Circuit breaker lockdown workshop closure
Although our premises are not affected by the circuit breaker lockdown in Scotland we have taken the decision to close for these two weeks. Find out more about the rearranged workshops here.
Staying safe during workshops
My silver clay jewellery workshops have resumed. How are we keeping you safe? Find out
Ring a Month theme for October
Ring a Month is a challenge for jewellers that I started in January 2019. Each month I set an optional theme to inspire you. The theme for October is Queen for a Day
Week 14 of my 100 days project Scotland
Week 14 is the final week of the 100 days Scotland project and the theme for the week is Coins and Currency. Take a look
Ring a Month theme for September
Ring a Month is a challenge for jewellers that I started in January 2019. Each month I set an optional theme to inspire you. The theme for September is New
Week 13 of my 100 days project Scotland
Week 13 of the 100 days Scotland project and the theme for the week is Botanic Gardens. Take a look
Week 12 of my 100 days project Scotland
Week 12 of the 100 days Scotland project and the theme for the week is from the home. Take a look
Week 11 of my 100 days project Scotland
Week 11 of the 100 days Scotland project and the theme for the week is carved. Take a look
Ring a Month theme for August
Ring a Month is a challenge for jewellers that I started in January 2019. Each month I set an optional theme to inspire you. The theme for August is Celestial
Week 10 of my 100 days project Scotland
Week 10 of the 100 days Scotland project and the theme for the week is granulation. Take a look
10 years ago today …
10 years ago today I tried silver clay for the first time. Find out more about how that one day changed things for me
Week 9 of my 100 days project Scotland
Week 9 of the 100 days Scotland project and the theme for the week is bought textures. There are lots of textures designed for metal clay and other crafts and it was fun to choose my favourite. Take a look
Week 8 of my 100 days project Scotland
Week 8 of the 100 days Scotland project and the theme for the week is biscuits! Did I choose your favourite? Take a look and see
Week 7 of my 100 days project Scotland
Week 7 of the 100 days Scotland project and the theme is fabric and yarn. Take a look
Free beaded jewellery tutorial - Creative Craft Show Live
I am excited to be a part of the Creative Craft Show live this weekend. You can find all the details about this beaded necklace tutorial including the tools and materials I used and recommended suppliers here
Podcast interview - a positive response to change: mindset shifts
In this, my first ever podcast interview, I talk with Jessica Rose about change. We both crave and fear change and our response to it often follows the exact emotional patterns of grieving. We focus on how to deal with change and the mindset shifts we need to ride the wave instead of being crushed by it.
Ring a Month theme for July
Ring a Month is a challenge for jewellers that I started in January 2019. Each month I set an optional theme to inspire you. Here is the theme for July
Week 6 of my 100 days project Scotland
Week 6 of the 100 days Scotland project and the theme is moulds. Take a look
Week 5 of my 100 days project Scotland
Week 5 of the 100 days Scotland project and the theme is layered. Take a look
Week 4 of my 100 days project Scotland
Week 4 of the 100 days Scotland project and the theme is paper. Take a look