Sometimes the hard working team members beavering away right under your nose hold hidden talents, as we discovered recently with one of our own fantabulous restaurant crew.
Ailsa Lisham (already a good name for a designer) studied Textiles in Practice at
Manchester School of Art, where she specialised in printed textiles for
interiors.
Throughout Ailsa's degree she worked with both digital and traditional
screen-printing techniques but screen print proved to be the
process that she enjoyed the most.
Since graduating Ailsa has worked part-time at
Holdsworth House, however when she's not here you can find her at ‘The Egg
Factory’ in Hebden Bridge, a creative co-working space, where she make all of her prints.
Ailsa said, "I’ve currently designed and printed a range of linen cushions and cotton pouch bags, all are individually screen-printed by hand. The beauty of screen-print means that no two designs are ever exactly the same; you’re technically getting a one off every time!"
Whilst we'd hate to lose Ailsa as a wonderful member of our team, we can't help but showcase her talents and encourage her to succeed in her design career. We think Ailsa's work isn't out of place in luxury homes and premium high street stores.
If you're interested in seeing more of Ailsa's work and purchasing these affordable luxury items, then visit online
store Folksy at https://folksy.com/shops/ailsalishman
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