
Touring
7 Bags Full
2 October - 2 November 2025
British Textile Biennale, Birley Studios, Preston
Making:50
1 April 2023 - 27 April 2024
Touring
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Members
Vivienne Beaumont
Lois Blackburn
Alice Blackstock
Bobby Britnell
Sarah Burgess
Eleanor Burkett
Penny Burnfield
Gillian Cooper
Jean Draper
Janet Edmonds
Alice Fox
Sue Green
Kay Greenlees
Gwen Hedley
Ruth Issett
Siân Martin
Jane McKeating
Sheila Mortlock
Amarjeet Nandhra
Mandy Pattullo
Polly Pollock
Shelley Rhodes
Mary Sleigh
Dorothy Tucker