Lucy Sugden

A Constructed Textiles graduate specializing in tapestry weaving, I have dedicated much of my career to delivering art education across the community. This includes leading weaving workshops in schools, colleges, and hospitals, as well as teaching woven tapestry through formal courses and individual tuition for adults and teens.

Since returning to my personal practice in 2017, I have focused on exploring the interplay of fibre and light to translate the tranquillity and beauty of nature, specifically local ecology and its importance to the bigger picture, into woven form.

Sustainability is fundamental to my process; I work exclusively with high-quality reclaimed fibres sourced from surplus stashes and manufacturers. This commitment to upcycling directly shapes the scale and design of every piece. 

In addition to being a British Tapestry Group member, I am also a member of The Wynd Gallery in Letchworth and various textile associations, I regularly exhibit locally and nationally and continue to share my creative process through workshops, talks, and courses.