I studied at Birmingham School of Jewellery gaining both a BA and MA in Silversmithing and Jewellery. Since leaving in 1996 I have been making my Metalwork Inventions range and Jewellery from my workshop in Hereford. It was the same year I began running the Small Metals workshop at Hereford College of Arts and 26 years on, I’m still happily doing both!
I live in Hereford with my husband Andy, children Eva and Fred and Hungarian Vizsla -Rhubarb.
The inspirations for my pieces are taken from a diverse range of influences including comedy, mechanical components movement and text - words and narrative play an essential role in the thought process and construction of my pieces - one word can spark a whole range of ideas. I work in both precious and non-precious metals and enjoy the diversity the range of materials gives me.
I aim to produce pieces that can be handled or worn on a daily basis. each piece has a unique character that is further developed through the personality of the owner.