Marion Mitchell Embroidery

Someone, whose professional opinion I hold in high regard, said this year -

" Marion is a great colourist and talented designer"

That meant a whole lot to me and it is here to remind me not to waste what talent I may (or may not) have.

Thank you, R.

I didn't really expect many people to find this blog - and I'm quite surprised by the number of visitors who have.

Well friends, thank you for stopping by, and I hope you find something of interest here.

I'd love to hear from you and what you think. So please add your comment - constructive criticism is encouraged!

1971-1975 Diploma of Art in Printed Textiles and Embroidery, Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art



1975-1976 Post Diploma ( Highly Commended) awarded as preparation for entry into industry



1976-1977 Secondary Education Teaching qualification



1976-1983 Part time Lecturer in Embroidery at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art



1977-1980 Teacher of Art and Design, Queen Anne High School, Fife



1981- 1995 Part time tutor in Embroidery, adult education



1993- 1999 Tutor in Embroidery within own studio



1989-present Full time partner in craft and design business, specialising in greeting cards



1983-1994 Visiting tutor and lecturer in canvaswork, Embroiderers Guild



Groups



1981-1992 Member of Embryo, Dundee Creative Embroiderers and the New Scottish Embroidery Group (now EDGE)


1994-1996 Representative on steering group to liase between craft businesses in Fife and Fife Council and Business Gateway

1996-2002 Member of Crafts in Fife, (Chairperson 2000-2002)

Exhibitions

1981-1989 All group exhibitions with Embryo

1983 Fair Maid's House Gallery Perth

1985 Society of Scottish Artists Annual Exhibition

1989 Dundee Repertory Theatre

Awards

1975 Royal Society of Art Travelling Bursary

Commissions

1977 Embroidered gloves for Dundee Magistrates Court

1981 Pulpit Fall St Leonards Church Perth