Irina Aksmanov - A Master Craft diploma in Artistic Weaving, Lviv Academy of Applied Art, Ukraine (1973) , Pattern Design Course, Academy of Art named after Prof. A. Stroganoff, Moscow, Russia (1988), Pattern Design Course, Kiev Fashion House, Ukraine (1980).

Languages: English, Russian, Ukrainian, Polish

Expertise in handicrafts, knitting, sewing and embroidery; fabric pattern design, appliqué design, with over 20 years of successful experience as a Master Craft designer for a variety of fabrics. My experience includes:

• Creation of designs for various fabrics for using in household articles, various materials for upholstery, clothing and wallpaper
• Accomplishment of a weaver, embroider, knitting and fabric pattern
• Appliqué design with a deep knowledge and expertise in making patterns of

tapestries, various types of crafts

• Teaching and supervision students of Academy of Art

Won highest category in pattern design for lingerie

Moscow Exhibition, Russia 1970 and 1972

Won Highest category in pattern design on flax material

Maison Bouvrier, Woodbridge

Ideal Quilting Ltd., Toronto

Luch Knitted Good,

Lviv Art School