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DIPLOMA IN SILVER JEWELLERY TUTORS
DIPLOMA IN FINE JEWELLERY TUTORS
Meet the Diploma in Silver Jewellery tutor team.
Hayley Kruger is a jewellery designer and jewellery industry professional who has worked in many aspects of the trade since 2002. With a BA Honours in Jewellery and Silversmithing, Hayley went onto work as a designer for many of the UK's most recognisable retailers such as Top Shop, Marks & Spencer, River Island, Next, Lola Rose, Orelia, Morgan and many more.
She taught for many years at the London Jewellery School and has been a mentor for the Jewellers Academy Diploma courses since the beginning, currently mentoring on the Advanced Jewellery Diploma.
Hayley was invited to show her work at the Victoria and Albert Museum, has been published in Vogue, Stylist and Marie Claire to name a few. And she was invited to be an ambassador for Triumph Lingerie's Women in Making campaigns.
Using the experience she gained, Hayley now works from her studio in Cirencester on private commissions including engagement rings and shares her knowledge on various aspects of the jewellery industry.
Anelia Kuprina is an award-winning independent London jewellery designer, who combines traditional hand-making techniques with modern technologies to create exquisite jewels.
In the ten years that she has spent in the industry, she has worked for leading UK jewellery companies, West End ateliers and the time-honoured workshops of Hatton Garden. This has given her the opportunity to immerse herself in the rarefied world of high-end jewellery manufacturing. This practical training has also endowed her with the skills necessary to be able to expertly manipulate precious metals and infuse meticulous precision into her work.
Laura-Jayne Grey is a jeweller based in rural Shropshire. Working mainly with recycled precious metals, Laura-Jayne keeps eco-friendliness at the heart of her work.
The use of textures and patina features heavily in Laura-Jayne’s jewellery, giving her pieces a whimsical folklore feeling. She has jewellery and commissions available from her business Small Dog Silver.
Jane specialises in bespoke handmade jewellery. From client commissions to one-off pieces, Taylormade for beautiful gemstones. Jane established Jewelled in 2001 and has had a successful store in Godalming High Street for almost 20 years, building a reputation for providing a professional yet friendly service with expert craftsmanship.
Kelly began making beaded jewellery as a hobby several years ago whilst still serving as an officer in the Royal Navy. In 2013 her husband was given an overseas posting to the USA, so she left the military to accompany him and focus on having a family.
On their return to the UK they moved to Alverstoke on the south coast of Hampshire, where Kelly’s love for the sea and beachcombing led to her taking up metalsmithing in order to make something with all the sea glass she found.
She went on to establish her own business in the summer of 2019 and her love for jewellery making continues. She works mainly in silver and loves to include gemstones in her pieces too.
Whilst proud of being self-taught, Kelly decided to help her business grow by enrolling on the Diploma In Silver Jewellery so she can consolidate her existing skills and learn a variety of new techniques too.
She is also very active on Instagram where she shares lots of jewellery-making tips and techniques as well as her finished work.
Elin Horgan is a Bristol-based jewellery designer and maker with over 10 years of experience in the industry. She makes her own collections, makes her own collections incorporating wax carved & cast designs. Her geometric designs are inspired by abstract art, architecture and the urban environment, which she sells online and through selected independent shops & galleries in the UK. Elin's work was chosen to be a part of the Royal Academy's RA-ted programme which supported a small group of emerging designers by selling a selection of their work through it's shop. Elin has also exhibited at international conferences.
April is a jewellery designer, maker and repairer based in Norfolk. After 4 years studying jewellery at university and 5 years working in jewellery workshops around East Anglia, April took the leap to become her own boss working on her bespoke jewellery business, April Dace Jewellery back in 2020, and she’s never looked back!
She runs her bespoke jewellery business, April Dace Jewellery, from her home studio and workshop in Norfolk, designing and making jewellery to commission in gold, silver, platinum and gemstones in all manner of styles to suit her clients requirements. She also carries out repairs and makes jewellery part-time at a local jewellers.
Jessica Rose is a jewellery designer-maker and the Founder of Jewellers Academy and Jewellers Academy Brighton. She also founded the award-winning London Jewellery School, which was Europe's largest independent jewellery training company.
Jess is extremely passionate about jewellery making and loves supporting jewellers to run their own successful jewellery businesses.
Karen Young is a jewellery designer and jewellery photographer who has worked in the trade since 2012. After a decade of experience in marketing and project management, Karen retrained to follow her passion for all things handmade.
She taught silver jewellery and business courses for many years at the London Jewellery School and has mentored the Jewellers Academy Diploma courses and The Jewellery Business Bootcamp.
Karen loves nothing more than helping students gain confidence in their photography skills, which in turn helps their businesses flourish and grow.
Karen now works from her studio in Glasgow shooting handmade products for her Clients encompassing eCommerce photography, Styled and Lifestyle Photography and Model Photography.
Meet the Diploma in Fine Jewellery tutor team
Scott McIntyre is a Master Goldsmith and Founding Director of Vanilla Ink Jewellery School & Studios. With over 25 years of experience in the jewellery industry, there isn’t much Scott doesn’t know! After years of working as a jeweller in high-end workshops across Scotland’s Central Belt, he found his calling as a naturally gifted tutor.
