Owen Davies, currently Head of Education, graduated from the RSN Apprenticeship in 1994 and then worked for a further two years teaching and in the RSN Studio. On leaving the RSN he began a freelance career as a textile artist teaching for the Embroiderers' Guild and regional groups and became the Needlework Consultant for the John Lewis Partnership. He has always had a passion for gardening and created the Embroidered Knot Gardens course teaching needlework to like minded enthusiasts. Owen has co-written with Gill Holdsworth (Head of Student Education) the best selling book "Embroidered Knot Gardens" book published by Anova in 2006. He continues to promote the book through a series of workshops and lectures around the country.
