Wordplay
I was asked by Glasgow City Council, Sport and Culture to create a workshop for Scotstoun Primary School in Glasgow. I came up with the idea for ‘Wordplay’. The students picked words of their choice and we created a large crossword in fabric. The Wordplay wall hanging is a bright and happy piece. The students had the opportunity to think about the words. They developed there hand skills by using scissors to cut the letters and they all tried hand and machine sewing. They worked alongside each other in groups. 4 week workshop Oct 08 working with 30 boys and girls.

The Big Lottery Young People’s Project
I was asked by the Edinburgh based art agency, Art n Partnership to work with The Big Lottery Young People’s Project. This was a most inspiring 24 week program working with a group of eight girls in Neilston, Glasgow. We created work under the theme of ‘Identity’. We worked on explorative drawing and mark making, proportion and colour. They created fashion pieces which best reflected their personalities. We made 2020 dolls. These are three dimensional figures depicting how they will look in 11 years time. The girl’s individuality grew over the period, their ability to communicate their ideas and speak about their futures with more confidence and clarity. 24 Week program of workshops July 08-Feb 09.

Solus Na Madainn
Solus Na Madainn meaning The Morning Light is a piece of music played on the pipes. This haunting music which captures the light on the west coast of Scotland is the source inspiration for this wall hanging. This was the first time I have worked from music which inspired this wall hanging. It through up many different ideas but I settled on this design.I hope to create another piece working with music as the source of inspiration. Commissioned in Sept 08 completed Feb09

Wall hanging
I am currently creating a wall hanging for private clients in London working on the theme of equilibrium. This is a most exciting opportunity which I relish. Also working on a new body of work for exhibition.

Kraken Opus Commission
Publisher Kraken Opus has commissioned me to create a wall hanging inspired by Glasgow Celtic Football Club for the Celtic Opus book. This is a unique edition limited to 5,000 copies. Each book weights an amazing 45 kilogrammes and costs £3,000. My piece will feature prominently in a double page spread. The Celtic opus published by Kraken is currently being printed and will be available shortly. I can’t wait see my pages in this most prestigious publication.

Filming
I am being filmed for a program I am part of which will be coming to our TV screens later on in the year. I am sorry I am unable to tell you more about this project as I have been asked not to at this time. As soon as I can I will post it on my news page.