About me

I am a self taught artist with a great love for animals and nature. Originally from London, I now live and work from home in the beautiful Gloucsertershire countryside. My passion for art began in childhood, and over the years I have dabbled in a vast array of mediums. I still enjoy experimenting new art forms, but ultimately, textiles in the form of needle felting and sewing have become my main focus. I find crafting is very good for the mind & soul. There's something about creating tactile 3D pieces in paticular that fills me with such joy! I love being able to share my designs and techniques with others. You can watch many of my craft demonstration videos for free over on my YouTube channel 'The Wishing Shed.' I also have various how-to books available over on Amazon. https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Rachel-Austin/author/B07H5VW3BB? Workshop updates will be coming soon!