Education
2010
London Metropolitan University, MA by Project (Art Design and Visual Culture)
2005-2008
University collage for the creative arts, Farnham, BA Hons Three Dimensional Design - Metalwork and jewellery
2004-2005
Surrey institute of art and design Farnham, 1 year Foundation course in Three Dimensional Design
2001-2003
Long Road Sixth form Collage Art, History of Art, A levels
1996-2001
St Bedes School Cambridge
Past & Future Exhibitions
2009
November
Olive Tree Christmas Fair, The Olive Tree, Ely, Cambridgeshire
May - October
Art in the garden 2009, underground art and design, Sir Harold hillier Gardens, Hampshire
April - May
Rising Stars Exhibition, New Ashgate Gallery, Farnham, Surrey
2008
November
Olive Tree Christmas Fair, The Olive Tree, Ely, Cambridgeshire
September - October
Art in the garden indoor exhibition, Sir Harold Hillier gardens, Winchester, Hampshire,
August - September
Second Wave exhibition, Bute Space Gallery, Cardiff
July
Norfolk Art and craft show
July
New Designers, Business Design Centre, Islington, London
May
University Collage for the Creative Arts, Degree Show, Farnham, Surrey
Employment/ Work Experience
2009 - Present
Retail Assistant, Fitzwilliam Museum Enterprises: Working mainly in Their botanic garden shop at Cambridge botanic garden, assisting head of retail with the efficient display and sales of merchandise, handling transactions, customer services in person and over the phone
Gallery Invigilator, Kettles Yard Gallery, Cambridge: To watch over Art works while on display to the Public,with both the permanent collection In the House and the gallery temporary exhibitions. Answering visitors questions and collecting information for surveys. Exhibitions including 2009 summer exhibition; inside out upside down, Rodger Hilton; Night letters. Modern times: Responding to chaos, Agnes Martin
Volunteer Exhibition Installation Assistant, Kettles Yard: Assisting with the change over of exhibitions, Hanging of works, packing of works to be sent off after exhibitions, and general maintenance of gallery between exhibitions.
Gallery Volunteer, ADeC, Babylon Gallery, Ely: Assisting with all aspects of gallery work, Being the first point of call for visitors to the gallery, Answering Enquires, selling works. Assisting with marketing Mail outs, Updating Internet listings and client data bases. Working as part of a selection Panel to select work for the Babylon gallery Christmas 2009 exhibition ' Unwrapped'. Assisting with the installation of exhibitions. Working along side artist to set up educational drop in activities.
2008 - Present
Gardener for private garden: assisting with general up keep of garden June to Present.
2007
June - August
Country market, Farm shop assistant: assisting with running of shop floor, taking deliveries, keeping up to date records of stock, running cheese counter, fruit and veg supervisor cover.
March - June
Fire Brand Forge: Working for blacksmith Nikki Blake on a work placement as part of my Degree which progressed into a paid position. Working on small Batch production iron work and assisting with Chelsea Flower Show stand set up and Daily sales.
2006
June - September
Bar Supervisor, Black Horse Pub, Littleport, Cambridgeshire.
December 04 - June 06
Bar staff and waitress part time, Farnham Maltings.
2004
April- September
Punt chauffeur, Scudamores Punting Company, Giving guided river tours of the Cambridge collages.
August - January
Shop/gallery assistant, Primavera, Cambridge Art Gallery.
2001
Artist Assistant working for glass and light artist Chris Woods,
Piece Work for Jeweller, Heather Stole making components for silver jewellery
Technical Assistant, at Cottenham summer school
Membership of Professional Bodies
Member of the society of designer craftsman