ANGELA EVANS
Angela’s family history and childhood memories play a vital role in the creation of her work. Each collection is inspired by a particular memory, from a childhood game of hide and seek, to time spent with her great grandmother. Vintage jewellery and a number of beautiful antiques passed down to her have also influenced her choice of technique and style throughout. Angela considers wire one of the most versatile of materials and thus all her work is predominantly made using wire which is shaped and textured through careful hammering and manipulated to create shape.

CAROLINE BROWN
Caroline Brown’s work is a contemporary take on needle felting – using mixed media and embroidery to create quirky animal characters. Inspired by traditional ceramics and naive folk art, her characterful line drawings of animals are translated into textile sculptures and embroideries. The exciting use of felt combined with areas of plaster or porcelain slip creates a contrast of textures and mark making, enhanced through drawing and delicate stitch. The work is playful and aims to invite the audience to discover more as they look closer. Each piece has its own character and story, and many are presented alongside found objects and materials for a unique finish.

CHARLOTTE LOWE
Charlotte’s jewellery showcases textured relief surfaces that feature a selection of abstract imagery and photographs inspired by nature and travels to exotic locations. Each image is individually etched into the surface of the metal using photo etching techniques. Her great passion and enthusiasm for jewellery enables her to translate her designs and inspirations directly into wearable forms. Her current collection Framed features textured relief surfaces handcrafted in silver and finished in a series of colours including silver, black and gold and rose gold.

DANNY RIES
Danny designs and makes limited edition precious and mixed-media jewellery which is simple, bold and edgy. Her inspiration is eclectic; having studied literature and art history as an undergraduate she is drawn to stories, images and objects – from book illustrations to medieval armour. Danny aims to define the aspect of the original which inspires her – whether a mood or graphic quality – and re-interpret this into her own jewellery designs. Both precious metal and non-precious materials are used such as cotton cord and bubble-wrap.

TAMSIN HOWELLS
Tamsin Howells graduated from Nottingham Trent University in 2003 with a First Class Honours Degree in Decorative Arts. It was whilst studying that she first began to use plastics and resins in her work and found the medium exciting and explorative. In the first stages of this process she began by trapping hand made paper in between acrylic plastic sheets, and progressed onto fabric. Tamsin always had a keen interest in fashion and clothes, especially vintage wear so it seemed natural to combine the two and make jewellery that is visually striking, colourful and unique.

JULIE PRATT
Julie principally works with silver and often contrasts and counterpoints this with yellow and red gold. For Julie, metal is a very satisfying medium in which to work. She takes her inspiration from classical themes – the simple line and the circle. Julie’s love of architecture and the natural environment, and a passion for travel forever renews and invigorates her enthusiasm and influences her design development. The circle is the most recurrent symbol she employs, and is forever seeking new ways to interpret its perfect simplicity, an endless and satisfying creative challenge.

NAOMI JAMES
Naomi has frequently used embossing in her work. Earlier designs involved piercing patterns into stainless steel which was then rolled with silver. Recent work began with picking up feathers in the park with her young son – she found that despite their delicate appearance they could be transformed into a solid form by embossing into silver. She then experimented further with dried flowers, leaves and leaf skeletons and found that an amazing amount of detail was picked up on the silver, which she then complemented with touches of 18 carat gold. Some designs include coloured semi-precious stones.

FIONA KERR
Fiona’s work has always been influenced by found objects. A beachcombing ’addict’, her latest collections reflect a fascination with the eclectic detritus to be found on the shore-line. Eroded pebbles, scraps of rusted metal, fragments of shell and strands of sea weed along with other found objects are translated into a range of jewellery that is characterized by its simple shapes and textural qualities. Using a mixture of silver and various carats of gold, textures are added via techniques such as roller printing, sand blasting and reticulation. The pieces are then either oxidised to give a dramatic effect or simply polished for a more traditional finish.

