Welcome to the Textile Network.

We are based within The Faculty of the Arts at The University of Cumbria (formally Cumbria Institute of the Arts)

This site profiles the work of textile artists and designers who have graduated from the BA (Hons.) and MA Contemporary Applied Arts programmes.

Enjoy the diversity of work  produced by our graduates and staff - participate in the Forum to debate textile related issues.

The Contemporary Applied Arts programmes are a major national provider within the sector of Contemporary Textiles.

Are you a graduate from HND Design Crafts, BA (Hons) Design Crafts, BA (Hons) Contemporary Applied Arts or MA Contemporary Applied Arts and would you like to join the Textile Network?

If so, please contact us and and we can create your own webpage as part of the Textile Network.

We would love to hear from you.

If you would like to contact or commission work from any of the artists featured then please email us via the contact link and we will pass on your enquiry.

New update on Exhibitons and workshops link.

Please check it out.