What is Tapestry - Margaret Jones

Dive into the colourful world of tapestry with Margaret Jones.

Join Margaret, skilled tapestry weaver, as she embarks on an historical excursion through the history of her chosen medium; from its roots in 4th Century Coptic weaving on garments to its current status within the professional tapestry studio. Tapestry weaving has often been misidentified as other disciplines such as embroidery or needlepoint; any large-scale textiles are frequently ascribed the label ‘tapestry’.

Geographically our journey will lead us through Egypt, France, Flanders, and Spain before concluding in England with the influence of William Morris. We then move onto contemporary studios collaborating with talented fine artists from Graham Sutherland, Tracey Emin and Chila Kumari Singh Burman, each incorporating traditional narrative themes into their work. Throughout her presentation, Margaret will touch upon her own pieces which depict European myths and elaborate on how these timeless stories continue to hold relevance even in the year 2026.