We have a deeply special area near our home – Saltwater – and it’s easy to see the mesmerizing effects of wave in the fresh tidal lagoon.

Here you can see the sand and outgoing tide rippling not only the water but the sand beneath it. It is all reminiscent of the wave stick work we do in the studio.

Here is Fran starting and building on the wave design. She is using the Persimmon warp with some hand dyed wefts which give changing tones weftwise. The lines are very delineated and she uses some techniques to emphasise this. It really is lovely.

This will be a hanging textile.

This work is by Robyn and has a different approach to the wave which is less defined, softer and more organic. To achieve this effect you need a good balance of different types of yarns. Ones that won’t fight back too much when using the wave stick and yet still respond to the process somewhat. A real balancing act!

This fabric length is destined for a bolster cushion which picks up on colours of a wall painting near where it will sit. The piece also combines sheen with matt texture which makes a comforting textile, in my view.