Nicola Woodend

Highly motivated individual who puts maximum effort into every task, completing them as quickly and efficiently as possible. I have a keen interest in art and design. I enjoy spending my free time sewing and creating art which I pursued further by completing a Degree in Fashion Design (Contemporary Costume) at Blackpool and Fylde college. I have taken part in dancing since the age of

• I thrived on helping people grow and improve on their dance skills as well as themselves. Over the course of lockdown I started my own small business creating handmade accessories. I found this as a way to give my work meaning, purpose and help to build my confidence as an artist while gaining a greater love for the textile industry. Keeping up with new and reoccurring trends inspires my own wardrobe, influencing me to create many of my own clothes and driving a passion for the fashion industry.

Fabric Assistant at Fabrix Lancaster

Product Developer at Karpelle Ltd

First Class BA Honours in Fashion Design (Contemporary Costume)

A-Level in Textiles

Foundation Degree in Art and Design