Alison Rickman

Alison Rickman

On returning to Devon in 1998, Alison studied ceramics with Clive Pearson, specialising in Greenman plaques and in parallel took a City & Guilds teaching qualification and then taught Bellydance and Feng Shui at local Colleges. She also is a British Horse Society Assistant Instructor, trained at Col .W. (Bill) Froud’s and Capt. Hewitt’s, Devon. [...]

Albert Duplock

Albert Duplock / sea creatures and sleeping figures (detail)

I love telling stories in my work and try to create pieces that are full of detail and rhythm. I am fascinated by the way people stand and gather together to celebrate whether on the beach, at a festival or sports event creating patterns and energy. I work in a variety of mediums depending on [...]

Sarah Gallifent

Sarah Gallifent / Rippling Mussells / Photograph

By staying faithful to her textile tradition, subjects are photographed by focusing on the colour, texture, pattern, light, movement and linear features which weave through the fabric of the picture. By paying attention to detail, Sarah uses the camera lens to isolate an object, extract it from its context and remove any indication of scale, [...]

Rachel Sumner

Rachel Sumner / Whale Island / 70cm x 70cm

I originate from rural Northamptonshire. I successfully completed a foundation course at Northampton College of Art followed by a degree in Fine Art Painting at Maidstone College of Art, graduating in the 1980s. Over the years, I have developed a strong interest in textiles and it was this that lead on to my becoming a [...]

Jilly Collins

Jilly Collins / Milliner and founder of The Artful Hat Company

Made from sensual silk or tactile velvet, the structured soft hats are often historically inspired and voice an echo from the past but shout a contemporary look. I make hats for every occasion, from the most elaborate event to everyday wear, selling a great many velvet hats in the winter. Fascinators are once again extremely [...]

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