Liz Riley (Everything Felt)

Liz is a textile artist based on the beautiful North Yorkshire coast, where she specialises in the craft of feltmaking using traditional techniques from her garden studio. Her work blends her love of art with a passion for creating wearable pieces that are unique and stylish, but also practical enough for everyday use.

Liz is a member of:

The Society of Designer Craftsmen

The International Feltmakers Association

Heritage Crafts Makers Directory

Inspired by Nature

The Yorkshire countryside and the coastline provide inspiration as she spends time observing the natural world to find the striking and unusual colour combinations, which defines her work. She uses a mix of hand-dyed wools, silks, and hand-spun yarns to create vibrant, textured blends that are the hallmark of true artisan felt.

Craft & Specialism

Liz has been experimenting with felt for over 12 years and led to turning this into a professional career in 2017. Liz particularly loves Nuno felting, a technique where she bonds wool with delicate fabrics. This allows her to create materials of different weights and strengths, which is perfect for everything from lightweight scarves to sturdy accessories. Liz is always exploring new ways to show off how versatile and beautiful natural wool can be.

Contact

Liz exhibits in galleries and events across the UK or you can contact her direct. The link to her website is shown below which will provide you with the latest information.

www.everythingfelt.co.uk or use the link below:

Everything Felt 

 

 

Save the Dates!

I would love to welcome you to my studio. I will be opening my doors for two weekends as part of North Yorkshire Open Studios:

  • Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th June 2026
  • Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th June 2026

News

Liz Riley is at the Triton Gallery

Feltmaking and Textile Art Exhibition at the Tritton Gallery (9th - 13th September 2026)

A celebration of Feltmaking and Textile Art is taking place from the 9th September in the Tritton Gallery at Sledmere House.

The display brings together examples of feltmaking and textile work by Liz Riley, Lynn Comley and Sue Wood as well a Vivienne Morpeth. This exhibition highlights the versatility of felt as an artistic medium and also a celebration of Vivienne’s long-standing contribution to the development and teaching of contemporary feltmaking.

A lovely opportunity to see this work in the setting of Sledmere House.

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Artisan Fair @ Long Acre Arts

Artisan Fair on the 12th April 2026 at Long Acre Arts in Bingham, near Nottingham

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