Vanda Campbell is an artist-maker and teacher, whose practice challenges the received view of media and materials. After completing a BA(Hons) in Fine Art, she graduated with an MA in Applied Arts, achieving a distinction. Her paintings and sculptures have been exhibited widely, including Connections: 2018 at Wells Malting Art, Norfolk; Draw The Line at The Surface Gallery, Nottingham; Colours of Summer at The Upstairs Gallery, Berkhampstead, and 10 Days at Winchester Cathedral (where her collaborative work, Laid To Rest, won the festival award). Vanda's work is also featured in Mary Schoeser's book Textiles: The Art of Mankind (Thames and Hudson). Vanda is an established teacher and mentor, with over 20 years experience at both university and adult education levels. She currently teaches extensively at her studio in Saffron Walden, Essex, as well as providing short course and workshops for art societies and textile art groups nationwide.