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Which subject(s) do you teach?
I teach mixed media textiles, fashion design, fashion history and fashion styling. I also teach art, arts and crafts to all levels and abilities.

Tell me about your qualifications.
BTEC fashion and textiles: South East Essex College of Arts and Technology;
AS Level in Art and Design
BA (hons) Textile Design: Chelsea College of Art;
MA Mixed Media Textiles: The Royal College of Art.

What kind of experience do you have?
I have had my own business since I graduated from The Royal College of Art in 2004. I have produced uniforms for Samsung, Virgin Media, and Virgin Mobile. I have had exhibitions at The Victoria and Albert Museum, sold works to the Bank of America and GlaxoSmithKline.

I have worked for designers here in the UK, in Europe and in America. Matthew Williamson, Pucci, Betty Jackson, Kate Spade to name a few.

I am currently working on a collection of interior peices for a member of the Royal family - which is extreemly exciting and an honour. I also have a handbag collection lauching next year, I already supply this particluar design mainly to Arabs. A customised service is available - giving clients exactly what they want.

How much do you charge?
I charge £25 per hour plus expenses. Discounts are available for groups.

Where do you teach?
I am based in Essex and London and do not mind travelling within reason.

When are you available?
Due to the nature of my freelance work I am able to work around you.

Which ages and levels do you teach?
Pre school through to MA standard

Do you have a CRB disclosure certificate?
Yes I do. I can forward to you as and when requested. It is enhanced.

Do you belong to any professional organisations?
Textile Institute;
V&A;
Design Museum;
The Royal College of Art;
Chelsea College of Art.
The Royal Institute of Sciences
The Elton John Aids Foundation

Where and with whom did you train?
Chelsea College of Art - BA
The Royal College of Art - MA

Tell me about some of your current students.
I have various students of all ages. Starting at a young girl at 6 years old - teaching her basic arts and crafts right through to a 65 years old studying for an MA. All are as challenging as each other in their own ways. Some students are dyslexic/dispraxic. I also have experiance teaching students with severe learning difficulties.

I am able to bring out the best side of my students and nurture their talents individually and in a group. Each student has progressed in their chosen art/textile direction. I love teaching and it shows by my students results.

I am also currently teaching at 'Eton' on a part time basis - Textiles GCSE level.

Do you have a personal message for students?
Hi! I am Emma and I teach art, arts and crafts, fashion, fashion history, fashion styling and textiles. I have a interactive and fun approach to tutoring. I have many contacts within the industry and also can take you out on day trips for inspiration and market research. I firmly believe that there is a technique to teach each and every student. I like to have an introduction so we can get to know each other first and find out your talents.
Why wait and dream to be that next top designer/artist when you can start to be that person today! I look forward to talking and teaching you. Emma K L Taylor x

Articles

Textiles/Fashion: A Symbiotic Relationship
Subject: Art and Design
Topic: subject description
Created: 27/04/2008