Talk: My Blue Suitcase, by Amanda Clayton

Inspirations and memories come out of my suitcase and tell the story of my textile adventure.

Amanda has a BA in Textiles/Fashion and has received a number of awards for her work.  She says about her work:

“My creative practice is my life. It intertwines with my friends, family, home, garden, and travels…

“For an artist practising in any media the starting points are the same: looking, selecting and interpreting using the love and medium of drawing, which was instilled in me from a young age. The confidence that I had in the ability to be an individual was encouraged along the way.

“I am still learning, challenging and I am never satisfied. This drives me forward to my next piece. Creativity is my life.”

Members may have encountered Amanda through her contributions to these publications:

or through her interview for TextileArtist.org:

Amanda J Clayton: The intimacy of hand-stitching