Welcome toĀ Virginia Leigh Studio
If you work with fabric, fiber and textiles and care about doing exceptional work...
You're in the right place!
Learn with Virginia
For committed makers working in fabric, fiber, and textiles who are ready to develop genuine craft mastery and creative problem-solving skills - not shortcuts or cheerleading.
MyĀ Shop
Mixed media collage work combining fibers, paper, metal, and paint - sculptural pieces deeply influenced by decades inĀ product design and development.
The Textile Creative with Virginia Wygal
A thoughtful podcast for makers who work with fabric, fiber, and textiles. Through calm, intelligent conversations, Virginia explores craft mastery, creative problem-solving, and what it takes to do work that matters - not chasing trends or shortcuts.
Listen to the PodcastInsights on Craft & Making
Practical guidance on craft mastery, creative problem-solving, and developing your judgment as a maker. New posts explore the thinking and decision-making behind exceptional work.
Read my blog
Hi, I'm Virginia
I help committed, creative makers close the gap between what they envision and what they can actually execute.
After 30 years in the garment industry as a designer and Director of Product Development - leading creative teams, solving complex technical challenges, and developing products from concept to production - I was downsized from a career I loved.
That transition forced me to reinvent myself while staying true to what made that career fulfilling: deep craft literacy, clear-eyed problem-solving, and the ability to see what's actually happening in a piece of work.
Now I create mixed media textile art, design artful clothing and bring that director's perspective to makers who are done with motivation and hand-holding. I offer honest guidance, focused critique, and the kind of clarity that comes from decades of professional experience - not tips and tricks, not cheerleading, but real direction that helps you do exceptional work.
If you're a committedĀ creative working in fabric, fiber, or textiles and you're ready to strengthen your craft and sharpen your thinking, you're in the right place.
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Thoughtful guidance on craft and making, studio announcements, and occasional insights on closing the gap between vision and execution. For committed makers, not content collectors.
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