My career in Fashion and Textiles began with studying for a degree in the subject at Loughborough University, where I specialised in Embroidery. After some years working in the textile industry, designing hosiery, lace, and children’s wear for store groups, I retrained to become a lecturer in Art and Design in the F.E sector, where I taught for 16 years focusing mainly on textile design.
I left teaching in 2021 to pursue a career as a self-employed artist. I create paintings inspired by nature, paint murals to commission, upcycle garments, teach stitch and textile workshops, and deliver talks about my work. The images below are from my regularly updated Instagram feed: @racheldaviesstudio
