I am a Self Employment Mixed Media Artist/ Freelance Teacher and mother of 2 children currently working and living in South Devon.

Sewing has always felt like a natural, grounding part of who I am; a thread connecting me to my roots, and to something deeply human and joyful. I carry that legacy forward with a heartfelt mission: to inspire children, young people and adults to create with their hands, build confidence, and discover the magic of making.
My personal love for sewing and making began in childhood, sitting beside my mum as she crafted sunshine costumes for the Brownies. I’ve been fortunate that creativity runs through generations of my family. My gran, full of a passion for flower power and sparkles, travelled everywhere with a bag of wool and knitting needles. Make do and mend was more than just a slogan to her; it was the mantra she followed throughout her life. As a young woman she often whipped up dazzling dresses for dances, and as a mother she took pride in making clothes and wedding dresses for her children. Formal tailoring is also literally part of my genetic makeup. My grandfather, worked alongside his brothers and sisters under the watchful eye of their father in the family tailoring firm. This attention to detail was a family trait as both he and my father were always immaculately dressed in tweed jackets. This love of good quality clothing and their quiet encouragement of my creative passions left a lasting impression.
Since I started my career in teaching in 2000 I have been drawn to supporting learners with additional needs. In 2019, for example, I worked on a one-to-one basis with a high school students with visual impairments. Whilst working in a high school, I was deeply affected by how many young people were navigating emotional crises; overwhelmed by testing and aggravated by pressure from social media. As a creative, I felt a powerful call to offer something different; to set up a creative space for learning and making, that feels safe, inclusive and joyful. Stitchwork Studios was born from that vision.
Here, students are encouraged to slow down, learn new skills and techniques, play with colour and texture, and make connections with themselves, others and their creativity. I want every maker to feel seen, valued, and free to express who they are. Stitchwork Studios is about so much more than sewing; it is about nurturing the whole person through creativity, culture, connection and care.