Belinda Pollit MA, BA (Hons), CertEd, TDLB

Current roles

Lecturer - BA (Hons) Fine Art and Crafts

Biography

I began studying at the now Manchester Metropolitan University in 1972, initially on the pre Diploma course and then through to MA. I have worked as a lecturer at Doncaster College since 1978, and have been employed on a part time basis since 2000.

In addition to my teaching role I became an External Moderator for CGLI in the 1980s. Outside of my lecturing role I have made four visits to South Africa since 2000, researching and buying crafts for resale in UK. I have a particular interest in crafts made from recycled materials and am a practising artist, currently making and selling textile jewellery and regularly exhibiting work and works to commissions. My other interests/activities include literature and film, gardening, visiting historical properties and walking.

Current modules taught

BA (Hons) Fine Art and Crafts:

• Textiles Modules at Level 4 and 5

Research / scholarly activity

Continuous creative practice within own study area of Embroidery.

Regular visitor to museums, art and craft galleries, and artists/craftspeople studios and applying influences to own work as applicable.

Projects

I am currently working on a series of miniature stitched portraits in response to a request for some miniature embroidery by Professor Anne Morrell. This is required for a chapter in a book on Hand Stitchery, which is due to be published by A & C Black next year.