I am a textile artist and designer specialising in embroidery and sustainable textile practices. My practice foregrounds mindful craft and community engagement, exploring how textiles can support mental health and wellbeing through participatory workshops and collaborative projects. I aim to collaborate with sustainable brands while developing my practice as a full-time textile artist. I am excited to grow my skills in design management, fashion marketing, and creative leadership to drive positive social and environmental change.…

Ansam Muhammad

I am a textile artist and designer specialising in embroidery and sustainable textile practices. My practice foregrounds mindful craft and community engagement, exploring how textiles can support mental health and wellbeing through participatory workshops and collaborative projects. I aim to collaborate with sustainable brands while developing my practice as a full-time textile artist. I am excited to grow my skills in design management, fashion marketing, and creative leadership to drive positive social and environmental change.…

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I am a textile artist and designer specialising in embroidery and sustainable textile practices. My practice foregrounds mindful craft and community engagement, exploring how textiles can support mental health and wellbeing through participatory workshops and collaborative projects.

I aim to collaborate with sustainable brands while developing my practice as a full-time textile artist. I am excited to grow my skills in design management, fashion marketing, and creative leadership to drive positive social and environmental change.

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Work Experience

Volunteer Textile Artist at Stitched Up, Manchester
September 30, 2021 - September 30, 2021
Designed and produced a textile table cover for a community fabric swap event; supported eBay listings, repair workshops, and stitch workshops promoting reuse and sustainability; facilitated creative engagement at events and contributed to NHS wellbeing initiatives through textiles and creative participation.
Community Artist Assistant at Inspire Café, Huddersfield
December 31, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Collaborated with a local artist to run inclusive workshops for children and disabled students; guided participants in creative textile activities including stitching, scrap fabric projects, and fabric collages to build creativity, confidence, and teamwork.
Textile Project Work at University of Huddersfield
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Designed and produced embroidered and fabric-based works using techniques such as laser cutting, pleating, patchwork, smocking, and mixed-media embroidery; conducted in-depth contextual research to inform innovative creative design solutions.
Volunteer Artist at Woven in Kirklees Festival, Huddersfield
December 31, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Assisted with community-led textile events promoting sustainability and cultural engagement; supported interactive workshops and audience participation activities.

Education

MA Textile Design at Manchester Metropolitan University
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
BA (Hons) Textile Design (Embroidery Specialism) at University of Huddersfield
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024

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