In this episode, go behind the scenes with contemporary artist Pat Paul as she shares how she prints, pieces and composes her bold, abstract quilts. Working from her Rochester studio, Pat shares how she prints, pieces, and composes in a process that’s as instinctive as it is intentional. From surface design to spontaneous composition, this conversation is a deep dive into scale, saturation, and creative freedom.Visit our website to view Pat's work, explore our courses, or dive into more articles and interviews.
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Process and discomfort with Caroline Bartlett
Textile artist Caroline Bartlett draws on memory to create poetic installations and pleated forms that honour material, history, and transformation. In this episode, she reflects on the emotional weight of cloth, her journey through education and public art, and how the process of making can centre us in times of flux.Visit our website to view Caroline's work, explore our courses, or dive into more articles and interviews.
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Memory and moment through collage with Robert Lee Davis
In his layered, personal collages, Melbourne-based artist Robert Lee Davis transforms materials into whimsical landscapes of memory and place. From seed pods to postcards, Robert’s mixed media works ask us to look closer, not just at art, but at the world around us. This episode explores personal archives in the form of pictures, books and music, and the power of preserving story through collage. Visit our website to learn more about Robert's upcoming course with us, explore our courses, or dive into more articles and interviews.
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Making through the mess with Cas Holmes and Clarissa Callesen
In this tender and courageous conversation, textile artist Cas Holmes and fibre sculptor Clarissa Callesen explore how creativity becomes a lifeline in times of uncertainty. From caregiving to mental health, and found materials to found meaning, they speak honestly about making as an act of survival, resilience and quiet activism.Visit our website to view Cas & Clarissa’s work, explore our courses, or dive into more articles and interviews.
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Radical comfort with Luke Haynes
Architect-turned-quilter Luke Haynes creates quilts that comfort, challenge and connect. From monumental public installations to intimate affirmations and photo-based portraiture, his textile practice pushes the boundaries of what quilts can be. In this conversation, Luke speaks candidly about scale, intention, and the deeply personal reasons quilts became both his medium and message.Visit our website to view Luke's work, explore our courses, or dive into more articles and interviews.
Each week, we sit down with some of the world’s most talented and successful artists and share the stories that have influenced their creative journeys. From their earliest experiments to their most impactful works, you’ll discover the processes and philosophies that have shaped their art. Whether you’re a practicing artist, a craft enthusiast, or simply captivated by the beauty of mixed media art, we invite you to join us on this exclusive peek inside the world of our amazing feature artists. Tune in to inspire your imagination, connect with our global artist community, and enjoy some fabulous art banter.
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