Interview - The unique textile art of Cas Holmes.

Cas Holmes is a renowned textile artist whose creative process and vision continue to inspire and delight worldwide.
With her distinct and innovative approach to textile art, Cas combines different materials and techniques, including collage, painting, and stitch. She embraces the concept of storytelling through her work, using found objects, fragments of old textiles, paper and personal mementos. She creates evocative pieces often incorporating elements of nature and of her surrounding environment triggering an emotional response. Cas's artistic practice is focused on the final outcome and the process itself, as she finds joy in experimenting and allowing the materials to guide her.
Cas Holmes shares her knowledge through her workshops, books, and exhibitions and encourages others to embark on their own creative journeys.
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⏤ BOOKS BY CAS HOLMES⏤
➡️ Stitch Stories: Personal places, spaces and traces in textile art: amzn.to/3SksbKU
➡️ Embroidering the Everyday: Found, Stitch and Paint: amzn.to/3LCpXTp
➡️ Textile Landscape: Painting with Cloth in Mixed Media: amzn.to/3LCTbSd
➡️ Connected Cloth: Creating Collaborative Textile Projects: amzn.to/3WlXCWJ
➡️ Found Object in Textile Art: Recycling and repurposing natural, printed and vintage objects: amzn.to/3WzJsCx
⏤ LEARN MORE MORE ⏤
Cas Holmes' website:
casholmes.uk/
Cas Holmes' KZbin Channel:
/ @casholmestextiles
For more videos of creatives sharing their stories, consider watching our channel:
/ @studio5show
⏤ ASSOCIATED VIDEOS ⏤
Artist Talk - Textile artist Cas Holmes in conversation with Rob Smith:
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[@studio5show]

Have you ever used found objects or personal mementos in your own creative projects? Share your experience! *** Avez-vous déjà utilisé des objets trouvés ou des souvenirs personnels dans vos propres projets créatifs ? Partagez votre expérience !

[@CasHolmestextiles]

I see found cloth, paper and other small object as there to use. They are all personal or given to me

[@mariaconti9704]

Dear Cas, I do love your work so much. I also love your philosophies of life. You come across as an extremely positive, determined and strong person. I too don’t care if others like my work, or not! My art fills me with every stitch, brush stroke, and the noise of ripping cloth. It’s all music to my ears and heart, as it seems, yours is to you too. Stay happy , healthy and creative so that we all can enjoy a lot more of you work. Thank you so much! ❤️🤗

[@CasHolmestextiles]

Ripping cloth is a great way to give voice to frustrations as well x

[@Tomandjerry7788]

Beautiful words and message! Do art for YOU!

[@lauraswan8647]

Very Creative and interesting ❤

[@madelynsmith8281]

Love the beautiful work. Love the story of her life. A very strong creative lady. An artist indeed! ❤🎨

[@carolinenorman6141]

Madelyn Smith was a famous murderer in Glasgow from a window she poisoned someone her boyfriend the building was taken over by glasgow art school I studied there years ago

[@dottiemathews6853]

as i am sitting here this saturday morning after having my cup of coffee, i am taking in this lovely creative sister, i am connecting with her experience in the creative world, for i too am a contributor to the art of creativity. i thought about my journey of then to now. i dipped my toe into various forms of creation. Performing art (i was an actress, singer, director, playwright, producer. i produced my own play back in 2007), visual art (i did a lot of coloring after being challenged to start coloring in an adult coloring book given to me by a visiting interior designer who did a "lunch and learn" session with our interiors department at the architecture design firm where i worked at here in atlanta. i'm now retired. since then, i made several colorings books of my collected works using pencil and gel pens and markers. then created my own coloring designs) which led me to where i am now. i am a creative designer of canvas tote bags and accessories. This journey of bag creating led me to sewing which i learned back in high school and never went back to untill now. and i am truly loving it because it is taking my journey to another level in my life. so yes, i can connect with Cas. she made me realize, that your creative life is a constant journey of discovery within yourself. a journey of challenges and mastering all the wonderful and amazing things you can create. it's a beautiful thing!

[@dottiemathews6853]

oh by the way, i am 63 years old.

