What inspires us to create textile art? For me, it's the tactile quality of the cloth itself, and the pattern created by stitching in general and quilting in particular.

As a child, I learned embroidery from my mother and an enthusiastic teacher. So began my life long passion and a creative journey through the world of stitching and textiles.

I stitch to please myself. But when my creations help inspire and encourage other to stitch - I know I've succeeded.

I hope you enjoy my website and my work. If you'd like to get in touch, I'd love to here from you.

Email: Janice Gunner

Sensational Shibori Summer School

28 Jul – 1 Aug 2008
10 am to 4 pm daily

An opportunity to study with Janice Gunner, author of Shibori For Textile Artists.

• Mon - Introduction to techniques and preparation of fabrics.
• Tue - Continuing preparation before Shibori dyeing; Shibori dyeing with Procion dyes, rust and more.
• Wed - Shibori dyeing with Indigo, including over-dyeing.
• Thu/Fri - Creative quilts; design and make a quilt using your dyed fabrics.

Venue: Peterhouse Community Centre, 122 Forest Rise, Walthamstow, E17 3PW

Fee: £130 for full week or £35 per day. All dyes included. Tea and coffee provided. Bring your own packed lunch.

Email: Janice Gunner

Shibori for Textile Artists
by Janice Gunner

My new book explores the heritage and techniques of one of the richest textile traditions in the world - Shibori.

Buy your signed copy now.

Published by Anova/Batsford.

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In Stitches : Celebrating The Abolition of Slavery
In 2006 I was commissioned by The African Families Foundation (TAFF), a network of community organisations in south London, to design and co-ordinate the making of a quilt to celebrate the 200th Anniversary of The Abolition of Slavery.

The finished quilt has been Christened by TAFF as 'In Stitches'.

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