About Me/CV

I am Tasnim Tarafder based in Plymouth and graduated in Jewellery & Silversmithing from Plymouth College of Art in 2014. As a jewellery/craft designer/maker and artist my inspirations comes from the Eastern and Western Culture of design, colour, pattern, fashion and nature. My brand Fatiha Tasnim Designs creates art, craft and jewellery that explores vibrant colours and intricate patterns using mixed media materials. 

Events/Exhibitions
7-9th June 2013- The Contemporary Craft Festival, Bovey Tracey
11-18th June 2014- Summer Degree Show, Plymouth
7th December 2014- Intrigue Emporium Winter Show- London 

Employment

2019-Present: Early Years Practitioner (Apprentice), Busy Bees Childcare, Plymouth

2018-2019: Casual Nursery Practitioner, Tops Day Nurseries, Plymouth

2018-2019: Volunteer Pre School Assistant, Toad Hall Pre School, Plymouth

2017-2018: Supply Teaching Assistant, Step Teachers, Plymouth

2016-Present: Retail Assistant, Primark Stores Ltd, Plymouth 

2016-2017: Volunteer Teaching Assistant, Plymouth School of Creative Arts, Plymouth

2015-2016: Customer Assistant, Marks & Spencer Plc, Plymouth

2014-2015: Volunteer, British Heart Foundation, Plymouth

2013-2013: Workshop Assistant, Nicola Hurst Designer Jewellery, Plymouth

Education
2011-Extended Degree Year 0 Applied Arts, Plymouth College of Art
2014-BA(hons) Jewellery & Silversmithing, Plymouth College of Art 
2016- Level 2 Certificate in Support Teaching and Learning in Schools- ATL 
2017- Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support Teaching and Learning in Schools-ATL

2019/Present- Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner- BB Training

Commissions
2012-Present-Private Commissions Through contacts with Friends & Family

Other
2012-present-Tremain News, Pennycomequick, Plymouth, (Jewellery for sale)

Experience
2009- Craft Activity for 11-14 years of age, Coombe Dean School, Plymouth (voluntary)
2009- Jewellery Making Introduction/Beginners, Plymstock School, Plymouth ( Evening Course)
2013- Nicola Hurst Designer Jewellery, Plymouth (work placement)
2016/2017- Plymouth School of Creative Arts, Millbay, Plymouth (volunteer teaching assistant)