‘The work I produce is colourful,
lively and fun. I create bright bold designs that are naïve yet sophisticated
and provoke feelings of happiness.
My preferred inspiration comes from animals and other simple
forms which appeal to both children and adults, as these allow me to create
whimsical characters and designs.
The fabrics I use are influenced by my love for children’s textiles.
Soft fabrics make my pieces cosy and tactile.
Appliqué and machine stitch are an important part of my work.
I use these techniques to create detailed pieces containing a lot of
colour, texture and pattern.
The works that I design are often co-ordinating collections of toys
and interior accessories.
Each new design I produce is exciting, quirky and unique. I feel I put
part of myself into my work to create textile pieces that I like and
hope other people will enjoy.’
Rebecca Shreeve - my CV!
39, Uplands Close
Carlton Colville
Lowestoft
Suffolk
NR33 8AB
07815 655 803
rebecca1985@btinternet.com
Education and
Qualifications
2004 – 2007 De Montfort University, Leicester
BA (Hons) Textile Design (Mixed Media) First Class Honours
Modules including: Design Development, Theoretical Studies and Business
Plan.
2007 New Designers Embroiderers
Guild/Coats Craft UK Prize Winner.
2007 RSA Design Directions competition
- Highly Commended.
2003 – 2004 Norwich
School of Art and Design, Norwich
Diploma in Foundation Studies (Art and Design) – Distinction
1999 – 2003 Sir
John Leman High School, Beccles
A-Levels: Fine Art A, Psychology B, Health and Social Care B.
GCSEs: 11 A – C Including Maths and English.
Work Experience
February 08 – Present – Freelance Design for Jellycat Ltd,
London
January 08 – Present – Freelance Design for my own craft book
with Annova Books
December 07 – Present – Freelance Design for Gilbey and Cheyne,
London
September 07 – November 07 – Coats Craft UK, Darlington
June – September 06 – Customer Liaison, Belle Coaches, Suffolk
March – September 04 and 05 – Catering Assistant, Africa Alive
Wildlife Park, Suffolk
Exhibitions
July 08 – New Designers One Year On, Business Design Centre, Islington,
London
January 08 – The Society of Designer Craftsmen, The Mall Galleries
London.
Nov 07 – June 09 – Top Dog Touring Exhibition.
Nov – Dec 07 – Gallerie Handwerk, Germany
November 07 – Dolphin Centre, Darlington
Between Sept – Nov 07 – Knitting and Stitching Shows: NEC
Birmingham, Alexandra Palace London, RDS Dublin and International Centre
Harrogate.
September 07 – New Designers Selection, Oxo Tower, London
July 07 – New Designers, Business Design Centre, Islington, London
Press
‘Inspirational Projects’, computer arts projects, September
‘08
‘Brave new world’, The Guardian weekend edition, July ‘08
'New Designers', Craftsmen Craft & Design, Jul/Aug '08
‘Woolly Dreams’, Classic Stitches, June – Aug ‘08
‘Happy Hippos’, Stitch, June/July ‘08
‘Designers have a soft spot
for Quirkles’, The Lowestoft Journal, June ‘08
'One Year On', Design Week Vol 23 No 26, Jun
'08
‘Its Show Time’, Stitch, Feb/Mar ‘08
Key Skills
· As part of the New Designers Embroiderers Guild award I gained
a 2 month placement at Coats Crafts UK which I thoroughly enjoyed and
the experience enhanced my skills as a designer.
· During my degree studies I developed my textile skills especially
in the areas of free stitch embroidery, surface design and drawing. I
was recently highly commended in the RSA Design Directions competition
for fashion interiors.
· I have developed a good understanding of computer aided design
and have built my own website www.quirkles.co.uk. I have skills on Photoshop,
Mapper, Illustrator and Dreamweaver.
· I have developed confidence to communicate with people at all
levels through the delivery of presentations as part of my degree course
and through jobs working with the public.
· I possess a full clean driving licence.
Some links you may be interested in:
If you would like to adopt a Quirkle or
purchase a matching accessory please contact Rebecca Shreeve on 07815
655 803. I make everything to order and you can choose what ever size,
colour and pattern you like!
Quirkles™
Rebecca Shreeve © 2008
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