Artist's Statement
My interest in textiles started in my early teens, greatly encouraged by my mother.
I trained as a nurse, and health visitor in the late sixties, early seventies. In the 80's I built up a thriving patchwork supplies business, called Patches and was approached and asked to teach in Further Education.
I taught at Gloucestershire College for 20 years, developing and teaching City & Guilds Patchwork, Quilting and Design, and a wide range of Summer Schools, and Saturday workshops.
In addition I have taught many workshops to groups all over the country. It has been a real privilege to tutor and develop the skills of a vast number of students over the years. I really enjoy passing on my enthusiasm, passion, and knowledge.
Since 2004, I have taught in Dubai three times, also in Abu Dhabi. I was lucky enough to teach in Australia in the summer of 2008 and then in the Bahamas in May 2009.
I studied for the HNC in stitched textiles at Gloucestershire College, between 2003 and 2005.
My work has been exhibited on a regular basis, and has won awards in many categories. I have also judged at national competition level.