Modern Traditional
Traditional jewellery and ceramic techniques with a modern twist and architectural influence.
Sterling silver is hand formed into studs and statement chains, inspired by traditional techniques such as loop in loop chain. Statement pieces are then detailed with Amy’s signature use of cement, creating bold art works for the body.
Alongside jewellery, Amy hand carves stoneware clay inspired by the Kurinuki carving technique, creating ceramics ranging from mugs to decorative objects; glazed in a carefully selected colour palette influenced by her metalworking background.
Amy has been a practising artist for over 10 years, completing a degree in Jewellery and Metalwork at Sheffield Hallam 2012-2015 and a Masters in Creative Practice 2019-2021. Alongside her craft, Amy teaches regular jewellery and ceramic workshops to pass on the traditional skills she has honed throughout her career.
Amy studied at BA level at Sheffield Hallam University where she developed her signature style. Since moving back to Leeds, UK, Amy has continued to champion contemporary jewellery through her own work, teaching, mentoring and curating. Amy returned to education to complete a Masters Degree in Creative Practise with Leeds Arts University 2019-21. This return to education has seen a huge development in her work, and expanded her practise to multifunctional jewellery, ceramics and metalwork whick link the body and home. Amy focuses on the Japanese carving technique of Kurinuki in her ceramic work, and combines this with primarily silver chain work. Cement is still a huge part of Amy's practise and can be found throughout her jewellery designs.
For the last 6 years Amy has been teaching jewellery workshops, a fun and hands on session where you can walk away with your own silver ring or bangle made from scratch, perfect for beginner level and all round fun days acitivity. Amy also runs 4 or 6 weeks jewellery courses through her Sunday Jewellery School. These courses aim to fill the gap of the ever decreasing jewellery based courses in the North. The classes start from beginners skills to intimidate and she also hosts Mentored Making Sessions for jewellers to come together and have access to larger scale tools and assistance with projects.
All of Amy's collections can be viewed on her website, and any available pieces can be purchased from her online shop. Workshop information and booking links can also be found, just follow the links on this page!
