Ashford Artist of the Month – March 25 – Sarah Finley
As we weave our way through 2025, with March already upon us! We are thrilled to introduce our latest Ashford Artist of the month – Sarah Finley, from the UK. […]
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Ashford Artist of the Month – Jan 25 – Kate Zazzara
We are thrilled to feature you as our Ashford Artist of the Month! The Ashford blog reaches 25,000 subscribers, and we’re excited to showcase your work and share your story […]
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Ashford Artist of the Month – Aug 24 – Michaela Cordes
Imagine living and working, together with your husband, on a beautiful canalboat travelling the waterways of England and Germany. Michaela Cordes does not need to imagine it – it is […]
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Ashford Artist of the Month – Jan 24 – Annabelle Johnstone
Inspiration on an Italian holiday was the catalyst for Annabelle's weaving journey - drawn to the beauty created in plain weave with stunning combinations of natural fibres, colours and twist and plys. One journey opened the doors to another journey. I hope you enjoy reading her story.
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Ashford Artist of the Month – Nov 23 – David Schulz
David, of Southern Cross Fibre, was first featured in The Wheel magazine, Issue 23 with a beautiful hand dyed, hand carded and hand spun shawl. He has been a full time dyer since 2008 and has a fabulous eye for colour and exceptional spinning and weaving skills. He is the also the reason we have the beautiful 30" Elizabeth spinning wheel!
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Ashford Artist of the Month – Oct 23 – Astrid Tauber
Richard and Elizabeth had the pleasure of first meeting Astrid at SAFF (Southeastern Animal Fiber Fair) in Fletcher, North Carolina, in October 2019 as a young and very enthusiastic fibre artist. […]
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Ashford Artist of the Month – May 23 – Eleanor Dale
Weaving and textile designer, Eleanor Dale is our May Ashford Artist of the month. Based in London, Eleanor spends her spare time, when she is not working as an Arts […]
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Ashford Artist of the Month – Mar 23 – Karen Selk
Karen Selk, weaver, teacher, lecturer, and author has, over thirty years, studied the raising of wild silkworms in the remote forests of central and eastern India. Her book In Search […]
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Ashford Artist of the Month – Feb 23 – Lauren Halsall
What do you do when you become bored of lifeless shop bought yarns and want colour and texture? You spin your own unique and personal yarns! That is exactly what […]
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Ashford Artist of the Month – Nov 22 – Tammy Bast
This months artist has the best of both worlds – working and encouraging fellow crafters half the time and the other half she spends honing her passion for designing, writing patterns and weaving […]
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Ashford Artist of the Month – Oct 22 – Nari Alves
Have you ever considered swapping your day job for something more creative? Contemporary weaver Nari Alves, from Wellington New Zealand did just that. I hope you enjoy reading her story. […]
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Ashford Artist of the Month – Aug 22 – Sheramy Scott
When you have a childhood surrounded by the joy of fibre arts it is only natural to continue it into adulthood! Sheramy Scott, owner, artist and creator of My Mother’s […]
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Ashford Artist of the Month – Jun 22 – Deborah Jarchow
Welcome to our new blog feature – Ashford Artist of the month. I am looking forward to interviewing fibre artists from all around the world and sharing their stories with […]
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Ashford Artist of the Month – Jul 22 – Rebecca Elvy
Our artist of the month took up weaving during the 2020 lockdown and is now producing beautiful handwoven textiles. I hope you enjoying getting to know Rebecca a little more. Kate NAME: […]
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