Profile

My passion for creating texture in fabric is evident in my naturally dyed woven textiles. Through the use of the jacquard loom and hand woven techniques my weaving development is focused on producing exciting 3 dimensional textiles. Experimenting with a variety of fibres and weave structures I am pushing the boundaries of fabric construction by integrating structure and form by combining traditional and modern techniques.

Exhibitions

15 January- 26 February 2011. “Get Fresh” (The Devon Guild of Craftsmen) Riverside Mill, Bovey Tracey, Devon.

8-16 January 2011. “Designer Crafts at the Mall 2011” (Society of Designer Craftsmen) Mall Galleries, London.

1-4 July 2010. “New Designers” Business Design Centre, Islington, London.

22 June- 2 July 2010. “Summer Shows 2010: Textile Design” University College Falmouth, Cornwall.

Awards

Bradford Textile Society Design Competition 2010

• Second prize for the Clothworkers’ Foundation Award for a woven fabric for womenswear

• Commendation for the Clothworkers’ Foundation Award for a woven fabric for womenswear

• Commendation for the Clothworkers’ Foundation Award for a woven or knitted fabric for interiors

Press

WGSN 2010. Textile Forecast: Spring/Summer 2012 (3 pieces of work)

Memberships

Society of Designer Craftsmen: Licentiate member (merit)