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MAKER OF THE DAY

Emma Weale Tapestry

I’m Emma Weale, an independent Designer-Maker and contemporary textile artist based in Edinburgh, Scotland. Working from my bright and welcoming studio at St. Margaret’s House on London Road, I specialise in traditional tapestry weaving and handwoven textile art.

Originally from Cheshire, England, I’ve called Edinburgh home for 25 years. My creative practice is rooted in a deep appreciation of a Sense of Place—whether that’s the shifting light of a city skyline or the vast beauty of expansive landscapes. I use textiles to explore how we connect to these environments, often drawing on maps and photography to capture moments in time.


Using time-honoured tapestry techniques, I create large-scale, handwoven wall hangings that can take hundreds of hours to complete. Colour, texture, and contrast are at the heart of my work, allowing each piece to tell a story or evoke memory. My creative process is immersive and hands-on, beginning with photography, drawing, painting, and paper folding.

Collaboration is a central part of my practice. I love working with clients to bring their vision to life—translating personal ideas, experiences, and emotions into tactile, one-of-a-kind textile artworks.

I hold a First-Class Honours degree in Constructed Textiles from DJCAD in Dundee (1998) and spent time studying at ACAD in Calgary, Canada, where I deepened my love for tapestry weaving.

Alongside my studio practice, I offer workshops and courses in Tapestry Weaving and Design Fundamentals—perfect for beginners and experienced creatives alike. These are run from my Edinburgh studio and can be tailored to individuals or small groups.

I am a proud member of Visual Arts Scotland. Visit my profile: https://www.visualartsscotland.org/

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The Capital of Craft Podcast with Rosa Harradine

Welcome to Season 5 of The Capital of Craft: Wales Special.

To celebrate the first Craft Festival Wales at Cardigan Castle, it was a real pleasure to interview Rosa Harradine for The Capital of Craft podcast. 

Rosa is based in Carmarthen and makes brooms and brushes. We talk about her creative life and how she began making brooms. It's a lovely story and I hope you enjoy listening. 

You can meet Rosa and 80 more makers at Craft Festival Wales from September 6-8, 2024 at Cardigan Castle. Rosa is also one of our demonstrators and you can also find her work in the Craft Festival Town Trail, which runds from August 30 to September 20th. 

Craft Festival Wales is funded by Arts Council of Wales, Ceredigion County Council and QEST. 

www.craftfestival.co.uk/wales

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Award Winning Festivals

Since 2003 we have run multi-award winning Festivals in Bovey Tracey, Devon, Cardigan and Cheltenham. In June, we host the UK's best loved and finest contemporary Craft Festival in Bovey Tracey featuring over 200 curated makers. Hosted in idyllic parkland on the edge of Dartmoor. Complimented by an dazzling number of workshops, demonstrations, masterclasses, talks, family activities, street theatre, live music and feasting! In March we head to the beautiful Regency town of Cheltenham, presenting 100 makers at Craft Festival at the Town Hall. In September we will be hosting our first Craft Festival Wales at Cardigan Castle.

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