Purple Cat Textiles
Katherine Bell
Crafter and creative educator, specialising in textiles from Prehistoric to Early Medieval
About Me
Exploring and sharing textile history is what I love. As a teacher, museum educator and reenactor, I enjoy seeing people of all ages get excited about learning and making things. Through offering talks, workshops, projects and opportunities for play, I help people to get hands on with history. Crafting, dressing up and object based learning are some of my favourite things.
Crafting
Handmade with love and care; my two small craft businesses sell a mix of items online and in nearby shops.
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Pussycat Cloth
Washable, reusable and eco-friendly cloth pads and wipes. My Etsy shop has everything from breast pads and menstrual pads to facial rounds and make-up wipes.
Purple Cat Textiles
Handwoven straps, bracelets, keyrings and craft kits. All made using historical techniques, such as tablet weaving and inkle weaving.
Studies and Experience
Degree Studies
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Masters in Museum Studies from The University of Leicester
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Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (DTLLS)
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BA (Hons) in Fashion and Dress History from Brighton University
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FDA in Fashion Design Skills from Bath Spa University
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Art Foundation Studies at Weston College
Experience
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Learning Officer at Weston Museum, North Somerset
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Teacher at Pod Microschool, North Somerset
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Manager at Weston Museum
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Library Intern and Teacher Training at Weston College, North Somerset
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Volunteer at the V&A, Killerton, Bath Fashion Museum, Brighton Museum ​
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Memberships & legal bits
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Arts Award Advisor (Discover and Explore)
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Member of Group for Educators in Museums (GEM)
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Member of Heritage Crafts
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Member of Artists Newsletter
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Enhanced DBS Check
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Public Liability Insurance
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