Scott is a thorough, deliberate and professional tutor.
Scott is the author of the very popular book ‘Stone Setting’ - so who better to teach you!
Hayley Kruger is a jewellery designer and jewellery industry professional who has worked in many aspects of the trade since 2002. With a BA Honours in Jewellery and Silversmithing, Hayley went onto work as a designer for many of the UK's most recognisable retailers such as Top Shop, Marks & Spencer, River Island, Next, Lola Rose, Orelia, Morgan and many more.
She taught for many years at the London Jewellery School and has been a mentor for the Jewellers Academy Diploma courses since the beginning, currently mentoring on the Advanced Jewellery Diploma.
Hayley was invited to show her work at the Victoria and Albert Museum, has been published in Vogue, Stylist and Marie Claire to name a few. And she was invited to be an ambassador for Triumph Lingerie's Women in Making campaigns.
Using the experience she gained, Hayley now works from her studio in Cirencester on private commissions including engagement rings and shares her knowledge on various aspects of the jewellery industry.
Anelia Kuprina is an award-winning independent London jewellery designer, who combines traditional hand-making techniques with modern technologies to create exquisite jewels.
In the ten years that she has spent in the industry, she has worked for leading UK jewellery companies, West End ateliers and the time-honoured workshops of Hatton Garden. This has given her the opportunity to immerse herself in the rarefied world of high-end jewellery manufacturing. This practical training has also endowed her with the skills necessary to be able to expertly manipulate precious metals and infuse meticulous precision into her work.
Barbara is a trained Goldsmith who uses a variety of techniques to combine precious gold and silver with traditional design processes such as wax carving, Keum-Boo (fine gold fusing) and reticulation in her own jewellery work.
Fiona Haines is the face behind Wise Fig Jewellery and Wise Fig Gems. She spent most of her working life as an eye surgeon, but she found her way into jewellery a few years ago.
After feeling frustrated that she didn't fully understand the gemstones she was purchasing to use in her jewellery, she decided to sign up for Gem-A’s Foundation course in gemmology. She went on to complete not only the Foundation course, but the professional level Diploma course, which now makes her a Fellow of the Gemmological Association of Great Britain.
Jessica Rose is a jewellery designer-maker and the Founder of Jewellers Academy and Jewellers Academy Brighton. She also founded the award-winning London Jewellery School, which was Europe's largest independent jewellery training company.
Jess is extremely passionate about jewellery making and loves supporting jewellers to run their own successful jewellery businesses.
Meet the Advanced Jewellery Diploma tutor team.
Scott McIntyre is a Master Goldsmith and Founding Director of Vanilla Ink Jewellery School & Studios. With over 25 years of experience in the jewellery industry, there isn’t much Scott doesn’t know! After years of working as a jeweller in high-end workshops across Scotland’s Central Belt, he found his calling as a naturally gifted tutor.
Scott is a thorough, deliberate and professional tutor.
Scott is the author of the very popular book ‘Stone Setting’ - so who better to teach you!
Michelle Lierre (Lee-air) is a self-taught filigree artist who makes one-of-a-kind jewellery pieces in silver and gold. She is on a mission to discover and learn all the major filigree styles of the world and to help pass that knowledge onto others.
In between handing out snacks to three small children, Michelle works out of her home studio near Seattle, WA. You can find available jewellery pieces or information on commissions and made to order items on her website.
Michael has been a jewellery designer for over 30 years. He runs his own company dealing with national and international clients.
After completing an apprenticeship and working for a number of years with renowned silversmith Clive Burr, Michael set up his own business, selling his collections in outlets such as Harrods, Paul Smith and Agete in Japan.
His passion for creating statement catwalk jewellery began, and developed, through working with clients including Marc Jacobs, Louis Vuitton and Coach.
His work has evolved from creating his own collections to consulting and prototyping clients’ designs, utilising both traditional and cutting-edge jewellery techniques.
He has also been teaching at Central St Martins for over 20 years.
Katherine Richmond is an award-winning contemporary jeweller and artist based in Northamptonshire with over 16 years experience as a professional designer/maker. Her current work combines the luxury of precious metals with something altogether more ephemeral – the pages of old books.
Katherine’s professional training took place at the School of Jewellery in Birmingham where she graduated with a First Class Honours Degree in 2003 and was awarded a Precious Metal Bursary from the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths.
In 2009 Katherine achieved an MA Distinction and now exhibits in the UK and internationally, creating new collections and regularly working to commission bespoke gifts using client’s books and precious papers. Alongside her contemporary practice, Katherine also uses CAD and rapid prototyping technology to produce bespoke wedding and engagement jewellery for private clients.
Katherine has exhibited her work in some of the most prestigious shows and galleries in the world, including Collect at The Saatchi Gallery, LOOT at The Museum of Arts and Design in New York and The Museum of London. Her work has also been featured in a number of publications including 500 Paper Objects: New Directions in Paper Art by Lark Crafts and ‘Tales from the Toolbox’ (Narrative Jewellery) by Mark Fenn.
