Dr Susan Kay-Williams - A Unique Perspective Part 2 [NX054]

In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Dr Susan Kay-Williams.Dr Susan Kay-Williams was the Chief Executive of the Royal School of Needlework from 2007 to 2024 and is a recognised expert on the history of colour and textile art.In this second part of our NeedleXChange we talk about the history of the Royal School of Needlework, and Susan's role within it (something that ends in August 2024). I get her take on the Embroidery as Art debate and we cover a lot of random ground, as I had so many questions that I wanted to ask her. It was a complete pleasure talking with Susan, who has been very supportive of my journey as MrXStitch and I hope that you enjoy the show.Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Introduction00:02:07 - The Story of the Royal School of Needlework00:12:01 - Preserving Embroidery Stitches: The RSN Stitch Bank00:32:17 - Recognising Embroidery as an Art Form00:36:50 - The Resurgence of Embroidery in a Digital Age00:40:29 - The Changing Perception of Crafts Over Time00:48:00 - Susan's Cultural Touchpoints00:56:00 - An interesting fact not many people know about Dr Susan Kay-WilliamsLinks:Website: Royal School of NeedleworkInstagram: royalneedleworkIntro music is This Was Fun by Gavin Luke via Epidemic Sound.About NeedleXChange:NeedleXChange is a conversation podcast with embroidery and textile artists, exploring their process and practice.Hosted by Jamie "Mr X Stitch" Chalmers, it is an in-depth showcase of the best needlework artists on the planet.Visit the NeedleXChange website: https://www.needl.exchange/Sign up for the NeedleXChange Newsletter here: https://bit.ly/NeedleXChangeIf you want embroidery inspiration and regular doses of textile art, visit the Mr X Stitch site here: https://www.mrxstitch.comIf you're looking for modern cross stitch designs, then XStitch is the magazine you need!Subscribe to XStitch Magazine here: https://xstitchmag.com/modern-cross-stitch-magazine/And follow Mr X Stitch on all the usual social media channels!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MrXStitchTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/MrXStitchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/MrXStitchPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mrxstitch/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrjamiechalmersRSSVERIFY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.