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Liz Clay
Textile Artist Liz Clay is renowned for her hand-felted textiles often used in haute couture, as well as her one-off pieces for private commissions. Having studied textiles at Bath School of Art and Design, Liz continues to study innovative felt-making techniques and the creative potential of British 'waste' wool for fine craft felt making. Her work is held in the collections of Givenchy, Balenciaga, the Crafts Council and Bradford College Textile Archive.
Maker's Story
Textile Artist Liz Clay is renowned for her hand-felted textiles often used in haute couture, as well as her one-off pieces for private commissions. Having studied textiles at Bath School of Art and Design, Liz continues to study innovative felt-making techniques and the creative potential of British 'waste' wool for fine craft felt making. Her work is held in the collections of Givenchy, Balenciaga, the Crafts Council and Bradford College Textile Archive.
The Process
British wool plays a significant role in Liz’s designs. Having worked mainly in the realms of fashion couture, Liz has created a special collection for The New Craftsmen to create luxury pieces for interiors by employing her innovative pleating and felt folding techniques.




The Process