E D U C A T I O N
The University of Edinburgh, Master of Fine Art in Textiles, Distinction. 2019.
The University of Edinburgh, BA (Hons) Textiles, First Class. 2015.
University for the Creative Arts, Foundation Diploma, Distinction. 2012.
E X H I B I T I O N S, S T O C K I S T S & M A R K E T S
PRESENT GALLERIES & STOCKISTS
Dovecot Studio, Edinburgh - September 2024 - present (seaweed jewellery)
Calgary Art Gallery, Isle of Mull - November 2023 - present (seaweed jewellery)
Bard-Scotland, Edinburgh - November 2022 - present (seaweed artwork)
Aspex Gallery, Portsmouth - October 2022 - present (seaweed jewellery)
PAST EXHIBITIONS, MARKETS & STOCKISTS
Style Your Space, Edinburgh. Stocking our seaweed pressings.
Dulse, seafood & wine bar, Edinburgh. June 2022 - June 2023
Village Green Makers Market, The Strawberry Barn. Sunday 20th November 2022 (11am - 4pm).
Support the Makers, Christmas Pop Up Shop, St James Quarter, Edinburgh. Thursday 1st - Saturday 3rd December (10am - 8pm).
Village Green Makers Market, The Strawberry Barn. Sunday 11th September 2022 (11am - 4pm).
Style Your Spaces, Edinburgh. Solo Exhibition. 1st - 29th September 2022.
Tide Pool, Summer Group Craft Show. Aspex Gallery, Portsmouth. 6th July - 2nd October 2022.
Collect 2022, Craft Scotland. February 2022.
Nature Inspired, ThroughObjects. September 2021.
Fashion and Nature, Galerie Handwerk München. May 2021.
A W A R D S & A C H I E V E M E N T S
2021
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Inches Carr Graduate Craft Award 2021. £2,500 bursary to support the development and continued advancement within the field of Contemporary Craft by Scottish based graduates and emerging artists and makers, who have undertaken to study and practice within Scotland.
2020
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Shortlisted for The John Byrne Award for Innovation, 'for presenting a persuasive new idea'.
2019
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Craft Scotland, Next Generation, selected to take part in the inaugural Compass Next Generation programme
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Craft Scotland Graduate Award 2019
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Crafts Council - Selected as part of their 10 TO WATCH: OUR PICK OF THIS YEAR’S BEST CRAFT GRADUATES
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The University of Edinburgh. Master of Fine Arts, textiles, Distinction
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TOP 50 TexSelect® 2019 designers
2016
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Emerging Creative Talent Winner of My Country Business Awards. Country Homes & Interiors magazine
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Benenden Arts Festival 2016 – Exhibitor
2015
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Embroiderers’ Guild Graduate Showcase. Exhibitor @ The Knitting and Stitching show in Harrogate International Centre, Harrogate and Alexandra Palace, London
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The University of Edinburgh. BA (Hons) Textiles, First Class
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Winner of The Incorporation of Bonnetmakers and Dyers of Edinburgh
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Second Prize for Textiles from the Worshipful Company of Dyers
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Nominated for Texprint 2015
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Runner up for Society of Dyers’ and Colourists’ Award “Buy Less, Choose Well”, International competition, regionals section
2012
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NADFAS award in recognition of achievement in Textiles and Fashion .
2006
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Music Scholarship to Benenden School