RELEVANT WORK SKILLS

teaching groups and 1:1 in stitching techniques
delivering lectures
carrying out all traditional forms of hand stitching
costuming and dressmaking
creating own designs for stitching
writing instructional literature
managing teams of people in projects

PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE

heading training department for skills and IT
embroiderer
textile restorer
embroidery teacher
stitching demonstrator
amateur art exhibition co-ordinator
project manager

EDUCATION

B.A. Honours Degree, University of Toronto (English and History)
Post Graduate Certificate in Education, Plymouth University
NVQ III , City of Bristol College (Training and Development)
Diploma, Royal School of Needlework (Embroidery)
Accepted onto Degree course in Embroidered Textiles, Opus School of Textile Arts

MAGAZINES AND OTHER PUBLICATIONS

Inspirations
Goldworkers Guild
Selvedge
RSN Friends
Somerset Life
Folio
Big Issue South West


PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

Embroiderer’s Guild (U.K.)
Alumnae Royal School of Needlework
Textile Forum Southwest

EXHIBITIONS
‘Moving On’ – Royal School of Needlework, Hampton Court Palace July 2005
‘Front Room’ – Bristol, as part of a wider art trail, November 2006
'Work in Progress' - Almondsbury, working demonstrations and exhibits with other Master Craftsmen, July 2007
Mivart Open Studios - Bristol, as part of larger event opening all studios in the complex, October 2007
Embroiderers Guild Bi-Annual Exhibition - Bristol, February 2008
'Bristol Design Festival' - Bristol, showcase of Bristol-based designer-makers, July 2008

COLLECTIONS

My work is in several private homes, in the U.K., Canada, and the U.S.