Weaving Studio: Theo Wright

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

Wright 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

Theo Wright is a Coventry-based weaver and textile designer whose work explores pattern, contrast and colour through a structured yet exploratory process. 

Completing a Textile Design degree as a mature student following a career in technology, Wright established his textile design business in 2011, creating geometric textiles that blend digital precision with traditional craftsmanship. His design process begins with computer-based experimentation, using spreadsheets as electronic graph paper to map out patterns before transitioning to the loom, where he refines his designs through weaving.