Momtaz Begum-Hossain is an English freelance journalist, craft expert and presenter.
16 Facts About Momtaz Begum-Hossain
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Momtaz Begum-Hossain then graduated with a course in magazine journalism from Harlow College.
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Momtaz Begum-Hossain was fashion editor of the University of Sussex student magazine Pulse and contributed to student newspaper the Badger.
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Momtaz Begum-Hossain was then assistant editor and then editor of Popular Crafts magazine.
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Since July 2007, Momtaz Begum-Hossain has worked on a freelance basis, specialising in arts and crafts.
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Momtaz Begum-Hossain has written several craft books and contributed to numerous magazines.
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Momtaz Begum-Hossain's work has appeared in magazines for adult and child crafters.
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Momtaz Begum-Hossain has written for local and national press including The Guardian and The Independent.
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Momtaz Begum-Hossain previously had a blog called The Crafts Cafe published by the Creative Choices, which is a career website for creative people.
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Momtaz Begum-Hossain started working as a freelance crafts designer, customised clothing designer and crafts teacher running workshops.
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Momtaz Begum-Hossain has worked on several projects offering crafts consultancy services, including Hands on Craft in association with the Voluntary Arts Trust and has run craft workshops and private craft parties for children and adults.
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Momtaz Begum-Hossain's first presenting role was as a teenager on Channel 4 Child's Eye.
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Momtaz Begum-Hossain then became a regular guest contributor on the BBC's Network East TV series Cafe 21.
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Momtaz Begum-Hossain was a video blogger for the Arts Council England during London 2012.
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Momtaz Begum-Hossain was Fashion Journalist of the Year 2019 at the British Bangladesh Fashion and Lifestyle Awards.
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Momtaz Begum-Hossain has been named one of the Top 100 influential crafters in the UK.