About me
Born: Warwickshire, England
Qualifications:
2009 Diploma in Fine Art, Cyprus College of Art, Lemba, Cyprus
2008 Certificate in Education, NW Kent College & Greenwich University
2006 Diploma in Traditional Hand Embroidery, Royal School of Needlework, Hampton Court Palace
2005 BTEC Level 1 Botanical Painting and Drawing, Richmond Adult Education College
2004 Printmaking NOCN, 18 Units, Richmond Adult Education College
2004 Art & Design NOCN, 22 Units, Richmond Adult Education College
Prizes:
2005 Winner of the RSN stitch sampler design competition
2005 Winner of the RSN Gold and Silver Wire Drawers Goldwork Prize
2004 Winner of the RSN Hilda Watson Silk Shading Prize
Commissions:
2008 Knot Garden for private client - Oregon,USA.
2007 Silk Shaded Butterfly for a wedding bouquet, private client
2006 Silk Shaded Highland Cow for private client
2006 Alter Frontal for private client. RSN Group Commission
2005 Gauntlets for HMS Cumberland on Behalf of The Worshipful Company of Glovers. RSN Group Commission
2003 Hanging for Chertsey Museum, Fabric of Fashion Exhibition. RSN Group Commission
Exhibitions:
23rd-31st May 2009
Post Graduate Exhibition, Cyprus College of Art, Lemba, Cyprus
12th-26th December 2008
Christmas Exhibition, Cyprus College of Art, Lemba, Cyprus
September 2006
Graduate Exhibition, Queens Chamber, Hampton Court Palace
23rd September 06 -4th October 2006
Royal School of Needlework - Floral Splendour. Petworth House, West Sussex
September 05-August 06
Myths and Legends. Livesey Children's Museum, Old Kent Road, London
3rd-14th August 2005
Art Needlework & the Arts & Crafts Interior. Standon House (National Trust), East Grinstead.
14th-15th July 2005
Talent for Textiles Fair with accessories for garden & house. Yarlington, Somerset. In aid of RSN and Macmillan Cancer Relief