STORY

,Jewellers work bench, Aimi Cairns Jewelley

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.

 

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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 newest collection is botanical keepsakes comprised of pressed‑flora displayed in glass and sealed with a metal frame in the same way as stained glass ornaments are crafted. Each piece begins with a walk in nature (or around my garden!) — gathering what the season offers — and ends in the studio, pressed and preserved.

This new line sits beside my jewellery, not apart from it. Metalwork and flora, both shaped by the same hands, the same walks, the same quiet noticing. 

 

walking in the forest, copyrights aimi cairns do not distribute

 

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. 

 

Aimi Cairns

 

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.

- Aimi




STOCKISTS

Aberdeen Art Gallery Gift Shop, Aberdeen

Milton Art Gallery, Milton of Crathes 

Garioch Heritage Centre, Inverurie


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 coming - 

TeaGreen Aberdeen Art Gallery - 8-9 August 2026

NEOS 2026, Milton of Crathes 12-20 September

 

Events Past - You may have spotted me at:

NEOS - TREND, flock, Slow Living, Glen Tannar, Milton of Crathes, TeaGreen Aberdeen Art Gallery, Fyvie Castle Christmas Fair, TeaGreen Bowhouse Fife, JEM at V&A Dundee, Taste of Grampian, Slow Living Events, A Fine Fair Barra Castle Inverurie, Art Bazaar Collective Aberdeen, Crathes Castle, Aberdeen Artists Society Exhibition, flock at The Barn, Art Aboyne, Etsy Made Local Aberdeen, Haan + Fine Christmas Collective 2018, American Women's Association Christmas Fair, Ministry of Crafts Aberdeen....