Natalie Rocyn - Jones

About me: Born in Keynsham, Bristol in 1975, I studied a Textiles/ Fashion degree, at Winchester School of Art from 1994-1998 achieving a 2.1. There I specialised in Knit wear design. My work was chosen not only for the BHS Graduate Fashion week catwalk, but also for the acclaimed Gala Award Show, hosted by Jeff Banks.
 
Following my degree, I worked freelance, for a London based agent who sold my work to buyers from across Europe, Japan and the USA. My work has also been bought by Missoni. I have also exhibited and sold work in Spike Island, Bristol and local shops in Bath.
 
More recently, I have been working as an Art and Textiles teacher, during the two and a half years it has taken me to complete this collection.
 
Based on the natural elements: air, water, earth and fire, this exciting collection includes techniques such as devore, felting, heat transfer and embroidery. Many designs include fine wire and bead detail.

This collection is being exhibited over the Christmas period in the following galleries:
 
Du Arte Boutique, 79 Heath Street, Hampstead, London, NW3 6UG. www.duarteboutique.com

Ginger Gallery, 84-86 Hotwell Road, Bristol, BS8 4UB.
 
Just Art, 64 High Street, Fochabers, Moray IV32 7DH.
 
Oriel Ceri Gallery, Taliesin Art Centre, University of Wales, Swansea, SA2 8PZ.

Natalie also belongs to BANA

In the past Natalies work has been exhibited at the following venues, so please keep a look-out in the future:

Head Street Gallery, 1 Head Street, Halstead, Essex, CO9 2AT

Craftwork Gallery, 92 High Street, Hirstpierpoint, West Sussex, BN6 9PX

Driftwood Gallery, 10 The Quay, Ilfracombe, North Devon, EX34 9EQ

Driftwood Gallery, 2 Central Square, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 1EX

City Art Gallery, The Headrow, Leeds, LS1 3AB, www.craftcentreleeds.co.uk

Parkfields Gallery, 4 High Street, Ross On Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 5HL, www.parkfieldsgallery.co.uk

Red Gallery, 54 North Street, Thame, OX9 3BH

NB Gallery, 4 Church Walk, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 8DX, www.jacksonmakers.com

Djanology Art Gallery, Lakeside Arts Centre, University Park, Nottingham, N97 2RD, www.lakesidearts.org.uk