EducationMA Contemporary Crafts
Coventry University
(Current)
Exploring metal and plastic to produce jewellery and small scale sculpture. Incorporating traditional techniques with new technologies, such as laser cutting and 3-axis milling.
BA Hons Decorative Arts
Nottingham Trent University
(2006-2009)
Specialising in ceramics, I gained knowledge and confidence in 3D design, as well as skills using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
Exhibitions
July 2009 New Designers, Business Design Centre, London
June 2009 Earth and Fire, Rufford Craft Centre
June 2009 Degree Show Exhibition, Nottingham Trent University
Experience
Running workshops, Worcester Sixth Form College
(September 2009)
Running lino printing workshops with AS/A2 graphics students, and drawing workshops with AS/A2 Jewellery students. Also providing 1-1 tuition for AS/A2 Fine Art students.
Course Representative, BA (Hons) Decorative Arts
(2008-2009)
Attended meetings regarding the course. Sought after student feedback and ensured that action was taken to satisfy any problems.
Diploma in Interior Design, Interior Design Institute
(2007-2008)
Completed a mock renovation project that provided me with the knowledge and experience to embark upon future interior design projects.
Textile Work Placement, Slovakia, Grampus Heritage and Training Ltd
(August 2007)
Learnt Slovakian textile techniques through an EU funded project to improve awareness of traditional European crafts.
Gallery Assistant, Surface Gallery, Nottingham
(November 2005)
Worked with other volunteers to set up exhibition spaces, as well as helping with database work and archiving past exhibitions.