Calum Clarke was the winning weaver in the Monty Don’s, Real Crafts programme on More4 TV channel on 19th March 2014. His woven textile was selected by Jeremy Hackett to be used for a limited edition of bags for men. The range should be available in Sept 2014
Calum is an award winning Textile Designer, specialising in hand-woven fabrics – he creates unique and experimental pieces for fashion, accessories and interiors. His distinctive style is informed and inspired by aspects of architectural Design.
Proportion, scale and geometric qualities are all integral parts of his design process.
Calum completed a BA(Hons) Textile Design degree at Central Saint Martins’ in 2013. In his final year he was awarded a top scholarship and the Stuart Hollander Memorial Scholarship 2013 from the Worshipful Company of Weavers.
Since graduating Calum has been selling designs internationally through an agent. Most recently Calum has secured a studio space at the Cockpit Arts – where he just been awarded a Cockpit Arts / Clothworkers’ Foundation Award 2014.
With thanks to Hackett and Calum for the images
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