I have been a ‘maker’ and a ‘stitcher’ since I was a child. On leaving school I pursued a career in languages and international business, all the while creating items for family and friends. On the birth of my son, I returned to my love of textiles to create an arts practice that would fit in with family life. Making work for sale and exhibition, teaching workshops and collaborating on community projects means my skills are constantly developing and I continually seek fresh inspiration to add to my experience. Recent community involvement has generated an interest in uncovering the history of local lacemaking in Headford, County Galway and has led me to research and learn new bobbin lace-making skills. I have yet to discover how this might combine with my existing textile skills and aim to design and create collaborative large-scale work in my community.
Machine stitched thread drawings, quilted and stit...
I work with primary and secondary schools to help ...
Participation in community arts events to encourag...
I teach classes in traditional patchwork and quilt...