Stitch Club’s mission: To help you unlock that potential, stitch by stitch.
We’re here to empower you to express yourself through textiles and mixed media in ways you never dreamed possible.
To build your confidence, expand your skills, and slowly uncover your unique artistic voice. To help you find joy in the process of creating and pride in the finished product.
“I realised I was too focused on the outcome – the process is far more important.
Thanks to Stitch Club, I feel more confident in myself as an artist.”
Helen Cooper, Stitch Club member
We want to create a community where your creativity can flourish. A place where you can connect with kindred spirits, share your triumphs (and your creative struggles), and feel truly understood.
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Your community
When you join Stitch Club, you become part of a vibrant community of stitchers from all walks of life and every corner of the globe.
“When I retired, I felt a bit lost.
Textile art has motivated me & given me direction.
I feel joyful & alive again!“
Wendy Tully, Stitch Club member
You’ll meet retired teachers discovering a new lease on life through stitch, busy professionals finding moments of calm in the meditative act of embroidery, and lifelong crafters ready to push their boundaries and call themselves ‘artists’ for the first time.
Whether you’re an absolute beginner threading your first needle, or an experienced stitcher eager to learn new techniques and find fresh inspiration, you’ll be welcomed with open arms into this creative family.
Curious about joining our community? Learn more about Stitch Club and how it can transform your creative practice.
Your mentors
As a Stitch Club member, you’ll learn from some of the most talented and innovative textile artists in the world. These aren’t just teachers – they’re mentors, inspirers, and fellow travellers on your creative journey.
“In Stitch Club, the best textile artists in the world share their secrets – giving an insight into their inspirations & ideas.”
Mandy Pattullo, Artist and author of Textile Collage
These artists don’t just share their techniques – they open up their studios, their sketchbooks, and their creative processes. They’ll show you that there’s no one ‘right’ way to make textile art, only the way that feels true to you.
“As a tutor in Stitch Club, I was immediately impressed with the sense of community, friendship & mutual support.“
Gwen Hedley, Artist and author of Drawn to Stitch
Your creative journey
Our online workshops are your passport to the creative minds of world-renowned textile artists. Every two weeks, you’ll have the opportunity to dive deep into a new artist’s process, uncovering their creative secrets in a friendly, supportive environment.
“The tutors encourage us to go in our own direction, which is fantastic because I want the outcomes to be personal.”
Liz Swinbank, Stitch Club member
You might find yourself exploring abstract landscapes in stitch, delving into eco-printing techniques, or mastering the art of creating texture with mixed media. These aren’t one-size-fits-all lessons – they’re jumping-off points for your own creative explorations.
“I’ve learned to explore colours & mediums in different ways.
Everything I learn can become part of a future project.”
Marilyn Jane Theisel, Stitch Club member
We provide the inspiration and guidance, but you choose the destination. And along the way, you’re supported by a community of fellow stitchers, all eager to see where your creative journey takes you.
Ready to start your creative adventure? Find out how to join Stitch Club and access our library of workshops.
How it all started
TextileArtist was born in 2013 when brothers Joe and Sam Pitcher witnessed something remarkable: their mum, Sue Stone, rediscovering her passion for textile art in her 50s.
As a child, Sue had learned to sew from her own mum and loved to make clothes for her dolls. But life, as it often does, got in the way. Running a business and raising a family meant Sue’s creative pursuits took a back seat for decades.
When Sue picked up her needle again, her creativity blossomed, her confidence soared, and a whole new world opened up to her. Joe and Sam were captivated by this transformation and wondered: how many other people out there are yearning to unlock their creative potential through textile art?
That spark of curiosity led to the creation of TextileArtist.org, a place where passionate stitchers from all walks of life could find inspiration, learn new techniques, and connect with like-minded souls. It started small – just a few informal chats with Sue’s artist friends – but it quickly grew into a vibrant community.
In 2020, as the world grappled with the challenges of a global pandemic, Joe and Sam saw an opportunity to bring stitchers together in a new way.
They launched the Community Stitch Challenge, offering free online workshops to help people stay creative and connected during isolation. The response was overwhelming, and it became clear that there was a hunger for more in-depth, ongoing textile art education and community support.
And so, Stitch Club was born – a place where passionate stitchers could learn, grow, and connect, no matter where they were in the world.
“With each new workshop my confidence grows – I finally feel I can call myself a textile artist.”
Jane Cook, Stitch Club member
Whether you’re a seasoned stitcher or you haven’t picked up a needle since childhood, we invite you to join us. Let’s embark on this creative adventure together, one stitch at a time.
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