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I am fascinated by the numerous and varied ways that fibres can be interlaced to produce textiles, containers and woven forms. I enjoy the preparation and handling of fibres, getting to know my materials and using my understanding of basketry techniques to create my pieces. My inspirations come from my science background, nature and the environment.
Currently my work is focused on looping techniques. These are very old techniques used by many indigenous peoples, for example, the Aboriginals in Australia and many tribes in Papua New Guinea. Scandinavian countries also have a long tradition of looping, especially interconnected looping or Nalbinding. I explore and adapt various looping techniques in my work, using natural and man made fibres.
Some of my pieces can be worn, please see Wearable Pieces and contact me for more information.
Currently my work is focused on looping techniques. These are very old techniques used by many indigenous peoples, for example, the Aboriginals in Australia and many tribes in Papua New Guinea. Scandinavian countries also have a long tradition of looping, especially interconnected looping or Nalbinding. I explore and adapt various looping techniques in my work, using natural and man made fibres.
Some of my pieces can be worn, please see Wearable Pieces and contact me for more information.
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In my early adult life I worked as a doctor, specialising in anaesthesia. Whilst looking after two young children I took a horticultural course and worked at the RHS Garden, Wisley for many years. Always interested in the wider usage of plants, I enrolled on the City & Guilds Creative Basketry course at the City Lit, London. I spent four very happy years making and understanding all aspects of basketry, completing Parts 1 & 2. I was awarded the Barbara Maynard Cup for the best student by the Basketmakers' Association. I also won the Competition Cup twice at the Basketmakers' Association AGMs. I served on the Basketmakers' Association Committee for eight years, three as Chair. I am a member of the exhibiting group Basketry Plus.
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Material Difference
Basketry Plus, Courtyard Arts, Hertford, 25th February to 2nd March 2019.
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Basketry Identity
Basketmakers’ Association, Riverhouse Barn Arts Centre, Walton on Thames, Surrey, 25th March to 26th April 2015.
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Flow
Oxfordshire Basketmakers, River & Rowing Museum, Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire, 14th June to 26th August 2014
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Soundweaves
Basketry Plus, Pitt Rivers Museum, Oxford, 13th June to 15th September 2013
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Finalist, Basketry of the Year 2012
Worshipful Company of Basketmakers
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13 Amulets
Basketry Plus, Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology, University College, London, 1st to 31st May 2012
and then
Wardown Park Museum, Luton, Bedfordshire, 10th January to 28th April 2013
and then
Wardown Park Museum, Luton, Bedfordshire, 10th January to 28th April 2013
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Basketry Arts: Useful & Beautiful
Worshipful Company of Basketmakers, Apricot Gallery, London, 6th to 10th September
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Inspired By
Victoria & Albert Museum, London, 4th June to 3rd July 2011
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On the Wall
Basketry Plus, Lauderdale House, Highgate, London, 5th to 17th April 2011
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What’s It For?
Oxfordshire Baskermakers, Vale & Downland Museum, Wantage, 8th to 26th September 2009
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The Upsett
Basketry Plus, Barbican Centre, London, 2nd to 28th September 2009
