Hello

I am an artist, designer, painter and surface print designer based in North London.

Formerly trained in Fashion at Central Saint Martins, London. After graduation I participated in showcasing catwalk collections, raising money for various charities including Watoto, A21 and Cystic Fibrosis. Partnering with models, music producers & stylists. Later I've been drawn back to working in art and surface pattern.

My first solo art show happened in North London, showcasing a collection of paintings, screen prints, printed fabric and wire sculptures. As time has passed by, I've continued to take part in events about Craft and Slow Fashion. A new Sustainable and Fashion Conscious collection came about in 2012. In the last 3 years I've been given opportunities to teach & run workshops.

creation26 aims to consistently take conscious efforts to 'be a good steward of this beautiful planet'. By choosing to print with water based inks, choose recycled papers, fair-trade t.shirts, recycled tote bags, as well as re-using old mail bags.

What I can do for you: Mural / Illustrate / Fashion Design / Print Design & Fashion Print / Interior Design / Create Colour Palettes / Run Craft Workshops / Upcycle Furniture / Sew & Repair / Cut patterns / Create Products / Talk About Sustainability

Reach out - let's have good coffee and chat.

Charlie Fleet.

Education

BA Hons Fashion Womenswear 2001/ 2004 - Central Saint Martins

HND Pattern Cutting 1999/ 2001 - London College of Fashion

Foundation Art & Design 1998/1999 - Newham College of FE (Design)

Foundation Art & Design 1996/1998 - Kingsway College, NW5 (Art)

Exhibitions, Workshops, Key Events

2025

Sewing Instructor & Advisor - Traid

Across various locations, working with various councils in and around London: Hackney, Kensington, Newham, Dalston, West Brompton, Nottinghill. As well as outer London including Harrow & Uxbridge).

Including London Repair Week/ Circular London Week/ Zero Waste Campaign / Make & Mend Muswell Hill/ - ongoing since January 2023

Summer Art Teacher - The Dome NW5 - July

Whittington Park - Big Day Out - Market stall - June

Spring Festival @ 'Tap In The Admiral' NW5 - May

Inverness St Evening Market - February

2024

South Kentish Town (Christmas) Pop Up - December

Art Teacher for HVH Arts - NW5 - November

Sewing Teacher to a short 6 wk course, teaching basic sewing skills, alongside one other teacher - NW5 - September

Lissenden Gardens Summer Fair - Craft Workshop - September

Fashion Assistant to a summer project with HVH Arts, Gospel Oak NW5

Alma Street Summer Fair - Market Stall

Summer play scheme for children of the local community - creating printed t.shirts and tote bags - 2 day workshops, NW5

12 week Art & Mural workshop at The Dome - accredited to AQA Award Scheme ran on a Tuesday evening all girl's group. Finished end of March. Paints donated by Victory Colours. Mural on display now for all to see.

2023

Design an Interior Retail Space for Sloafer Shoes - designs for possible stand at 'Stylist Live' Fashion Event.

Mural Workshop play scheme for children aged 8 - 14 yrs - Working with The Dome.

Upcycling & Sustainability workshop for Year 6 girls (Inset Day) - St Christophers School, Belsize Park - July

Sewing Workshop assistant with Semsah & Traid - January

Upcycling & Sustainability Mend & Repair workshop - 'Kilburn Library of Things' & Traid

2022

Cheerfully Given submission - May

2021

Freelance Interior Designer - Hotel fit in SW7, Bartlett Management - 12 month project

2020

Self directed project: Paint 2 Murals. Make Scrub bags for hospital staff & create a range of facemasks

Online shopping page for creation26, through website 'All By Mama'.

2019

Creating bespoke products for individual customers & Market Stall - Growing Hope Christmas Fair

2018

Market stall/ Pop ups - Alma St Fair, neighbourly street fair NW5 & Hampstead Christmas Fair

2016

Fashion Print Tutor - 'Excel in the Arts', summer play scheme for 11/18 yrs. Teach print techniques & host fashion show

Pop Up event for creation26 - 'Happy Fashion Day' - 'AfroRetro

Spitalfields 'UpMarket' - Market Stall

2011 - 2016

Assistant & 1st Assistant (latter) - DSUK Pop Up Fashion Events

2015

Participate in 'Brand Preview' for creation26 Capsule Collection - 'Print' category - 'Ethical Fashion Forum'

2014

Craft Embroidery Workshop & Pop Up - Big Music Extra Fair

Craft Embroidery Workshop - Camden Community Fair - Summer

Market stalls - 'Big Green Picnic Fair & Alma St Fair - Summer

2013

Upcycling fashion garments - 'Fashion stops Traffic' fashion event promoting awareness for A21 Campaign -

Participate in 'Brand Preview' for creation26 Capsule Collection - ''New Generation' category - Ethical Fashion Forum'

2012

Become a 'Source' Member & receive 'Fellowship 500' Certificate - Ethical Fashion Forum

Create new line of sustainable fashion range for creation26

Artist Contributor - 'Everything Conference' - Showcased a 'Ghetto Blaster' wire sculpture.

2008 - 2012

Fashion Designer for creation26 - presenting catwalk collections in & around London - Collaborate with 'Cross Mentors Fashion Events' raising awareness for Watoto, Cystic Fibrosis & A21. Take part in 'Faith with Fashion' event.

2011

Solo Art Show - Flaxton Ptooch, NW5 - Exhibited new range of printed textiles, screen prints, paintings & sculptures.

Work with Victoria McGrane @Neurotica

2009

Set up creation26 on Companies House - YAY!

2005

Create 1st Fashion collection after graduation - 'Positive Awareness Charity'