Hayley Kruger is a jewellery designer and jewellery industry professional who has worked in many aspects of the trade since 2002. With a BA Honours in Jewellery and Silversmithing, Hayley went onto work as a designer for many of the UK's most recognisable retailers such as Top Shop, Marks & Spencer, River Island, Next, Lola Rose, Orelia, Morgan and many more.
She taught for many years at the London Jewellery School and has been a mentor for the Jewellers Academy Diploma courses since the beginning, currently mentoring on the Advanced Jewellery Diploma.
Hayley was invited to show her work at the Victoria and Albert Museum, has been published in Vogue, Stylist and Marie Claire to name a few. And she was invited to be an ambassador for Triumph Lingerie's Women in Making campaigns.
Using the experience she gained, Hayley now works from her studio in Cirencester on private commissions including engagement rings and shares her knowledge on various aspects of the jewellery industry.
Anelia Kuprina is an award-winning independent London jewellery designer, who combines traditional hand-making techniques with modern technologies to create exquisite jewels.
In the ten years that she has spent in the industry, she has worked for leading UK jewellery companies, West End ateliers and the time-honoured workshops of Hatton Garden. This has given her the opportunity to immerse herself in the rarefied world of high-end jewellery manufacturing. This practical training has also endowed her with the skills necessary to be able to expertly manipulate precious metals and infuse meticulous precision into her work.
Barbara is a trained Goldsmith who uses a variety of techniques to combine precious gold and silver with traditional design processes such as wax carving, Keum-Boo (fine gold fusing) and reticulation in her own jewellery work.
Jessica Rose is a jewellery designer-maker and the Founder of Jewellers Academy and Jewellers Academy Brighton. She also founded the award-winning London Jewellery School, which was Europe's largest independent jewellery training company.
Jess is extremely passionate about jewellery making and loves supporting jewellers to run their own successful jewellery businesses.
Meet the Diploma in Silver Metal Clay tutors
Anna is an award-winning metal clay artist with over 15 years experience of making. She makes stunning intricate sculptural work in metal clay and her own work consists of mostly one-of-a-kind, dark, eclectic, experimental forms.
Her creations find customers all around the world and their photos are often published on covers of trade magazines, in interviews, thematic articles and books about jewellery. Her art has been appreciated in international competitions and she has taken part in exhibitions. Anna has taught metal clay workshops and masterclasses since 2013 in artistic studios in Europe and USA.
Julia Rai is an award-winning jeweller and one of the most experienced and qualified metal clay teachers in the UK. She has a Diploma in Art and Design and holds a range of metal clay qualifications as well as an adult education teaching qualification. Her work has been featured in numerous publications and exhibitions worldwide.
She achieved the Metal Clay Masters Registry credential at Level IV and was the first person in the world to attain this level. She is also a key figure in the Alliance for Metal Clay Artists Worldwide.
When not making, Julia runs the Metal Clay Academy, an online resource for everyone interested in metal clay and is a regular contributor to a number of UK and International jewellery making magazines. Her teaching style is relaxed and supportive and she loves to introduce beginners to this incredible material.
Tracey Spurgin is a qualified Senior Art Clay & PMC instructor having completed courses with Art Clay World UK, PMC Connections & Rio Rewards in America. With more than 18 years teaching experience, Tracey teaches in her own studio as well as travelling extensively in UK and Europe to deliver courses, workshops & master classes in colleges, museums, galleries & shops, as well as being a regular guest designer on Jewellery Maker TV. Tracey also exhibits at all the major crafting, jewellery & beaders events. Tracey will inspire your imagination and instill the passion and the enjoyment for working with metal clay.
Joy Funnell is a Senior Art Clay Instructor and Craftsman of the Guild of Enamellers.
She has been working with silver clay since 2006 and was an enameller prior to this.
Joy is known for her love of colour and texture and using them in her work. She is passionate about creating and teaching others the wonders of using metal clay and adding colour with enamel.
In her own jewellery, she creates one-of-a-kind and limited edition pieces.
Jessica Rose is a jewellery designer-maker and the Founder of Jewellers Academy and of the award-winning London Jewellery School, which was Europe's largest independent jewellery training company. One of her first jewellery businesses was a fingerprint jewellery business so who better to share these techniques with you. Jess is extremely passionate about jewellery making and spends most of her time supporting jewellers to run their own successful jewellery businesses.
Anna is an experienced jeweller and qualified teacher.
After starting her career as a Psychology lecturer, Anna decided she wanted some creativity in her life! She took some jewellery making classes, discovered silver clay and was hooked. Anna went on to complete the certification for the two main brands of silver clay, Art Clay and PMC and started teaching for the London Jewellery School in 2012.
Anna founded Jewellery School Scotland after moving to Edinburgh in 2017. She has taught at some high profile events including being a Jewellery Expert for Kirstie Allsopp’s Handmade Fair, and being invited to teach at the You Can Make It Metal Clay UK residential conference in 2017, 2018 and 2020 and Sinter in 2024.