About:
Immediately after graduating in 2001 with a graphic layout degree and a textile master’s distinction, I have labored as a area pattern designer specialising in printed textiles affected by nature and urban structures. At the moment, I function for the NHS part-time and this funding would enable me to get the threat of transitioning to a complete-time artistic. I extract details and interpret a new kind of area for properly-remaining working with science and details to notify my observe. I have formulated my apply by operating with folks suffering from illnesses to supply a flexible, changeable natural environment in 1 house aiding well-staying via bespoke textile layouts and sharing my techniques and knowledge by workshops to develop an comprehension of many others in the local community.
Goal:
To set up studio area for coming up with and building. In buy for me to do this, I will want funding for tools, employ the service of of studio space, materials, inks and makers pageant service fees to offer publicity to my small business for even more progress.
I develop my individual modern materials by means of display screen-printing, dyeing, devore developing tactility to aid ailments these as migraine and basic effectively-being. The fabrics are then produced for inside and conceptual contexts.
Just lately I have designed quilts which are dyed, hand display screen-printed and hand quilted which have been in numerous exhibitions in Norfolk and London. This is what I hope to acquire and promote even more. My function is finally creating an impact because of to its innovation scientifically and I truly feel this is the time to thrust it even further. Financially I have no studio and present initiatives and experimentation at residence jeopardises me thanks to the complex items but this funding prospect will offer you security and sustainable exercise.
I have usually been innovative, performing in galleries, leading workshops and collaborating with other communities. This would offer an chance to build my operate and guidance others in furnishing layouts for changeable and difficult environments.
Result
I have been given the option to showcase my get the job done at ‘Handmade Britain’ lately on the BBC programme termed ‘Make it to Market’ supporting creatives to leap their craft/style and design into a full-time vocation. This is what I want to do! Handmade Britain has available me a house in their Chelsea Competition in November 2023 but to do this I require to make more one of a kind and exlusive items in which any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
My objective is to arrive at my objective with some funding in the future two decades and have my brand in the sector and specialised outlets such as Anthropologie, Conran, Liberty, Heals, Zero Dwelling, Heals and Scandium.
Expenditure if achieve funding
Textile printing table £2000
Screens £600
Screen printing exposure unit £5000
Washout Booth £690
Studio rental for a person calendar year £1000
Product Consumables £1000
Reward
£50 or extra
Get a specialised addition tote bag & zine.
