I am a woven textile designer specialising in sustainability, handwoven fabrics and hand-spun yarns. In August 2023, I immersed myself in the world of hand-spinning, working with raw sheep and alpaca fleeces. I taught myself to process these fleeces and transform them into hand-spun yarns. Driven by a passion for sustainable and ethical practices, I made it a priority to create woven pieces using yarns and materials I sourced and produced myself.

My exploration began with a focus on wool, particularly British wool, which is both widely accessible and a natural product that requires regular shearing for the welfare of sheep. Unfortunately, over recent years, the value of wool has diminished significantly, often leaving farmers with the costly burden of disposing of the fleeces rather than selling them. By repurposing these discarded fleeces, I am helping to address the issue of wool waste and creating valuable, usable products from what was once considered unusable.

All of my collections are made entirely from natural fibres sourced locally within the UK, further emphasising my commitment to sustainability. Since graduating, my work has gained recognition from esteemed organisations such as Heritage Crafts, Rose Uniacke, Sanderson Art in Industry, TEX+ and The Global Creative Graduate Showcase, all of whom have shown interest in my work, ethos and ambitions. Their support has been both encouraging and inspiring.

This is just the beginning of my journey. There is so much more I wish to explore within the world of wool and weaving.