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… Continue reading A Long-Overdue Update
Making As Learning
I am currently exhibiting with the 62 Group of Textile Artists at Salts Mill in the World Heritage site of Saltaire, Bradford. The roof-space at Salts Mill is vast, providing me with an opportunity to share a larger number of tapestries than is usual for a group show. My work is situated at the back… Continue reading Making As Learning
Exhibition News
Solo Show Jane Walkley: The Fabric of Industry 20 April - 30 June 2024 I am thrilled to announce that I'll be showcasing a body of work from my research at a former textile mill in West Yorkshire at the Hub in Sleaford. This exhibition explores themes of materiality, industrial heritage, and the deep connections… Continue reading Exhibition News
Lecture
Lecture: Jane offers a 90-minute lecture on site-specific art. She begins with a 30-minute PowerPoint talk filled with anecdotes and insights into her work. She then leads participants through a live demonstration of her mould-making techniques. Participants are encouraged to ask questions and get hands-on experience with the materials. Cost: £180 + travel Topic: Memory,… Continue reading Lecture
62 Group of Textile Artists
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/
The Fine Art Textile Award
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
Textile & Place Conference 2021
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.
Material Matters
New exhibition - Sunny Bank Mills, Farsley, Leeds 12 June - 1 August 2021 Not long now........ https://www.sunnybankmills.co.uk/event/material-matters/
Jesmonite Casting Workshop – Material Impressions
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
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