Craftspace and Husqvarna Viking are very proud to announce that the first One-Year-On residency has been awarded to textile artist Harriet Riddell. Working under the name InStitchYou Harriet wowed many visitors to last years In:Site graduate festival with her ability to capture people and events around her in stitching. The immediacy of embroidering with a sewing machine truly captured peoples imagination and of course she made it look so easy.
As part of the residency Harriet will be mentored by textile artist Karina Thompson. With over 20 years experience of working in studio textiles, Karina is well placed to guide Harriet at this vital early stage in her career.
Husqvarna Viking and Craftspace, overall winners in the Arts and Business Award category at the Business in the Community’s Awards for Excellence 2012 have enjoyed a successful and rewarding partnership for almost a decade.
“Our partnership with Craftspace takes us out of our familiar environment and introduces us to new undeveloped opportunities which have huge benefits commercially and personally.”
Mike Harris, Managing Director VSM UK Ltd (Husqvarna Viking)
Together we are very excited about this latest venture. Through sponsoring the One-Year-On residency we are helping to nurture and develop the next generation of the UK’s creative talent.
“This partnership exemplifies how a company can successfully embed an arts and community partnership into their entire business model. The relationship between VSM (Husqvarna Viking), Craftspace and community practitioners forms a complete cycle with participants and artists feeding back directly to the business’ R&D and sales.”
Les Ratcliffe, Head of Community Relations, Corporate Governance & Social Responsibility, Jaguar Land Rover
We are very grateful to Husqvarna Viking for their continued support and making this residency possible.
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