Wednesday 25 February 2026, 5 - 6pm GMT: Meet Sue Lawty (Rhythm & Repetition in Woven Tapestry)

Sue Lawty's quiet, minimal and abstract works are strongly informed by the material of their construction and characterised by quiet rhythm, repetition and meticulous attention to detail. Whether making drawings and assemblages using tiny stones creating a kind of pixelated cloth or weaving in linen, hemp, raphia or lead, she talks of the 'integrity of mark making intrinsic to particular thread or structure'.

Lawty is a highly experienced artist, designer and teacher, whose work is in collections worldwide including the Victoria and Albert Museum, London where, as Artist in Residence/ Associate Artist 2005 – 2010, alongside a solo exhibition of her work, she developed bespoke affiliated education and community projects. Prestigious Artist Research Fellowships include Smithsonian Museums USA, the School of Earth & Environment, University of Leeds and the International Studio Programme in Sweden. All these experiences continue to provide stimulus for her creative thinking.  

Lawty is also a keen fell runner and an accomplished trekker, leading both hard mountain treks and specialist textile trips to Bhutan, India and Central Asia. The book 'Earth Materials' was published in 2017 about her work.

In this richly illustrated presentation, Sue Lawty will touch on the history and breadth of her fertile creative practice. Actively working for over forty years, she will share images depicting studio work, exhibitions, commissions and teaching projects, alongside some of the elements that inform her thinking. The talk will conclude with a Q&A. 

Lawty will also be running an online workshop, Rhythm & Repetition in Woven Tapestry on Sunday 26 April & 3 May 2026, 2 - 5pm GMT. To book your spot, visit our website HERE. 

Recording
Kindly note that this event will not be recorded.

Cancellation policy
All Meet the Maker sessions are non-refundable.

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