Maria Pulley
My teaching style focuses on exposition and demonstration. They are hands on with plenty of opportunities for one to one work.
What will students gain if they come on one of your courses?Students will learn to construct a basic pattern to fit their own body and will learn to adapt and manipulate patterns to create a range of shapes and styles
Are there any particular techniques/processes you use in your teaching?Manipulating patterns using ¼ scale patterns
What inspires your own work?It can be anything, from historical and contemporary fashion designers to a beautiful painting, from an accident in my work to a piece of cloth. My last body of work was inspired by a length of blood red silk chiffon that I was given.
Where can students see examples of your work?On my website.
Where did you gain your training?
Kingston University – BA Hons Open University – PGCE
Self employed fashion designer/maker
Teaching experience:Course leader and lecturer in fashion and textiles at Chichester College
Professional groups and societies:Embroideres guild, Institute for learning