Silly Loaf creates wearable joy: jewellery with a fun, colourful style. Their bold designs are illustrated by hand before being laser cut, engraved and hand painted. Using sustainable materials in their work, Silly Loaf aims to be as kind to the planet as possible; all their packaging is plastic free too and each piece of …
Finding inspiration in British flora and fauna, Lauren designs and handcrafts unique pieces of jewellery and metalwork from her workshop in Sheffield. Working predominantly with sterling silver to create each piece of jewellery, adding accents of 9ct gold and patination to add contrast, colour and individuality, while combining traditional silversmithing techniques to create intricate details …
Susan Holloway works under the studio name Holloway & Dillon, with her porcelain jewellery presented as Whispered Porcelain. She creates contemporary porcelain jewellery and small objects that combine hand-formed clay with drawing, mark-making and subtle surface detail. Each piece is shaped, glazed and finished in small batches in Harrogate, all embracing the quiet irregularity of …
Factory Floor Jewels is handmade in designer Kate’s Liverpool studio, telling the story of her fascination with the engineering and marine history of the city and her relationship with her engineer father. Inspired by the strength and beauty of industrial materials and processes, each piece features an eclectic mix of materials, including silver, steel, brass, …
Ali is a lampworker and silversmith crafting vibrant, eye-catching jewellery pieces collected and treasured by her customers. She melts and shapes glass rods in a flame to create her own beads, layering colours and adding intricate decorations. Ali is drawn to reactive glass, which produces metallic and iridescent effects, evoking the appearance of galaxies and …
Final year, level 3 Art and Design students at Shipley College have explored the theme of making, drawing inspiration from British makers, their own interests, and the local environment. Their diverse creations on display at this year’s Saltaire Makers Fair include both practical and decorative ceramics, alongside screen-printed bags and hand-painted homeware. The students have also showcased their …
Many hesitate to discuss death, often associating skulls and skeletons with darkness. As a skull lover, Una challenges these perceptions, offering a fresh perspective on mortality. Her work goes beyond creating physical objects—it crafts vessels of remembrance, inviting reflection and contemplation. Often labelled as dark art, her jewellery instead provides solace in mourning and encourages …
The Baptist is a one woman show, founded by Evdokia Balatsouka originating from the foothills of Mountain Olympus. Her pieces are inspired by the ancients and skilfully crafted using time-honoured silversmithing methods, in the heart of Saltaire. Drawing inspiration from her Greek heritage and academic background in Theology & Ancient Greek, designs are influenced by …
Katie enjoys walking and whilst doing so, finds herself collecting all manner of objects that she considers to be interesting or beautiful, such as feathers, fragments of bird eggshells, pebbles, seaglass and seed heads. Their natural patterns, colours and texture provide inspiration for a collections of ceramic pieces which record walks through different landscapes. Katies …
Josephine Gomersall is a Jeweller and Artist Silversmith creating botanical sculptures and Silver Jewellery using traditional hand tools and Silversmithing techniques. She is based at Yorkshire Artspace, Persistence Works in Sheffield. Her work is inspired by familiar British wildflowers and plant-forms, exploring notions of transience, preciousness and connectedness to nature. Her pieces are evocative and …