Where It All Came Together
Introducing Held
I am delighted to share that I am exhibiting a collection of my work at Horsham Museum until 5 September.
This exhibition brings together over a year of research, design and making, and marks the first time Held has been shown in its entirety. Alongside the exhibition, a selection of my ready-to-wear jewellery is also available to purchase exclusively through the museum for the duration of the exhibition.
Held began as a single hand piece created for my final design project at the British Academy of Jewellery. At the time, I never imagined it would grow into a museum exhibition. Since then, it has evolved into a collection of four sculptural works exploring jewellery, the body and object-making through themes of motherhood and nurture.
Alongside the jewellery, the exhibition also includes Warmth, a candle holder that represents my first step into creating objects for the home. While jewellery remains at the heart of my practice, I have become increasingly interested in exploring how metalwork can become part of our everyday surroundings.
Preparing for this exhibition has also given me the chance to reflect on where this collection was made.
Since September 2025, I have been based at the Jewellers Academy Brighton studio, as one of the resident jewellers. Having a dedicated studio space gave me the freedom to develop ideas over time, experiment with new techniques and slowly refine the collection into what it has become today.
It was in the studio that Held really came to life. Sketches became paper prototypes, prototypes became metal, and countless hours at the bench transformed ideas into finished pieces. It was also where I launched my first jewellery collection, exhibited my work in the Made by Jewellers Gallery and experienced the excitement of selling my first Flora Signet Ring.
What I'll remember most, though, is the people. Sharing the studio with other jewellers and makers meant I was surrounded by people who were also on a similar journey. We shared knowledge, encouraged one another and celebrated each other's achievements. As my time at Jewellers Academy Brighton comes to an end this month, I'm incredibly grateful for everything the studio has given me.
Seeing Held exhibited in its entirety for the first time marks the end of one chapter and the beginning of another.
If you're visiting Horsham Museum this summer, I hope you'll take the time to see the exhibition. Whether you've followed my work for a while or are discovering it for the first time.
Recognition Along the Way
Shortlisted for the Contemporary Cutlery Design Competition
The journey of this project began almost a year ago. From the moment I came across the competition last summer, I found myself thinking about possible designs. The concept evolved gradually over many months, with ideas being refined, discarded and revisited. It wasn't until the final week before the deadline that the design truly came together.
By that point, it had already been a busy start to the year. Following the launch of my website in January, the introduction of a new collection, and ongoing commissioned work, finding time to develop Rest in Hand required careful planning. Much of the making happened between nursery drop-offs, during nap times, and in the small pockets of time I could carve out around family life.
The final days before submission were particularly intense, bringing together the design development, prototype, photographs and written material. It wasn't until everything had been uploaded and submitted that I felt I could finally put the project to rest after months of it occupying my thoughts.
A few weeks later, I received the news that Rest in Hand had been shortlisted for the competition. It was an emotional moment. Beyond the excitement of being recognised, it felt like a significant milestone in my journey as an independent designer. After investing so much time, energy and thought into the project, having the work acknowledged by the judging panel was incredibly meaningful.
While Rest in Hand wasn't selected as the final winner, I'm incredibly grateful to have had my work recognised alongside so many talented designers. The experience has given me confidence in the direction of my practice and reinforced the value of pursuing ideas that take time to develop.
Looking ahead, I have some exciting news to share. This year, I'll be exhibiting my work as part of an upcoming exhibition, which I'll be writing more about soon. I'm looking forward to sharing the next chapter of my creative journey.