Bio
Ica Way Design (she/her)
Jess is a freelance textile artist and workshop facilitator based near Bath, working under the name Ica Way Design. Her practice is rooted in sustainability, mindful process, and a love of colour. Her current focus is on painted textiles, freeform patchwork, and hand embroidery. Drawing inspiration from the world around her, Jess explores abstraction through colour, texture, and shape- encouraging experimentation and mindful making.
Following a degree in Textiles and a career in clothing design, Jess shifted her focus towards craft-based workshops and community-led projects. She now leads creative sessions that promote playful, sustainable engagement with textiles- working with organisations like Made My Wardrobe, Beyond Dementia and The Pound Arts Centre.
Jess is always looking to get more involved in community projects, creative workshops, commissions and engage with like-minded creatives.
If you'd like to connect, please don't hesitate to get in contact-
icaway@icloud.com
CV
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Education
2016 - 2019 - First Class Textiles degree from The Arts University Bournemouth (AUB)​
2025 - Made My Wardrobe, Bristol
Sewing Teacher Training
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Exhibitions
2018 - London Print Design Fair
2019 - New Designers Show (London)
2020 - 'Suddenly Last Summer' Exhibition (AUB)
2024 - Kandu Annual Exhibition (Wiltshire)
2024 - Pound Arts Centre Annual Exhibition (Wiltshire)
2025 - Wiltshire Museum, Arts Together Quilt
2025 - Trowbridge Museum, Arts Together Quilt
2025 - Pound Arts Centre Annual Exhibition (Wiltshire)
2025 - Corsham Town Hall, Peacock Arts Trail
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Publications
2024 - Quilters Guild, Southern Star
2025 - Quilters Guild, Southern Star
2025 - Peacock Arts Trail Brochure
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Community Projects:
2024 - KANDU, Wessex Water, Patchwork
2024 - KANDU, Wessex Water, Window Display
2025 - Corsham Town Council, Eco Day, Community weave, learn to sew & community bunting
2025 - Arts Together, Community Quilt
2025 - Marlborough Council, Biodiversity Event
2025 - Peacock Arts Trail, collaborating with adults & children with SEND to create painted 3D textile forms
2025 - Trowbridge Town Hall re- opening event, tissue stained glass workshop
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“I’m always mindful of waste- one project often leads into the next. It’s that unexpected element that I enjoy.”