Stitching together: ethical dimensions and innovative approaches to participatory textile making

Shercliff, E and Twigger Holroyd, A ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3403-3516, 2020. Stitching together: ethical dimensions and innovative approaches to participatory textile making. Journal of Arts & Communities, 11 (1-2), pp. 3-11. ISSN 1757-1936

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Abstract

This article, written by the coordinators of the Stitching Together network, introduces a diverse range of case studies that critically discuss participatory textile making activities, complementing a first collection of case studies that was provided in the previous volume of this journal. Drawing on a recent network event and the case studies included in this issue, the article outlines a number of ethical dimensions that arise in participatory textile making activities: first, the challenge of inclusivity; second, the vulnerabilities that arise when space is made for shared learning; third, the issue of communication between facilitators, participants and partners in collaborative projects; and fourth, the ways in which projects and participants are (re)presented in research findings. The theme of innovation is also discussed, with a focus on the participant experience. Looking to the future, the need for further collaborative interrogation of the complex questions raised through participatory textile work is highlighted. A good practice document, created with the input of network members, is highlighted as a potentially useful foundation for continued critical discussion.

Item Type:	Journal article
Publication Title:	Journal of Arts & Communities
Creators:	Shercliff, E. and Twigger Holroyd, A.
Publisher:	Intellect
Date:	1 December 2020
Volume:	11
Number:	1-2
ISSN:	1757-1936
Identifiers:	Number Type 10.1386/jaac_00011_1 DOI 1418518 Other
Divisions:	Schools > School of Art and Design
Record created by:	Lee Houghton
Date Added:	08 Mar 2021 16:42
Last Modified:	01 Dec 2021 03:00
URI:	https://irep.ntu.ac.uk/id/eprint/42458

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