Emma is an experienced costume maker for film and theatre, working on productions such as Dr Strange and the Multiverse of Madness, Fantastic Beasts, Tulip Fever, and Artemis Fowl.

She trained at Huddersfield University studying her BA in costume with textiles and later her MA in creative pattern cutting.

Having a specific interest in structured garments and technical details including corsetry, she is happiest when lost in making beautiful creations. Emma has devised her own drafting methods for corsetry cups and stays, which she teaches at the retreat.

Alongside her freelance work she works as a visiting lecturer at a variety of universities.