Talks

Storytelling in textile art

A talk about bringing meaning and depth to your textile art through finding  a story to tell and how to bring it to life.

NEW TALK FOR 2026

Material as message

A talk about the importance of choosing the right materials and mixed media to bring meaning to your work

Illustrated with lots of examples using paper, plastic, metal and cloth

Text and Texture in Textile Art

A talk about my textile work which uses words and textured surfaces

Illustrated with lots of examples

Coming back to Colour

A talk about my textile work and the journey to black and back again

Illustrated with lots of examples

From trash to treasure

A talk about my use of recycled materials to create textile art

Illustrated with lots of examples

By accident or design

A talk about the way a new series of work is developed from original inspiration to the finished pieces

Illustrated with design work, sampling and pieces of finished work

Is Mary McIntosh still a quilter?

A talk about how my work has developed into mixed media and more experimental textiles.

Illustrated with examples of textile hangings, 3D work and installations