Jade Leigh Webb

Our next sneak peek artist is @jadeleightextiles Jade is a multidisciplinary textile artist specialising in weave. We are welcoming Jade to her first Art House and can’t wait to see her work on our trail. Jade explores themes of biodiversity, alternative natural fibres and the neurodivergent mind. 💚❤️💚

Texture inspiration from a lovely weekend in Wales #texture #nature

Tonight! It’s the final instalment of @craftspace_ Made in the middle. It has been such a joy being part of it and being connected with such amazing artists. The exhibition launches this evening at MAC Birmingham 6-8pm then runs from 14th Feb- 11th April 2026. Made in the Middle showcases the best contemporary crafts being made in the East and West Midlands. 37 artists highlight the wide range of innovative contemporary crafts being made in the Midlands today. Aishah Carberry @aishahful Clare Pentlow @cjpdesigns Emma-Jane Rule @emmajanerule Francesca Buxton @fran_buxton_mixed_media Jade Webb @jadeleightextiles Jennifer Collier @paperjennifer Jo Cope @jocope_studio Johnny Armstrong Karina Thompson @karinaworld2 Katie Smith @katiesmith_art Keeley Traae @keeleytraae_3d Keisha Brittle @keishabrittleglass Lucy Baxendale @baxenburg Mahawa Keita @mansading_designs Martha Wiles @martha_wiles_art Melanie Tomlinson @melaniejtomlinson Michaela McMillan @michaelamcmillan Natalie Cole @natalie_cole_1 Nilupa Yasmin @nilupayasmin_ Nobuko Okumura @obukonarumuko Oliver Bliss @olybliss Olivia Ricketts @oliviarickettsdesign Oxana Geets @oxanageets Paul McAllister Rachael Colley @rachaelcolleyartist Robert Maurice King @robbieycorp Roo Dhissou @roodhissou Ruiya Xu @rebecca_ruiya_xu Sarah-May Johnson @sarahmay.johnson Verity Howard @verityhowardceramics Zoë Hillyard @ceramicpatchwork Chris Day @christopherdayglass Farwa Moledina @farwamoledina Halima Cassell @halimacassell Klara Szafrańska klaraszafranska Tereza Bušková @tereza.buskova Xin Chen @xinxinxin_chen

Coming soon! I am exhibiting at @hubsleaford in their new exhibition in the ground floor gallery. Featuring the work of 16 associate and graduate makers from @design_nationUK , the exhibition explores how creativity thrives through process, not just outcomes. Whether it’s a collapsed clay form, a disrupted weave, or a hand-stitched line, each piece on display tells a story of transformation; of materials, of hands, and of the people behind them. Design-Nation: The Beauty of Becoming  13 Sep–9 Nov 2025 Hub Sleaford, Ground Floor Gallery  Follow the journey and see behind-the-scenes as I prepare for the show.  #BeautyOfBecoming #DesignNation #DesignNationUK #HubSleaford #ContemporaryCraft #EmergingMakers #GraduateMakers  #CraftInProcess #SlowMaking #HandmadeInTheUK #ExhibitionAlert  #CraftExhibition #MakersOfInstagram #CreativeProcess

Exciting news 🌞 I am currently artist of the month at the wonderful @leicestercoffee if you're a fan of great coffee, local businesses and textile art head down and have a nose ☕ Look out for more detailed posts about the work I have exhibited over April ✨ #artistofthemonth #leicester #leicstercoffee #textiles #textileartist #midlandsmaker #coffeeshopcorners #local #shoplocal #weaveing #woventextiles #wovenwallhanging

Made in the Middle features artists at different points in their career and from many backgrounds. We’ve been talking to them about the challenges they’ve encountered and the support they’ve received on their career path. Jade Webb is a textile artist based in Leicester. “While doing my Fine Art degree I become really interested in the Art/Craft divide and how they intertwined, so started sculpting out of felt and wool. I found and enjoyed weaving after I graduated and made little looms out of picture frames. I wanted to develop it further, so I enrolled onto an MA in fashion and textiles in 2017. I learned the more technical side of weaving and looked more into sustainability and biodiversity of fibres within my work, which I have continued to develop and experiment with. Finding creative communities has been really useful. I joined @webinart_uk which held great sessions on developing your practice, as well as @design_nationuk , where I’m currently an associate member, who do lots for their members, including introducing you to other fellow creatives in your area called ‘cluster hubs’ where we meet and organise projects, I would really recommend them. Signing up to creative newsletters like @Creative_leics has also been great to find out about open calls and exhibitions. Next, I really want to explore my theme of Neurodivergence further, it’s quite a personal topic and one that I haven’t really talked about much, so it’s been great for Made in the Middle to give me the opportunity to explore that. I’ve had a really positive response from other people as it has started the conversation for them to open up about their experiences too. Going forward, I would love to have more work in exhibitions and enjoy experimenting with more sculptural pieces." Follow @jadeleightextiles . Visit Made in the Middle at Leicester Gallery now. @leicestergallery #MadeITM #ACEsupported #LetsCreate Images: - 'Triptych Of Sorts' by Jade Webb. Made from wool, hemp, raw silk and banana fibre. Made in the Middle. Photo: Hayley Salter. - Jade at her degree show.

