Discover the Joy of Textile Arts

What You’ll Find at Kizzyka Designs

Kizzyka Designs brings together three strands of textile creativity:

• Handmade textile tools based on historical finds from Shetland, Orkney, and beyond.
• Original embroidery and felted artwork inspired by nature, texture, and traditional stitch.
• Workshops and talks that explore everything from crewelwork and wet felting to Iron Age textiles.

Whether you’re choosing a favourite spindle whorl, booking a workshop, or treating yourself to an original artwork, everything is crafted with care in the heart of Mid Wales.

Why Makers Love Our Tools & Textiles

• Rooted in history, made for today

Many of our textile tools are based on Iron Age and later archaeological finds, carefully reimagined for modern hands.

• British wool at the heart

From felted artworks to historical fleece-to-fibre workshops, British-sourced wool runs through everything we do.

• Crafted by a working textile artist

With over 30 years’ experience in embroidery and feltmaking, every piece is designed from a maker’s point of view.

• Tools that feel good to use

Niddy noddies, spindle whorls, and bone needles are shaped, finished, and tested to sit comfortably in the hand.

• Workshops that welcome all levels

From complete beginners to experienced makers, sessions are relaxed, supportive, and firmly hands-on.

• A personal connection to place

The woods and mountains of Mid Wales, long dog walks, and seasonal changes all inspire the textures, colours, and forms in the work.

Wet Felting Workshops

Tactile, colourful sessions exploring:

• Wet felting basics
• Nuno felting
• 3D forms such as pots and slippers
• Shibori felt techniques

Using British wool, you’ll create textured pieces that can be further embellished with hand stitching.

Iron Age Textiles – Fleece to Fibre

A full-day experience exploring early textile processes:

• Natural dyeing
• Drop spinning
• Weaving on simple looms

Each element can also be booked as a standalone session, ideal for groups and venues with a historical or educational focus.

Talks & Demonstrations

Talks and demos for guilds, craft groups, museums, and community events, covering topics such as:

• Historical stitching methods
• Natural dyes and fibre preparation
• Iron Age and historical textile tools
• Life as a contemporary textile artist

How It Works

1. Explore the shop – Browse textile tools, original artworks, and upcoming workshops.
2. Choose what speaks to you – Pick the tools, pieces, or workshops that fit your interests and practice.
3. Add to basket – Use the Add to basket button on each product or event.
4. Checkout securely – Payments are processed through PayPal; your financial details are not stored on this website.
5. Enjoy your tools, art or workshop – Receive your order by post or join us in person at a venue.