education

• Diploma in art foundation, Liverpool Polytechnic, 88 – 89
• B A Honours degree in 3D Design specialising in Metalwork and Jewellery, Sheffield Polytechnic, 1989 – 1992
• P.G.C.E. in Design Technology, Liverpool John Moores University, 1992 – 1993
• Courses in Stonesetting, Birmingham School of Jewellery, 1998, 1999 and 2000
• ‘Getting started’, Goldsmiths Hall, London, 2004
• Course in Design Presentation, Sir John Cass, London, 2005
• Course in Casting, Sir John Cass, London, 2006

employment

• Teacher of Design Technology, Calderstones, Liverpool 1993 – 1994
• Jewellery repairer, Gemcraft, Stockport 1994 – 1995
• Jewellery manufacturer, Clarke Manufacturing 1995 – 1997
• Started my own business, Liverpool 1997 – present day

ethos

Following a B. A. Honours degree in Jewellery I worked for several jewellers before establishing my own company in 1997. I design, make and repair all types of jewellery.

My own collections of jewellery are inspired by architecture and spatial awareness. As with many designers I am also very much inspired by the natural world. I try to keep a balance between inspiration and the wearablity and functionality of my jewellery