How it all began...

Rowan and Roses' Story

My name is Trish. I'm a silversmith from Devon. I make unique jewellery inspired by the Devon countryside. I am surrounded by so many beautiful scenes on a daily basis, it's hard not to incorporate some of these images and ideas into my work, from flowers and trees to wildlife and night skys . I started making jewellery when I was signed off from work as a teaching assistant to care for a family member. While browsing Instagram I discovered some beautiful resin jewellery containing real flowers. I knew I had to have a go, so I ordered some resin and moulds, pressed some flowers and I was away. This soon sparked a need to work with precious metals. I attended a few workshops at Monty's Beads in Exeter (beading, wire wrapping, silver clay and finally silversmithing). From there I had enough knowledge to get me started. I set up a small home studio and started collecting a few tools. The internet is a wonderful thing (sometimes) and I have learnt so much on my own, through my own mistakes and from amazingly helpful people on forums. I am still learning. I don't think any of us ever stop!
Click on the 'shop' link to order from my Etsy shop.