Work by Maggy Lightfoot - Fellowship Graduate
Established in 2007, ArtyBird Carnforth is a recognised Centre for Excellence in the delivery of Creative Textile & Art education.
Our Mission
“We champion self belief to take artistry beyond the possible.”
It is the fusion of strong design and craft skills that creates individual makers, and we invite you to work within a dedicated, well equipped teaching centre led by knowledgeable and inspiring tutors.
Come and be part of a community of textile artists, which is flexible to individual needs.
“Although I had done a couple of wet felting workshops previously, I realise how little I knew.
As excellent as always - try keeping me away!
This course has opened up a whole new side of creativeness for me. It MORE than exceeded my expectations as I had no idea what to expect.
The course has been delivered excellently. The teachers are of the highest standard. It is difficult to say if there could be an improvement.
It’s been a fabulous course; I’ve learned heaps and gained confidence and self-belief.
Wonderful atmosphere, lovely relaxed. The knowledge of the teachers is exceptional.
Really enjoyed every day spent here - education, new skills, discussion, information, mixing with talented people, sharing knowledge and ideas. Thanks!
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What We've Achieved
City & Guilds Medal for Excellence awarded as follows:
Kate Horner Tutor- outstanding performance in Constucted Textiles 2015
Chris Bowran - outstanding performance in Level 2 Certificate in Design and Craft - Visual Techniques (Creative Compuing) 2015
Helen Heard - outstanding performance in Level 3 Certificate in Design and Craft - Constructed Textiles (Feltmaking) 2015
Helen Riddle - outstanding performance in Level 3 Certificate in Design and Craft - Constructed Textiles (Feltmaking) 2014
Marilyn Hughes - outstanding performance in Level 3 Certificate in Design and Craft - Constructed Textiles (Feltmaking) 2013
Gained City & Guilds Accreditation for our own, unique programmes in 2017.
Started in a back bedroom, now we have our own dedicated teaching centre!