Hailing from the sunny suburb of Thornlie, Kelly Patchett spent her formative years learning the many accomplishments required to create domestic happiness. Having become particularly proficient in the art of handicraft, Kelly went on to study at the Central Institute of Technology. Here she achieved two Advanced Diplomas, the first in Fashion and Textiles and the second in Visual Arts. Most recently Kelly completed a Bachelor of Arts at Curtin University, specialising in sculpture. Currently she plans to continue her studies at Curtin University.