Annabel Wilson: creative artist

Townhill Studio is the creative hub of Artist, Annabel Wilson’s work. Her fabric dyeing, painting and relief printmaking are all underpinned by an innate sense of design. Currently, the main output of the studio consists of dyed and printed textiles using natural clay dyes and indigo.

The textiles are stitched and bound using the ancient Japanese art of shibori. Patterns and designs are inspired by plants, natural forms and the stunning Dorset landscape which surrounds the studio complex.

Nestling in the rolling downs west of Dorchester in Dorset, Townhill Studio welcomes visitors throughout the year.

Annabel Wilson’s exquisite hangings are made from fine organic cotton and linen fabrics, patterned and dyed using traditional methods. The fabric is stitched, folded and capped to create distinctive designs and then dyed shades of indigo blue, ochre, terracotta, yellow, green, and pink.  The panels are decorated with vintage buttons or block printing and specific motifs and designs are available in all the different colour-ways. Each hanging is hand-made and finished creating an individual and unique piece. 

Individual hangings are made to custom designs, colours and sizes to fit specific projects.
The non toxic nature of the materials and the type of images used create a natural vibe, particularly for those living in town or city. Warm and sunny they help bring the feeling of the natural world into the home, office and health centre
The fabrics create privacy and can also filter light giving a soft glow, cutting out glare.

A beautiful artwork custom made to achieve a practical function.

Anyone, which means everyone, who has ever stood reluctantly at the kitchen sink will treasure Annabel’s irresistible “dishcloths to die for”™, hand knitted in colourful cottons.

The soft cotton cloth is hardwearing and very long lasting. They brighten your daily tasks and bring joy to the everyday. There are many different colourways, and you can buy them individually or in sets of three in evocative colours to suit your kitchen or your mood.

They are hand knitted by Annabel and her team here in Dorset. A gift for yourself or for others. You can buy directly from this site or from a few select gallery outlets.