Ailish Henderson

Narrative Artist

Research based practitioner within the arts, specialising in location of the narrative for use in the visual terms.

Most known for Embroidered Mixed Media Narrative Collages, with a leaning on the Fine Arts and Portraiture.

Author of Narrative Textiles, Tell your Story in Mixed Media and Stitch (Batsford, 2024)

Writes for many publications, including Embroidery, FAIRE, Selvedge, WHAT women create and In Her Studio

Four solo exhibitions to date.

Available for talks, workshops and private tuition.

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“Thank you Ailish for your amazingly inspirational approach to teaching. Having worked a lot creating original textile art myself, I have learnt even more from you. You have the ability to gently take students even further with your innovative teaching style and manner. Your students  benefit from your quiet relaxed teaching which encourages carefree and fearless experimentation. It is such fun working with you! I have loved every minute of it. I warmly recommend Ailish Henderson as a wonderfully friendly and inspiring teacher.” Rosalind (2023)