Leila Thomson, founder and artist of Hoxa Tapestry Gallery, passed away on 08/08/22.

As a family we have set up a Macmillan Tribute Fund in honour of Leila to help Macmillan continue their incredible work supporting cancer patients. To donate to the fund please follow this link: https://tributefunds.macmillan.org.uk/In-Memory/Leila-Thomson

Thank you

The Hoxa Tapestry Gallery is a family run art gallery by local artist Jo Thomson, her brother Andrew and father Benny, established in 1996 by their late mother, artist Leila Thomson.

Jo graduated in Painting from Edinburgh College of Art in 2010, thirty years after her mother, Leila who graduated in Tapestry from Edinburgh College of Art in 1980. Although trained in painting Jo grew up weaving alongside her mother and as a result her artwork is a creative blend of painting and handwoven tapestry. Both Leila and Jo’s artwork is inspired by the rhythm of life and landscape of Orkney, where they were born and brought up.

Jo joined the family business after graduating from art school alongside her brother Andrew, who is the gallery’s picture framer. When Andrew’s not busy with picture-framing he creates handcrafted tufted rugs from artwork developed by either Jo or Leila.

In August 2022 Leila sadly passed away, three years after being diagnosed with terminal cancer. Leila left behind an incredible legacy and her artwork remains on display at the gallery.

Since opening to the public in June 1996 the gallery has received visitors from all over the world each year. Both Leila and Jo have artwork in private collections worldwide.

***OPENING HOURS***

April – September

Monday – Friday 10am – 5.30pm

Sunday 2pm -5pm

(SATURDAY – CLOSED)

*Winter period October – March by appointment only.*

Although we are usually here working throughout the winter season we cannot guarantee to always be at the gallery, so it’s best to e-mail ahead if you’d like to visit.

e-mail: enquiries@hoxatapestrygallery.co.uk

tel: 01856 831395

Opening times last reviewed and updated on 02/04/25

*** UPDATE REGARDING E.U. ORDERS***

Due to new E.U. Tax laws and regulations regarding exporting to the E.U. post Brexit, we sadly have suspended orders to E.U. countries. This will hopefully only be a temporary measure whilst we figure out how to handle the situation for both you, the customers, and us as a small family-run business. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.