In this episode, we meet Ailish Henderson, a textile artist, writer, and educator based in Tyne and Wear, whose emotionally resonant work blends stitched portrait collages, narrative textiles, and mixed media. Beginning with playful sketchbook drawings inspired by photographs and personal memorabilia, Ailish builds layered compositions using fragments of clothing, tickets, and ephemera.
Her practice, often described as “narrative art”, explores emotional repair, family history, and mental wellbeing. Through her workshops, Ailish invites others to explore personal storytelling through stitch, offering a gentle, intuitive path to creative healing.
Episode recorded on 30 July 2025
Website: ailishhenderson.com
Instagram: @ailish_h_
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