June 28th -Debs Mundford, Craft and Textiles Demo

Debs is a textile designer, fabric artist and tutor. Her love for colour and texture evolved into her career path. After studying art and design at York College and textile design and technology at Huddersfield University, she earned distinctions and won awards, including the Courtaulds prize for best portfolio.
Starting as a design assistant in a Bradford textile mill, her dedication and talent for color led to a promotion as a ladies wear designer. She crafted woven fabrics for popular stores like Marks & Spencer, Next, and designed bespoke fabrics for fashion icons like Alexander McQueen and Patrick Cox. Debs lectured in Art, Design, Fashion, Textiles, and Costume, nurturing the creative talents of aspiring artists. In 2017, she established The Creative Craftorium, a workshop space where individuals can explore diverse textile and mixed-media techniques in an inspiring environment. Debs also actively engages with textile groups, fostering experimentation and creativity among crafters.