different but come together beautifully. I’m able to mix the different techniques to create beautiful pieces of jewellery.
Fired Silver started in 2006 after I became a stay at home mum. Initially I taught jewellery classes locally on weekends, it was my bit of independence. I enjoyed the social aspect of teaching and getting to know people in my local area – some of whom have become friends over the years.
I now have my own studio space which is fantastic and gives me a permanent base, and also means that students get to see my whole range of tools and equipment.
As well as teaching, I sell my own range of jewellery and you can view my collections on my website rebeccacrabtree.com
REBECCA CRABTREE -
I’ve always been creative in some form, I went through the usual hobbies when I was younger – sewing, knitting, drawing and painting. Nothing was ever quite “me”. In 1994 I started an evening class in Silversmithing at a local college and I was hooked.
Over the years, I’ve tried lots of different techniques and have just about settled on those that I enjoy – glass work, metal work, enamelling and chainmaille. Each technique is very
My name is Fi Wilson and I started making jewellery around ten years ago. After taking a break to continue my academic studies I attended a silversmithing course two years ago and haven’t looked back. I work in sterling silver (.925), fine silver (.999) as well as using Swarovski™ crystals and other accents in my work.
I like to make pieces that are elegant and eye-
I love the complexity, simplicity and diversity of the weaves that can be created with chain maille. Once the basics of a weave are mastered the possibilities to embellish and combine weaves is endless. I find the process of making a chain therapeutic and when the final piece is finished all the those times of dropping rings or connecting the wrong rings and having to correct them makes it all worthwhile. I hope you will enjoy learning the chain maille weaves I will be teaching and I look forward to meeting you.
