Today we meet Claire Edwards, who embodies her brand name of Defiant Embroidery. Claire shares her fascinating story of how she discovered her creativity and passion for hand embroidery as part of her quest to discover her third career.
After an enjoyable career in the RAF and then working with young offenders, Claire suffered some setbacks that led her to going to University and discovering hand embroidery.
However, Claire has decided to push the boundaries of what is thought possible with traditional hand embroidery and has started combining her beautiful sculptural hand embroidery with unusual materials such as concrete and acrylic resin.
Susan Weeks chats with Claire Edwards about:
Being inspired to 'entomb' her beautiful embroideries in resin A LOT of trial and error to test resin and its effects upon her embroidery Building up layers and creating a unique wall hanging Our impact and damage to the natural world is a recurring theme Coral reefs and an affinity with the sea Discovering creativity later in life! It all started with crochet... Life changing decisions and discovering her next path Finding her way, developing her ideas and her embroidery 'voice' Beads are a big thing! The challenges of entering the Hand & Lock competition The phoenix as a personal reflection on life's journey A trip to her local hospital 'Accidents & Emergency'For this episode...
View Show Notes, Links & Examples of Claire's work at https://www.stitcherystories.com/claireedwards
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View: https://defiantembroidery.com/
Link: http://www.linkedin.com/in/%20claire-edwards-6a6990b2
Send: defiantembroidery@yahoo.com
Related Stitchery Stories episodes you might like:
https://www.stitcherystories.com/daniellebalfoort/
https://www.stitcherystories.com/maryanntoop/
Other people, places & things we mentioned:
Karen Nichol
http://www.karennichol.com/
Helen McCook: Artisan Hand Embroiderer
Rigged Thread: Contemporary Embroidery Inspired By Shibari
Liz Burton: Corporate Fashion Designer
Sarah Rakestraw: Glorious Goldwork Supplies, Kits & Classes
York Textile Artists: The Delights And Challenges Of Starting A Group
Louise Gardiner: Contemporary Embroidery, Capes, Poufs, Scarves
Alex Hall: Textile Artist & Tutor
Anthea Godfrey: Embroidery Artist & Creative Leader
Bryony Rose Jennings: Textile Sculpture Creates Characterful Creatures
Marna Lunt : Artist Using Bold Colour & Thread Instead Of Paint
Sorrell Kerrison: Creating Hand Embroidered Portraits
Jayne Emerson: Textile Designer, Author & Tutor
Hayley Mills-Styles: Thread Artist Who Loves Digital Embroidery
Jen Goodwin: Traditionally Trained Artisan Embroiderer
Fenella Dawnay: Processions 2018 & Banner Making
Sara Dennis: RSN Qualified Hand Embroidery Tutor
Iona Barker: Fun Free Hand Sewing Classes For Mental Wellbeing
Laura Edgar: Atmospheric Coastal Scenes in Textile Art
Karen Ruane: Contemporary Hand Embroidery & Connections With Cloth
Georgina Bellamy: 3D Goldwork & Beaded Animals
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