The Story of Liz Whiteside Studio

I've always loved creating and design.  My background is as a professional artist - using charcoal, pastels and acrylics.

I moved into textile design - combining my artwork with high quality fabrics initially but then moved more towards pure textile design.   

In March 2021 I was gifted my first rigid heddle loom.  I made cushion fronts and blankets but soon realised I wanted to learn the tapestry technique.  It gives me more freedom to use my artistic background to combine images, colours and textures.  My loom range has grown and I also now spin fibre.  
I want to bring you unique pieces which cannot be found in a shop.  They will have been lovingly made over many hours in my studio.

2023 saw me start designing rugs and small framed tapestry art.  I became a member of Find a Maker - a curated selection of makers in the UK.  In December I joined a US based design company called Wescover to sell my art in the US.  
2024 will see me still focusing on tapestry art and rug making - but this time rugs will be made on my brand new floor loom.

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