I possess a City & Guilds in Jewellery Design & Manufacturing, though I am a trained medical professional and I have a particular interest in how creativity helps to support wellbeing and mental health.
I use upcycled, recycled, reclaimed and found materials in my designs for greater sustainability, predominantly upcycled/recycled English lead free pewter, recycled sterling silver, upcycled brass and vintage components. I am increasingly experimenting with pewter due to its low melting point and its requirement for less heat than other metals during the design process. My designs are kept simple and minimalist and I focus on texture and patination to create interest. I use basic metalsmithing techniques and cold connections for minimum environmental impact.
I am inspired and influenced by the natural world, the Arts & Crafts movement, industrial Art Deco design, Bauhaus, mid 20th century American modernist design and the Scandinavian silver makers.
I am an avid collector of antique and vintage jewellery.