Textile Talks Index

While we do have a Textile Talk playlist of all the 100+ recordings, sometimes you may need some extra help in searching for a particular Talk. Check out our new online index to search and filter previous Textile Talks. We are still working on some future enhancements so stay tuned!

View Index

How to use the index

  • You can Search by selecting the magnifying glass in the upper right and entering what you want to search for (topic, artist, etc.). The found results will be displayed in yellow. Use the up/down arrows to navigate through the results.
  • You can use the Filter function to only display records that meet a specific criteria. This is helpful if you want to view video by a particular organization or category.
  • The Group function allows you to group like records together. You could use this for Organization or Category
  • You can also Sort the records by any of the columns (or a combination of them).
Available SAQA Videos
Conversations with the Artists

Join us for an engaging discussion with three artists creating with fiber in 3D!

Salley Mavor will discuss her journey as an artist who tells stories with sculptural needlework. The presentation will cover various creative endeavors, including picture book illustration...

Join us for a whirlwind tour of some of the best contemporary embroidery and needlework on the planet. It will showcase artists who push the boundaries of the textile art form. It's guaranteed to inspire you! Jamie "Mr X Stitch"...

Conversations with the Artists

Repurposing used materials is one of the most effective solutions there is to deal with today's environmentally devastating waste issues. Fiber art also has a rich tradition of incorporating elements that would otherwise be discarded by turning them into compelling...

Conversations with the Artists

Travel to Yoko Sekita's rich interior world. Interviewed by Naomi Ichikawa, Sekita showcases complex imagined and autobiographical scenes. Images from Japanese culture, Sekita's travels, and children's literature are hidden in the details of her work. The interview is a...