Woven Textile Designer, Teacher, & Entrepreneur
Location: Glasgow, Scotland
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/christopher-mcevoy-a978b955
Profile
Award‑winning woven textile designer and co‑founder of Vevar Weaving Mill, blending craft, heritage, and innovation to create textiles for luxury fashion, interiors, and cultural projects. Highly skilled in woven textiles, material research, and technical weave development. Experienced educator and mentor with a strong commitment to supporting the next generation of textile designers.
Professional Experience
Director & Co‑Founder – Vevar Weaving Mill
Glasgow, 2020–Present
- Co‑founded and lead Glasgow’s first micro weaving mill in over a century.
- Deliver bespoke woven collections and production for global clients in fashion, art, and innovation.
- Developed an accessible production model to support emerging designers and small brands.
- Work featured in various exhibitions, and international press.
- Oversee collaborations with artists, designers, and commercial clients, including limited edition homeware lines.
Independent Textile Designer & Consultant
Prior to 2020
- Developed custom woven fabrics for luxury brands and fashion houses, shown in major global fashion weeks.
- Specialized in reinterpretation of Scottish textile heritage with contemporary materials and techniques.
Lecturer / Visiting Tutor (Freelance)
Various Institutions, Ongoing
- Delivered guest lectures, workshops, and tutorials in woven textiles, design process, and professional practice.
- Mentored students in material experimentation, portfolio development, and career preparation.
- Institutions include: Glasgow School of Art, Bradford College of Art,
Education
MA Constructed Textiles (RCA)
Royal College of Art, London
- Specialized in advanced woven structure and innovation in materials.
BDes (Hons) Textile Design
Glasgow School of Art
- Graduated with honours; focus on weave, colour, and technical development.
Awards & Recognition
- Jorum Craft Award 2024 – Recognized for excellence and innovation in contemporary craft.
- DBACE: Craft Award, 2017 – Deutsche bank award for Creative Enterprise
- Worshipful Company of Weavers Scholarship, 2015:
- DEWAR Arts Award, 2015
- Work exhibited internationally and included in curated showcases for contemporary craft and design.
Key Skills
- Weave Design & Production – Jacquard & dobby systems, industrial and handwoven
- Material & Textile Innovation – Structural design, fibre experimentation, sustainable practices
- Education & Mentoring – Lecturing, critiquing, supporting emerging designers
- Entrepreneurship – Creative direction, business development, public engagement
- Collaborative Practice – Cross-disciplinary work with artists, fashion designers, and institutions
