We are all delighted to hear Hilary has recently been honoured with a very special award, Life Membership of the Royal Society of Arts!! Her link with the society came about when she worked for a bursary during her degree course, Contemporary Crafts at MMU. During this time Hilary was able to research Japanese traditions and techniques used in both textiles and metalwork.
Yesterday Hilary gave us a very interesting talk about her work and showed us some of her lovely examples (photography by Elizabeth). With references to hidden thoughts and camouflage, her beautiful tactile pieces show a clever combination of materials and an in depth knowledge of Japanese crafts.
Must add that the exquisite tray cloth under her pieces was worked by Hilary's mother when she was at the Royal School of Needlework.
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