Ann Richards

About The Author

Ann Richards trained as a biologist, before studying woven textiles at West Surrey College of Art & Design (now UCA) where she later also worked as a lecturer. She has exhibited and lectured widely, both in the UK and abroad and her work is in many public collections. 

Books by Ann Richards

Weaving

Structure and Substance

By Ann Richards
Weaving: Structure and Substance looks at weave design from several different perspectives, showing how resources, ideas and practical experience can come together in a creative process of designing through making. Emphasizing the potential of woven textiles throughout, Ann Richards follows the s...
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Weaving Textiles That Shape Themselves
By Ann Richards
Weaving Textiles That Shape Themselves sounds like a contradiction in terms, but this book sets out to show how textiles can do precisely that: shape themselves. Weaving with high-twist yarns and contrasting materials can create fabrics with lively textures and elastic properties. Although these ...
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