I am an enthusiastic experimental embroiderer who has a large interest in embroidery and constructed textiles. While using unusual materials I have gained alot of experience problem solving to challenge peoples perception of embroidery. I use a mixture of hand embroidery, digital stitch and construction techniques to create textural 3D art pieces that evoke a reaction out of the observer.
I also enjoy sharing and encouraging people to get involved with crafts as I find this can be very rewarding.
Work history
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Workshop assitantBirmingham CIty Univeristy
- Birmingham, United KingdomFull Time
During the family day of the inspired festival I was able to teach children some embroidery skills and make sure the workshop ran smoothly. I gained valuable people skills during this as I spoke to people of all ages and abilities.
VolunteerMothership
- Birmingham, United KingdomFull Time
Here I was able to help assist in workshops created to encourage refugee women to interact and get involved with textiles. The ve weeks were used to make a banner crafted from various textiles skills and processes that was involved in a procession to mark the centenary of women's surage. It was great working alongside Aimee Bourne and getting involved in a community
project. I was also able to develop my people skills by meeting a wide variety of people from Ikon gallery, mothership itself, and also Lucy Orta.
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Skills
- Adobe Photoshop
- Digital Embroidery
- Hand Embroidery
- Mixed Media
- Teamworking
- Positive Attitude
Education
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Textile DesignBirmingham CIty Univeristy
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
Studied for three years at Birmingham City University gaining knowledge in print, constructed textiles and embroidery. I specialised in embroidery however, I enjoyed crossing specialisms to create experimental outcomes.