The Creature Feature

Created in response to my love of nature, the Creature Feature showcases pictures and wall hangings of mammals, birds and insects made from felt and often with 3D aspects to their features.

I use a palette of coloured Merino and Corriedale wool, wool locks from Wensleydale, Lincoln and Leicester longwool sheep breeds. Silks, Viscose and embellishments are used to create texture and depth, layering of materials to create the 3D effects. Each picture or wall hanging is unique due to the felting process, a combination of both wet and needle felting techniques.

About the Artist
Jane Higgins was born and raised in Hull and after university in the south of the UK returned to East Yorkshire to work. Initially Jane’s artistic focus was photography, and she became a member of the Royal Photographic Society following City and Guilds photography courses at a local gallery and adult education venues. These days Jane’s creative skills have developed into more tactile work with the focus on felting art which reflects her passion for nature.

Visiting the Gallery
The Stables Community Gallery is open daily from 10am to 5pm, and entry is free. Everyone is welcome to explore the exhibition and enjoy the creative work on display in this accessible community space.