Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Ryan McClean

Sheffield,South Yorkshire

Summary

A skilled craftsman with expertise in silversmithing, including raising, chasing, forging, tool making, soldering, casting, and fettling. Proficient in working with a variety of materials such as silver, gold, copper, brass, steel, stainless steel, wood, and cement. Known for creative problem-solving abilities and being a good team player.

Eager to apply knowledge and gain practical experience and a willingness to learn new things.

Overview

12
12
years of post-secondary education
19
19
years of professional experience

Work history

Building construction work & farm work

Smerrill Grange Farm
, Derbyshire
2025.01 - Current
  • Acquired and applied skills in house pointing, dry stone walling, fencing, wooden window making, driveway laying, plastering, blacksmithing, and teaching silversmithing.

Running my own silversmithing business and workshop

Portland Works, Sheffield
Sheffield
2022.11 - 2024.11
  • Previously at a Workshop in the Scottish Borders.

Running my own silversmithing business and workshop

Butcher Works, Sheffield
Sheffield
2011.09 - 2022.10

Artist Residency, Part-Time Tutor teaching Metalwork & Silversmithing and Self-Employed Silversmith

Birmingham School of Jewellery
2009.09 - 2011.09

Artist Residency, Part Time Tutor Teaching Metalwork & Self-Employed Silversmith

Glasgow School of Art
2007.09 - 2009.09

Education

Post Graduate Training Course - Silversmiths

Bishopsland Workshop
South Oxfordshire
2005.01 - 2007.01

BA (Hons) - Three Dimensional Design

Manchester Metropolitan University
United Kingdom
2002.09 - 2005.05

Art Foundation Diploma - Art & Design

Cumbria College of Art & Design
Carlisle, Cumbria
2001.08 - 2002.07

Levels - Art & Design, Design & Technology

Gordonstoun School
Moray, Scotland
1995.01 - 2001.01

Skills

  • Silversmithing techniques
  • Raising and chasing
  • Forging and tool making
  • Soldering and casting
  • Material expertise: silver, gold, copper, brass, steel, stainless steel, wood, cement
  • Construction assistance
  • Team collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Resourcefulness

Accomplishments

  • Successfully re-pointed a large farmhouse, crafted handmade wooden windows, blacksmithing, teaching silversmithing.
  • Experienced in designing handcrafted pieces of silverware and tableware using traditional silversmithing skills that include hand raising, chasing, forging, planishing and fabricating.
  • Motivated & working on own initiative. Designed & made contemporary silverware for many high-profile clients using silver & gold.
  • Experience & keen interest in 3d Printing & Design.
  • Won many awards, including several prestigious Goldsmiths Craft & Design Council Awards.

Timeline

Building construction work & farm work

Smerrill Grange Farm
2025.01 - Current

Running my own silversmithing business and workshop

Portland Works, Sheffield
2022.11 - 2024.11

Running my own silversmithing business and workshop

Butcher Works, Sheffield
2011.09 - 2022.10

Artist Residency, Part-Time Tutor teaching Metalwork & Silversmithing and Self-Employed Silversmith

Birmingham School of Jewellery
2009.09 - 2011.09

Artist Residency, Part Time Tutor Teaching Metalwork & Self-Employed Silversmith

Glasgow School of Art
2007.09 - 2009.09

Post Graduate Training Course - Silversmiths

Bishopsland Workshop
2005.01 - 2007.01

BA (Hons) - Three Dimensional Design

Manchester Metropolitan University
2002.09 - 2005.05

Art Foundation Diploma - Art & Design

Cumbria College of Art & Design
2001.08 - 2002.07

Levels - Art & Design, Design & Technology

Gordonstoun School
1995.01 - 2001.01
Ryan McClean