Lucy Sugden

After gaining a degree in Constructed Textiles, specialising in tapestry weaving, I have spent most of my career developing and delivering art education to the community, schools, and colleges returning to tapestry weaving in 2017, which I continue to teach.

My work is an exploration and development of process and fibres with light play while sharing the beauty and tranquility I experience in nature, with a big focus on garden life and beneficial flowers. It is important to me to maintain a sustainable art practice by recycling and upcycling fibres, this has
become an integral part of how I work and has a direct effect on design and size of a piece. Work
is woven using good quality waste fibres, either from a craft stash, a box at the back of the garage, or from yarn suppliers and manufacturers.

In addition to being a member of the British Tapestry Group I am also a member of The Wynd Gallery in Letchworth and various textiles associations. I regularly exhibit locally and nationally, along with delivering talks, workshops, and courses.