[@CasHolmestextiles]

Or 62 years young. Never to old to discover new things

[@jeanieferretti4203]

She has opened a freeing up of doing creative work on fabric ❤ Thank you ❤

[@sandracomeau3082]

Thank you for sharing. You r an inspiration!

[@CasHolmestextiles]

thankyou

[@ThePattiw]

I really loved this. Such a pleasure and inspiration to watch this video and hear Cas talk about her process and work. Thank you.

[@sherrigittel4623]

This was beautiful ❤ You've blessed me with accepting what I create as for me, without fear of judgment🙏♥️.

[@studio5show]

Thank you for sharing your heartfelt response! It's truly wonderful to hear that Cas Holmes's work has inspired you to embrace your creativity without fear...

[@CasHolmestextiles]

There is so much more we need to be cautious of in life. Our creativity is ours alone to own

[@christopherspringmann]

Inspired, inspirational video storytelling and narrative, plus fine editing, audio and captions, too (please open CC), as I love the way she passionately exudes confidence and creativity!

[@CasHolmestextiles]

thankyou..smoke and mirrors...always a little uncertain inside...thats what drives me.

[@dianerose4469]

Cas, you are an amazing woman, so articulate, so present in yourself, so interesting. I will be coming back to this video time and again to remind me to look...look deeply, and appreciate my surroundings. thank you for being you.

[@CasHolmestextiles]

hugs and thankoyu @dianerose4469

[@jeanbaardsen2863]

I love Cas's work. I have several of her books, and work in textiles myself.

[@annemcdonald5602]

What a fabulous interview! Thank you!

[@millygit]

Thank you for sharing so sensitively Cas, a beautiful expression of your work and life

[@CasHolmestextiles]

thankyou

[@astorybookfinish5055]

Such a lovely woman and fantastic video of her interview. Thank you 🙏🏻

[@CasHolmestextiles]

A kind comment.Keeps me buoyed for the days I am not so lovely

[@BarbaraUK927]

I never tire of listening to you. I was born and brought in Cranbrook and as a child it was a great adventure to visit Maidstone. I never knew of the contact with paper, I must look into this. Thank you. A great piece.

[@micheleleech8128]

It was fascinating to learn how you translate your personal life experience into such beautiful pieces of work. Very inspiring.

[@createandcraftwithchristine]

So inspiring to hear CAS talk about her creative journey. Cheers, Christine

[@CasHolmestextiles]

Thankyou so much Christine

[@billclason1]

Always SOOOO inspiring with none of the hubris of so many !

[@CasHolmestextiles]

Thankyou Kent Creative for such thoughtful filming

[@astorybookfinish5055]

Thank you for sharing your story, and perspectives - and so thoughtfully! It’s terribly encouraging.

[@apronhugsingreeenbay]

Cas, you are my hero and my stitch inspiration. Thank you!❤

[@sandrataylor9122]

i enjoyed your story of connected with bits of fabric, paper and found things. I am not an artist but I do feel the connection of art being not just something pretty but have a purpose to in spire. I live in Huntsville, Alabama USA

[@beinghere1494]

I am feeling blessed having this beautiful moment of sharing your insights, love and creativity. Heart thanks 🙏🏽🤗

[@MkayKaye]

Beautiful life, beautiful woman, beautiful work.

[@CasHolmestextiles]

thankyou

[@neginsadat7471]

I really enjoyed and learned from her experiences and her ideas, thank you for sharing it.

[@lisazilaro6906]

Enjoyed hearing your story, thanks for sharing !!! Stitching is so comforting 🪡🧵♥️

[@CasHolmestextiles]

Thankyou

[@sheilamesick5964]

Important insight, makes so much sense, relevant.

[@annetteperks]

Beautifully said very interesting story of your life so far. Such interesting work thank you for telling your story.

[@lucyfanning7496]

A beautiful video.A beautiful artist.

[@rosemarypilgrim4589]

Awesomeness! Wonderful interview... inspiring.

[@peisleyfilm]

Fierce interview. I relate to your ‘unpicking’ of metaphors and relationship to caring for your husband. Some how experience can be metabolised through the making. Thank you for sharing your process.

