Textiles & Tea Episode 16

Textiles & Tea with Jacqueline James The Handweavers Guild of America, Inc.'s (HGA) exciting new program for 2021, Textiles & Tea, takes place every Tuesday at 4 PM (EST). We've invited some of the most respected fiber artists in the field today to join us for an hour-long conversation where we we discuss their artwork and their creative journey. Make a cup of your favorite tea and join us as we talk about fiber, creativity, inspiration, process and so much more. Jacqueline James was born in Scotland, grew up in the U.S., and currently lives in York in the United Kingdom. She attended the Harrogate College of Art with a focus on rug weaving. Her focus has been on using natural, sustainable, soft and durable materials such as wool, cotton and linen, but recently she has been exploring more exotic natural fibers such as silk, ramie and banana fiber. She studied with Peter Collingwood and uses his shaft switching technique to produce her unique geometric designs. To achieve her signature color combinations and gradations, she hand-dyes her yarns. Jacqueline has been awarded public commissions including weaving for Westminster Abbey, York Minster and the British Library. She has exhibited extensively and has won a variety of awards and grants. This episode originally aired on April 20, 2021.