Author: Jane Walkley

In October 2022 I received the wonderful news that I have been accepted as a member of The 62 Group. Work began immediately for the groups next exhibition at Sunny Bank Mills; my home patch and where my studio is based. Details to follow. https://www.62group.org.uk/

In June I was absolutely thrilled to hear that I had been shortlisted for the Fine Art Textile Award 2022. For those that are unfamiliar with the Award the FATA is an international juried exhibition that is held annually. As well as showing at the Festival of Quilts the exhibition is also shown at the… Continue reading The Fine Art Textile Award →

https://www.textileandplace.co.uk/ I will be presenting my paper 'Sunny Bank Mills, a site-specific interaction' at the Textile and Place Conference 2021 which is being held online this year. The conference runs from 11-15 October.

3 July 2021 SOLD OUT https://www.sunnybankmills.co.uk/event/jesmonite-casting-workshop-material-impressions/ As part of the new exhibition at Sunny Bank Mills - Material Matters (supported with funding from Arts Council England) I have been invited to deliver a one day workshop. Participants will create their own hand cast jesmonite art using moulds they will have made from mill artifact and… Continue reading Jesmonite Casting Workshop – Material Impressions →

There are 'bricks and mortar' exhibitions still out there waiting for national restrictions to be lifted and visitors welcomed. Hopefully not too long before we can all get a much needed 'art fix' in a real building. I have two pieces showing in Fabric of the North at Kirkleatham Museam. The museum is lovely and… Continue reading Fabric of the North →

I am taking part in Chapel Allerton Art Trail from 4 - 6 September.  Do come along and walk the trail.  It's free and Covid safe as all the Art is visible from the street.  Download a map here http://chapelallerton.org.uk/art-trail/

Image Credit: Luke Holroyd T is for Textiles - 27 March - 28 June 2020 ‘T’ is for Textiles is a new exhibition showcasing the best in contemporary textile art across the North and Scotland. Featuring work across a diverse range of styles and techniques, the exhibition also touches on the textile heritage of the… Continue reading Exhibition at Rheged Centre, Penrith →