About
Julia studied Fine Art at Norwich School of Art and Design, graduating with First Class Honours in 2008. It was during this time that her passion for contemporary jewellery began to take shape. She went on to refine her technical skills through self-directed learning, and most recently training with a master goldsmith. She has exhibited her work nationally, including at London Design Festival.
Narrative has always been central to Julia’s practice, but a significant period of ill health prompted a shift in focus—toward emotional and psychological themes. Her recent work explores internal landscapes through mark-making and repetition, transforming the abstract and ephemeral into tangible, wearable forms.
Julia’s interdisciplinary approach blends traditional techniques such as piercing and stone setting with experimental processes like 3D pen drawing and electroforming. Asymmetry and hidden details recur throughout her work, inviting curiosity and reflection. Her pieces act as wearable sculptures, quietly advocating the social and emotional power of handmade narrative objects.

Upcoming Exhibitions
2026 Tea Green Events, The Burrell Collection, Glasgow
The Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Edinburgh
The V&A Dundee, Dundee
Past Exhibitions
2026 London Design Festival, OXO Gallery, London
2026 The Contemporary Craft Festival, Bovey Tracey
2025 The Poorly Project
Awards
2009 Eastern Open, second in show, King’s Lynn Art Centre, King’s Lynn
2008/2009 Artist Educator Bursary, Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts, Arts Council England
2008 Nominated for ‘Rising Stars’ funding scheme, Norfolk County Council
2006 The First Year Drawing Prize, Norwich School of Art & Design, Norwich
2005 The Foundation Prize, Norwich School of Art & Design, Norwich
Memberships
Design Nation
Association of Contemporary Jewellery
Precious Collective
Contact Me
If you are interested in any of my work or would like to commission a piece, please contact me...
