Educational Background
. University of Ulster, Belfast 1996-1999
Bachelor of Arts in Fashion and Textile Design, specialising in Constructed Textiles.
. Limavady College of Further Education 1995-1996
BTEC Diploma in Foundation Studies in Art & Design.
. Dalriada School, Ballymoney 1993-1995
A levels; Art & Design, History of Art and General Studies.
. Coleraine Girls Secondary School 1988-1993
GCSE's; English, Maths, Art & Design, Textiles, Religious Eduction, History, Science and
Personal & Social Education
Training
. Go for it, start a business programme 2006
. 'The Basics of Selling on ebay', course 2008
Experience
. Workshop Tutor - Boveedy Community Group 2008
Delivered Art, Craft and Design workshops
. Childrens Workshop Tutor - Garvagh and St Colmbas Primary Schools 2005-2008
Cross community projects teaching p6 and p7 pupils textile techniques
. Workshop Tutor - Simon Community, Coleraine, L,Derry, Ballymena and Larne 2007-2008
Delivering various workshops to adults and young people
. Art, Craft & Design Tutor - Flowerfield Arts Centre, Portstewart 2000-2008
Organising and teaching childrens classes
. Workshop Tutor - Townhouse Gallery, Portrush 2007
Taught various textile and craft techniques
. Craft Tutor -Ballycastle Womens Information and Resource Centre 2007
Taught beadwork, jewellery making and calligraphy
. Art & Design Lecturer - Causeway Institute 2000-2007
Tutoring adults in the community
. Textiles/Embroidery Tutor - An Cheardlann/The Workshop, Dunloy 2003-2007
Teaching adults in the community various topics/techniques
. Manger - Townhouse Gallery, Portrush 2006
Ordering stock, dealing with customers, sourcing artists etc
. Tutor - Forgetmenot Papercrafts, Belfast 2006
Workshop on the technique of paper quilling
. Artist/Tutor - New Belfast Community Arts Collective, Belfast 2004-2006
Providing 'Trash Fashion' workshops for adults in the community
. Sales Assistant/Product Demonstrator - Craftworld, Belfast 2004-2006
Assisting customers, demonstrating techniques, ordering stock, dealing with suppliers
. Fabric Designer - Iona Print, Brighton 2003-2005
Designing female fashion fabrics
. Chilrens Tutor - Crossroads and Castleroe Primary Schools 2005
Taught cross community workshops in both schools
. Textiles Workshop Tutor - Island arts Centre, Lisburn 2003
Demonstrated and taught various techniques to community group leaders
. Silk Painting Tutor - Roe Valley Womens Network, Limavady 2002
Demonstrated and taught various techniques
. Leader in charge - Portstewart Summer Scheme 2002
Organised and planned a Coleraine Borough Council scheme
. Art, Craft & Design Tutor - Limavady College, Limavady 2001-2002
Teaching adults in the community watercolour painting and various crafts
. Art Tutor - Kilrea Art Club 2000-2002
Childrens workshops and staff training
. Craft, Textiles, City & Guilds Tutor - University of Ulster, Portrush 2002
Taught various hobby classes as well as C&G embroidery and working designs
. City & Guilds and Painting Lecturer - North East Institute 2000-2001
Teaching Embroidery and Working Designs, as well as hobby painting classes
. Art Organiser and Tutor - The Joey Dunlop Centre, Ballymoney 2001
Organised and taught childrens art & craft classes
. Foundation Art & Design Lecturer - Belfast Institute 2000-2001
Teaching textiles module
. Adults and Childrens Tutor - North Coast community Arts Collective, Portrush 2001
Taught adults jewellery techniques and provided childrens workshops
. Workshop Tutor - Border Directions, Portadown 2001
Workshop on papercraft
. Craft Tutor - Arts for All, Belfast 2000
Tutoring adults in the community various christmas crafts
. Art Technician - Wallace High School, Lisburn 2000
General duties and assisting with classes
Publications
. The Coleraine Chronicle 2008
Feature on me showcasing my work at a local festive craft fair
. Craft and Design magazine 2008
Feature in the makers gallery
. The Coleraine Chronicle 2007
Article on 'Quality Craft Gifts from Flowerfield'
. 'Getting Married in Northern Ireland' magazine 2006
'Creative Charm' feature on my bridal range
. Second Steps Portfolio, published by bcf books 2003
Feature on my work
. The Coleraine Times 2002
'National Recognition for Local Artist', feature on my work
. The Ballymena Guardian 2002
'Recognition for Local Textile Artist', feature on my work
Television
. ITV's This Morning, programme 2005
'Britians Craftiest' competiton
Exhibitions
. 'Loving You' Exhibition - The Craft Centre and Design Gallery, Leeds 2009
. Handmade Exhibition - 20-21 Visual Arts Centre, North Lincolnshire 2008
. Textiles Exhibition - Creative Recycling, Manchester 2008
. Christmas Exhibition - An Cheardlann/The Workshop, Dunloy 2006
. Ceramic & Textiles Exhibition - The Market Place Theatre and Art Centre, Armagh 2006
Joint exhibition with one other artist
. Christmas Exhibition - The Townhall, Ballymoney 2005
. 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th Annual Exhibitions - 2000-2004
Arts Society of Ulster, Queens University, Belfast
. 14th, 15th, 16th and 17th Annual Exhibitions - Ballymoney Art Committee 2000-2004
. 'Christmas Carols' Exhibition - The Townhouse Gallery, Portrush 2003
. Tutor Exhibition - An Cheardlann/The Workshop, Dunloy 2003
. 'An Exhibition of Paper, Stitch and Ceramic Art' - The Market Place Theatre and Arts Centre, Armagh
. Christmas Exhibition - Art Act, Lisburn 2002
. Art Exhibition / Art Fair - Ballymena Borough Council 2001
. Arts Festival Exhibition - Ballymena Borough Council 2000
. Texere Yarns Sponsership, Winners Exhibition - Knitting and Stitching shows, 1999-2000
London, Harrogate and Dublin