My Journal

In a world that moves fast, there’s something deeply soothing about the slow, mindful art of hand-stitching. Stitch by stitch, using salvaged yarns and materials, we reconnect with a sense of presence and purpose that modern life often rushes past.Each thread we choose, each stitch we place, is a small...

Workshops: workshops in Hand Stitching, and an Introduction to Hand Weaving. Having had the joy of teaching in Morocco, France, and the UK, I’ve been fortunate to share these practices with students from all walks of life, each bringing their own stories and inspirations. My hope is that my workshops...

I am delighted to announce that I have been awarded a grant from Arts Council England @aceagrams. This funding will support me to further develop my creative practice next year with a series of short courses and an exhibition.I believe in the power of the arts to inspire, engage and...

Autumn: The Season That Awakens My Creativity There’s something about autumn that stirs the soul in a way no other season does. Autumn is my most loved time of year because it reminds me that, like the trees, creativity is cyclical—it flourishes in the quiet moments, and it’s in this...

I've been away for a few weeks. Coming back from this journey feels like returning with a treasure chest of ideas and inspiration. Jeff Owen’s exhibition at Huis Marseille was mesmerising; especially in such a historic, intimate space. I felt an immediate connection to the rawness and honesty in his...

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to say hello at Selected Space in Sheffield this weekend—it was one of my favourite shows yet. The atmosphere was alive with creativity, a perfect blend of art and craft, and surrounded by warm and inspiring people. After an impromptu visit to Antwerp...

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Kate Whitehead At @selectedspace Sheffield12-14 July 2024Persistence Works21 Brown StreetSheffield | S1 2BS...

Visiting exhibitions in London. Collecting fabric, yarn and new ideas. ...