Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
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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
01.2025 - 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
11.2022 - 11.2024
  • Previously at a Workshop in the Scottish Borders.

Running my own silversmithing business and workshop

Butcher Works, Sheffield
Sheffield
09.2011 - 10.2022

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

Birmingham School of Jewellery
09.2009 - 09.2011

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

Glasgow School of Art
09.2007 - 09.2009

Education

Post Graduate Training Course - Silversmiths

Bishopsland Workshop
South Oxfordshire
01.2005 - 01.2007

BA (Hons) - Three Dimensional Design

Manchester Metropolitan University
United Kingdom
09.2002 - 05.2005

Art Foundation Diploma - Art & Design

Cumbria College of Art & Design
Carlisle, Cumbria
08.2001 - 07.2002

Levels - Art & Design, Design & Technology

Gordonstoun School
Moray, Scotland
01.1995 - 01.2001

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
01.2025 - Current

Running my own silversmithing business and workshop

Portland Works, Sheffield
11.2022 - 11.2024

Running my own silversmithing business and workshop

Butcher Works, Sheffield
09.2011 - 10.2022

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

Birmingham School of Jewellery
09.2009 - 09.2011

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

Glasgow School of Art
09.2007 - 09.2009

Post Graduate Training Course - Silversmiths

Bishopsland Workshop
01.2005 - 01.2007

BA (Hons) - Three Dimensional Design

Manchester Metropolitan University
09.2002 - 05.2005

Art Foundation Diploma - Art & Design

Cumbria College of Art & Design
08.2001 - 07.2002

Levels - Art & Design, Design & Technology

Gordonstoun School
01.1995 - 01.2001
Ryan McClean