Donna Cornelius

Donna has studied and worked in the fashion industry for many years moving into tertiary education in the early 2000’s. Donna initially worked as a patternmaking tutor and later becoming Programme Coordinator of the fashion department. Donna has a post graduate diploma in Tertiary Education and a Diploma of Fashion Design & Technology Level 7.

While patternmaking is her core skill, passion, and strength, she has also taught CAD, textiles and design development. She has been delivering patternmaking lessons and workshops in the community since 2019 and enjoys supporting people to create their own personalised designs, sewing patterns and garments. The courses and workshops are designed to be friendly, fun, and informative. Donna is a mum of three adult children and many moko. Donna enjoys time with family and friends, the arts, her garden and quiet time.