Emma was introduced to jewellery making through a weekend course at West Dean College, West Sussex, before continuing her studies in Thailand for four years with the help of local silversmiths and books. Only very basic tools were available - others had to be made - and silver grain was purchased from the supplier in Bangkok, taken across to the smelting house where it was made into wire strips or sheets of varying thicknesses, then wrapped in newspaper ready for the 16 hour journey home to Koh Samui by train, bus, and boat.

Emma broadened her skills with a course in etching and enamelling in Hammersmith, a stone-setting course at the School of Jewellery, Birmingham (BIAD), followed by one-to-one tuition in specialist stone-setting to hone her expertise. Further mentoring with expert jewellers in England and New Zealand expanded her learning and capabilities.

Now with over 25 years experience, Emma works locally as a silversmith and jeweller.

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