the magic of fireflies and dragonflies
I have always since a young child been interested in art, design and making
things. My parents encouraged me to paint and try other crafts such as sewing,
knitting and crocheting. I trained as a primary school teacher and was the art
co-ordinator in most of the school I taught in as well as other subjects. I
lived in London and taught there as well. I took early retirement and moved to
Suffolk with my husband and dogs. It was here that my interests in textile art
and silver clay jewellery blossomed. I became a qualified Precious Metal Clay
instructor and hold two internationally recognised Diplomas in Metal Clay and I
teach silver clay workshops from my home or other venues here in Suffolk. I now
teach both to adults, encouraging my students to ‘have a go’ and enjoy
themselves. I now make unique handmade silver jewellery mainly inspired by
nature. All my jewellery is made by my own hands from silver clay which is an
eco-friendly metal clay is 99.9% pure silver which is a recycled material.