The Crafted project has come along at a good time for me. Over the last few years I have made a lot of changes in my creative approach and making practices, working seriously in precious metal jewellery for the first time, and developing new techniques in anodised aluminium. These changes have brought new possibilities to explore, both creatively and in terms of where and how I can sell my work. ... Read more

I sold a coat recently to an inspiring woman, Janice Blackburn, who is a writer and curator - or should I say - the writer and curator on contemporary craft. She is also a huge supporter of emerging makers and artists and understood what I was doing in a second. As a result, within weeks I'd been interviewed for Crafted and now I'm on the programme. ... Read more

The Sackler Centre at the V&A was abuzz last Friday for the Crafted debate - 'Craft: an essential luxury?'. One of 250 events during the nine day London Design Festival, the debate pulled together luxury brands, craft makers and journalists to discuss a range of issues surrounding the craft and luxury sectors.

The lively exchange between panellists and the audience explored the relationship between craft, luxury and design. Quite a few were overheard continuing the debate in and around the V&A well after session ended. ... Read more

Crafted has launched!  And, with our eager and talented participants and dedicated mentors from brands like Bill Amberg, Gieves & Hawkes and Ettinger (to name a few), we’re well on course. ... Read more