STORY
Capturing the evocative nature of Scottish forests and coasts, my distinctive silver jewellery is created using sustainable materials, recycled metals and traditional craft techniques individually or in small batches from design to finished piece in my Aberdeenshire studio.
I am inspired by the tranquillity of nature and the importance of preserving our environment to create jewellery that will inspire the wearer to take a mindful moment in nature to soothe the soul.
Sustainability is at the heart of everything I do; my jewellery is created using sustainable recycled silver. Where possible I use Scottish gemstones ethically sourced from an independent lapidarist in Fife. I use traditional craft techniques to hand make all my pieces individually or in small batches from design to finish in my Aberdeenshire studio. I use non-toxic materials in my process and paper based fully recyclable and minimal packaging.
I have always been creative and in 2006 I was seeking a creative outlet to find my way through a difficult time in my life. I began evening classes and discovered a passion for jewellery making almost by accident. I was hooked and after 3 years of evening classes I kept the hobby up at the kitchen table. I firmly believe creativity is vital in maintaining good mental health and an integral part of self-care. Now when I’m not at the bench (or walking amongst trees) I am drawing, embroidering, cooking, colouring in, making stained glass or gardening.
My daughters are my world, and by far the best thing I’ve ever created! I began my small business in 2014 when I became a mother to allow me to develop a creative practice for my own wellbeing and to work from home to spend as much time as possible watching my girls grow up.
My studio is a part of our home and I am proud to show my girls that following a passion in the pursuit of happiness can be very rewarding.
I sell my work here online, at craft fairs in person across Scotland and with a select few independent retailers. I also run jewellery making workshops locally, click to find out more.
Thank you for taking the time to visit, if you have any questions or feedback please get in touch.
STOCKISTS
Aberdeen Art Gallery Gift Shop, Aberdeen
FOLD at the Barn Arts, Banchory
Milton Art Gallery, Milton of Crathes
WORKSHOPS & TEACHING
I've been running pop-up jewellery classes locally since 2018 in collaboration with local gift shops. I now organise my own workshops and offer private and corporate events Click here to view current classes.
I have previously freelanced as a tutor with Vanilla Ink The Smiddy in Banff.
EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
Events 2024:
NEOS - 7th - 15th September, Milton of Crathes
Taste of Grampian - 1st June P&J Live, Aberdeen
A Fine Fair - 14th April Barra Castle, Inverurie
Bowhouse - St Monans Fife 13th April, 11th May, 14th July, 11th August
Art Bazaar Collective - 29 -31st March, Aberdeen City Centre
Events Past - You may have spotted me at:
Fyvie Castle Christmas Fair, Tea Green Bowhouse Fife, Tea Green Aberdeen Art Gallery, JEM Dundee at V&A Dundee, Taste of Grampian, Slow Living Events Inverurie, Crathes Castle, Aberdeen Artists Society Exhibition, flock at The Barn, Art Aboyne 2021, Etsy Made Local Aberdeen, Haan + Fine Christmas Collective 2018, American Women's Association Christmas Fair, Ministry of Crafts Aberdeen....