Working individually, and as Material Being, Lucy Goffin and Barbara Kennington bring together a unique mix of textile experience...

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…inspired by Sheila Hicks: Off Grid at Hepworth Wakefield (2022)

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Just finished, a hand embroidered silk waistcoat,

Just finished, a hand embroidered silk waistcoat, stitched by Barbara based on a drawing by Lucy (true collaboration, we love this one)...
Material Being will be exhibiting at Pond House Studio, showing unique textile pieces. Save the Dates! 10-11th September 2022, 10am to 5.30 pm.
We look forward to seeing you @ Pond House, ISFIELD (nr Uckfield), East Sussex TN22 5TY #pondhousestudio @artwavefestival @lucy_at_marchants @barbkenn #handstitching #slowtextiles #uniquegarments #wearablearts

Beautiful newly finished piece, another Material B

Beautiful newly finished piece, another Material Being collaboration - MB will be exhibiting at Pond House Studio, showing unique textile pieces. Save the Dates! 10-11th September 2022, 10am to 5.30 pm.
We look forward to seeing you @ Pond House, ISFIELD (nr Uckfield), East Sussex TN22 5TY #pondhousestudio @artwavefestival @lucy_at_marchants @barbkenn #handstitching #slowtextiles #uniquegarments #wearableartsgala

Textile artist Sheila Hicks: Off Grid exhibition @

Textile artist Sheila Hicks: Off Grid exhibition @hepworthwakefield - inspiring weight, heft, colour, sensitivity…