Sarah Glover established her stained glass company more than 20 years ago. She has made panels for churches and schools and commissions for private homes. Sarah has been teaching for 17 years. She thoroughly enjoys it and is proud of what her students achieve. See full profile

Christine is an inspiring tutor with a wealth of teaching and design experience and a holistic approach to creativity. Her unique creative profile includes 12 years as a graphic designer at the BBC and being Head of Film and Animation at Kingston University, author of ‘Contemporary Needlepoint’ and Kodak’s Young Photographer of the year (some time ago!). She has also won a clutch of international awards and been nominated for a BAFTA. See full profile

Anne trained at University of West of England and has taught City & Guilds in several textile disciplines including machine embroidery, embroidery, felt and textile decoration at Gloucester College of Further Education. See full profile

Kate Handley and her husband Tony were among the craftspeople involved in the thriving rural crafts centre at Ardington; running a successful furniture restoration business specialising in rush and cane seating and French polishing. See full profile

Amanda Hislop has a degree in Woven Textiles and a passion for colour, texture and pattern. She has developed a way of working using threads to draw images and integrate texture into the surface of fabric and paper. She has a PGCE in visual arts and 20 years’ experience of teaching art and textiles in the independent sector. See full profile