born in Olbernhau, Saxonia, Germany * 1964

Studies of lace-making, knitting, crocheting, weaving and hand-embroidery as part of the promotion of young talents Erzgebirge mountains folk art * 1979 - 1984

Special training at the Fachschule für angewandte Kunst Erfurt, specialization: Arts & Crafts * 1983 - 1984

Studies of Textile and Economics at Chemnitz University of Technology * 1984 - 1990

Graduation as Dipl.Ing.oec in the field of textile technology * 1990

Freelance as jewellery designer and textile artist * 1992