Debbie is a sustainably minded Textile Designer-Maker with a bold approach to creating unique, individual textiles using traditional techniques with contemporary values. Colour and texture are used in her work to create visually exciting textiles, which are both fresh and striking.
Debbie’s expertise is rooted in a distinguished decade-long career as a Secondary School teacher in Hackney, London. During this time, she was honoured with the ‘Teacher Project’ award by the University of the Arts London, an accolade presented to her by the Mayor of London and renowned installation artist Cornelia Parker. Following this period, she relocated to Cornwall to establish her sustainable weaving practice.
In March 2025, Debbie expanded her commitment to natural processes by starting her own Natural Dye Garden. She is currently weaving a new collection of Cornish Coastline Tapestries using fleece and hand-spun yarn dyed naturally with plants from her garden, avoiding all synthetic chemicals.
Her studio practice prioritises traceability and waste reduction, utilising deadstock yarn (surplus materials that would otherwise be sent to landfills).
Debbie uses traditional second-hand looms, which she restores and rethreads herself. In 2016, she developed her own range of Looms, locally manufactured looms produced from recycled plastic and local oak.
Her studio practice prioritises traceability and waste reduction, utilising deadstock yarn (surplus materials that would otherwise be sent to landfills).
Debbie uses traditional second-hand looms, which she restores and rethreads herself. In 2016, she developed her own range of Looms, locally manufactured looms produced from recycled plastic and local oak.
In March 2025, Debbie expanded her commitment to natural processes by starting her own Natural Dye Garden. She is currently weaving a new collection of Cornish Coastline Tapestries using fleece and hand-spun yarn dyed naturally
In 2019, Debbie revisited hand-spinning and began spinning and processing locally sourced fibres to support regional farming and promote British wool.
Her Falmouth garden studio is a testament to the circular economy. Constructed using sustainable design principles and salvaged materials, the structure features insulation repurposed from local factory fridge panels and an upcycled feature window sourced from a neighbouring property.
As a qualified teacher and award-winning educator, Debbie continues to share her expertise through Weaving Workshops, connecting participants with the natural world through the heritage craft of weaving.
She is currently preparing her naturally dyed 2026 coastline collection for upcoming exhibitions and can be followed through artisan networks like the Craft Council and Heritage Crafts.
In 2019, Debbie revisited hand-spinning and began spinning and processing locally sourced fibres to support regional farming and promote British wool.
Her Falmouth garden studio is a testament to the circular economy. Constructed using sustainable design principles and salvaged materials, the structure features insulation repurposed from local factory fridge panels and an upcycled feature window sourced from a neighbouring property.
As a qualified teacher and award-winning educator, Debbie continues to share her expertise through Weaving Workshops, connecting participants with the natural world through the heritage craft of weaving.
She is currently preparing her naturally dyed 2026 coastline collection for upcoming exhibitions and can be followed through artisan networks like the Craft Council and Heritage Crafts.