My name is Christine Highnett and I love to create interesting textile and art work.

I have always enjoyed drawing and craft work ever since I was a child, and have tried various evening classes to see which I preferred.
 
But in 1996 I decided to do an Open College of the Arts, distance learning course in Textiles which I really enjoyed, we even had the opportunity to go and present our work at the Houses of Parliament, which was a great honour. I continued with the modules and gained my HNC Certificate in 1998.
 
Since then I have completed various textile day schools and a distance learning course in Machine Embroidery with Maggie Grey.  I found that I really enjoyed the free machine embroidery work and love to combine this with other techniques when ever possible. I am a member of the Embroiderers Guild and try to do as many projects and competitions as possible.

More recently I have been working on a City & Guilds Historical Heirloom in Machine Embroidery Course at Urchfont Manor, Wiltshire.  I based this on my family history and produced one traditional piece and one distressed piece, examples of these are on my website under Heirlooms.

This has really inspired me to continue working on creative textile pieces to display and sell.

I have taken part in the West Berkshire Open Studios and showed numerous samples of my work, which I really enjoyed. My work can also be found at local markets such as Woolton Hill and Hamstead Marshall for that special gift you might be looking for.

Mobile Tel 07789902249        Email chrishighnett@hotmail.co.uk