Meet the artist

Childhood
I always loved drawing and making as a young child, and by the age of 11 was making my own dresses and brouses using cushion squares.
I always loved drawing and making as a young child, and by the age of 11 was making my own dresses and brouses using cushion squares.
Education
I took a gap year to throw pots and design for a small shop before two years at Hammersmith School of Art and three years at Goldsmith's, London. Graduating with a BA Hons in Textile and Fashion.
I took a gap year to throw pots and design for a small shop before two years at Hammersmith School of Art and three years at Goldsmith's, London. Graduating with a BA Hons in Textile and Fashion.
Publications
For many years I designed textile projects for do-it-yourself magazines, including Busy Needles, Busy Hands; House & Gardens; Women's Own; and more
For many years I designed textile projects for do-it-yourself magazines, including Busy Needles, Busy Hands; House & Gardens; Women's Own; and more
The 62 Group
As a member of The 62 Group of Textile Artists, I participated in several group exhibitions over the space of about ten years, before moving on to design hand made knitwear for small boutiques
As a member of The 62 Group of Textile Artists, I participated in several group exhibitions over the space of about ten years, before moving on to design hand made knitwear for small boutiques
Travel
My travels inspired me to work further with mixed media, including watercolour, acrylic, gold leaf, and painting hats and other curiosities
My travels inspired me to work further with mixed media, including watercolour, acrylic, gold leaf, and painting hats and other curiosities
Exhibitions
Over the years, my work has been selected and displayed in several open exhibitions, including the Royal Watercolour Society, The Royal Institute Gallery on The Mall, and the New English Art Club
Over the years, my work has been selected and displayed in several open exhibitions, including the Royal Watercolour Society, The Royal Institute Gallery on The Mall, and the New English Art Club
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