Helen Riddle Textile Artist

Absolutely delighted that my series of 17 stitch sketches of the Upper Westgate area have been acquired by Wakefield Museum as part of their permanent collection.
In the week that I leave my studio at The Art House Wakefield it's lovely to think that these sketches, which were the first things I worked on at the studio in 2018, will stay together and form part of Wakefield Council's visual record of that moment in time.
Time, people and places move on ... the rickety staircase has already been replaced by something more long-lasting and the intriguing Salad Please graffiti at the bottom of Cheapside is gradually fading. There is wonder to be felt in noticing and recording these things - once seen they cannot be unseen - and it's hugely rewarding to know that these little stitched pieces will be preserved for the future.

Less than a week to Open Studios The Art House Wakefield ! I'll be stitching away on some new work will be delighted to welcome you in. I'm also having a sale of work, including plenty of bargains to scoop up. This will be my last Open Studios so make the most of it while you can!
Come along and meet the other very talented studio holders or pop into the Crafted Makers Market in the exhibition spaces.
My studio neighbours who are opening their doors include:

One week to go!!!

CRAFTED Market is next weekend! We’re so excited to welcome you all in to shop with some of Wakefield’s top Artists, Designers and Makers 🛍️ Shop, eat, and join in free activities throughout the day. 🔗 Plan your visit through the link in our bio. 🗓️ 2 November, 10:00-16:00 [Video Description: Clips show people shopping at The Art House’s previous markets, followed by close up shots of products including books, travel posters and ceramic candle stick holders. We then see clips of the studios of John Meyers, Helen Riddle and Tony Wade. Followed by a last clip of people stood in The Art House’s Coffee Shop and finally a poster for crafted that reads ‘CRAFTED Makers Market November 02 Free Entry’] #MakersMarket #ShopSmall #IndependentMarket #CRAFTED #LocalMakers #ArtEvent #ArtisanMarket