Stories
Tori's much admired fine art prints and textile designs have won numerous awards and garnered press both here and abroad.
You can read about some of her highlights below.
July 2020, Issue 12
Cowprint Artist's Group in Pressing Matters
Tori's aquatint etching of the Mayflower's journey appears in Issue 12 of Pressing Matters
March/April 2020, Issue 76
Attire Bridal Features Tori's Tilly Design
One of Tori's designs for David Watson features in Issue 76 of Attire Bridal.
February 2020
Colourworkers Makers' Collective Launch
Tori McLean, Anita Bell and Arlene Shawcross launch a new makers' collective.
January 2020
Country Living Features Tori's Scarf Design
Tori's designs for David Watson appear in the January Edition of Country Living magazine.
January 2020
David Watson Scarf Collaboration Extended
Tori's collaboration with David Watson has been extended and the product range further widened.
September 2019
Launch of New Venture Artisans Now!
Tori McLean, Margot Eardley & Sian Appleyard launch Artisans Now! - a makers collective
20 July 2018
Prince & Patron at Buckingham Palace
Representing the SDC Christine Dove and Tori McLean receive a private invitation to the opening of Prince & Patron at Buckingham Palace
December 2017
Body Works Print Commission
Tori commissioned to produce a print collection of Body Works for a medical clinic.
July 2017
David Watson Scarf Collaboration
Tori's collaborates with David Watson on a range of scarves based on her Arts & Crafts inspired textile designs.
February 2017
Major Commission for Hampshire Cultural Trust
Tori is commissioned to reinterpret the Chase Tapestry from Hampshire Cultural Trust's Creative Collections.
January 2017
Top Drawer Debut for Tori McLean
Tori will be debuting her Nature Collection with the Society of Designer Craftsmen at Top Drawer.
June, July & August 2016
Tori's Products Feature in World of Interiors
Tori's cushion and fine art prints feature in World of Interiors design reports in June, July and August.
May 2016
Interior Artwork for Rawberry
Tori designs her Kitchen Garden Collection for Rawberry's new premises in Winchester
January 2016
Tori's Scarf Designs in British Museum Grenville Collection
Tori's London CityScape scarves selected to grace the British Museum's Grenville Collection
December 2015
Finalist in Hillarys Design Competition
Tori's 'Home is Where the Heart is' textile make Hillarys top ten finalists.
January 2015
Society of Designer Craftsmen Award 2015
Tori's work wins The Society of Designer Craftsmen Award 2015 at Designer Crafts.
June 2014
SDC Membership Offered at New Designers
Tori's designs are judged at New Designers by the Society of Designer Craftsmen.
June 2014
Tori invited to Exhibit at Walford Mill
Tori's Circus Collection is Selected at Degree Show for Wood & Fibre Exhibition
May 2014
International Grand Prize Winner, Designext
Tor's innovative surface designs win the International Grand Prize at Designext in New York
May 2014
Gardens Illustrated May 2014
Tori's textile receive a mention in Gardens Illustrated Chelsea Trends
May 2014
RHS Chelsea Flower Show Tree Textile Wraps
Garden Designer, Helen Elks-Smith commissions Tori to design textile tree wraps for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
October 2013
B&Q Design Commission Awarded
Tori's exclusive deckchair designs for B&Q are to go into production.
October 2013
Invited to Design for the Blake Collection
Tori has been invited to work on a range of Winter themed scarves for the Blake Collection.
September 2013
Internship with Dame Zandra Rhodes
Tori undertakes a student internship at Dame Zandra Rhodes, Bermondsey Street, London
September 2013
British Talent Search - Textile Design Winner
Tori wins textile category of B&Q's British Talent Search 2013 and features in Elle Decoration.
18 July 2013
Textile Designs for Purvaai Win the Day
Tori's 'Naturally Yours' cushion designs are awarded first prize at Purvaai's annual Textile Design Competition.
12 June 2013
Elle Decoration Photoshoot
Tori & Her Productive Garden Textile Photographed for Elle Decoration
June 2013
Graduate Fashion Week - George T-Shirt
Tori's GFW winning 'What's your Poison' T-shirt is selected for production by the team at George menswear
May 2013
Jewel Scarf Designs for the Royal Collection
Tori's winning designs have been commissioned for sale by the Royal Collection Online and Palace Shops