Northern Contemporary Craft Fair

Innovative layered lace made from crocheted glass by Catherine Carr. 

Pockets, sleeves and plackets workshop

Flax pods and seeds

I was disappointed that my lazer design lost all the detail
and with the size and dreary brown of the flax pods I'd sent off for, 

although the image of them nestled snugly in the tube appeals!

Garments made of linen

Garments in the bible are often referred to as linen and are symbolic of holiness and praise. 

Jesus wore a seamless linen garment common to Rabbis so linen is my starting point. 

I'm interested in the seed cycle and I like the intricate design of the flax pod in this botanical drawing 

and the blue haze of the distant flax flowers below. 

• translate flax pod into laser cut edge with a view to combining lazer cutting and multi head.

Portfolio Unit Introduction

A visual CV that reflects my career ambitions, I'd like to run my own business manufacturing textiles that appeal to spiritually minded people, but I would like the experience of working for a textile design company or manufacturer first.

• write a portfolio brief
• create a visual mood board of my inspiration and vision

Lazer Cutter Induction

I love the precision of the line and plan to use this technique.

Finding a Starting Point

Possible themes from the Bible for illustrating something of the unseen realm of God in my work are:

• the 4 faces of God - lion ox, eagle and man 
• living water
• seed cycle 
• garments of praise, righteousness etc

Drawing at Manchester Museum