Red on white

I just spotted this in my back garden. It's only the start of February but there are signs of life everywhere and it is great to have a splash of colour to liven up the winter garden.

It reminds me of the red collection I brought out in London, the bright red sea bamboo claw-set on sterling silver branch. I really loved crafting the branches and look forward to restarting my silversmithing when I get my new studio set up in the next couple of weeks. The shot was taken in the Full Focus studio, London.

I have ideas ready to go as I had some time last year to draw and experiment with watercolour, oils and lots of drawings. More to follow.

Happy 2020!

Tuscany studio

Not many jewellers get to go on holiday and find a bench has been set up, with stunning views across the hills.

liked the knot of wood on the edge which worked well as a bench peg

I did a few hours of filing in the best studio space ever, looking out across the valley at Panicale. Was relaxing to do a bit of work - followed by sunbathing, then eating, then a bit more work.

Wouldn't mind working from a hilltop studio in the future.

It's easy to work when you have views like this.....

Claire Hart Design New Collection

Claire Hart Design is launching a new Collection at Craft Central Gets Hitched next week.  
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New Rose Branch Necklace

 Craft Central Gets Hitched returns for 2013! Give your wedding some character with unique, handmade products by 60 designer makers. Fed up of sprawling soulless commercial wedding fairs? Get personal at Craft Central 21-24 March 2013! All you need to add a handmade touch to the big day. From the bride herself to guests looking for the ideal gift, there’s something for everyone… and, what’s more, IT’S FREE! 

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WoW Festival at Southbank

I saw Jesse Norman introducing some speed mentoring - from a distance! 

Sea Bamboo Bracelet with Butterflies

The Women of the World Festival at the Royal Festival Hall today was packed, with inspiring speakers and lots of info for women in business and in charity work.

Lovely chatting to people at the stall I'm sharing with Alex Yule Jewellery.10% of my sales this weekend goes towards Eden Ministries, a charity I've seen in action in Kunming. They successfully rescue women from trafficking, using a holistic approach, which includes providing them with safe accomodation and teaching them jewellery-making skills in workshops.

My students made fantastic sales today on their stall 'Spark Productions' - and came to help sell! They had a great time.

Looking forward to two more busy days at Southbank this weekend!