Becky Hogg is a specialist hand embroiderer who trained at
Loughborough Art College and the Royal School of Needlework where
she teaches on the degree course, as well as running short classes.
She also runs courses for the Embroiderers Guild and from her
seaside studio in Hastings. Becky specialises in metal thread
embroidery and likes to marry traditional skills with unusual
materials and contemporary design whilst maintaining the core
historic stitches. Throughout her 20 year career in embroidery,
Becky has worked with clients including Alexander McQueen, Historic
Royal Palaces, artists Gilbert and George, the V&A, and sells
her embroidery kits in boutiques and museum shops.
Describe your approach to teaching:
My approach to teaching is to encourage and enthuse my students
in a relaxed environment. As well as group tuition I provide one to
one tutorials encouraging everyone to explore more personal
approach to their embroidery projects.
What inspires your own work?
My inspiration comes from mid-century style, historical
textiles/embroidery and pattern. I love having a brief to work
with, the challenges or limitations that that brings can often have
the most exciting outcome.