Curriculum Vitae
I run weaving classes and workshops for individuals and small groups in my home workshop in Bolton, England and also at other venues for larger groups. I offer talks and demonstrations of my work, and have exhibited at a range of specialist textiles events around the UK.
Recent and Forthcoming Exhibitions and Events
October 20th 2018, Bountiful, Exhibition of Handweaving by Lostock Weavers Group
April 14/15th 2018, Rheged, Penrith, Knit and Stitch Show
April 17/18th 2016, Rheged, Penrith, Knit and Stitch Show
September 2013, 2014 and 2015, Skipton, YARNDALE
June 2013 and 2014, Cockermouth, Cumbria, WOOLFEST
June 2013 and 2015, Helmshore Textile Museum, FOLLOW THE THREAD
January-March 2013, Platform Gallery, Clitheroe, To The Letter, Selected Exhibition
Recent and Forthcoming Workshops and Commissions
February and September 2020, Weaving Workshops at Waddow Hall, Clitheroe
August 2019, Association of Guilds of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers, Summer School, Askham Bryon College, York. Teaching Boundweave on a Rosepath Threading.
February and August 2018, Weaving Workshops at Waddow Hall, near Clitheroe
October 2017, Rigid Heddle Weaving Workshop, Eden Valley Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers
August 31st-September 4th 2017, Long Weekend of Weaving workshop at Waddow Hall, Clitheroe
May 2017 weaving commission for Dansette UK
February 2017 Weekend of Weaving workshop at Waddow Hall, Clitheroe
February and September 2016, Weaving Workshops at Waddow Hall, Clitheroe
April 2014, Anglo Saxon Textiles workshops, Longshaw Junior School, Blackburn
February 2014 and 2015, Weekend of weaving workshops at Waddow Hall, Clitheroe
November 2013-January 2014, Weaving commission of bespoke panels for Salt
February-June 2013, Weekly Felt Making workshops, Bolton Muslim Girls’ School, Bolton
January 2013-present, Weekly textiles workshops at Castle Hill Primary School, Bolton
Education and Training
1979-83, University of Birmingham, BA Honours French Degree
1984-7, South Birmingham Health Authority, Registered General Nurse
1995-6, Bolton Institute of Higher Education, Post Graduate Certificate of Education FE and HE
2004-6, Bradford College, HNC Hand Woven Textile Design
2006-7, Manchester Metropolitan University, Graduate Diploma in Creative Business Development