Julia Thompson Jewellery

I believe in quality craftsmanship and sharing the experience of working with traditional hand held tools. Working as an apprentice to a highly skilled silversmith taught me this.

For me, part of the joy of being a jewellery designer maker is being able to pass on the traditional hand fabrication techniques and skills I possess so that others can enjoy the pleasure of designing, making and completing a wearable finished object of beauty. In doing so, this also ensures that the traditional techniques and skills themselves shall not be forgotten.

I teach extensive jewellery making workshops and courses from my professional studio at Flaxdrayton Farm in South Somerset, and on the road in the summer months at prominent creative arts festivals. These include Wedding Ring Courses in heirloom gold for couples who wish to make their own.