Ali

About Me

I've been teaching workshops for 25 years now and I still get so much joy from it. It's a really important part of my creative practice and I love the buzz of meeting and working with new people. I really enjoy being able to help others feel confident learning a new skill, to have fun and hopefully go home feeling inspired.

My Favourite Things

I love learning new creative techniques, and have recently been teaching myself how to do tufting, french knitting, weaving and crochet. I also love inspirational art books and exhibitions and have a very bad fabric (and other ephemera) collecting habit!

My Area of Expertise

Textiles. I am a mixed-media artist with a focus on textiles, and in particular, free motion embroidery, creating bespoke artworks for public and private commissions.

Favourite Session

Flower Crowns & Floral Wreaths

Area Covered

Midlands, Leicester, Loughborough, Melton Mowbray, Coalville, Corby, Rugby, Northampton, Coventry, Royal Leamington Spa, Nottingham

Ali was very friendly and good at explaining the session. 2 hours was a good time for the activity. Lots of choices given with the materials.
— Abi, Flower Crowns. Aug 2022
The perfect activity for a crafty hen. Ali was super helpful and very knowledgeable. So much choice - love all the colours! Thanks for having us.
— Ellen P, Flower Crowns, May 2022
Fantastic! Ali was so friendly and helpful. Loved the inspiration she gave us!
— Felicity B, Ceramic Painting, Sept 2021