Friday Feature Artist
Each week, we sit down with some of the world’s most talented and successful artists and share the stories that have influenced their creative journeys. From their earliest experiments to their most impactful works, you’ll discover the processes and philosophies that have shaped their art.
Whether you’re a practicing artist, a craft enthusiast, or simply captivated by the beauty of mixed media art, we invite you to join us on this exclusive peek inside the world of our amazing feature artists.
Tune in to inspire your imagination, connect with our global artist community, and enjoy some fabulous art banter.
Episodes
15 episodes
Radical comfort with Luke Haynes
Architect-turned-quilter Luke Haynes creates quilts that comfort, challenge and connect. From monumental public installations to intimate affirmations and photo-based portraiture, his textile practice pushes the boundaries of what quilts can be...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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52:30
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Creative healing with Karen Olson
As we celebrate the launch of Karen's first course with us, photographer, papermaker, and forest therapy guide Karen Olson returns to share how sensory experience, forest immersion, and intuitive making can unlock deep healing. Exploring the co...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:02:56
From the archives: Transforming trauma with Theda Sandiford
From fibre to found object, Theda Sandiford weaves stories of resilience, identity and social justice into tactile installations that invite healing and dialogue. Rooted in her lived experiences and community engagement, her work transforms eve...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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59:52
From the archives: A life in colour with Carlotta Parisi
Italian artist Carlotta Parisi brings poetry to life through handmade pigments, delicate paper sculpture and soulful stitch. From a vibrant career in illustration to a deep reckoning with grief, her work now emerges from the earth itself - text...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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45:31
From the archives: Colour alchemy with Jason Logan
Jason Logan’s process for turning foraged materials into natural ink is one that’s as poetic as it is scientific. In this conversation, Jason explores the alchemy of colour, the power of observation, and the joy of creative experimentation. Fro...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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54:17
From the archives: Antidotes to fast fashion with Claire Wellesley-Smith
Claire Wellesley-Smith isn't just an artist; she's a weaver of communities. Her long-term, community-based projects are deeply rooted in the rich textile history of her surroundings, with a special focus on wool and cotton. We'll explore her ac...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:05:49
Stitching every day with Amanda Nadig
Think quilting is all about perfection and precision? Think again. In this episode, we meet Amanda Nadig, a Chicago-based artist, whose quilts are stitched from stories hiding in secondhand fabric. Inspired by parenting and teaching high school...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:14:17
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The secret life of fabric with Hannah Gartside
What happens to the dresses we once danced in, the gloves that warmed us during cold winters, and the fabrics that held our stories? In sculptor and installation artist Hannah Gartside’s hands, these fabrics don’t fade – they’re reborn. A forme...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:28:41
Making the repurposed remarkable with Swapna Namboodiri
Can art save the planet? This week, we catch up with Swapna Namboodiri to hear how she repurposes everyday waste into striking, sustainable artworks. With an eye for the overlooked, Swapna challenges us to see beauty and potential in what’s bee...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:05:36
Sewing stories with Sara Impey
Have you ever read a quilt? This week, we sit down with Sara Impey to chat about the intersection of text and textile. From exploring the subtleties of everyday language to weaving narratives with thread, Sara’s quilts challenge us to ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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1:16:54
Inside the wonderland of Ricky Boscarino
What story does your personal space tell? This week we chat with Ricky Boscarino - the madcap artist and craftsman behind semi-private museum, atelier, and private home, Luna Parc. Born into a lineage of Italian artists dating back to the Medic...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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37:53
Finding delight with Lissa Hunter
Can a seemingly ordinary object surprise you? This episode, we sit down with renowned mixed media artist Lissa Hunter to discuss her new course Finding - Fibre Art, and...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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1:11:32
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Unmasking Identity with Katie Green
What if a mask wasn’t about hiding, but about revealing? This week, we step into the evocative world of Katie Green, a visual artist who brings identity, emotion, and self-expression to life through eer...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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56:14
Stitching nature into existence with Amanda Cobbett
In this episode, we sit down with Amanda Cobbett, an award-winning textile artist whose stunning embroidered sculptures bring the intricate textures of nature to life. From delicate fungi to organic bark formations, Amanda’s work blurs the line...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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1:13:07
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Friday Feature Artist, an introduction
After sharing over 150 Friday Feature Artist interviews with you over YouTube, we’re excited to bring you another way to connect with top mixed media fiber artists!Each week, we explore their stories, inspirations, and techniques from ar...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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