Kira Goddard

Kira Goddard BA (Hons) Textiles in Practice 2020

I am a woven textile designer with a keen interest in texture, colour and adding a three dimensional element to my work. I am inspired by repetitive patterns within architecture in built up city's, such as Manchester. My aim has always been to create fabric for interior furnishings and most recently interior furnishings for a commercial use. I am material led and I pride myself on experimenting with many yarns to find one that is fit for the project at hand. 

Throughout my university journey, I have gained many skills in CAD, such as Scotweave (Jacquard and Dobby designer) and Adobe Suite. I also have skills in using a TCI Jacquard Loom, Harris table top looms and ARM looms. I am very proud to be a weaver and to bring attention to a beautiful craft.

Graduating during these uncertain times is certainly a challenge. My aim has always been to progress into a career within woven design, however due to covid-19 it has been difficult to find opportunities. I am taking the next academic year to explore my passion for teaching and will be studying an Art and Design PGCE at MMU. I intend to take on freelance deisgn work during this year to keep on developing my skills and hopefully I will have oppoprtunities to carry out work experience alongside my teacher training. I am very excited about where the futute is going to take me.

Contact Kira

kirarosegoddard@hotmail.co.uk
whatkiraweaves.weebly.com
instagram.com/whatkiraweaves
www.linkedin.com/in/kira-goddard-0a69a818b
Subtle Surfaces Part Two - Lockdown Edition. An adaptation of the original 'Subtle Surfaces' within UK lockdown restrictions. A project inspired by patterns within every day life, for example, drain covers, pavements, concrete.
Subtle Surfaces Part Two - Lockdown Edition. An adaptation of the original 'Subtle Surfaces' within UK lockdown restrictions. A project inspired by patterns within every day life, for example, drain covers, pavements, concrete.
Subtle Surfaces Part Two - Lockdown Edition. An adaptation of the original 'Subtle Surfaces' within UK lockdown restrictions. A project inspired by patterns within every day life, for example, drain covers, pavements, concrete.
Subtle Surfaces. A project inspired by patterns within every day life, for example, drain covers, pavements, concrete. ​All samples are a silk and cotton mix.
Subtle Surfaces. A project inspired by patterns within every day life, for example, drain covers, pavements, concrete. ​All samples are a silk and cotton mix.
Virgin Atlantic x STAC Architecture Commission. An ongoing project in collaboration with fellow MSOA embroidery student Anna Fowler that we pitched for and won together. All work is hand woven and hand embroidered and is leading towards a large installation within a commercial space.
Tactile Surfaces. A project inspired by the vast amount of new high rise flat blocks in Manchester's city centre. This project has also been inspired by textures found within Hulme Community Gardens.
Tactile Surfaces. A project inspired by the vast amount of new high rise flat blocks in Manchester's city centre. This project has also been inspired by textures found within Hulme Community Gardens. ​All samples are a silk, cotton and elastane mix.
Colour in the City. A project inspired by Manchester's architecture and the colours in Manchester's nightlife.
Colour in the City. A project inspired by Manchester's architecture and the colours in Manchester's nightlife. ​All samples are a lambswool and cotton mix.
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