[@angelinamichelle8474]

Wow. Thankyou. I really enjoyed this

[@soniatriana9091]

Wow! I luckily received this video in my KZbin feed this morning!! I didn’t know of you & what a total pleasure to relax outside while watching & listening to this amazing life story! It’s always fascinating to hear artist talk about their lives & the unique paths their lives have traveled! As was this one!! Thank you!!

[@CasHolmestextiles]

That I was able to be relaxed in speaking is equally down to @Kentcreative

[@paulawilliams9645]

What a lovely film. So inspiritional. I love the books as well. Thank you so much x

[@neilstephen6761]

Thank you for an inspiring video. As a stitcher I find hand stitching so therapeutic and calming. I admire your philosophy and it is so correct.

[@CasHolmestextiles]

thankyou

[@jillholder1868]

Such exquisite work!

[@CasHolmestextiles]

thankyou

[@dianerose4469]

Brava Cas. I have been fascinated by your thought processes and they have opened me up to many more possibilities in how I view myself and my art and my place in the world . Thank you

[@CasHolmestextiles]

xxx

[@erinneil5480]

So interesting. Thank you very much.

[@carolinenorman6141]

Impressive 🎨👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧

[@CasHolmestextiles]

Xxx

[@angelawallismoore2283]

A beautiful and insightful reflection on your artistic (and whole-of-life) process. Thank you for sharing, Cas.

[@CasHolmestextiles]

Kent Creative have such a gentle interview process allowing the story to come out by each artist

[@victoriapadgett1647]

such a positive outlook. thanks for sharing with us. I've followed you for a while on social media - so interesting to hear your story 🙂

[@caroleseubert6810]

Thank you! This is an amazing and inspiring sharing. I'm left thinking even more thoughtfully about why I engage in creative doings - my "why" for making and my increasing comfort in making for my mining the nano-gold that I find all around me in the world.

[@studio5show]

It's good to hear that the video has inspired you to reflect deeply on your creative journey and to embrace your "why"...

[@CasHolmestextiles]

Embracing the why is so much part of a creative practice

[@jennylawson1980]

What an absolute pleasure to watch and learn from you. I loved every minute ❤️ Thank you.

[@IzzysPlace]

What a wonderful communicator you are Cas !

[@CasHolmestextiles]

you are kind x

[@virginiaoflaherty2983]

Sadly the days when teachers were allowed to give children space to find their own way has been replaced with standardized curriculum with no regard for independent thinking and guided learning experiences based on the intersts skills and abilities of the student. Its no wonder children hate school.

[@CasHolmestextiles]

It is so important for children to lean 'how to learn'.

[@jukerdanz]

This is a really unhelpful attitude. Claiming that teachers have ‘no regard for independent thinking’ is simply wrong. Children don’t all hate school. Standardised testing was imposed on schools and teachers have had to respond to that but they also mostly care deeply about children learning and discovering how to learn and explore their own interests. 😊

[@AuntPeitri]

Beautiful message. Beautiful work. Thank you for sharing! ❤ nano gold ❤

[@studio5show]

Thank you for watching!

[@joaquinribeiro2941]

She is una artista !!!! Una real artista , sin la arrogancia de muchos .

[@CasHolmestextiles]

Gracias

[@leaalexander7713]

Thank you!

[@studio5show]

Thank you for watching!

[@CasHolmestextiles]

And to you for watching

[@jennifermechling1272]

Really enjoyed this ... what an inspiration Cas is. I started watching this to then share with my textile loving sister. Hearing Cas talk about being a caretaker of her partner and a creative really spoke to me as the caretaker to my husband for over three years ... and feeling burned out. Cas turned out to be very inspiring and uplifting to me mixing caretaking with her creativity. Thank you!!

[@CasHolmestextiles]

It is hard work Jennifer, being a caregiver. I would not want my partner to be anywhere but in the home he has built and loves. Keep strong xx

[@ninetiesperson7980]

A very talented and interesting lady. I look forward to watching your other interviews.

[@CasHolmestextiles]

I will be in interview with Rob Smith at the gallery on 3 Feb. Recording will folow

[@debracharette9535]

YOU ARE PURE JOY! THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR JOY WITH ME!!!!

