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Summary

I am a Glaswegian Jewellery Design Graduate of the Royal College of Art and Central Saint Martins and I am currently based in Thames-side Studios in Woolwich, London. Originally trained in jewellery design I have made a move into fine art with my own practice Urban Folklore which along with producing jewellery and objects inspired by folklore and other themes also runs community art projects with children and young adults. Most recently I have started working as a SEN teaching assistant in schools across London

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

SEN Teaching Assistant

Engage Education
London, UK
09.2024 - 04.2025
  • Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls, North Thamesmead, London
  • St Paul's (Slade Green) Primary School, London
  • Royal Park Primary Academy, Sidcup, London


Owner

Urban Folklore
London, UK
01.2012 - Current
  • Jewellery and fine art practice.
  • www.urbanfolkloredesign.com



Jewellery and Glass technician

Morley College (Waterloo and North Kensington)
London, UK
09.2023 - 03.2024
  • Maintaining a high standard of health and safety for both Waterloo and North Kensington sites.
  • Ordering materials for both departments.
  • Assisting students with technical questions and making sure that the department is run smoothly.




Art fabricator and technician

The White Wall Company
London, UK
09.2017 - 11.2023
  • Working as part of a team to create large sculptures for international artists that include Brain Forest Quipo by Cecilia Vicuna at Tate Modern (2022), The Invisible Enemy Should Not Exist by Michael Rakowitz on the Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar Square, and Wind Sculptures by Yinka Shonibare in international locations.


Artist commission and family workshop

Historic Environment Scotland
Melrose Abbey, Scotland
02.2023 - 10.2023
  • Researching, designing, creating and facilitating a series of art activities for children and families that include mask making based on the gargoyles and stone carvings of Melrose Abbey in the Scottish Borders.

Childrens Workshop Facilitator

Wildhood Festival
Wildhood Festival, Tullibole Castle, Scotland
05.2022 - 05.2022
  • Designing and fabricating giant insects made from reclaimed wood from an old garden shed for Wildhood Festival in Scotland then running mask and wing making workshops at the festival for families.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Jewellery Design

Central Saint Martins
London
09.2004 - 06.2009

Master of Arts - Goldsmithing, Silversmithing, Metalwork & Jewellery

Royal College of Art
London
09.2007 - 06.2009

Skills

  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Carpentry
  • Painting, lino cutting, illustration
  • Child-Centric Approach
  • ADHD and autism support strategies
  • Classroom supervision


Other qualifications

  • TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People's Mental Health

Timeline

SEN Teaching Assistant

Engage Education
09.2024 - 04.2025

Jewellery and Glass technician

Morley College (Waterloo and North Kensington)
09.2023 - 03.2024

Artist commission and family workshop

Historic Environment Scotland
02.2023 - 10.2023

Childrens Workshop Facilitator

Wildhood Festival
05.2022 - 05.2022

Art fabricator and technician

The White Wall Company
09.2017 - 11.2023

Owner

Urban Folklore
01.2012 - Current

Master of Arts - Goldsmithing, Silversmithing, Metalwork & Jewellery

Royal College of Art
09.2007 - 06.2009

Bachelor of Arts - Jewellery Design

Central Saint Martins
09.2004 - 06.2009

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