SHIRLEY SMITH
Shirley’s work has always been influenced by found objects. A beachcombing ’addict’, the latest collections reflect her fascination with the eclectic detritus to be found on the shore-line. Eroded pebbles, scraps of rusted metal, fragments of shell and strands of sea weed along with other found objects are translated into a range of jewellery that is characterized by its simple shapes and textural qualities. Using a mixture of silver and various carats of gold, textures are added via techniques such as roller printing, sand blasting and reticulation. The pieces are then either oxidised to give a dramatic effect or simply polished for a more traditional finish.

JULIA WRIGHT
Julia’s current work draws inspiration from simple shapes and patterns found in nature. Inspired be the soft forms of pebbles and bubbles that cluster around them in shallow streams and along the shoreline, her jewellery attempts to echo these delicate forms. Julia enjoys combining beaten and matt finishes to convey the effects of weather-worn textures found in nature.
The textile elements in the pieces allow Julia to explore faded, sun-bleached colour, and add contrasting textures to soften the hard edge achieved in metal alone.

ANGELA O’KEEFE
Challenging the received opinion that all jewellery must be made from precious metals, Angela works with salt, a product normally found on the kitchen table, combining it with resin and silver to create wearable pieces of art. These beautiful alchemical pieces remind us of the elemental nature of salt - a substance without which we cannot live. Angela studied at Alchimia Contemporary Jewellery School in Florence, Italy and was recently Commended of The Award for Excellence at the British Craft Trade Fair 2011.

JULIA PARRY JONES
A collector by nature, Julia draws inspiration from fragments, curiosities and hidden treasures. Fascinated by the minute and delicate, she use sa variety of traditional and contemporary jewellery making techniques, combining precious, natural and vintage materials in a playful, asymmetric manner. From dainty studs to tumbling neckpieces, Julia enjoys creating intriguing, eclectic and feminine jewellery, inviting the wearer to explore the hidden narrative within each piece.

LYNSEY WALTERS
Lynsey Walters designs and makes wearable wool jewellery inspired by her vintage collections and her quirky sense of humour. The jewellery is based loosely on an imaginary garden crossed with a haberdashery shop. The work is brightly coloured and has a delightful naïve charm. Ever since she started Lynsey Walters Textiles, Lynsey has been exhibiting at places such as the Country Living Fair, Chelsea Craft Fair, the New York International Gift fair, Pulse, BCTF and Lustre. She has previously shown at The Lighthouse in Glasgow, Brilliantly Birmingham Festival, Contemporary Crafts at Kenwood in London, the Kath Libbert Jewellery Gallery, the Scottish Gallery in Edinburgh and the Leeds Gallery of Contemporary Craft & Design.

POPPY DANDIYA
Poppy was born in a modern Jain family at Jaipur in March 1955. Uninspired by his formal education in History he soon started collecting fascinating pieces of old silver and jewellery from rural Rajasthani pawnbrokers, and backpacking across Europe selling them to pay for his travels. By 1980, Poppy found himself in London, taking evening classes in jewellery-making and gemmology at Sir John Cass. Poppy works in gemstones of all colours, which he himself cuts and shapes, and in diamonds which he has specially cut for himself. He sets these in precious metals, often two toned. The form is relaxed and free, often including, and even enhancing, conventional ‘defects’ in his choice of gemstones .

HELEN LEA
Helen is a 27 year old Jewellery Designer/maker from Birmingham. She completed a Degree and HND in Jewellery and Silversmithing at The Birmingham School of Jewellery in the Jewellery Quarter. She is currently based at a workshop in the Jewellery Quarter. Her style of Jewellery is cute, fun and quirky, she says 'I believe the Jewellery you wear should make you smile'. She likes her Jewellery to be playful and interactive. Her pieces are inspired by animals and nature. Her Jewellery consists of hand-modelled miniature Silver animals, each with their own character. She also creates miniature 3D scenes some with 9ct Gold components.

