Hi, I'm Syrah Jay and I am a textile maker based in Fife Scotland. I trained at Duncan of Jordanstone college of art and design in printed textiles. After graduating I spent time developing my skills in textiles and crafts by participating in workshops, volunteering and completing a residency for Angus council education department.
I first opened for business in 2007, with a range of handmade felted jewellery and accessorises, combining traditional wet felting, needle felting and sewing techniques. I sell my designs up and down the U.K. through several galleries and boutiques and seasonal craft events.
Along with selling my own work I also teach a variety of art and craft skills from felting, sewing, jewellery making, paper crafts and printmaking and I am available for talks, demonstrations as well as workshops.
I love to create bold, colourful items, I take my inspiration from all manner of sources from art, photography and architecture to the world of fashion, interior design and of course craft but the people I meet in my workshops have proven to be the most influential. Generating the belief that being creative is also good for your wellbeing.
Making something by hand can make you feel happy.