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24th September 202526th September 2025

Fez Art Residency

I’m excited to share that I’m one of a number of creatives from across Africa, Europe, Asia, the Americas, and the Middle East taking part in the Dar Drouj and 8WEEKSinFEZ residencies – hosted by Fez Art Residency.

From the 436 submissions, 26 artists were chosen for the residency.

It’s going to be a real adventure and I can’t wait to meet the other creatives on the residency.

“8WEEKSinFEZ is hosted by Fez Art Residency, and celebrates UNESCO-listed Fez Medina as a city of creativity. A place where tradition and imagination meet. The residency offers selected artists the time, space, and inspiration to reflect, explore, and create….. Running from September to October 2025, in the heart of Fez Medina, Morocco. You’re not just visiting – you’re part of something. It’s a creative home, a cultural exchange, and a chance to slow down and reconnect with your practice. Fez is alive with tradition and artistic energy. You’ll be joining a growing community of artists creating and connecting right here.” ~ 8WEEKSinFEZ.

Small groups of artists are participating in a one week residency throughout September and October 2025.

I’m looking forward to creating some site specific work.

1st April 202512th November 2025

Jessie Chorley – Meet the Artist

Jessie Chorley is a London-based textile artist and author. Hand embroidery as a form of drawing, appliqué techniques and printmaking are at the heart of Jessie’s practice as an artist-maker.

Needle and thread are her drawing tools. She uses them to create scenes and stories, combining stitched images and words, largely on preloved fabric. Collecting is something that goes hand-in-hand with Jessie’s making process. She is drawn to items that display marks of a previous life and often sources materials from antique markets, fairs and junk shops. Her ever-growing personal archive of ‘found’ items serves as her ongoing inspiration and is frequently her starting point for an artwork.

In this video Jessie shares her ‘Stories, Drawings, Marks and Experiments’ exhibition with us.

Jessie Chorley: https://www.jessiechorley.com

Jessie Chorley

“I find beauty and inspiration in things that have been discarded or put to one side. Fabric cut directly from time worn and discarded clothing is my most frequently used material.” ~ Jessie.

Born in Kent in 1980, she spent her childhood in North Wales.
The traditional technical skills and hands-on approach she celebrates in her work today, were passed down to her from her own family of makers, during her home schooled education.

While still a student – studying for the BA in Fine Art Textile Practice at Goldsmiths College, London – she chose to dedicate her life to making things and, shortly after graduating, she set up her own business as a full-time artist, designer and maker. Over time, she has also become a tutor and published author, as well as running a shop/studio, selling her work in East London from 2007 to 2021.

Journal with Thread by Jessie Chorley — Journal with Thread Book

Journal With Thread Book by Jessie Chorley: https://amzn.to/4jSK7bJ

Jessie now runs her business from her private London studio. She regularly delivers masterclasses from there, as well as at venues worldwide and recently published her first book with David & Charles publishers.

14th March 202514th March 2025

Fashion and Embroidery Show 2025

I’m pleased to share that my hand embroidered work will be on display on the Embroiderers’ Guild stand at the Fashion & Embroidery Show, NEC Birmingham 13th-16th March 2025.

‘Darning Sampler 2’ and ‘They Shall Grow Not Old’ created for the ‘Repair Restore Recreate’ Members’ Project plus ‘Good Grub’ created for the Members’ Challenge are available to view on the Embroiderers’ Guild stand H28 at the show.