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Shetland Tweed research - the 20th Century continuesRead MoreApril 3, 2021
This week the story of Shetland Tweed in the 20th Century continues.
Shetland Tweed research - The 20th CenturyRead MoreMarch 27, 2021
This week the story of Shetland Tweed continues into the 20th Century.
Discovering Textiles - Canadian Inuit tapestryRead MoreMarch 27, 2021
The Inuit People of Baffin Island, Canada started to produce tapestries in 1970, a serendipitous melding of hand skills and the traditional art of storytelling.
Earth OptimismRead MoreMarch 20, 2021
This week sees Earth Optimism 2021, a series of events to celebrate all that is positive about our planet.
Japan's Memory HuntersRead MoreMarch 13, 2021
Ten years ago the east coast of Japan was hit by a powerful earthquake.
The Shetland Tweed Company's new shopRead MoreJanuary 23, 2021
The Shetland Tweed Company has a new online shop!
The ArcticRead MoreDecember 5, 2020
A new exhibition has reopened at the British Museum in London: Arctic: Culture and Climate .
Embroidery and apartheidRead MoreNovember 28, 2020
The apartheid years in South Africa were hugely destructive to many lives. Embroidery is helping some come to terms with the trauma.
Robert StewartRead MoreNovember 14, 2020
Robert Stewart was a Scottish designer and artist who has a remarkable influence on art education.
Fabric of Vision - Dress and Drapery in PaintingRead MoreOctober 31, 2020
A new book for the studio library explores the representation of fabrics in fine art.