Who is Ailish H?

Narrative led Fine Art Textiles - Research based artist and author

‘I will tell you the story….’ from childhood, those words have captured her heart and mind, flourishing her subsequent work as an artist and writer. Familial ties are often woven within her work, having been raised within a family with both Fine Art and Textile links.

She is the custodian of many a tale, visually detected in her practice.

Most famous for her fine art stitched collage works, which have been exhibited both in the UK and overseas.

She is represented by Handmade in Britain online and Made To Last. Both stock her ranges for Interiors and Fashion. She also appears at specifically curated events, which will be advertised on this website if applicable.

Most of her current ranges are also available to purchase through her shop directly.

Ever the story keeper, yet she leaves a comma. When you become the owner of a sample from a collection, you effectively have the honour of carrying on its’ narrative, coming to the full stop.

Ailish is available to host workshops and lectures on request. She has to date had three large solo exhibitions and has written for or had her work illustrated in a number of publications, including Selvedge and Embroidery.

Do follow her online via this website, instagram and her newslettr, which you may wish to subscribe to.

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“Thank you Ailish for your amazingly inspirational approach to teaching. 

Having worked a lot creating original textile art myself, I have learnt even more from you. You have the ability to gently take students even further with your innovative teaching style and manner. Your students  benefit from your quiet relaxed teaching which encourages carefree and fearless experimentation. 

It is such fun working with you! I have loved every minute of it. 

I warmly recommend Ailish Henderson as a wonderfully friendly and inspiring teacher.” Rosalind, Stitch Club member 2023