Janet will be speaking about the fabrics she has woven over the past 54 years, as a commission weaver, teacher of weave design, and author of weave design books.

About Janet:

About Janet:

Website: https://www.janetphillips-weaving.co.uk/

Janet studied Industrial Textile Design at the Scottish College of Textiles graduating with a 1st class Honours Degree and the Dr Oliver medal for the best design student for 1972.

Janet worked in industry for several years before buying a 16-shaft George Wood Dobby loom and started her career as a commission weaver. Janet initially wove floor rugs, but finally specialised into weaving original fabrics for clothing and interiors for private clients. Janet stopped this work in 2009. After sitting weaving yardage for 35 years, she is now concentrating on passing her knowledge on to others, by teaching courses and writing books.

Books:

The Weavers Book of Fabric Design – published 1983

Designing Woven Fabrics – published 2008. Reprinted in 2009, 2015, 2021

Exploring Woven Fabrics – published 2020. Reprinted 2022

Teaching:

1986 – present: Teaching weave structure and weave design in the UK and abroad