About Me
I have designed & made things my whole life, it gives me a wonderful sense of fulfilment, a life without making art is no life for me at all. I returned to college after a variety of jobs - trainee architectural technician, costume maker, trainee graphic designer. I attended the ‘Combined Studies in Crafts’ course at Crewe and Alsager college where I specialized in wood & metal to create furniture. I graduated in 1990 and have continued to develop my work ever since. I started out making small wooden items such as boxes, mirrors, clocks & cabinets. Often incorporating materials such as metal glass & stone in the designs.
In 1996 I started to get involved with large scale public artworks - sculpture, gates, railings, seating & signage. I designed them, subcontracted out the manufacture, & project managed. Throughout my career I have taught woodwork, art & craft based workshops to all ages & abilities, as well as taking part in longer term residencies.
Due to funding cut backs, recessions, joint & back problems I have had to change my practice, my work is now divided between two main areas: -
I have been based at 36 Lime Street Studios for over 20 years. The building houses over 40 artists, musicians, performers & is located in the Ouseburn Valley, Newcastle upon Tyne. We host 2 open studio events a year, the first in spring & the second on the last weekend in November. This is a unique chance for you to visit the building. It used to be a Bonded Whiskey Warehouse which was designed by John Dobson. You can see artists in their own studios & buy work direct from them, or commission something special.
Visiting The Workshop
I am not at the workshop all the time so it is better to contact me first to arrange a time & date to visit.
Please note that the buzzer system on the front door does not allow me to open the door remotely, give me time to get down stairs, or ring me when you arrive & I'll come down & answer the door.
Studio address:-
Level 4, 36 Lime St, Ouseburn, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2PQ
Tel - 07525 537045
email - [email protected]
I have designed & made things my whole life, it gives me a wonderful sense of fulfilment, a life without making art is no life for me at all. I returned to college after a variety of jobs - trainee architectural technician, costume maker, trainee graphic designer. I attended the ‘Combined Studies in Crafts’ course at Crewe and Alsager college where I specialized in wood & metal to create furniture. I graduated in 1990 and have continued to develop my work ever since. I started out making small wooden items such as boxes, mirrors, clocks & cabinets. Often incorporating materials such as metal glass & stone in the designs.
In 1996 I started to get involved with large scale public artworks - sculpture, gates, railings, seating & signage. I designed them, subcontracted out the manufacture, & project managed. Throughout my career I have taught woodwork, art & craft based workshops to all ages & abilities, as well as taking part in longer term residencies.
Due to funding cut backs, recessions, joint & back problems I have had to change my practice, my work is now divided between two main areas: -
- I have a large range of botanical prints featuring flowers, plants, trees & landscapes, many inspired by the Northumberland countryside & further afield, my sisters wonderful garden & the plants & flowers that I am growing myself. I have just started painting Acrylic & Gold Leaf originals & exploring more mixed media techniques.
- My plaster cast plaques are made using plants, flowers & objects I find interesting. The process creates a 3D raised impressing with a huge amount of detail. My botanical plaster work was displayed in the Michelin Stared Restaurant Hjem for several years.
- I run workshops to show how to make them, if you are interested please contact me & I will let you put you on the mailing list to be informed when I release the next dates.
- My work has sold extensively in the UK as well as internationally & has been part of many online & physical exhibitions.
I have been based at 36 Lime Street Studios for over 20 years. The building houses over 40 artists, musicians, performers & is located in the Ouseburn Valley, Newcastle upon Tyne. We host 2 open studio events a year, the first in spring & the second on the last weekend in November. This is a unique chance for you to visit the building. It used to be a Bonded Whiskey Warehouse which was designed by John Dobson. You can see artists in their own studios & buy work direct from them, or commission something special.
Visiting The Workshop
I am not at the workshop all the time so it is better to contact me first to arrange a time & date to visit.
Please note that the buzzer system on the front door does not allow me to open the door remotely, give me time to get down stairs, or ring me when you arrive & I'll come down & answer the door.
Studio address:-
Level 4, 36 Lime St, Ouseburn, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2PQ
Tel - 07525 537045
email - [email protected]