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flexible fabric which I use to  flexible and can be cut into shape
    make various pieces of                                 using scissors.
    artwork.
                                                           The piece is then embellished

    More recently I have developed  using beading and other items. As
    a technique whereby I produce                          a finishing touch I usually spray
    3D objects using fused                                 dark blue spray paint around the
    fabrics. I make a base using                           edges of the piece in order to add
    either chicken wire or                                 contrast and depth.
    wadding and then wrap wool
    around it to create a                                  My work offers plenty of scope for
    solid form. The best results                           educational events and I am able to
    are achieved when making fish                          offer Gallery talks, demonstrations

    or birds. I then start to                              and workshops. During my talks I
    cover the base using fabrics.                          explain the development of my work
    I add details such as feathers  from paper pieces to larger mixed                                                                                                   My work has won
    and scales using a substance                           media images in which textiles
    called fab foam which is                               feature strongly. I bring a wide                                                                               prizes at The
                                                                        range of examples and                                                                              Ferens Open,
                                                                        discuss the techniques that                                                                       The Potteries
                                                                        I use as well as the                                                                               Open and the
                                                                        inspiration behind each

                                                                        piece. The content can be                                                                        Grosvenor Open
                                                                        changed slightly if                                                                                Exhibitions.
                                                                        required, just ask!
                                                                        A sewing machine,
                                                                        fabrics, soldering iron and
                                                                        glue gun are needed for my
                                                                        workshops.
                                                                        Participants learn how to
                                                                        bond fabric

                                                                        together in order to
                                                                        create an intensely
                                                                        coloured piece of material
                                                                        which is then made into 3D
                                                                        flowers with padded
                                                                        centres.


                                                                        I have exhibited
                                                                        widely both in group and
                                                                        solo shows both here and
                                                                        abroad and have had

                                                                        articles published in
                                                                        magazines and on the
                                                                        internet. I also feature in
                                                                        Kim Thittichai’s book,
                                                                        ‘Experimental Textiles’.
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