The nature and outcome of my work can be very varied. The tree, pathway or river may be the form; the needle, thread or fabric may be the tool. The active process and relationship between the elements chosen in creating and the creators’ work are my priority. This is what I aim to share with participants and audience.
Through my work I aim to provide a medium which will allow positive expression of community and environment its’ history and future; raising awareness of long term sustainable development to create spaces that enhance lives both visually and practically.
I work as a textile and environmental artist in a wide variety of settings and communities. My work is made in conversation with people and places, for installations and exhibition as well as running workshops to suit the places and people involved.
I use found or adapted materials for works that are placed in the landscape, in galleries or in public venues.
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Commissioned FrostArt Workshops are arranged in advance, following consultation with the host or organisation
Topics and materials are carefully selected to suit the participants. Workshop techniques can combine textiles, willow and a variety of recycled materials. Scale of the work can vary widely and may include temporary installations.
I have experience of working with a wide variety of organisations and groups, all ages and abilities. For some workshops I will work in collaboration with other makers or specialist artisans.
Gift tokens are available for community or individual special events and celebrations, please contact me for details
The Greenhouse workshop in the Bishops Garden, Ely will be open on June 10th 2p.m. – 6p.m. as part of the NGA Open Garden Scheme, come and see what is made here, there will be items for sale or to commission and details of next seasons workshops. Click on the link for more information about the garden
The workshop at Isle of Ely Primary have resulted in a wonderful Giant Apple for Ely’s Apple Day on Saturday 21st October
The whole school took part, everyone learned how to manipulate willow. we are all very proud of the result!
Working with OuseLife artists and teachers from local schools, children made sculptures and installations for Ely Cathedral Science Festival. The workshops I worked on were Recycling and Colour theory, using bicycle wheels with bottle tops to raise awareness of the amount of plastic in the environment
Flowers, insects and other creatures made using plastic containers and lids. A workshop for all ages to highlight the variety and extent of plastics in household use.
Inside-Out, a large scale collaborative project with Arts and Minds and families at Anglesey Abbey which resulted in a sculpture trail in the extensive gardens and work being placed at all levels, including in the Mill Lode and high up in trees
