Designer’s Statement

The inspiration for my pieces was looking at different surfaces with both a nature and urban theme. I then recreated these onto cloth in a decorative and interesting way in my own interpretation. Within these pieces I look closely at different effects achieved by using different surface treatments. I also experimented with combining knit with print, ether in image form or in physically attaching knitted pieces. The processes I explored were ways of putting colour onto the cloth in a more artistic style. Other techniques I have used are rust printing, discharge, crimp, puff, pearl, metallic and pigment discharge. My pieces could be used in many ways; I see them as one off fashion fabrics for many uses one of these uses could be for accessories

Aspirations

I am going to work in a gallery and artists retreat over the summer in Co Kerry Ireland. I will also be working on workshops and summer schemes in the art and crafts here and also Ireland. I will be carrying on with the more artistic side of textiles and exploring different mediums and with my own business of knitting and selling scarves that I started at Christmas and now do commissions for customers. I am also spending some of the next year traveling. After which I have great hopes to work in the textile industry, and then eventually doing a teaching qualification so I can teach GCSE, A Level and F.E students. I hope to carry on with my own personal textiles in the future when I have a more established place to work.

Skills

I am PC and MAC literate, organized and good with time management. I have shown this in workshops I have organized and been involved in. I am a valuable team leader and team member. I work well with people, and can involve every member of a team. I also can take tasks and fulfill them. I enjoy sharing my knowledge and information with people from all different age groups. I have done a first aid course in the workplace and health and safety in the workplace. I have a good problem solving attitude and can look at things logically when needed. I have enterprising skills and shown that in my set up of selling scarves. In my personal and professional life I am motivated, positive and reliable.

Work Experience

 March 06 - June 06

Aim Higher STAMP Mentoring , where I was a Student Mentor and I organized a Workshop for visiting students.

April 06 - June 06

University College for the Creative Arts, Textile Department, First aid person on call for late night openings.

November 06- Current

Craft Fairs around surrey, Making and selling scarves as part of my mini business.

February 06

UcCA, Textile Department, Assisting in a rust workshop for GCSE students.

November 05

Workshop with Reiko Sudo and the Nuno corporation, Learning about the rust technique in printing and used within the Nuno corporation.

June 05 - August 05

Cill Rialaig Artist Retreat and Gallery, Working in the gallery, setting up exhibitions, sales books and admen.

June 05 - August 05

The Glen Community summer scheme

Education

University College for the Creative Arts, Textile Design, Degree.

Surrey Institute of Art and Design Farnham, Art and Design Foundation Diploma.

Queen Mary’s College, A levels in Ceramics and Performing Arts, AS Levels in Media and Photography.

Calthorpe Park Secondary School, GCSE’s in Art, Drama, Graphics, French, English Literature, English Language, Maths and  Double Award Science