Nicola Brown

Three words describe my textile practice: simple, natural, crafted.

I harness the natural dye in leaves, bark, seed pods and onion skins to create lasting prints on handmade felt, wool, silk, linen and upcycled clothing — working in a health-conscious and environmentally mindful way, without the use of harsh chemicals.

As part of developing a sustainable way of working, I’ve planted over 13,500 trees on my rural Irish property and laid out extensive print and natural dye borders. These support a wide range of butterflies, insects, birds and mammals, helping to convey the wider ecological context of my practice.

My primary focus is on sustainable, intuitive eco printing and wet felting — supporting students as they move from confusion to confidence while creating beautiful, meaningful textiles, time after time.