Crafts CouncilDirectoryJill Hayfield Contemporary Textile ArtI am a contemporary textile artist working in sustainable fibres. Primarily an established and passionate felt maker for over 30 years, I both exhibit wall art pieces and teach various techniques.Holmfirth, EnglandFelt artistTextilesEmbroideryMixed mediaSustainable craftCraft educatorWebsiteE-mailInstagramFacebookAboutInfoThe unstructured nature of felt with its endless potential gives me freedom of expression for my imagination. It also offers the opportunity to exploit the many techniques of working with textiles that I have gained over the years. An experienced contemporary embroiderer and maker of felt articles including wall art pieces, vessels, bags and cushions. All the items I create use natural fibres, sometimes incorporating recycled vintage, given or found objects. I am currently establishing my second art gallery. I share my skills as an independent tutor. My inspirations are natural forms, abstraction, architecture, geometric shapes, colour and balance. S P A C E or lacuna is always an important consideration within my work.Focus:I focus mainly upon wall hung textile art pieces. With each of my concepts I enjoy exploring and developing specific design and techniques, then take them to completion before moving on to a new challCV:Download documentCommissions:Available for commissionsStockists:Jill Hayfield websiteSomerton Art S P A C EAboutThe unstructured nature of felt with its endless potential gives me freedom of expression for my imagination. It also offers the opportunity to exploit the many techniques of working with textiles that I have gained over the years. An experienced contemporary embroiderer and maker of felt articles including wall art pieces, vessels, bags and cushions. All the items I create use natural fibres, sometimes incorporating recycled vintage, given or found objects. I am currently establishing my second art gallery. I share my skills as an independent tutor. My inspirations are natural forms, abstraction, architecture, geometric shapes, colour and balance. S P A C E or lacuna is always an important consideration within my work.InfoFocus:I focus mainly upon wall hung textile art pieces. With each of my concepts I enjoy exploring and developing specific design and techniques, then take them to completion before moving on to a new challCV:Download documentCommissions:Available for commissionsStockists:Jill Hayfield websiteSomerton Art S P A C EWebsiteE-mailInstagramFacebookProjectFelt making “Vessels of various volumes”ProjectContemporary Counted Stitch