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Education and work experience.
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1998 - 2001. BAHons in Theatre Design, specialising in costume. Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama
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2002 - 2013. Touring Wardrobe. Welsh National Opera
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2013 - 2016. Future Tutor Programme, graduated with distinction. Royal School of Needlework.
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2016 - present. Freelance RSN tutor and embroiderer.
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2016 - present. Stitcher for the RSN Studio.
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Awards and achievements.
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Heritage Crafts Association/NADFAS Bursary winner - 2014
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The Merchant Taylors Company Outstanding Achievement Award - 2015
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Elizabeth Elvin Goldwork Award - 2016
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The Merchant Taylors Company Outstanding Achievement Award - 2016
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2015. Advanced Silk Shaded budgie “Smuggler” was accepted by the Royal Academy of Arts for their annual Summer Exhibition. The piece was also made into a greeting card by the Royal Academy.
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Runner up in The National Needlecraft Awards 2019 Embroidery Designer of the Year Category.
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Became a Worshipful Company of Gold and Silver Wyre Drawers Trade Freeman in 2021
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Was a member of the RSN Studio team who worked on items for the coronation of King Charles III
Publications.
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Stumpwork Embroidery: Techniques and Projects - Helen Richman
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Raised Embroidery: Techniques, Projects and Pure Inspiration (Royal School of Needlework Guides) - Kelley Aldridge
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Embroidered Boxes:Techniques, projects & pure inspiration (Royal School of Needlework Guides) - Heather Lewis