Llanberis, Gwynedd, United Kingdom
Fibre Artist, Researcher, Lecturer and Arts in Health Practitioner
Arts and Crafts
Education
Royal College of Art 2013 — 2019
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Textiles
London College Of Communication 2007 — 2007
Award In Design Book Structures, Artist Books
University Of Wales 2000 — 2002
Post Graduate Cerificate In Higher Education, Higher Education
The Manchester Metropolitan University 1999 — 2000
M.A., Textiles
The Manchester Metropolitan University 1998 — 1999
P.G.Diploma, Textiles
The Manchester Metropolitan University 1985 — 1988
B.A, Contemporary Craft
Shrewsbury College of F.E School of Art 1984 — 1985
Art Foundation
Bridgnorth Endowed School 1982 — 1984
High School, Art/Art Studies, General ceramics, textiles
Blue Coat C of E Comprehensive School Walsall 1977 — 1982
High School
Experience
Coleg Llandrillo, Grwp Llandrillo-Menai September 2012 - Present
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board April 2010 - Present
Embroiderers Guild April 1997 - Present
Alison Mercer Fibre Artist September 1988 - Present
North Wales Mental Health Partnership; Arteffact September 2011 - December 2012
Oriel Wrecsam in collaboration with Engage Cymru The National Association for Gallery Education October 2011 - May 2012
Conwy County Borough Council; Communities First, Interreg A4 Ireland Wales European Programme August 2011 - April 2012
Plas Tan Y Bwlch February 1997 - September 2010
University Of Wales Bangor January 1997 - June 2010
Coleg Menai September 1996 - June 2010
Skills
project management and..., Costume Design, Training Presentations, Curating, Workshop Facilitation, specialist embroidery..., Commissioned Art, Visual Presentations, Contemporary Art, Visual Arts, Art, Art History, curating, Team Leadership, Fine Art, Watercolor, Project Facilitation, Fibre art processes, Teaching/mentoring, Mixed Media, Collage, University Teaching, Ceramic, craft skills, Sculpture, Conference Presentations, educational packages..., Teaching, evaluation strategies..., Arts Administration, applied art skills, Sewing, public speaking, Photography, Embroidery, Lecturing, Textiles, Art Education, Drawing, Craft, Projects, private commissions, Project Management, creating innavative..., Art Exhibitions, Museums, Galleries, Painting, project reports and..., Public Speaking