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As we kick off 2026, our focus is on advancing the Cartwright & Sheldon silk weaving archive. We've diligently sifted through over 100 boxes of predominantly silk textiles, each containing 100 to 200 items, making this a meticulous journey. We've pinpointed 50 boxes that require immediate cleaning and repacking, and we're excited to apply our new skills to ensure these treasures are preserved the future. So far, our exploration has revealed 19 distinct weaving styles in just

I seldom have such a large number of lampshades available simultaneously, but in preparation for a pop-up exhibition, I've made additional ones. I adore the warm winter glow they emit when all illuminated.

Malaga was a real surprise to visit for 5 days. We walked miles each day exploring. The street art of Malaga in Spain was interesting & led us to explore areas we might not normally visit. Which is your favourite? Street Art of Malaga, Spain

I met a lovely lady who does illustrations as a hobby, so I asked her to create a new design for Jill Brown Art and my lampshade...

A week spent in Northumberland offered a stunning variety of textures and colors that I can incorporate into my work. My favorite piece...

I am delighted that my small book on Smardale Gill has been chosen for the zine library at the Many Hands Exhibition in Leeds, running...

I adore every aspect of the photo I captured this week—the lighting, the lampshades, the colors—all framed by the landscape that inspired...

For many years, I have been captivated by Anni Albers' work, a prominent female weaver from the Bauhaus era. Her creations went beyond...

Artisans in Ahmedabad, India, are involved in the traditional craft of paper making using recycled cotton waste, demonstrating the...

In March, I achieved a lifelong dream of visiting India. My first destination was the UNESCO city of Ahmedabad, where the doors were...

It took a full day to set up the Smardale Exhibition at Kendal Museum but I'm really pleased with the result. The almost industrial...

I am thrilled to have been chosen for the Smardale Gill Exhibition at Kendal Museum in January 2025. This marks my first solo exhibition,...

What started as a chance conversation in a library in Molyvos on the Island of Lesvos in Greece in 2019, led to an invitation a few weeks...

Seeing Red using madder as a natural dye to fabric

Black & white image of dandelion submitted for Hope Exhibition at National Museum of Justice

I'm delighted that the Courtyard Gallery in Appleby is stocking my lampshades. I've been a visitor to the gallery for many years & the...

Cyano printing workshop in Manchester

A successful evening talking to the local community about #SmardaleGill #Railway- from family history connections, to railway development...

I love my #volunteering work & on a Thursday afternoon I work in the Silk Museum archives with a group of fellow volunteers. We have...

A perfect day out in #Manchester wandering along the canal tow path. As you would expect there was plenty of #graffiti but somehow...