(crb) Samantha
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Jewel Art - handcrafted contemporary bead and wire jewellery, designed and made in Lancashire by jewellery artist / teacher Samantha Taylor My main tools are my hands, which I use to bend, shape, twist, wrap and sew with wire to create my jewellery range of earrings and matching pendants, necklaces, bracelets, brooches and hair accessories. Many of my designs are created by experimenting with different types of wire to form contrasting elements and abstract shapes. My latest designs are inspired by ancient symbols, medieval jewellery designs and also nature. Creating flower shapes, spirals and squiggles alongside an eclectic mix of beads, glass and buttons to make unique pieces of wearable jewel art. I love beads and working with gemstones, shells, pearls, handmade glass and crystals to create contemporary jewellery in sterling silver, copper, leather and other materials. Like a magpie, I'm drawn to beautiful and unusual beads and have been collecting them for many years. I try and rework some of them into my jewellery pieces. The balance, form and function of each individual piece and their colours are key elements in my designs and I'm heavily influenced by the changing seasons. I work with vibrant sea blues and greens, golden yellow, pinks and coral colours in my spring/summer jewellery pieces and richer colours in my autumn/winter pieces. Year-round though, I love to create sparkly jewellery using shades of bronze, gunmetal, gold and silver. For over 20 years I've been making and customising my own jewellery pieces, developing my skills and designs along the way. My jewellery is now for sale at a growing number of galleries, exhibitions and contemporary art / craft events. I'm a qualified Further Education teacher. Initially teaching design, then since 2005 teaching jewellery making at a number of colleges, workshops at a variety of community groups (from farmers women's guilds and local craft groups to the Royal Exchange) and my own bebeady jewellery making classes.
Contact Samantha Taylor email: samantha@jewelleryartist.co.uk |