In Season 3, Episode 2 of the International Feltmakers Association‘s podcast, Felt Matters, hosts Vivienne Morpeth and Heather Potten delve into the theme of artistic collaboration, featuring an interview with needle felting artist Lydia Needle, whose surname fittingly mirrors her medium. Lydia shares her transition from teaching to working with wool and explores the ecological and artistic motivations behind her ambitious 50 Bees project, which highlights the importance of bee conservation.

The episode underscores the impactful role artists can play in confronting global issues, highlighting how informal, creative education and collaborative expression can drive meaningful change.

To listen to this specific episode, visit their YouTube page – https://youtu.be/neCFqU87gzA?si=unAXZE-CPy9hklwy

This page on YouTube links to all of the podcasts- https://www.youtube.com/@internationalfeltmakers

Also available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Lydia Needle’s Instagram – @lydianeedle Her 50 Bees Project on Instagram – @fiftybeescic

FeltMatters Instagram – @feltmatters.thepodcast

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