Bio:
I’m a BA (Hons) Costume Production and Associated Crafts graduate from Plymouth College of Art. I have a passion for creative textiles within costume construction and design. I believe that my eye for texture, colour and detail sets me apart from others.
I’m an enthusiastic and dedicated worker, I use my organizational skills to meet deadlines on time and to a high standard. Working as part of a team is another strong point of mine, I’m easy to talk to and have a friendly and mature attitude.
I have a transferable skill set, allowing me to touch upon all aspects of creating a costume. I enjoy taking on new tasks and continually learning new ways of working. I thrive on new challenges and take all challenges in my stride.
Skills:
- Surface manipulation
- Breaking down and costume enhancement
- Tailoring
- Costume construction
- Costume design
- Mask making
- Hand sewing
- Pattern drafting and cutting
- Costume fittings
- Costume maintenance
- Working with designers
- Ability to use both a domestic and industrial sewing machines.
Freelance Work:
- Costume supervisor & maker at Scarlett Entertainment. July 2017-Aug 2018
- Costume designer and maker for Twelfth Night. Bard in the yard, Barbican Theatre June-Aug 2017
- Costume designer and maker for Forest fairy in Beauty and the Beast. Scarlett Entertainment June 2017
- Costume designer and maker for Rope Walks- A Theatrical Walking Tour. Barbican Theatre. Nov-May 2017
- Costume designer and maker for A Neverland Kiss, Children’s entertainment business. Nov/Dec 2016
- Designer and maker for a Promotional Nurhu jacket for Guy Brasher. Aug 2016
Theatre & Events Experience:
- Costume supervisor & maker for Scarlett Entertainment at Chatsworth Flower show. June 2018
- Costume supervisor & maker for Scarlett Entertainment. Musical cirque event in Muscat, Oman. Dec 2017
- Effervescent: Christmas Grotto at Rumpus Cosy Plymouth. (Volunteer head of design/consume supervisor and maker) Nov/Dec 2016
- The Actors Wheel: Dr Faustus (Tour) Designer Fiona Chivers. May 2015.
- Theatre Royal Plymouth Production of Kneehigh theatre: Rebecca (Tour) Designer Leslie Travers. Jan/Feb 2015
- Theatre Royal Plymouth: Pantomime technical week on Jack and the Beanstalk. Dec 2014.
- Plymouth City College: Much Ado about Nothing. (Outdoor performance and Royal William Yard) May 2014.
Competitions:
- Finalist in World of Wearable Art competition. July 2016, New Zealand
- Innovation in Design and Making. Plymouth College of Art. June 2016.
Ba (Hons) Costume Production and Associated Crafts- 2:1 (68.22%) Plymouth College of Art
A-Level Textile Design- A* Ridgeway School Plymouth
A-Level Art and Design- A Ridgeway School Plymouth
A-Level Photography- A* Ridgeway School Plymouth