V&A archives Padgett and Braham collection.

A couple of weeks ago we started a project with the V&A archives, looking into a collection of models and sketches taken from Padgett and Braham Ltd when they ceased trading. These objects and a brief history from Silversmith Gareth Harris, a former apprentice to the firm, gave us an insight into the origins of the company and what exactly we were looking at. Now there opens up a world of possibilities....

New collection....

.....And my first post since starting at Bishopsland, shows how busy I have been!

Since starting training at Bishopsland Educational Trust this October we were all set the task of designing a new collection for an exhibition taking place here last weekend.

I'm glad to say that we all rose to the challenge and here are the results, some selected images from my new collection of hand pierced spinning jewellery.

The floral designs are inspired by embroidered fabrics and hand made lace designs, incorporated into miniature, wearable frames. All pieces have a moveable aspect becoming playful whilst providing the wearer a changing perspective.