Jane Stockley
Artwork for Jane Stockley
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How would you describe the work you do and why?
I take inspiration from the changing colours and moods of the natural landscape to create materials on my floor and table looms, and use local plant material for natural dyeing and botanical ecoprinting. I also collect materials when travelling, and try to capture the essence of places visited within my work.
For you what does being an artist mean?:
The enjoyment of crafting with natural materials, and trying to convey the beauty of the landscape within the work I create. Enabling others to also enjoy making things they can be proud of.
Describe what you call yourself/your practice?:
Textile artist working with natural materials to create original fabrics to wear, and materials and artworks for home interiors.
Your practice & activities include e.g workshops, teaching:
I have led many workshops within the Worcestershire Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers on various handweaving techniques, ecoprinting and lampshade making. Individual tuition also undertaken.
CV & Education, relevant & leading to your artistic practice:
Handweavers Diploma 2015-17, Handweavers Studio, London
Long-standing member of Worcestershire Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers
AGWSD Summer School courses in weaving and botanical ecoprinting.
Workshops with Margo Selby, Laura Thomas, Cally Booker and Averil Otiv among others.
Exhibitions in the last 3 years:
None in last 3 years.
Your gallery outlets/stockists:
Previously exhibited and sold work through Blue Ginger gallery.