A little something about me…

I’ve been making ever since I was small! You could always find me happily absorbed in craft projects; quilling, fimo, decoupage… to name a few. I was always experimenting with different materials melting wax to create flowers! ( not sure how safe that was!), marbling with PVA! I can’t imagine a life without creativity !

I still enjoy experimenting with different materials and craft is still at the heart of what I do, but it`s about making the craft my own and I do that through play and experimentation. I now make jewellery, which I treat like wearable works of art, paper art and installations. After studying a mixed media degree in Fine Art in the friendly city of Cardiff, I moved to London to do a two year MA in Painting at the Royal College of Art. I began my degree by painting, but soon started creating miniature paper installations and by the time I started my MA I was creating room sized textile installations. I now use a mixture of fabric, paper, wood, perspex, which I laser cut to create my work.

I am passionate about spreading the word about how wonderful creativity is! so I do lots of workshops and projects with different communities from school children to adults suffering with mental health difficulties. I have recently completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy, which I loved!

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Laser cutting jewellery…


I have been laser cutting for most of my day today, so my new designs will be ready for the launch of my online shop and christmas at the mill……how exciting! I was experimenting with laser cutting the straps for my necklaces, but have been using a more handmade approach and they are starting to come together…… so watch this space i`ll be posting some images very soon….

Christmas @ the Mill….


I`m soo excited about christmas already…….and this is the perfect event to get yourself in the mood! I`ll be selling my NEW jewellery collection, so please come and say hello….

There will also be a feast of festive favourites for you to enjoy, mulled wine, homemade soup and mince pies are all on the menu, making Christmas at The Mill the perfect winter evening warmer. This is fantastic way to connect with the creatives that work everyday at The Mill and with music from members of BBC Philharmonic Orchestra performing it will surely be a beautiful evening to start the festive period.