About
I first began making jewellery whilst at school. Friends and teachers ordered from my hand drawn catalogue!
Following a Foundation Course at The Central School of Art and Design, I studied at Middlesex Polytechnic. Although specialising in jewellery, I integrated textile elements, particularly knitting, into my work. As part of my courses I worked for the jewellers Caroline Broadhead (C & N Accessories), Alison Baxter and the textile company Artworks. These experiences influenced my final work of handknitted garments joined and adorned in coloured perspex and hand-dyed nylon.
My work has always been influenced by Henri Matisse, especially the shapes and colours of his paper cut-outs.
After moving to Surrey with my 3 children, I completed my teacher training and have loved my career as an infant school teacher but have always enjoyed creating pieces, whether sewn, knitted or even papier-mâchéd! Now I am seizing the chance to develop my jewellery business.
I have participated in:
Make Merry at Making Space, Havant, Hampshire. - November 2022, 2023 and 2024.
Desire Jewellery and Silversmithing Fair at Chelsea, London - March 2023 and RHS Wisley - November 2025
Craft in Focus at Hyde Hall - August 2023, 2024 and 2025
RHS Wisley - May 2024 and 2025
Hever Castle - September 2024 and 2025
Handmade Chelsea at Chelsea Town Hall - November 2023 and 2024
The Jewellers' Market at The Museum of Farnham - March 2024
Silver and Form at the Turner Contemporary Gallery - October 2024 and 2025
The Makers' Event at Redhill Aerodrome - November 2024
The Makers' Fair - Standen House, East Grinstead - May 2025
The Makers' Fair - Stanmer House, Brighton - July 2025
Farnham Maltings - January 2026
In 2026 I will be at:
The Horton - Epsom - 28th February
One Warwick Park Hotel - 29th March, 19th April, 4th October
Made Winchester - Winchester Cathedral - 7th - 9th May
Maker's Fair - Standen House - 15th - 17th May
Maker's Fair - Stanmer House - 4th - 5th July
Craft in Focus - RHS Hyde Hall - 28th - 31st August
Craft in Focus - Hever Castle - 10th - 13th September
Desire Jewellery and Silversmith Show - RHS Wisley - 4th - 8th November
Maker's Fair - All Saints Church - Hove - 5th December
Stockists:
- Cecilia Coleman Gallery - St John's Wood, London.
- New Brewery Arts - Cirencester, Gloucester.
- Cranleigh Arts Centre - Cranleigh, Surrey.
- IO Gallery - Sydney Street, Brighton, Sussex.
- Curated by Emilia Hunt - Bell St, Reigate, Surrey.
If you have any queries about my current work or a commission you would like please contact me.