Join textile artist and writer Claire Wellsley Smith in this online in conversation as she discusses her new book Resilient Stitch: Wellbeing and Connection in Textile Art.  

Claire Wellesley-Smith has long been fascinated by the concept of ‘resilience’, as part of this talk hear how she explores this theme in her new book, through the art itself and in the people creating it. Through this conversation Claire will discuss the concept of resilience and its connection to mental wellbeing and place it into the context of the coronavirus pandemic illustrated by one stitch community’s response to it. 

Hear how she has explored the historic legacy of the textile industry, particularly in West Yorkshire where she lives, discussing the relation of textiles to the environment, highlighting ideas around waste, recycling and climate change. Share in Claire’s passion for the importance of stitch in our communities today and the enduring power of fabric creations passed down through generations.  

This is a recording of the online event, Resilient Stitch: Wellbeing and Connection in Textile Art, which originally took place on Thursday 13 May 2021 via Microsoft Teams.

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