Who am I?

Well, good question! I am a young designer, based in the South of England, and have been creating since I was a nipper. Only now instead of creating a mess, I make cute, neat products, all designed and made by me. Why Embroidery? And where did I learn? It was during my final year at College, where I was doing an AVCE (Advanced Vocational Certificate in Education)in Art & Design, at Guildford, that I became more and more drawn to stitched work, both by Hand and Machine. It was then in my last couple of months of my course, that I knew I wanted to learn traditional Embroidery, why? It was new to me, I love to create using my hands, and it just felt right. I was lucky that I was then accepted in 2002 to become an apprentice at the Royal School of Needlework, based at Hampton Court Palace. Which during there intensive three-year Apprenticeship I learnt the fine art of Embroidery, I graduated in September 2005. Awards: - 2003-04 - Gold & Silver Wyre Drawers Prize - In recognition of outstanding work utalising Gold & Silver Wyre. - July 1999 - Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award Exhibition(s) & Shows: - July 2005 - Moving On - Graduate Show, at Hampton Court Palace. - March 2005 - Stitch - (Collective) Olympia, London Professional Experience: - Regularly assist a freelance costumier working on various costumes for films, theatre and private functions. - Internship at Philip Treacy - Milliner - April - June 05 - written reference avaliable - Lulu Guiness - Fashion Accessories - Sept 04 - Spink - Auctioneers - Medals Commissions Dept. - 2000 If you would like a more detailed C.V please feel free to contact me.