This week I am revisiting Birmingham School of Jewellery to attend a Fine Techniques Masterclass. Here is the start of a box clasp...

How about this as a place to showcase a First Collection after graduating?! Mallory Court, just outside Leamington Spa, was the venue chosen by Fabulous Collections for a sumptuous garden party for their lovely guests. My work was on show along with collections from many of Fabulous suppliers - it was a great opportunity to talk to jewellery makers and manufacturers! It was also great to sell pieces I had reworked for the Re-loved collection, raising money for Breast Cancer C

Was so thrilled to win an award with Fabulous, a jewellery retail business run by Jo Stroud, whom I very much admire. I will be doing work experience with them - and have also been invited to some exciting events to meet their lovely customers!

After a whirlwind of hand-ins, Graduation shows and Presentations, I now have my BA Hons 2.1 degree! Here is a picture of my final display - reflecting my love of heritage craft skills, and also celebrating the School of Jewellery's 125th anniversary...