BECKY CROW
Becky’s work has always had a strongly illustrative leaning. Designs develop from drawings; both observational and imagined, or through a desire to express concepts and ideas around connectedness, relationships, and our place in the world. There are elements of narrative captured in silver and transformed into miniature scenes telling out across the surface of a brooch or hanging as a pendant. Becky’s hope is that people recognise part of their own story hidden within her jewellery.

ADELE TAYLOR
Adele studied three dimensional design, silver smithing and jewellery at Sheffield Polytechnic, and established her business soon after with a grant from the Prince’s Youth Business Trust. The interplay of different colours of metal, both naturally occurring and chemically altered has always interested Adele. Consequently she continually experiments with the use of different metals such as silver, gold, copper and pewter. The working properties of the media have a significant and creative influence on the final outcome of the work. Adele has always been interested in surface pattern and texture, and finds acid etching a wonderful way of drawing onto metal.

ZELDA WONG
Zelda Wong, originally from Macau, moved to England sixteen years ago and now works in the West Midlands. She graduated with Honours in Metalwork and Jewellery from Sheffield Hallam University. With sixteen years of living in Yorkshire and the Midlands, Zelda has fallen in love with the English countryside and gardens. In summer everything is so lively and beautiful, but sadly English summers are often short, her designs of botanical forms, try to capture the everlasting beauty of flowers and plants. Zelda's beautiful unique botanical silver jewellery is inspired by a variety of sources both organic and contemporary, from rose petals, garden plants and flowers, to Christmas wreaths.

KATE SMITH
By closely observing forms and patterns within nature, Kate’s jewellery echoes the objects that she has drawn inspiration from. Photography and drawing play an important role in developing a theme. These notations are then abstracted to give a starting point for a new body of work. After working with numerous other contemporary designer/makers whilst living in London, Kate moved back to the Midlands to take inspiration from countryside surroundings of Shropshire. The next step was to establish a jewellery business in the heart of Birmingham's famous Jewellery Quarter. 10 years on, Kate now selsl through craft shop outlets and galleries, nationwide, as well as selling directly to the public at contemporary craft fairs both locally and nationally.

LI–CHU WU
Li-Chu’s work is all about paper and layers; using multiple layers to create subtle movement and tactile qualities. Applying a mix of metal smithing techniques and new technologies, she manipulates layered paper allowing it to expand in a concentric format, creating intricate, elaborate and unique body adornments. Recently, Li-Chu moved into a new studio at Design Space, Birmingham, which gave her a free space to start her career as a self-employed jewellery designer maker. Her works are now exhibited worldwide in United Kingdom, Germany, Portugal, Belgium and Taiwan.

ROS MILLAR
Ros Millar’s work comprises a range of organically inspired gold and silver jewellery focusing mainly on rings and neckpieces. In her exploration of materials and colours she uses processes such as cuttlebone casting and photo-etching. Her collection is to be enjoyed on and off the body allowing the wearer to grow and develop an appreciation of the true beauty and subtle complexities inherent within her work.

SARAH STRAUSSBERG
Sarah Straussberg graduated from Brighton University with a BA (Hons) in 3D Materials Practice in 2011. Straussberg is an up and coming jewellery designer creating beautifully made and desirable work, drawing on the value of simplicity. Straussberg's work combines sculptural forms with wearable designs, creating fashionable and easy to wear jewellery. The work comprises of Sterling Silver with 18ct Gold vermeil. Some pieces include black resin, encased within the brushed matt surface of the Gold.

LAURA MAINS
Laura Mains graduated from Glasgow School of Art, gaining a BA (hons) in Silversmithing and Jewellery in 2011. She has been strongly influenced by Japanese arts and culture. A particular focus has been paper folding and cutting and how it can be translated from paper to metal. Her work combines folded and angular shapes with delicate floral piercing.

