Jane Riley

The tapestry weaving process, so diverse and generous in its methodology, has thrilled me from the start. Passionate about nature, my greatest love is the sea and coastline. I walk, scramble and swim in search of seaweeds that inspire me, creating site-specific sketchbooks that form the basis of my designs. My Algae Studies may draw on Victorian botanical illustration, but my practice and aims are entirely contemporary.

When weaving, my passion is to play with textures, colours and blends to create lively surfaces. I love to offset plant, animal and synthetic yarns and fibres sometimes spinning what I need. It is the elements that are exclusive to woven tapestry that excite me, each new piece let's me push and develop my skills and ideas. 

I co run The Weaving Rooms in Darlington alongside artist Becky Sunter where we have our own studio spaces in addition to delivering workshops in weaving, spinning and Tapestry.