Claire graduated from Brighton University with BA (Hons) in Fashion and Textile Design, specialising in constructed woven textiles. She worked for ateliers in Paris, New York, Como and Turin before embarking on a role as cabin crew with British Airways. Claire continued to develop her love of art and textiles during this time, undertaking a secondment with the BA design team on the introduction of Julien MacDonald’s new uniform and working for renowned light artist Chris Levine.
Claire is passionate about creativity and believes in encouraging children to explore ideas through art. In 2024, she completed a Certificate in Educational Psychotherapy to develop improved methods of supporting children’s learning.