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Talks & Demonstrations

Bring textiles to life with illustrated talks and practical demonstrations from Kizzyka Designs. Ideal for guilds, craft groups, museums and events, sessions can be tailored to suit your audience, time slot, and focus.

Topics Available

  • Historical embroidery techniques – from crewelwork to stumpwork.
  • British wool and felting – breeds, properties, and creative potential.
  • Iron Age and historical textiles – tools, methods, and everyday life.
  • From Fleece to Fibre – a visual and practical journey.
  • Life as a textile artist – balancing tradition, creativity and teaching.

Talks can be purely illustrated, demonstration-based, or a blend of both.

Who We Work With

  • Embroidery, spinning, weaving, and textile guilds.
  • Museums and heritage sites.
  • Schools, colleges and universities.
  • Community arts organisations and festivals.

Format & Practicalities

  • Length: Typically 60–90 minutes, plus questions.
  • Format: In-person; online talks may be possible by arrangement.
  • Requirements: A table, and where appropriate, a screen or projector for images.

For dates, fees and availability, please get in touch via email to katherinekeatley@gmail.com.