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Textile Talk

Gail Cowley
Textile Art
Embroidery
Freehand Machine Embroidery
Creative Process
Complexity and Simplicity In Art
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
Textile Crafts
Fabric Art
Art Education

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

PublishesMonthlyEpisodes39Founded4 years ago
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Carolyn Forster is a quilt designer, teacher and author from Tunbridge Wells in Kent. Since self-publishing her first book, “Quilting On the Go” in 2007 Carolyn has gone on to write many more patchwork and quilting books with Search Press in the UK a... more

Robert Ossant

Author and fashion historian Robert Ossant hails from Lancashire and moved to London to work in newspapers, getting his big break at the Daily Mirror. Feeling disillusioned with tabloid life, he joined London embroidery house Hand & L... more

Fascinated by textiles and the stories they can tell, Hannah Lamb’s practice is a personal dialogue with materials. From her studio in Bingley, West Yorkshire she experiments with layers of imagery and surface. Print, stitch and deconstruction techni... more

Emily Jo Gibbs has established an international reputation for her delicate silk organza appliqué. In her current practice Emily creates hand-stitched Portraits and Still Lifes with a graphic quality, observing the quiet beauty of the overlooked. Gen... more

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Carolyn Forster
Quilt designer, teacher, and author from Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Search Press and Landauer Publishing
Episode: Artist Interview - Carolyn Forster
Robert Ossant
Fashion historian and author
Freelance Writer, Former Communications Manager at Hand & Lock
Episode: Artist Interview - Robert Ossant and Jessica Pile
Jessica Pile
Author, designer, educator, and technical embroidery specialist
Norica Studios
Episode: Artist Interview - Robert Ossant and Jessica Pile
Hannah Lamb
Textile Artist known for her work with cyanotype printing and textile art
Bradford School of Art
Episode: Textile Artist - Hannah Lamb
Emily Jo Gibbs
Textile Artist known for her silk organza portraits and still lifes
Episode: Artist Interview - Emily Jo Gibbs
Fleur Woods
Contemporary fiber artist, author, teacher, and mentor
Independent artist
Episode: Artist Interview - Fleur Woods
Ellie Hipkin
Textile mixed media artist, founder of the Flourish Textile Art Hub
Flourish Textile Art Hub
Episode: Artist Interview - Ellie Hipkin
Kelley Aldridge
Embroidery teacher with a background in IT training and management
Royal School of Needlework
Episode: Artist Interview - Kelley Aldridge
Amanda Cobbett
Award-winning textile artist with over 25 years of experience.
Episode: Artist Interview - Amanda Cobbett

Host

Gail Cowley
Host of Textile Talk, skilled interviewer who allows guests to communicate fully and relevantly.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 13 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 States10 months ago
  • Love this podcast

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alisoncs
    United Kingdoma year ago

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Listeners appreciate the informative and inspiring content, noting the skilled interviews that allow guests to communicate their creativity and processes effectively.
Many find the episodes interesting and relaxing to listen to, praising the quality of both the content and the conversations.

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Apple Podcasts
#78
United States/Leisure/Crafts
Apple Podcasts
#28
United Kingdom/Leisure/Crafts
Apple Podcasts
#75
Canada/Leisure/Crafts
Apple Podcasts
#15
Australia/Leisure/Crafts
Apple Podcasts
#18
Russia/Leisure/Crafts
Apple Podcasts
#22
Sweden/Leisure/Crafts

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Artist Interview - Carolyn Forster
Q: Can you share your thoughts on the City & Guilds experience?
I found City & Guilds valuable for exploring new techniques and having a structured approach, despite starting for recreational reasons.
Artist Interview - Carolyn Forster
Q: What inspired your journey into quilting?
My journey began in childhood with family influences and a passion for stitching, which gradually evolved into a professional path.
Artist Interview - Robert Ossant and Jessica Pile
Q: How do you see the couture embroidery balancing heritage and innovation?
Robert articulates that couture embroidery has always balanced tradition with innovation, highlighting the significance of safeguarding artisan crafts while embracing new techniques.
Artist Interview - Robert Ossant and Jessica Pile
Q: What are the challenges of sourcing images for the book?
Jessica discusses the hurdles they faced while obtaining detailed images necessary for highlighting intricate embroidery work essential to understanding the craft.
Artist Interview - Robert Ossant and Jessica Pile
Q: How does couture embroidery differ from other embroidery forms?
Jessica defines couture embroidery as completely bespoke, involving significant investment in craftsmanship and pushing the boundaries of the medium, collecting experiences and insights from designers.

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This podcast focuses on the vibrant world of crafts and textiles, celebrating the artistry and creativity of textile artists and educators. Through engaging interviews, listeners can gain insights into the journeys and techniques of various guests who share their passion for textile arts. Topics often revolve around craftsmanship, innovative techniques, and the importance of education in the craft community, making it a rich resource for both enthusiasts and aspiring artists alike. The content is likely to resonate with individuals who appreciate the intersection of creativity and technique, as well as those interested in learning more about textiles and related crafts.

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Textile Talk launched 4 years ago and published 39 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 Textile Talk include:

1. Carolyn Forster
2. Robert Ossant
3. Jessica Pile
4. Hannah Lamb
5. Emily Jo Gibbs
6. Fleur Woods
7. Ellie Hipkin
8. Kelley Aldridge

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