About
Discovering jewellery design as a career was a revelation. It began with an informal silver jewellery workshop, where I discovered a natural aptitude for working with metal. This came at a crucial point in my life when I sought change and fresh challenges. I decided to retrain and pursue a career as a studio jeweller, first through an Art Foundation Course, then a Bachelor of Arts in silversmithing/jewellery, and eventually a Masters, culminating in a career of over two decades as a studio jeweller finding national and international recognition.
Rooted in my career beginnings is a strong affinity for traditional craftsmanship and hand skills. This gentle and involved approach allows slight imperfections created during the making process to bring a richness to my jewellery: something I celebrate, and hope brings a vibrancy and ‘life’ to my work. Design is deeply influenced by the natural world which I observe and study when out in the rural landscape around my Leicestershire studio and beyond.
Driven by a spirit of exploration, I continually aim to develop and progress my creative practice. Recently I have begun to incorporate the ancient jewellery techniques of chasing and repousse, adding a new dimension to my work and allow me to work more with surface pattern and texture as well as adding volume to designs.
Kelp cuff, hand chased sterling silver, 2024
Designs evolve through experimenting with layering and composition and playing with contrasting colours and forms. I create jewellery as limited edition or one-off pieces designed to complement each other whilst still being unique and individual. They offer a tribute to the beauty and preciousness of the exquisite natural forms that inspired them.