A recent graduate specialising in printed textiles, seeking work that will help to develop creativity as well as to gain experience working in the textiles industry. Coming from the Isle of Man, despite it being a very inspiring environment, I have found it Read More...

A recent graduate specialising in printed textiles, seeking work that will help to develop creativity as well as to gain experience working in the textiles industry. Coming from the Isle of Man, despite it being a very inspiring environment, I have found it quite restricting, therefore I am looking for new opportunities. My work is generally conceptual & fine art or fashion focused, & I enjoy working with unusual materials & techniques.

Exhibitions:

New Beat Exhibition, 5th December 2011- 30th January 2012

3 pieces of my work featured in ‘New Beat’ part of the 8th International Shibori Symposium in Hong Kong.

Work Experience:

Westcott Design: Internship May 2011    

Working on collections of samples, hand embroidery, machine sewing. 

Education:

University for the Creative Arts, 2009-2012

BA (hons) Textiles for Fashion & Interiors:

Understanding different techniques & properties of materials

Feel for colour, texture & pattern

CAD

Isle of Man College  2008-2009

BTech Diploma  Foundation in Art & Design- Merit

Key Skills Communication, Problem Solving & Improving Own Learning- Level 3

Ramsey Grammar School  2001-2008

GCE A Levels:  Art & Design- A; English Lit- A; Maths- C

11 GCSE’s A*- B