[@CasHolmestextiles]

xxx

[@jukerdanz]

So insightful and interesting. Wonderful.

[@CasHolmestextiles]

Thank you and @studio5show for creating this beautiful video

[@connieebinger6343]

Hi Cas, your work is beautiful. I feel drawn to creating art, but have not figured out how to express myself yet. Right now I’m learning more about being true me so that I can produce something that’s coming from me and not just copying someone else. I love your philosophies and the way that you are creating what you’re thinking and feeling at a particular time. Thank you so much for sharing your experience and your work.❤

[@CasHolmestextiles]

It will come, in the quiet spaces. It will take time. Its taken me a lifetime of work so far for what I do to make some connection and sense. It could also be adversity is the best companion to creativity.

[@susiejones9182]

Wow! Nano Gold. She’s brilliant & it shows through her glorious work! This was such a treat to stumble upon✨

[@studio5show]

We're glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for your comment...

[@CasHolmestextiles]

All that glistens also illuminates x

[@EmmaEffa]

That was wonderful! So much of what she said resonated with me as a creative but also, simply as a human being. What a beautiful mind and manifested talent she has.

[@CasHolmestextiles]

Kindness, thankyou

[@francesgeesin6382]

So revealing thank you for sharing

[@studio5show]

Thank you for commenting, we're glad you enjoyed it...

[@IslandGirl755]

Cas, you are such a lovely and remarkable lady, I totally understand how you felt when your spouse became disabled and you became the caregiver. My spouse has been disabled for 37 years of our 44 yr relationship and I am the caregiver. He changes how I perceive my daily life, everyday is different and it all depends on his abilities that day. Thank you so much for speaking of your childhood, your art education and the change in your daily life. Stay strong and do things that make you happy every single day. The art that was shown in this video was lovely, I admire your talent. Kindest regards K

[@CasHolmestextiles]

Thankyou. As devastating as the change felt at the time. Accommodation if that change has taught me so much. The value of creativity and friendship top of the list

[@evocationart8370]

Very powerful, thank you 😊

[@studio5show]

We're glad you found this powerful. Cas Holmes has an incredible way of connecting with people through her art and inspiring creativity in others. Thank you for watching!

[@donnadees1971]

The painting behind you is beautiful

[@robinaanstey3734]

You speak my language very eloquently Cas. I have a biological twin sister, but I think you might be my "true" twin. How you describe your art, what it means to you, & your thought processes, etc, I can totally relate to. Cheers and Best to you :)

[@CasHolmestextiles]

also to you. Many artists speak with voices. that resonate with each other x

[@donnadees1971]

Loving your spoken thing.

[@TracyCharetteFehr]

Thank you for this - I feel a resonance with your words and work.

[@studio5show]

Thank you so much for your kind words. We're glad the video resonated with you. Cas Holmes has such a beautiful way of connecting people through her art and words, and it's wonderful to hear that her work struck a chord with you as well.

[@CasHolmestextiles]

Thank you so much for your kind comments

[@hoomalumalu]

too bad the video doesn't show more of her work

[@CasHolmestextiles]

Kent Creative have a provided a useful profile link to my page in the drop down menu which will lead to my website and more images

[@loretaacheiumahomenagemlin3444]

​@@CasHolmestextilesmaravilhoso trabalho 💜💕

[@andynellydrew9094]

I can so relate to this, thank you

[@studio5show]

Thank you for watching. It is good to hear it means something to you...

[@CasHolmestextiles]

And to you for listening

[@jojorey6886]

Is that a Bernina 830? Fantastic machine; mechanical workhorse.

[@CasHolmestextiles]

It is I also have a 730

[@GeriZimmer]

Been using Berninas my whole life! 730, 930 and an industrial 517!

[@carolinenorman6141]

I studied ceramics at art school but wish i had done textiles

[@CasHolmestextiles]

Have a go. It is never too late. I studied painting...not textiles. So anything is possible

[@studio5show]

Listen to Cas Holmes' artist talk too, where she was in conversation with Rob Smith during the Storytellers exhibition: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmfIeYmmbNN0q9E

[@susanlamb7431]

No sound !