Exhibitions & Awards
May – August 2015
September – October 2014
July – August 2013
July – September 2012
June 2012
December 2011
July-Aug 2011
July 2011
May 2011
May 2011
July 2010
June 2010
June 2010
May 2009
Spring 2009
Autumn 2008
‘Wish You Were Here’ (GGS) International Festival of Glass, Stourbridge
Excite Inspire Engage Erewash – Final Exhibition – Burtons Shop, ReVive, Arts in Empty Spaces
AA2A Residency Joint Exhibition, University of Derby, Markeaton Street Campus
‘Medallions’ (Contemporary Glass Society)- International Festival of Glass, Stourbridge
Derbyshire Open Arts Shed 2 Studios, Ilkeston
Shed 2 + Creative 10 = Art in Bartons – Group exhibition in former bus depot in Beeston
Sculpture in the Sanctuary – Reg Taylors Garden Centre, Southwell
Well Dressings Festival, West Hallam
Derbyshire Open Arts – Shed 2 Studios, Ilkeston
Contemporary Craft Exhibition – Arkwright Mill, Cromford
New Designers – Business Design Centre, Islington, London
Earth & Fire – Rufford, Nottingham
‘Flair’ Graduate Show -Markeaton Campus, University of Derby
‘Art Meets Science’ – Winner, EMDA Art Competition, Biocity, Pennyfoot Street, Nottingham
Batch Production Exhibition – Markeaton Campus, University of Derby
‘Re-Considered’ – Markeaton Street, Derby
Commissions & Projects
January – May 2013
Spring/Summer 2012
May 2010
December 2008
‘The Metal Ages’ – Excite Inspire Engage Erewash
‘Olympic Legacy Wall’ – Kirk Hallam Community Technology & Sports College
‘Mapping Kirk Hallam’ – KHCTSC, Ilkeston, Derbyshire
Playground, Group Project – Yoxhall Village, Staffordshire
Workshops & Residencies
June 2015
June-July 2013
Spring 2013
2008 to present
August 2012
July 2011
June 2011
January to June 2011
February 2011
January 2011
December 2010
September 2007 to January 2008
Big Picnic – part of Big Passport Launch event, Kirk Hallam Schools
International Celebrations – series of schools workshops creating ‘fossil walls’
AA2A Residency at the University of Derby
Glass Fusing Workshops- Shed 2 Studios & Long Eaton Art Room
Summer Vibe Community Workshops – (Various locations)
Glass Decorating Sessions Glass Decorating Workshops – Lakeside Festival, Kirk Hallam
Shadowing Artist 7 Sculptures, 7 Schools, 7 Days (with Rachel Carter)
Artist in Residence – MILE Project, Long Eaton Art Room (Big Lottery Fund)
Environmental Awareness Project – Recycled Sculpture, Arkwright Mill Society CVC
Chinese Lantern Making Workshops – Y6 students, Erewash Festival of Light
Shadowing Artist, Level Arts Centre, Bolsover Evening Pavilions Project
Teaching NOCN Introduction to Glass, Castle College, Stapleford
Professional Memberships
January 2009 to current
Member of the Contemporary Glass Society
Arts Education
2007 to 2010
2006 to 2007
BA (Hons) Crafts – University of Derby
Foundation Diploma in Art & Design, Castle College, Nottingham
Other Experience
1982-2005
Various clerical and retail roles including After-sales Service Manager, Sales & Stock Control Administrator, Design Administration Assistant Through previous roles and experience, I have gained a lot of positive attributes and transferable skills. I enjoy working with people at all levels, I understand the importance of good communication and efficient organisation, and I am confident with computers and administration systems.