Weaving Studio: Andrée Walker

Andrée Walker presents a Weaving Studio as part of Ikon’s exhibition Thread the Loom (25 June – 7 September 2025). 

Walker is one of five West Midlands weavers who operate an AVL Studio Dobby loom, on loan from Birmingham City University (BCU), establishing a functioning weaving workshop and producing original textiles. The micro-residencies champion a ‘learning by doing’ approach, through which visitors can observe, engage with and participate in traditional and contemporary art and craft practices. Full schedule available here. 

This exhibition is supported by Jerwood Foundation, Cotton Textiles Research Trust, The Saintbury Trust and Freelands Foundation. 

About the artist

Andrée Walker graduated from Nottingham Trent University with a degree in Textile Design, specialising in woven design. Her career has taken her to the USA and back again, working predominantly in the commercial manufacturing of constructed woven textiles; dobby and jacquard, flat wovens and velvets, as well as tufted carpet design. 

Walker is dedicated to crafting of one-of-a-kind handwoven pieces. The creation process she embraces is slow, labour intensive and deeply personal. Inspired by vivid and arresting moments of colour discovered while walking in industrial or natural landscapes, the pieces focus on the visual journey.