Vanessa Rolf studied at the Royal College of Art. She has taught BA and MA level students, led workshops, given talks and worked with schools and communities.

Vanessa exhibits widely and her work has been shared in publications and included in national collections. She has also created public commissions with schools and communities.

Vanessa is a member of the 62 Group of Textile Artists and an Honorary Fellow of the Royal College of Art.

Describe your approach to teaching
I teach in a range of settings with people of all ages to explore materials and making as an act of enquiry and collective agency. For me, teaching is a mutual exchange of approaches and skills.

What inspires your own work?
I am a visual artist primarily using cloth and stitch to unearth stories; exploring landscapes, objects and their connection to our identities.