I am thrilled to have won two awards at the Goldsmiths Craft and Design Council awards held on 4 March at London's Goldsmiths Hall. I was awarded silver in Smallworkers Design and bronze in Smallworkers & Modelmakers for my work of six scored silver miniature vessels.These awards are hailed as the Oscar’s of the jewellery and silversmithing world and they are held annually to ‘promote the pursuit of excellence in craftsmanship and design amongst all those in the United Kingdom who work within silversmithing, goldsmithing, jewellery and allied crafts’.
Me, with fellow winners Janet Richardson and Erica Sharp (current resident at South Hill Park).
It's going to be a busy spring! I'll be at three arts trails and the V&A!
Events
Silversmithing demonstration at the V&A Museum 16 May
Join us at V&A South Kensington to see demonstrations by silversmiths whose work encompasses a range of styles and techniques.
Along with other silversmiths, I will be demonstrating as part of London Craft Week at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London on the afternoon of 16 May. I will show my scoring tools and show how to score metal. I will also have some finished pieces to show that I made using the scoring technique.
Exhibitions
A BANK HOLIDAY SHOWCASE OF CREATIVITY 4th-6th MAY I will be at venue 13: Oaken Grove Vineyard
From Henley-On-Thames take the A4155 towards Marlow, after approx 1.5 miles turn left onto Benhams Lane and continue for approx 0.8 miles until you arrive at Oaken Grove vineyard.
Parking is available on site.
18-26 May 2024
Six great jewellers present a selection of jewellery and silversmithing in silver and gold to appeal to many different tastes. Beautifully crafted using traditional techniques, this gorgeous jewellery includes rings, earrings, necklaces, cuff links and more. There are pieces made with gold, silver, a combination of gold and silver and various gemstones. Our group includes three jewellery teachers and most of us accept commissions, so please come by and have a chat about jewellery and jewellery making!
Whiteknights Studio Trail Saturday 8 & Sunday 9 June 2024
Whiteknights Studio Trail is coming! On the weekend of 8th and 9th June, we will open our studios and venues, to everyone who wants to see the art made in and around the university area of Reading. I will be at 1 Marlborough Avenue.
I make jewellery! My sister knits, my mom is a fine artist, my dad is an excellent photographer, my grandmother makes tapestries and millions of other crafts, my aunt is a tailor, my other aunt is amazing at interior design...it runs in the family!
