Dionne Swift - Artist

Dionne Swift - Artist An internationally exhibiting Artist running workshops and retreats in UK, Abruzzo, Italy and beyond I sew with energy, speed and vitality.

I am intrigued by a certain energy in a space or composition - be it an urban or rural landscape, I can be caught by a block of colour, a particular structure, a subtle shadow, a sense of place or unspoken energy. Several years ago when I moved into a new studio my work took a particular turn to a more painterly direction. Since then I’ve focused my time, drawing the landscape then exploring stitc

h and thread qualities as a drawing medium. I race and run away with myself losing hours in front of my machine. I mix colour on the surface of the cloth - I like to think of it as tactile pointillism : blending thread colours and tones as the stitches entwine. Often I’ll build up multiple layers of thread giving a dense matted surface where the cloth has been smothered and stitches command attention. I want to offer energetic and intense embroidery that challenges traditional parameters

Award winning Textile Artist: Dionne Swift is a graduate of Goldsmith’s College, she has a Masters in Textiles from UCE, Birmingham and has over 26 years of creative practice experience. Now based in Holmfirth, Yorkshire, she exhibits and tutors internationally.

Sometimes a pencil isn’t enough.Join me in Valletta this October and discover how to draw with thread, using a sewing ma...
08/06/2026

Sometimes a pencil isn’t enough.

Join me in Valletta this October and discover how to draw with thread, using a sewing machine to create expressive marks, textures and stitched drawings.

https://www.dionneswift.com/event-details-registration/drawing-with-thread

Over two relaxed and inspiring days we’ll explore free-motion embroidery techniques, experiment with ideas and develop our own textile artwork in the beautiful surroundings of Galea’s Art Studio & Gallery.

📍 Valletta, Malta
📅 16–17 October
💰 €200

Machines, materials and plenty of encouragement provided.

A creative weekend in the Mediterranean sounds rather lovely, doesn’t it?

https://www.dionneswift.com/event-details-registration/drawing-with-thread

Che bella serata…what a lovely evening.Ink and Aperitivo 🎨🥂The first time I’ve taught in Italian 🇮🇹 Sono orgogliosa di m...
04/06/2026

Che bella serata…what a lovely evening.
Ink and Aperitivo 🎨🥂
The first time I’ve taught in Italian 🇮🇹
Sono orgogliosa di me stessa 🤗

Today, amongst other things, I made myself some flowers 🌺
31/05/2026

Today, amongst other things, I made myself some flowers 🌺

I’m pleased to have a new little collection of ‘Hive & Halo’ silver jewellery in Holmfirth. Pop in and have a look 🤗
25/05/2026

I’m pleased to have a new little collection of ‘Hive & Halo’ silver jewellery in Holmfirth. Pop in and have a look 🤗

35 years .co.uk 8 houses8 renovations!2 amazing children Lots of love, laughter and a few losses along the way.Celebra...
18/05/2026

35 years .co.uk
8 houses
8 renovations!
2 amazing children
Lots of love, laughter and a few losses along the way.
Celebrating with some windswept walks, spa treats and beach combing on the North Yorkshire coast

Winging their way through the post ✉️🤗
15/05/2026

Winging their way through the post ✉️🤗

💚💚💚They’re not on my website yet…get in touch if you’re interested 😉
07/05/2026

💚💚💚
They’re not on my website yet…get in touch if you’re interested 😉

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Mill Race
Holmfirth
HD92PE

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