Liz Whiteside

Biscuit Factory Art Gallery - right next door to BBox. A wonderful gallery with a gift shop and cafe Visiting Bbox Studio, Newcastle There’s something rather special about travelling for a creative workshop—the sense of stepping away from everyday life and giving yourself space to focus, make, and simply be present for a while. If you’re visiting BBox Studio in Newcastle (postcode NE2 1AN), a little planning can help everything feel calm and easy from the moment you arrive. Whether you...

Starting a new tapestry school in the European Union has been such an exciting step for me. It’s about so much more than teaching techniques – it’s about building a creative home for weavers, sharing inspiration, and welcoming new people into this beautiful craft. Of course, behind the scenes there are some practical things to figure out too – especially when it comes to tax rules in the EU. So in this post, I want to share why I created a separate EU tapestry school, how I’ve made things...

Colour blending is often the moment tapestry weaving truly comes alive. It’s when threads begin to behave like paint, and your weaving starts to feel less like following instructions and more like making art. With the launch of my new Advanced Tapestry Workshops, it felt like the perfect time to celebrate this wonderful (and slightly addictive!) technique. Whether you’re just beginning to experiment with multiple threads or you’re ready to push your work into more expressive, painterly...