A commission, palladium engagement and wedding ring set.
Biog
My first words as a baby were "draw it" and the only way to entertain me was to give me some paper and crayons. It was inevitable I was going to be a creative person.
At the age of 14 I bought some beads to make jewellery, I attended a local craft fair and all I sold was a key ring to my Grandad.
Teaching myself new skills beading I became passionate to learn more and soon started making silver pieces on a small table in my bedroom.
Eventually I enrolled at Birmingham's School of Jewellery and completed an HND in Jewellery and Silversmithing in 2004.
Whilst studying I was able to refine skills I initially taught myself and found a passion for wax carving and casting whilst incorporating new technologies such as laser welding and computer aided technology.
In 2006 I was awarded Lonmins Design Innovation Award for the platinum Dofleini Ring. This was exhibited at International Jewellery London on the Johnson Matthey marketing stand, appearing in the Platinum Magazine and also gaining press coverage for the use of CAD technology.
Building on these experiences I now have my own workshop in Bristol where I create my own jewellery, whilst working on a commission basis with customers, I have five beautiful collections of nature inspired jewellery.
60 second interview
Q: What is your favourite colour?A: PinkQ: Who first inspired you to start making/ creating and what words of advice did they give you?A: Iv'e always been creative.
I had a great teacher who taught me the basics of working with metal and I did a weeks work experience with Nicholas Wylde in Bath when I was 16 who gave me a great basis to start playing with ideas. Q: Where and when do you most like to work?A: I work in a converted garage which I love as it's my own space to be creative. I originally painted the walls bubblegum pink and realised immediately it was a bad idea. I feel most productive during the day and usually find myself playing with new ideas by the evening.Q: Which season of the year most inspires you?A: SpringQ: What can't you work without?A: My radio, cheesy 80's music and my soldering pick.Q: Whose work do you most admire?A: I love work by Mikala Djorup, Paul Spurgeon and Ruth Tomlinson. I mostly find myself looking at cultural art and jewellery too.Q: What is your favourite piece of fiction and why?A: I really loved the book Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden and The Last Empress by Anchee Min. I love learning about other cultures.Q: What do you do to relax?A: I absolutely love to travel. Whilst waiting for my next get away I also like do a bit of shopping, cooking and a bit of gardening in hot weather.Q: Describe your artistic style in 3 words. A: natural, organic, timeless
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"We asked Aimee to design our wedding and engagement ring and she did an amazing job. She took our brief and created some beautiful designs that we could never of dreamed of. Our rings are outstanding and I frequently get complements on the style, design and attention to detail. My blue topaz birth stone was even included as my 'something blue' for the wedding. I would thoroughly recommend Aimee."
Sian,
10/08/2012