Category: Nicola Whayman
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Inner Strength by Nicola Whayman
Nicola Whayman reflects on the symbolism of the oak in the Celtic Dara knot. Creating this work which will be exhibited at St Margate’s Gallery in Norwich in September, brought about a contemplation of her own inner strength and what roots her.
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‘Nest’ by Penny Evans and Nicola Whayman
Penny Evans and Nicola Whayman discuss the inspiration and thoughts behind their collaborative piece ‘Nest’ that will be exhibited at St Margaret’s art gallery in Norwich in September.
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Festival of Quilts 2026
Sarah Boardman, Mary McIntosh and Nicola Whayman will all be taking part in the Festival of Quilts at the NEC in Birmingham 30th July – 2nd August 2026.
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Creative Stitch Graduate Show 2026
The Creative Stitch Graduate show will be exhibiting work at Needham Market Community Centre on 18th and 19th July 2026 and will include work by the current graduates alongside several other alumni groups including Out of The Fold. Their collaborative work ‘Material Dialogues’ will be shown at this show.
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Holt Art Projects
Nicola Whayman has had two pieces accepted by Holt Art Awards. These will be exhibited at St Andrews the Apostle in Holt, and Allen Hall Gallery, Glandford from 20th July – 1st August.
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‘Nettles-Loved by Insects’ and ‘Summer Breeze’
Nicola Whayman is exhibiting two pieces in an exhibition ‘Summer Idyll’ at Fox’s Yard between 3rd and 10th July. In this blog she describes the slow processes involved in collecting the natural elements and making her work.
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Norfolk Contemporary Craft Society
Mary McIntosh writes about her visit to St Margaret’s art gallery to see the exhibition by the Norfolk Contemporary Craft Society featuring work by three of Out Of The Fold members.
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Textile Discovery day
Sarah Boardman, Mary McIntosh and Nicola Whayman are demonstrating different techniques at a free event “Textile Discovery Day” in Ipswich on 26th May.
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Nature Speak by Nicola Whayman
Nicola describes the waking of nature as spring approaches with all the exciting transitions that prompt her to “mellow” her dried leaves, create cordage and form some stunning art pieces.
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Winter Husk by Nicola Wayman Exhibition ‘Nature in Mind’
Nicola’s work ‘Winter Husk’ will be exhibited at the Nature in Mind exhibition in Stowmarket 23rd January – 3rd February