Michaela Loughran - Term 2 Update

Butterflies have been the main inspiration for Michaela's prints this term; focusing on delicate, highly detailed structures and pastel colour ways. Her visuals are beautifully subtle yet very intricate at the same time...

Helen Ritchey - Term 2 Update

This term Helen is trying to push the boundaries of 'textiles' - leading to unexpected avenues. Her work has seen developments with PVA and silione as dominant media for these explorations.

Sian-Louise Mason - Term 2 Update

This term Sian's project is driven by REM sleep and the consequential experience of dreaming. Persuing a way to replicate these dreams has pushed her practice towards slightly more unconventional materials. The use of layering is heavily prevalent to communicate the sense of blurring the edges; crossing realities and everyday lives into subconscious realms.

Claire England - Term 2 Update

This term Claire has continued her research-based explorations of sensory response, hidden aesthetics and the importance of touch to drive her design process...

Kim Searle - Term 2 Update

This term Kim is presenting Huddersfield in a new light with her over-the-top whimsical and bright 3D map of the town. By utilising print and paperwork techniques she is highlighting the better aspects of being a Huddersfield-onian!!

Kate Simmonds - Term 2 Update

Working with last term's visuals, Kate is injecting bright, unexpected and unpredicted colours into her final collection. Her bold, graphic and linear style works well with these developments and translates well into both fabric and paper printss.

 

Steph Roberts - Term 2 Update

Reflecting on her previous travels, this term Steph is bringing those memories back to life within her embroidery. Using thread as a metaphor - it maps its way around her mixed-media collages creating its own unique journey whilst decribing Steph's previous experiences along the way.