Alice Kettle

Alice Kettle is Professor of Textile Arts at Manchester School of Art, renowned for her large-scale machine-stitched works that redefine textile art practice. Her research explores collaborative craft processes, material narratives, and public textile installations.

Kettle's practice integrates traditional craft techniques with contemporary approaches, examining themes of migration, displacement, and community through textile-based projects. Her public commissions include significant works for Winchester Discovery Centre and Gloucester Cathedral.

Recent projects investigate material storytelling through community engagement, including the 'Thread Bearing Witness' initiative documenting refugee experiences through collective textile works.