Caroline is a mixed media artist in leafy Penwortham, close to the heart of Lancashire.

As a child, Caroline was part of a very creative family, and worked her way along the craft shelf of the library. She remembers learning to crochet granny squares with her Nan and Great Grandma, and is delighted to have passed this knowledge on to many others.

As a mature student, Caroline studied computing at degree level and she is fascinated by the intersection of science, technology and art (STEAM subjects would be her dream job!)

Intuitive spinning process
Printing using waste material as a stencil
Light up bookmarks STEAM
Oxheys Mill Studios’ birthday cake
The Knitted Body project
Knitted and crocheted cell for Lancashire Science Fesival @UCLan
Crochet granny squares class in Preston
Homemade elderflower cordial!

She has a background in fibre arts, and one of her favourite activities is to process raw fleece – time consuming but wonderful to follow the process right the way through.

One of my cats enjoying a dry fleece in the sunshine

As she works intuitively, Caroline follows whatever creative thread seems to make sense each day. She explores a variety of mediums, including watercolour paint, ink sketching, gell printing, and textile and fibre arts and crafts. Through these mediums, Caroline seeks to capture the harmony between humans and nature, where sustainability is key.

Many of her projects are community-based, or have in interactive element, and Caroline remains a core member of Oxheys, a peripatetic art group previously based at Oxheys Mill Studios, to deliver arts activities in a fun way across the community.

Other places Caroline has appeared:

  • The Harris Museum and Art Gallery, Preston
  • Easter bonnet workshops, Avenham Park (PCC)
  • INTACT Ingol and Tanterton Community Centre
  • Preston Mela, Preston
  • Manchester Mega Mela, Manchester
  • Ravenous, 12 Cannon Street, Preston
  • Lancashire Science Festival, UCLan
  • Young Scientists’ Institute, UCLan
  • Guild of Spinners, Weavers and Dyers
  • Various Guiding groups, craft fairs, etc.

I am also able to offer services to other small businesses and fellow creatives, for instance office services and website work. Please contact me for availability and pricing.