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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’.