FILIPA OLIVEIRA
After 3 years of studying jewellery in Portugal, Filipa Oliveira graduated with first class honours in 2011 in Jewellery & Metal Design from Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design, University of Dundee. The passion for traditional crafts is a strong source of inspiration and takes her to innovate and experiment, creating contemporary pieces. Filipa’s work explores the ancient and traditional technique of filigree and its history, which is associated with different people, cultures and times. She contemporizes filigree, creating a delicate and detailed work, which transmits technical heritage and encompasses the soul of the past and present.

JOANNE EDWARDS
Joanne Edwards creates highly detailed and colourful wearable felt pieces. These Jewellery pieces are inspired by her own artwork which she re-interprets and transforms into three dimensional felt pieces. Each piece is made entirely by hand, resulting in them being completely unique. Joanne uses a variety of metal and textile techniques in her work which have either been taught by others or have been self taught and are then adjusted accordingly to suit individual projects. Joanne’s current work explores the concept of feeling welcome to touch the pieces and play with them along with the idea of the wearer being able to 'mix and match' their piece with others to create various different combinations.

AUDREY REID
Finding inspiration in architectural detail, such as metalwork and window frames, regular structures are combined with the organic, mimicking the delicacy of the natural world that often attaches itself, either as a physical reality or transiently as a fleeting reflection. The jewellery pieces aim to capture the essence of these visual pleasures, as well as the trickery of reflection and distortion. Deploying traditional metalworking techniques together with processes usually associated with textiles, such as crochet and needlework, Audrey uses a combination of silver, semi-precious stones and resin in her work.

LAURACET COWAN
Lauracet is a Glaswegian jeweller who recently graduated from Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design, Dundee. Her main focus is the romantic communications exchanged between couples and she aims to question the viewer's perception of value. Her unusual use of materials including silicone , aim to provoke questioning of value.

JILL SHADDOCK
Jill's practice focuses on the exploration of materials and process. Her current work looks at celebrating and enhancing the process of slip casting and exploring how a user relates to a product by creating a narrative. By manipulating the normal methods of slip casting, using a layering technique, she creates unique objects that elevate a process normally associated with mass production. Jill's methods of using body stains and firing the ceramic to a high temperature, means the vessels she creates are both aesthetical but also functional.

MAGGIE WITHINGTON
Maggie Withington creates ceramic sculpture combining moulded figures to make interesting, witty assembled exhibition pieces. These are decorated with colour and her own transfer image designs. She collects low value mass produced ornaments from car boot sales and charity shops and then uses these items to create her sculptures from moulds. Maggie’s work is inspired by the research she has carried out looking at the Derby porcelain factories and how the manufactured ornaments were made using plaster moulds and slipcasting techniques. These traditional techniques can be used to join and stack moulded clay to create quite fragile sculptures.

ANNE LAYCOCK
Anne’s approach is to not to look at machines and tools for what they are designed to do but for what they can do. The extruder is a tool that is ordinarily used for making parts, tea pot handles, coils for hand building it receives very little if any attention for its role in the making process. Anne wanted to elevate this tool and challenge its status. It was this attitude that inspired the notion that the extruder could be used like a pencil to draw objects. Short extrusions of clay have been used to construct large statement chains that suggest imprisonment and play with the notion of freedom.

SAM MORRIS
Fairy tales, myths and legends have been Sam’s main inspiration within her work for a long time. She is especially interested in the darker side and humour of the tales that sometimes we only see as adults. It interesting how as children we collect toys and have our favourite stories, then as we grow we get rid of them thinking them childish. Later, we may find ourselves drawn again to toys or images that have a slight edge to them and trigger a memory of a forgotten story. Greek mythology characters were the inspiration for Sam’s final major project, and she aimed to update them in a contemporary and fun way.

PAULINE EDIE
The Harrold Skimpole of the jewellery world, in a state of arrested development, Pauline uses childhood stories and illustrations to incite her work. Working mainly in porcelain and silver, she aims to display the curious communicative nature of handmade forms.

