About Anna

Meet Anna Campbell, Founder of Jewellery School Scotland

Hello, I’m Anna Campbell, founder of Jewellery School Scotland and a passionate advocate for creative learning. Based in beautiful Edinburgh, I’ve made it my mission to help people discover and enjoy their own creativity through the art of jewellery making, especially with silver clay.

I know firsthand the difference that a positive learning experience can make. Like many, I have my own memories of art classes that were more about criticism than creativity, which is why I love seeing the excitement in my students as they create pieces they didn’t know they were capable of. My aim is to ensure every student leaves my workshops with confidence, pride, and a sense of accomplishment—no matter where they started.

My Journey to Jewellery Making

I didn’t start in jewellery; I began my career studying psychology, followed by teaching psychology at colleges and universities. Yet, a visit to Central St. Martins on a school trip planted a seed—when I first saw that jewellery could be studied as a serious discipline, it struck me as a ‘valid life choice,’ even if it was many years before I took my first class. When I did, I was hooked, especially after discovering silver clay. I pursued every opportunity to learn, eventually earning certifications in Art Clay and PMC with renowned instructors like Julia Rai, Tracey Spurgin, and Patrik Kusek. I later completed the prestigious Higher Diploma in Metal Clay at the Mid Cornwall School of Jewellery, one of only a few to hold this qualification.

A Teacher at Heart

My journey with silver clay naturally led me to teaching. I began at the London Jewellery School in 2012, and before long, I was presenting at exhibitions, filming courses with Jewellers Academy, demonstrating on Create and Craft TV, and teaching at the You Can Make It conference—where I’m proud to be Scotland’s only representative instructor.

In 2020, my husband and I decided to return to our roots in Edinburgh, and I founded Jewellery School Scotland. Here, I teach workshops for all levels, sharing my knowledge and love of jewellery making in Scotland’s creative capital.

What You Can Expect in My Classes

Each workshop is carefully designed to give you a deep understanding of silver clay techniques in a supportive, hands-on environment. I’ll guide you through everything from basic techniques to advanced methods, giving you plenty of tips from my years of experience in both creating and teaching. Whether you’re looking to make jewellery to sell or create one-of-a-kind pieces for yourself, I’m here to support you every step of the way.

Fun Facts (If You’re Still Reading)

• I’m an ICF-certified life coach and work with female entrepreneurs to help them achieve success on their own terms. You can check out The Good Girl Rebellion here

• I wrote regularly for Making Jewellery magazine and was thrilled to have my silver clay work featured on the cover. If you’d like to try your hand at a silver clay tutorial I wrote, just sign up for my newsletter and I’ll send it your way!

• I am one of the hosts of the Jewellers Academy podcast where you will regularly find me talking to jewellers on business and mindset matters. I am also the co-host of the Full of Ourselves Podcast for female entrepreneurs

• I’ve created pieces for some famous clients—though the names remain a secret, my work is worn by actors, a supermodel, and a film score composer.

• I’d love to welcome you to one of my workshops soon, where I can share with you the joy of silver clay jewellery making.

Check out our interview with That's TV Scotland news from January 2020 and learn all about silver clay and the Arienas Collective