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Blog Archive: Fibre Artist Interviews

Since the series was launched in 2011, Dawne Rudman and Gareth Bate have been interviewing local, national or international fibre artists. We have published over 137 artist interviews to date. Join us as we create a comprehensive archive of some of the most exciting fibre artists in the world. People have subscribed from 96 countries.

Artist Interview 5: Cynthia Jackson

By Dawne Rudman | February 10, 2026

Tell us about your work? Cynthia Jackson giving a demonstration of goldwork technique. photo: Kim Sloan Previous World of Threads Exhibitions Where do you get your inspiration? Where did you first ‘discover’ goldwork? B9, wool, metallic thread, Machine and hand embroidery, 12″h x6″w x6″d, photo C Jackson B9, detail Where did you first learn how…