Derby Express
June 2 2011
Rachel weaves her magic to earn Flower Show Certificate
Rachel was awarded a certificate of merit for the ‘outstanding presentation’ of her stand at the 2011 Chelsea Flower Show.

Ilkeston Advertiser
May 26 2011
Sculptor at flower show
Rachel’s Fallen Eggs sculpture was nominated for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show’s product of the year award.

Derby Telegraph
February 28 2011
Rachel weaves her way to prestigious position at Chelsea Flower Show
Rachel was invited to exhibit her work once again at the prestigious Chelsea Flower Show and given her a more prominent position.

Ripley & Heanor News
May 19 2011
Heanor’s new art landmark
The article highlights the recent installation of the 2.75 metre sculpture for Heanor town centre created by Rachel and commissioned by Amber Valley Borough Council.

Nottingham Post
June 1 2011
Landmark art at former factory
The article highlights the recent installation of the 2.75 metre sculpture for Heanor town centre created by Rachel and commissioned by Amber Valley Borough Council.

Derbyshire Life
March 2011
Willow in the wind
An overview of Rachel and Ellen Bacon’s sculpture created for the University of Derby.

Ilkeston Advertiser
October 7 2010
Ilkeston graduate creates new sculpture for university
An overview of Rachel and Ellen Bacon’s sculpture created for the University of Derby.

Derby Telegraph
September 29 2010
An overview of Rachel and Ellen Bacon’s sculpture created for the University of Derby.

Ilkeston Advertiser
September 2 2010
Artists gift on display at open day
Hargreaves Court Care Home holds an open day to show Rachel’s sculpture to guest’s friends and families.

Connected - University of Derby magazine
Autumn 2010
Willow talk
Rachel was featured alongside another graduate, both had worked together to create an eye - catching sculpture for the university.

Craft & Design magazine
November/December 2010
Willow sculpture celebrates graduate success
Rachel is featured along with another sculptor who graduated from the University of Derby. Both we asked to created a sculpture championing graduate success at the university.

Derbyshire Life
July 2010
RHS Chelsea Flower Show round-up – Rachel was featured in the Derbyshire at Chelsea article.

Derby Express
June 17 2010
Floral gift
Rachel donates her sculpture from the RHS Chelsea Flower Show to Hargreaves Court Sheltered Housing in Ilkeston, Derbyshire.

Ilkeston Advertiser
June 10 2010
Award-winning garden at home
Rachel donates her sculpture from the RHS Chelsea Flower Show to Hargreaves Court Sheltered Housing in Ilkeston, Derbyshire.

Derby Telegraph
June 2 2010
Home’s residents to enjoy piece of flower show art
Rachel donates her sculpture from the RHS Chelsea Flower Show to Hargreaves Court Sheltered Housing in Ilkeston, Derbyshire.

Erewash Borough Council magazine
May 2010
The Green Garden
The magazine featured a double page spread on an initiative called The Green Garden Project. Rachel delivered the project which was run in partnership with the Arts Council, Long Eaton Art Rooms and Erewash Borough Council – the project was then showcased at the 2010 RHS Chelsea Flower Show. The magazine also featured a full profile of Rachel.

Derbyshire Life
May 2010
Weaving a dream
Derbyshire Life ran a double page spread on Rachel before she took her first exhibition stand at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, exploring how she took a dramatic leap from catering to the arts in 2007 after studying sustainable design at the University of Derby.

Icon magazine
May 2010
Rachel’s work is featured in its Up & Coming Designers feature.

Ilkeston Advertiser
March 4 2010
Garden show artist giveaway
Rachel searches for a local care home to donate one of her sculptures to an Erewash care home.

Derbyshire Life
December 2009
Melbourne Festival – full of surprises
This article features images of Rachel’s work at Melbourne Festival including her Woven Willow Spheres.

Craft & Design magazine
July/August 2009
Profile on Rachel and her work.

Derby Telegraph
May 16 2009
Grand unveiling
Rachel works with Shipley Lodge care Home to design and create a sculpture for its residents.

Derby Express
May 28 2009
Art of swirl
Rachel works with Shipley Lodge care Home to design and create a sculpture for its residents.


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