Freya Desmarais

After falling in love with Textiles at Gcse level I went on to take Textiles design and Photography for A-level. In Lockdown I was able to explore my own style of design and how to practice a practical subject away from the classroom, through social media I taught my self ceramics, upholstery and woodwork. I went on to study an art foundation in applied arts and volunteered in Arusha Tanzania, making reusable sanitary Pads for the local community. I always knew I wanted to study Textiles for a degree, but had not tried weaving before my first year. Since then, I am now confident in weaving from table looms to arm touch looms, and designing fabrics on Pointcarre software for TC2 and Jacquard weaving.