Course Leader, Textile Design

Sally-Ann studied at UCA Farnham and at the Royal College of Art specialising in woven textiles. Prior to working at Falmouth she was a freelance designer and colourist for Liberty and a Research Fellow at UCA Farnham where her work was focused upon the translation of hand weaves into power loom small scale production whilst retaining the qualities and beauty of hand woven fabric.

Sally-Ann taught at several colleges and Universities prior to setting up the weave area of the course here at Falmouth. She is passionate in her teaching of woven textiles and proud of the range of technical equipment available to students at Falmouth. Sally-Ann secured recognition for weave at Falmouth from the Worshipful Company of Weavers. This takes the form of financial support for the course and scholarships for selected students annually.

Sally-Ann is currently researching the life and work of Violetta Thurstan, a renowned nurse during WW1, author and weaver. Sally-Ann has presented public lectures on her research and has produced commemorative woven textiles related to it. Her work was most recently exhibited as part of the national exhibition, Digital Encounters.

 

Contact details

Telephone 01326 255847

Qualifications

Qualifications

Year Qualification Awarding body
1997 MA Constructed Textiles Royal College of Art
1993 BA(Hons) Woven & Printed Textiles West Surrey College of Art & Design

Research Interests

Research interests and expertise

Violetta Thurstan, Weaver, Nurse, Author.
Jacquard woven textile collaborations.
Hand-woven innovation.

Research Topics

  • Hand Woven and Digital Textile production
  • Violetta Thurstan
  • Woollen and Worsted Finishing Processes

Research Outputs

Publications and research outputs

Events

2017

Collaborative project to create new Jacquard woven textiles for St. Mary's Catholic Primary School, Falmouth. On permanent display at the school.

Events

2014

Lecture Series on Violetta Thurstan delivered in the community.

Events

2014

Work exhibited as part of 'Digital Encounters', University of the Creative Arts, Canterbury.

Events

2013

Work exhibited as part of 'Moving Textiles', Textiles Open Innovation Centre, Ronse, Belgium.

Teaching

Areas of teaching

  • CAD
  • Drawing
  • Natural dyeing
  • Printed Textiles
  • Textile Design
  • Woven Textiles

Courses taught

  • BA(Hons) Textile Design

Policy engagement within Cornwall

Engagement with organisations which contribute to the development of educational, cultural or socio-economic policies in Cornwall

The Association of Guilds of Weaving, Spinning and Dyeing. Sally-Ann liases closely with the Cornwall branch of this society; she is the judge for their annual competition since 2013 and examines their Foundation Course in Weaving.

Business Engagement

Consultancy and facility services

Sally-Ann worked as a consultant and designer on an external project in 2013 and 2014. The client was 'Guardian Equestrian', a Cornish horse blanket manufacturer. Sally-Ann developed woven fabrics for them which are strong and designed to conduct electricity, thus preventing horses breaking through electric fences.

Professional Engagement

Social, community and cultural engagement

Sally-Ann's collaborative work is on display in St. Mary's Catholic Primary School, Falmouth. This involved working with the children and introducing them to woven textiles with activities here at Falmouth University. The children were then able to see one of their designs being woven on our Jacquard power loom.

Engagement with professional associations and societies

Sally-Ann is involved with the Association of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers. She has judged the annual competitions for the Cornwall Guild and examined their Foundation course in weave in 2018 and 2021.