Artwork by Colette Barker
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Colette graduated with a degree in Textiles from Manchester Metropolitan University in 2000. She has spent time freelancing for a variety of clients designing stationery, ceramics, fabrics and greetings cards, following she worked for a leading greetings card publisher as an in-house Senior designer for many years. She lives in the beautiful county of Northamptonshire with her family and dog Olive where she loves entertaining with family and friends.
When she’s not busy working in her studio Colette spends her time gathering inspiration from her walks in the countryside in all seasons, gardening, travelling, reading and loves collecting illustrated children’s books.