country designs by lisa
Hi I'm Lisa and I live in the middle of the Test Valley in Hampshire, with my
husband, two children, my dog Inca and cat Ebury. After having my son George in
2015 and moving from a city to a village, I decided to put my career in the
corporate world on hold and spend time at home being a mummy. This life style
change enabled me to explore my creative side. I loved living in a village and
joined one of the local village WI groups and their craft club. I also took a
number of workshops including blind making and cake decorating. However my love
of jewellery, magpie tendencies and previous experience with bead work, soon
lead me to the magic of Silver Clay. Once I found Silver Clay I was hooked! My
ability and design ideas soon had my teacher suggesting I start a small
business. This is how Country Designs by Lisa was born in 2017. All my work is
inspired by the country side and nature around me. I love nothing more than
going foraging on a dog walk or when out and about with my children and often
come back with pockets filled with more items collected on walks than my
children! . I love to learn and am continuing to update my skills and over the
last few years I have added traditional silversmith techniques to my work. I
have also passed my Level 1 and Level 2 Art Clay certificates and i'm currently
working towards my Level 3. Gaining Level 1 & 2 enables me to teach under the
Art Clay banner, this was very important for me to pass before I started to
teach as it gives me the knowledge and skills to teach my students correctly.
Most of my range, except some smaller items, are fully hallmarked by the London
Assay Office. This is a 700 year old tradition that gives buyers the assurance
they are buying a quality item which has been fully tested by the Assay Office.
If you are looking for a special gift or just a treat for yourself then come and
browse my shop by clicking on the 'shop' button below. If you would like to
learn the alchemy of silver clay then why not book yourself onto one of my
workshops? I run workshops for complete beginners through to intermediates. I
also teach 1 to 1's if you want to learn something specific. Click on the
'Workshop's' button below to find out more.