NATALIE SALISBURY
With references to fashion aesthetics specifically from the 1940’s, woven fabrics, textiles, and antiquated crafts such as filigree and lace-making Natalie Salisbury aspires to create both contemporary yet timeless pieces of adornment aimed at style conscious women of various ages.

NICOLA TURNBULL
Nicola Turnbull creates delicate articulating jewellery from sterling silver. Her intricate designs consist of concentric shapes which pivot and move. Newer works incorporate small elements of vibrant colour. Nicola’s pieces are informed by geometric diagrams found in organic sciences, some of which are based on linear drawings made by a pendulum.

ANNA CALVERT
Anna’s work is mainly inspired from the complex world of nature and how plants evolve and grow amongst themselves, in particularly the different types of fungi from its underground form known as mycelium to the amazing shapes that it produces above ground. Anna loves the way it moulds itself inconspicuously around another object whether that be a tree trunk or a woodland bank the forms that Anna aims to create fresh pieces using leather that is soft and tactile against the contrast of silver which enhances the interaction and intimacy for the wearer to enjoy.

AMY WOOD
The calming, soothing tranquillity of water along with the stimuli and therapeutic properties of touch inspired Amy to create a collection aimed at bringing harmony, beauty and elegance to the wearer. Using a diverse range of materials, techniques and textures Amy integrates the traditional and well rehearsed partners of clothing and jewellery into commercially attractive pieces.
The incorporation of media such as granulated sterling silver, gold leaf and embroidery brings refinement and elegance. Amy’s statement pieces are designed to be intricate, beautiful, tactile and sensual in equal measure. Above all they are to be enjoyed!

JUDITH BROWN
Having studied embroidery at Manchester Judith has taken a simple stitching technique and pushed it beyond the boundaries of textiles to create original jewellery. Judith uses fine wire and treats it as thread, stitching without fabric to make intricate forms which hold their form over time, yet are still seemingly delicate. Some of the work incorporates found objects. The Vintage Collection uses recycled buttons and other items of haberdashery. In our throw away society Judith wants to highlight the simple beauty of such everyday objects, once so precious as to have been hoarded away by our grandmothers in the times of “make do and mend”.

EMILY RICHARD
Emily studied at BCU School of Jewellery for five years, completing a National Diploma in Design Crafts with Triple Distinction Grade before progressing to a Higher National Diploma in Jewellery and Silversmithing. Emily is drawn to clean lines and flowing forms, and her work features strong geometric shapes which, when put together, have a more delicate visual effect. Creating elegant patterns and shapes using simple, geometric elements forms a large part of her work, and the Torus collection is inspired by mathematical models that are made up of thin slices of intersecting metal to form an intricate three-dimensional shape.

PENNY MASQUERADE
Penny Masquerade was founded in 2008 by Literature graduate and jewellery designer Sarah Bratley. Sarah sources new and old pieces, bringing them together to create unusual and curious trinkets. Sarah is inspired by Alice in Wonderland, fairytales, France, afternoon tea, history, pirates, nature, romance and writing. She loves the past and imbues her designs with characteristics apparent in vintage and antique designs.

MIRJANA SMITH
Mirjana’s interests lie in second hand objects, the history of their origin, uses and memories. She picks on the possibility that every object’s ultimate destination could be entirely different to its intended purpose. Collected from charity shops, scrap bins, boot sales and auctions, she creates a new life for discarded, unwanted items - dissecting, reassembling and combining them with other contrasting components. She enjoys engaging with the illusion of function. The results are often playful and refreshing, giving a new perspective to the familiar.

LUCIE ELLEN
Lucie Ellen works out of her shed in her garden in Holbrook, Suffolk, creating "lovely things to wear and use" from reclaimed wood and recycled broken vintage china. She cites her inspirations as "girls, the 1940s, birds, Fifties design, tea cups and haberdashery", and transforms things that would have been otherwise thrown away into pieces to be cherished for years to come. Returning to Suffolk after six years in London, she has been able to turn what once was a hobby into a full time job.

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