Technical Demonstrator – BA (Hons) Costume Interpretation with Design

Qualifications – BA (Hons), PGCE

Fran’s professional career spans over 30 years prior to joining the costume department in 2017 and in that time, she has continued to develop her professional practice through activities, research and accumulating various qualifications, including achieving her PGCE.

She uses her experience of pattern drafting, fine sewing skills and garment construction to support the students’ studies and the production of costumes for various live projects. Her role involves the delivery of demonstrations to all modules, across the three levels of BA (Hons) Costume Interpretation with Design, as well as ensuring a safe working environment whilst on campus.

Fran’s professional career since 1986 has included a variety of costume construction work, beginning with a 10-year tailoring background, being one of the only dressmakers in the north east of England who constructed mess dresses for the military, for the UK and around the world, along with jointly owning a successful costume business.