Rachel Halton

Rachel Halton

artist Australia

Rachel Halton is an influential educator and textile artist known for her commitment to preserving traditional weaving techniques and the art of textile design. She has been a pivotal figure at RMIT University, where she integrated a unique Jacquard loom into her teaching, elevating the creative practices of her students. Halton passionately advocates for the importance of hands-on craft education and has taken action to rescue the loom from decommissioning, highlighting the ongoing struggles faced by fine arts programs in Australia.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
21,927
Power
872$
Sentiment
7.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United Kingdom 1 7.00 0.03% +0% 67,886,011 21,927 $2,700,000 872$
Totals 1 67,886,011 21,927 $2,700,000 872$
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Recent Mentions

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Rachel Halton is involved in the effort to save a decommissioned Jacquard loom at RMIT, which was integral to her creative practice. 7

The Guardian: A new room for a doomed loom – and the battle to save Australia’s slowly dying crafts | Australian education