April Lyon Woven Textile Designer
Photography Charnock
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Lyon travelled America living out of a rucksack and living within nature. This opened her eyes to how much we, as humans, rely on our everyday objects within our homes but also how out of contact we have become with nature and the land itself. Woven Landscape is a bespoke interior collection inspired by nomadic living and traditions. Lyon allows reconnection with nature and the landscape through her woven fabrics. These connections are made through the material choices and the textures found within the cloth, which represent the colour and aesthetics of the rocky landscape of Monument Valley.
April Lyon C O N T A C T // april.lyon2807@hotmail.com 07891066738 www.april-lyon.co.uk 43 Claymar Drive, Newhall, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 0LF
P R O F I L E // I am a recent graduate from The University of Huddersfield, specialising in woven textiles, which I have studied for four years. I am inspired by travel and nature looking at the textures and colours found within the world around us and also bringing this connection with nature back into the home. I have developed a strong interest of scale and how I can use my knowledge of woven design to push the boundaries of weave, both on and off the loom. I am fascinated with the process of weave and value the time taken to produce the end result. I am a hard-working and very reliable person with the ability to use my own initiative. I work well under pressure and as part of a team, developing, experimenting and creating innovative ideas. I am always happy to take on new challenges and I am motivated to learn new skills. I have strong written and verbal communication skills and also the ability to critically analyse the paths taken during the process. S K I L L S // Adobe InDesign + Photoshop | Scotweave | Microsoft Office Table Loom | Dobby Loom | Dornier Jacquard Highly Organised | Detail Orientated | Time Management Ability to work individually and collaboratively
E X P E R I E N C E // Workshop on Woven Landscapes to 40, 14-15yr olds | June 2015 Textile Ambassador | University of Huddersfield | January 2015 Transition Conference | November 2014 Conkers | Receptionist | 2014 Church Gresley Infant and Nursery School | TA | 2014 Matalan | Sales Assistant | 2013 Burton and South Derbyshire College | TA | 2013 Camp America | Aloha Camp | June-August 2013 The Hope Centre | Bradford | 2012 E D U C A T I O N // University of Huddersfield | 2011 - 2015 BA Hons Textile Crafts | Woven Textiles Burton and South Derbyshire College | 2009 - 2011 BTEC National Diploma in Art and Design | Triple Distinction Award | Level 2 Key Skills in Communication
The Pingle School | 2004 - 2009 Achieving 11 GCSE’s including English Lit; B, Maths; C, Art; A A C H I E V E M E N T S // New Designers | Part 1 | June 2015 Exhibiting work to HRH Princess Royal at The University of Huddersfield | January 2015 Commendation for outstanding work from Huddersfield Textile Society | Creativity and Innovation in Design (Weave) Prize 2015
R E F E R E E N C E S // Avaliable on request
Contact april.lyon2807@hotmail.com 07891066738 www.april-lyon.co.uk Instagram: april_lyon_weave