Welcome…
In my textile and clay practices, I create various series of works, releasing the materials’ innate healing properties. This allows me to process experiences, which are sometimes more easily expressed through making rather than talking.
Some themes relate to pivotal moments in my personal narrative, and I hope that the viewer can find some part of their story in my works too, from light-hearted to contemplative.
My projects are often motivated by the search for the divine feminine, sometimes known as La Loba, or Baba Yaga; the wild woman that society has not always permitted us to connect with, yet lies within us all, and is the personal medicine woman that we should be able to call upon at key moments in our lives. I find that when I focus on this connection, it can help me to feel less limited and expand my creative experience.
To know oneself is a timeless occupation for humans, yet there is equal importance in allowing the periods of reflection to help us penetrate the many layers below the face we present to the world.
Testimonials
“I’ve never tried any kind of felting before – a complete beginner in every sense of the word. The workshop was brilliant, so much choice of materials in incredible colours, the day was extremely well thought out, accommodating beginners like me, yet providing a setting where more experienced felters could also get the most from it. Emma managed to find that perfect balance of offering tuition, guidance and help, or letting us guide ourselves when we needed/wanted to. It was a very relaxing and creative day, fab venue and a nice group of people; allowing everyone to have some 1-1 time with Emma as well. I loved the workshop and was so proud of what I managed to achieve with my day, definitely worth it and would highly recommend Emma as a teacher and artist.” Martine Finlay
“Needle felting yesterday with Ems (Emma Bevan) was a great workshop and might try my own stuff now – on wet or winter days! VERY lucky to have Denmark Farm Conservation Centre just 10mins down the road – great place to meet like-minded people, study or craft all day in a peaceful location.” Shelagh Yeomans
”It was a lovely afternoon...Thank you for teaching us how to create awesome felty creations X”
C. Brooks, BBPNA
”Huge thanks to you Emma for a brill morning wet felting...Jack and I had a ball!” M. Underwood
”Amazing workmanship and very different to the stuff you normally see”. S. Ellis
