Avril Court

 Avril Court loves all forms of design, paint, ceramics, spinning, weaving and textiles.

Avril completed the Advanced Stitched Textiles course in 2020


Self portrait











Knitted 3D form 








Fitzwilliam marionette inspired











Pottery and spun wool wrapped 3D











Under the sea


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