Description:
Welcome to
Felt Head to Toe
I was born in Poland, and after the
Second World War, settled in Britain with my parents. Having graduated from Sussex University
with an Honours Degree in Art Education, I taught Art and Design in Schools and
Colleges for 10 years before I became involved in the wonderful world of
Textiles. By the time I completed a Postgraduate Diploma Course in Textile Art,
I had discovered the even more amazing World of Felt. From then on, my whole
life completed several cartwheels! My abridged C.V.
That was over 30 years ago. I became a
founder member of the International Feltmakers Association, and for 10 years I
was its Secretary and Editor of 'Echoes'. I experimented, travelled, and learnt
traditional and modern techniques from felters near and far, and taught adults
and children of all abilities in Schools, Colleges and independent Groups.
Throughout this time I was also creating my own work and exhibiting in Group and
Solo exhibitions in the U.K. and overseas. I also became a Fellow of the Society
of Designer Craftsmen
With this expertise behind me, I decided
to devote myself to my own work, and I left fulltime teaching to see if I could
make it on my own. Success, followed success, so that eventually 13 years ago I
launched 'Felt Head to Toe', having decided to concentrate on exploring and
developing the potential of felting techniques. I am fortunate to have a very
patient and loving partner, Sandy, who has been helping me for the last 14
years. He is my home organiser, mentor, business partner, 'Exhibition roadie',
and fellow traveller. We are rarely apart. He is my best friend, and without his
support, sense of humour and understanding, there would be no 'felt in the
kitchen'. |
