My lifelong passion for craft work began as a child in Cheshire in the UK, with stitching, knitting and general craftwork. Throughout my life I have always had hobby projects on the go but I could only have dreamt where it would lead. I have always had a fascination for Ireland and all things Irish and so in 2001 I moved to Mayo with my husband Steve. I love what Ireland has to offer - music, culture and the wide open spaces with its ever changing light - and all of this is reflected in my work. I am now known throughout Ireland and beyond for my work in fibre art, especially felt, polymer clay and flame worked glass and have, over time achieved several RDS national craft awards and have had my work exhibited in solo, collaboration and group exhibitions. I am a free spirit and embrace the challenge of working with new materials in disciplines such as flame worked glass, wire, bead and copper work, I am a self-taught artist.