Older Press & Other News
Create - Contemporary Craft Show
30th Jul 2007
Liz will be attending this high quality craft weekend at Walford Mill Crafts (11th-12th Aug) featuring contemporary craft work by over thirty local and national makers. Do come and visit! Walford Mill
Sweet Dreams
26th Jul 2007
A mixed craft exhibition highlightingbedroom interiors. Unique work is being shown from jewellery, glass furniture lighting to toys and textiles. Walford Mill
Origin Week 1
4th Jun 2007
Having been selected again for Origin The London Craft Fair to be held at Somerset House, Liz will be exhibiting a collection of new work with her signature boa designs. Visit her on stand N9 in Week 1 (2nd - 7th October). Origin
Selected for Origin
10th Apr 2007
Liz's work has been selected for "Origin: The London Craft Fair" at Somerset House, Strand, London. More information will be released shortly. The Crafts Council
Exhibition at New Outlet
24th Mar 2007
To complement "The Raag Collection" for Spring at Livingstone Studio, Hampstead, a selection of Liz's work will be featured. The exhibition runs from 24th March to 12th May. Further details in Time Out. Livingstone Studio, 36 New End Square, London NW3 1LS
Liz Clay FSDC
20th Jan 2007
Following Liz's display of work at the Society of Designer Craftsmen's annual show at The Mall Galleries, the council awarded Liz Fellowship of the Society. Society of Designer Craftsmen
Selvedge Award at Show
9th Jan 2007
Polly Leonard, editor of Selvedge Magazine judged the textiles on display at The Society of Designer Craftsmen's annual exhibition at the Mall Galleries and awarded "best textiles" to Liz for her boas and new embroidered lace scarves. Selvedge Magazine
October Finally Ends!
23rd Dec 2006
Due to popular demand, Liz's month-long feature at Harrods was extended to 3 months but has finally closed to make way for other displays. The couture ballgown, created exclusively for the centre display is now available and may be purchased by contacting Liz. Ballgown at Harrods
Book Planned
15th Dec 2006
US and UK publishers have bought rights to Liz's proposed book "Nuno Felt" which is to be published in Autumn 2007. Negotiations continue for publishing rights in other countries.
New Stockist
2nd Dec 2006
Newly opened Bowlish Contemporary Gallery has selected a full range of Liz's luxury boas for inclusion in their Christmas collection. Bolwish Contemporary Gallery
January Exhibition
1st Dec 2006
Liz is exhibiting new, top of the range boas at the Society of Designer Craftsmen's annual exhibition at the Mall Galleries in London.
A selection of Liz's other work will be available at the "Shop-within-the-Show" open throughout the exhibition.
A Private View is being held before the exhibition opens to the public: please contact Liz for an invitation. Forthcoming exhibitions
Online Shop Open
1st Nov 2006
The handbags department of the shop has been open for the last week to help prepare for the full opening of the shop. Two more departments are now open offering boas, neckpieces and corsages. More luxury items will be added later. Browse...
Harrods Showcase
26th Oct 2006
Due to successful sales of Liz's boas and scarves, Harrods is extending the display until Christmas. The exquisite handmade felt accessories are available at Harrods in their new department, "By Harrods".
Ballgown at Harrods
21st Oct 2006
Liz's exquisite couture ballgown caused a sensation when it was modelled throughout the designer clothes department at Harrods during last Saturday's busy shopping period. The ballgown may be seen in the new department, "By Harrods" and features her boa design in the layered silk dress. photo...
Crafts at Chelsea Townhall
19th Oct 2006
Liz will be exhibiting at Chelsea Town Hall for the Society of Designer Craftsmen new event (19th to 22nd Ocober). Visit her on Stand 9. more...
Radio Interview
10th Oct 2006
The BBC's local radio station for Somerset interviewed Liz for their morning show. Jo Phillips and Liz discussed some of the big names in the fashion world who are interested in Liz's work. listen again...
Last Day at Origin:
8th Oct 2006
Week 1 of "Origin: The London Craft Fair" finishes on Sunday 8th October at 6:00 pm. If you are near Somerset House, Strand, London do visit Liz and see her work on stand D7. more...
Lecture at Courtaulds Institute
3rd Oct 2006
As part of "Origin: The London Craft Fair", Liz was invited to give a lunchtime lecture on the relationships between Degas' oil paintings of ballet dancers and contemporary feltmaking.
Radio Interview
2nd Oct 2006
The BBC's local radio station for Somerset interviewed Liz for their afternoon show. Elise Raynor talked to Liz about how she was geting on setting up at "Origin: The London Craft Fair". listen again...
Harrods
1st Oct 2006
Harrods, London has invited Liz to be their featured maker during October. Work will be located in the Egyptian Room. Liz has created a ballgown specially for the occasion.
Somerset Art Week
30th Sep 2006
For a fortnight in September, Liz Clay's studio was open to the public as part of Somerset Art Week. During a private view money was raised to support a local fundraising drive.
Guardian Article
19th Aug 2006
The Guardian carried an article about Liz's career change from music to textiles. more...
Liz Selected for Origin:
1st Apr 2006
Liz's work has been selected for "Origin: The London Craft Fair" in October. Formerly the Chelsea Craft Fair, this annual Fair will be moving to its new home in Somerset House, Strand, London. The Fair starts on 3rd October. Liz is in Week 1 on Stand D7. more...
Liz Featured in Craftsman Magazine
1st Mar 2006
Passionately Felt - an interview with Liz Clay by Naomi Ruthven. more...
Editorial in Western Morning News
8th Feb 2006
Versatility promotes fervent feeling for felt - an article by Cherie Gordon in the Western Morning News. more
Trade Mission to New York with the Crafts Council
1st Jan 2006
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Award for Export
1st Nov 2005
Liz won a UK Trade and Industry Award for Export at the Chelsea Crafts Fair
Financial Times/How to Spend It
8th Oct 2005
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Vogue
1st Oct 2005
Boa featured in fashion article
Collaboration with Givenchy
1st Sep 2005
Collaboration with Givenchy, Paris. Cocktail dress with feathers, haute couture collection (a/w 05)
Featured in Somerset Life
1st Jan 2005
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Time Out
1st Oct 2004
Liz's work featured in Time Out, iss. 1784
Work featured at the Oxo Tower, London.
1st Jul 2004
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