Art in Action 2015
In this review of my visit to Art in Action 2015, I show you work by some inspiring weavers, knitters, milliners and printers.
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July 22, 2015
Tales from the Woollen Woods
One of the Woollen Woods 2015 took place at Rushcliffe Country Park. Take a look at the woollen creatures around the park.
May 29, 2015
Knitwear: from Chanel to Westwood at the FTM
A review of the exhibition 'Knitwear: From Chanel to Westwood' at the Fashion and Textile Museum in Bermondsey, London.
October 8, 2014
Art in Action: a tour of the Textiles marquee
Let me show you work by some of the contemporary textiles artists demonstrating in the Textiles marquee at Art in Action in 2014.
August 12, 2014
Art in Action 2014
In this review of Art in Action 2015, I show you some glass-blowing, calligraphy and printing, as well as dance and music.
July 21, 2014
Replacing a worn-out upcycled peg bag with a homemade peg basket
How to upcycle pyjamas to make a peg bag and how to draft a pattern and make a new peg basket.
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July 11, 2014
Inspired by natural form
I was inspired by natural form when working on my MA collection of ethereal knitted installations. Take a look at some natural forms.
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March 3, 2014
MA Expo, Nottingham Trent University, 2013
A few weeks ago I visited the MA Expo at the School of Art and Design, Nottingham Trent University. This is where students show key pieces of work made during their Master's degrees. It's always interesting because there is a great variety of work being displayed, which reflects the range of MA…
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November 1, 2013
Installation of work for the Transitions exhibition
This is only the second exhibition in which I've been involved in the installation. It is a strange process - installing artwork. We started with a plan of where each piece would go; only a few changes were made and this is to be expected because some decisions have to…
October 8, 2013
My transition from scientist to an artist
It is nearly a year since I graduated with an MA in Fashion and Textiles from Nottingham Trent University. Now, together with some of my fellow Master's graduates (Brenda Baxter and Janet Wootton), I'm installing work for an exhibition, "Transitions", which opens tomorrow. The exhibition reflects on the transitions that…
October 7, 2013