Knot Unknot is Madeleine Shepherd's textile studio. She chose this name because it describes a lot of what goes on there and because of its mathematical connotations!

Working mostly with knitting and felting, her practice ranges from community art installations and interdisciplinary collaborations to the textile jewellery and other accessories. Her pieces are often rooted in science, mathematics and science fiction but can also explore texture, colour and form for their own sakes.

Purchasing from Knot Unknot

Online
Knot Unknot shop on Folksy.

Stockists

• Logan Malloch, 13 Leith Walk, Edinburgh
• Coburg House Gallery Shop 15 Coburg Street, Leith, Edinburgh.

Events

• 31 May - 2 June 2019 Design Market, Fruitmarket Gallery, 45 Market Street, Edinburgh. Op art, jazz age and mathematically inspired knitted scarves, textile brooches and other accessories.
• 8 June 2019 Creators Hall at Cymera Festival, The Pleasance, Edinburgh. As this is a science fiction writing festival Madeleine will be exhibiting Alba ad Astra and Alien Surfaces items and a selection of "space race" knitting.
• 26-28 July 2019 Open Studios at Coburg House. All strands of Madeleine's current work will be available direct from the studio.You can also visit all the participating studios (usually around 80 artists and makers).

Keeping in touch
You can find Madeleine on Instagram as @knotunknot. This account forms a studio diary, interspersed with some personal items, where you can keep up to date with her current work and enthusiasms.

You can contact Madeleine directly by using the form on this website.

[page updated 18 April 2019]