I’ve been rather lax in updating this section of my website, which is probably the clearest sign of just how full and busy 2025 has been. It’s been a whirlwind of exhibitions, new work, and deadlines—an incredibly intensive but rewarding year.
Earlier in the year, new pieces were shown at the Crafts Study Centre in Farnham as part of the 62 Group exhibition Joy in the Detail, which ran from May through September. It was a pleasure to be included in a show that celebrated such thoughtful, intricate textile practice. https://www.csc.uca.ac.uk/programme/7/5/2025/8pzor5ejaovyrue5o06qwiam88yey0
Soon after, my large tapestry Rhythm of the Weave began its two-year touring journey with the British Tapestry Group in their exhibition BTG: Tapestry of the North. Its first stop is Farfield Mill in Sedbergh, Cumbria until 21 December 2025. It will then travel to Kirkleatham Museum, Redcar and Cleveland, where it will be on display from 16 January to 16 June 2026, before making its final stop at Bankfield Museum, Halifax, from 12 September 2026 to 6 March 2027. https://www.tapestryofthenorth.org/
However, the main focus of my year has been creating new work for my solo show at The Knitting & Stitching Show. My thanks go to Jo Hall for inviting me to take part in both the London and Harrogate exhibitions. Preparing for these shows has been intense, immersive, and all-consuming—in the best possible way. https://www.knitandstitchshow.co.uk/london/jane-walkley/
I’m looking forward to sharing more of this work over the coming months, and to finally taking a breath as these pieces go out into the world on their own journeys. Thank you to everyone who has supported, visited, encouraged, and followed along in person or on social media —even during my long silences here. With so much still ahead in 2026 and beyond, I’m hoping to be a little less elusive and a little more present with updates.
For now, I’m simply grateful: for the opportunities, the collaborations, the invitations, and the chance to keep weaving work that challenges and excites me.
Jane Walkley 