BIOG

Trained in BTEC HNC Millinery at Leeds College of Art & Design, Claire achieved a distinction in 2009 and went on to launch bespoke millinery business "Quaintrelle Millinery by Claire Spooner" in 2010, designing and making hats for occasion-wear. In 2016 Claire moved into Theatrical Millinery and now offers her services on a freelance basis. Claire also makes for prestigious couture milliner Justine Bradley-Hill.

Claire holds a First Class hons degree in Fine Art and alongside her freelance millinery work, has been employed at York Theatre Royal Costume Hire since 2016. During "lockdown" Claire had a peer -reviewed article published in the Jornal of Dress History about the costume collection at York Theatre Royal. Claire is also a professional Life Model.