Made in the Middle is officially open 🎉 I had such a lovely evening last Friday at the launch and meeting some of the amazing makers.  Made in the Middle is a touring exhibition from @craftspace_ starting at @leicestergallery on the 25th January, which will then tour the East and West Midlands until August 2026.  37 artists highlight the wide range of innovative contemporary crafts being made in the  Midlands today. Their work conveys powerful stories about the world we live in such as the influence of global migration on regional creativity.  Tour schedule: @leicestergallery 25 January - 22 March 2025 @hubsleaford 5 April – 6 July 2025  @nbbcouncil - Nuneaton Museum & Art Gallery, 27 September – 22 November 2025 @mac_birmingham 14 February – 11 April 2026 #ACEsupported #MadeITM #contemporaryCraft #madeinthemiddle #touringexhibition #weave #contemporarytextiles #wovenwallhanging #textileartist #midlandsmaker  #LetsCreate @aceagrams

Not long now until the launch of Made in the Middle ✨ Swipe ➡️ for tour dates and a sneak peak. Made in the Middle is a touring exhibition from @craftspace_ starting at @leicestergallery on the 25th January, which will then tour the East and West Midlands until August 2026.  37 artists highlight the wide range of innovative contemporary crafts being made in the Midlands today. Their work conveys powerful stories about the world we live in such as the Influence of global migration on regional creativity.  Tour schedule @leicestergallery 25 January - 22 March 2025 @hubsleaford 5 April – 6 July 2025  @nbbcouncil Nuneaton Museum & Art Gallery, 27 September – 22 November 2025 @mac_birmingham 14 February – 11 April 2026 #ACEsupported #MadeITM #contemporaryCraft #madeinthemiddle #touringexhibition #weave #contemporarytextiles #wovenwallhanging #textileartist #midlandsmaker  #LetsCreate #embroiderymagazing  @aceagrams

Excited to be mentioned in @embroidery_mag as part of their feature for Made in the Middle 🧡 thanks so much for featuring my work.   Made in the Middle is a touring exhibition from @craftspace_ starting at @leicestergallery on the 25th January, which will then tour the Easy and West Midlands until August 2026.  37 artists highlight the wide range of innovative contemporary crafts being made in the  Midlands today. Their work conveys powerful stories about the world we live in such as the  influence of global migration on regional creativity.  #ACEsupported #MadeITM #contemporaryCraft #madeinthemiddle #touringexhibition #weave #contemporarytextiles #wovenwallhanging #textileartist #midlandsmaker #embroiderymagazine #LetsCreate @aceagrams

It was lovely to meet other exhibitors for @craftspace_ 'Made in the Middle' touring exhibition last night and have a chat about our work. I feel very honoured to be one of the selected artists and be connected with such a talented bunch. Here is a little close up detail shot of the work I will be exhibiting.  Made in the Middle is a touring exhibition from @craftspace_ starting at @leicestergallery on the 25th January, which will then tour the East and West Midlands until August 2026.  37 artists highlight the wide range of innovative contemporary crafts being made in the Midlands today. Their work conveys powerful stories about the world we live in such as the Influence of global migration on regional creativity.  #ACEsupported #MadeITM #contemporaryCraft #madeinthemiddle #touringexhibition #weave #contemporarytextiles #wovenwallhanging #textileartist #midlandsmaker #LetsCreate @aceagrams

Sneaky peek of some of the work I have on display @lcbdepot with @design_nationuk for #makingitexhibition Such a wonderful private view with an amazing talk from #suepryke The exhibition is on until the 2nd of June and is definitely worth a visit. #designnation #lcb #leicester #woventextiles #textiles #craft #handmade #weave

Excited to be part of @lcbdepot 's Craft Season exhibition 'Making it' in collaboration with @design_nationuk Our Design Nation cluster will be exhibiting a collaborative piece as well as solo work. This will be alongside talented @designcrafts2023_year_2 students and call out submissions. Launching Friday 12th at 5:30pm, head to /e/making-it-exhibition-launch-tickets-602696530547 for tickets. #craftseason #weave #sustainabledesign #craftexhibition #designnation #collaborativeart