Cathy Snelling is a Somerset-based textile artist and maker whose work explores the hidden stories within everyday life. Influenced by folk art, archaeology, old customs, and ritual, Cathy creates wall hangings, puppets, and brooches that infuse inanimate objects with personality and charm.

Through her practice, she seeks to uncover the diverse undercurrents that lie beneath the surface of perceived normality, transforming familiar forms into characters rich with humour and personality. Each handmade piece carries a sense of playfulness and curiosity, inviting the viewer to see the world with fresh eyes.

Working with textiles allows Cathy to blend traditional craft with contemporary storytelling. Her tactile creations celebrate the imperfect beauty of the handmade and the enduring connection between people, objects, and memory. Both whimsical and thought-provoking, her work sits at the meeting point of folk tradition and modern imagination.