I am a very passionate and creative maker, obsessed with technique learning and skill building. I love practical problem solving, working in creative teams and am flexible under different circumstances. My range of skills include:
Textiles and Fibre
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Working with a range of protein and cellulose fibres, including wool, linen, silk, flax and hemp
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Carding fibres with hand carders or a drum carder
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Spinning yarn with drop spindles, treadle and electric spinning wheels
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Weaving on four shaft looms and rigid heddle looms
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Felting with wet felting, nuno and needle methods
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Knitting, crocheting, braiding, macrame, weaving, and organic manipulation
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Dyeing with natural, acid and other dyes
Costuming and Fabrication
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Tambour and standard embroidery, gold work, black work and beading
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High level of hand finishing
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Tatting and basic bobbin lace making
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Leather work such as tooling, wet moulding, dying and ageing
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Sculpting and carving with hand tools and a Dremel
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Miniature building and painting
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Painting with acrylics, watercolours and oil paints
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Carving lost wax and wire jewellery making
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Thermoplastics and foam manipulation
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Millinery
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Flat pattern drafting
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Competent machinist on industrial straight stitch, overlocker and cover seamer machines
Production and Design
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Extensive researching and historical knowledge and interest
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Production assistant with high levels of communication, administration and budgeting skills
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Illustration by physical and digital methods, including Adobe Creative Suite and Ipad Procreate
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High level of computing skills, including MS Office Suit and a degree in IT
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Photography and videography with DSLR cameras
Wardrobe
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Supervising medium scale productions
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Costume maintenance
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Wig and makeup competency
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Fitting, measuring and overall cast processing

