Crafts CouncilDirectoryNorma KerrjewellerHay-on-Wye, WalesJewelleryMetalworkingSilversmithingWebsiteE-mailAboutInfoNewsSustainabilityMy capsule collection of jewellery comes from my love of traditional American tattoo flash art of the 1940s. Flash art that is sentimental, romantic and glamorous - translated into handmade jewellery that, unlike a tattoo is made to last - to be handed down the generations. Sterling silver set with sapphires and hand engraved. Norma is my middle name and Norma Kerr is my alter ego - she sits on top of the world, confident and sassy.Focus:bespoke handmade work designed to last a lifetimeCommissions:Available for commissionsFORGE - Adorning the Body: Parallels Between Jewellery Design & TattoosThursday 16 MayThis discussion looks at the parallels between jewellery design and tattoos as forms of body adornment, exploring commonalities in expression of identity, symbolism, craftsmanship, and the intimate relationship between wearer and adornment. How both mediums serve as powerful means of self-expression, often conveying cultural, spiritual, or personal meanings through symbols and motifs. Additionally, the discussion will highlight the craftsmanship and techniques involved in creating jewellery and tattoos, as well as the influence they exert on each other's aesthetics. Led by Danila Tarcinale - Maggie Kerr of Norma Kerr, Tabitha Charlton and Emily Malice founder of Scorpio & Mars tattoo parlour, will explore these intersections, and gain a deeper understanding of the creativity, personal significance, and cultural context inherent in both jewellery design and tattooing. FORGE, 59 Leather Lane, London, EC1N 7TJI'm lucky enough to own an acre of Herefordshire countryside where I am restoring habitats for nature to thrive. This includes planting a traditionally managed orchard, a small pond, an area of blackthorn scrub, tree and hedge planting. My work is made from recycled silver to avoid further resources being extracted. My workshop is heated by an air source heat pump from a renewable energy supplier.AboutMy capsule collection of jewellery comes from my love of traditional American tattoo flash art of the 1940s. Flash art that is sentimental, romantic and glamorous - translated into handmade jewellery that, unlike a tattoo is made to last - to be handed down the generations. Sterling silver set with sapphires and hand engraved. Norma is my middle name and Norma Kerr is my alter ego - she sits on top of the world, confident and sassy.InfoFocus:bespoke handmade work designed to last a lifetimeCommissions:Available for commissionsNewsFORGE - Adorning the Body: Parallels Between Jewellery Design & TattoosThursday 16 MayThis discussion looks at the parallels between jewellery design and tattoos as forms of body adornment, exploring commonalities in expression of identity, symbolism, craftsmanship, and the intimate relationship between wearer and adornment. How both mediums serve as powerful means of self-expression, often conveying cultural, spiritual, or personal meanings through symbols and motifs. Additionally, the discussion will highlight the craftsmanship and techniques involved in creating jewellery and tattoos, as well as the influence they exert on each other's aesthetics. Led by Danila Tarcinale - Maggie Kerr of Norma Kerr, Tabitha Charlton and Emily Malice founder of Scorpio & Mars tattoo parlour, will explore these intersections, and gain a deeper understanding of the creativity, personal significance, and cultural context inherent in both jewellery design and tattooing. FORGE, 59 Leather Lane, London, EC1N 7TJSustainabilityI'm lucky enough to own an acre of Herefordshire countryside where I am restoring habitats for nature to thrive. This includes planting a traditionally managed orchard, a small pond, an area of blackthorn scrub, tree and hedge planting. My work is made from recycled silver to avoid further resources being extracted. My workshop is heated by an air source heat pump from a renewable energy supplier.WebsiteE-mailProjectBolo Tie NecklaceProjectHope NecklaceProjectFlaming Lady of HayProjectLOVEProjectMother Nature
FORGE - Adorning the Body: Parallels Between Jewellery Design & TattoosThursday 16 MayThis discussion looks at the parallels between jewellery design and tattoos as forms of body adornment, exploring commonalities in expression of identity, symbolism, craftsmanship, and the intimate relationship between wearer and adornment. How both mediums serve as powerful means of self-expression, often conveying cultural, spiritual, or personal meanings through symbols and motifs. Additionally, the discussion will highlight the craftsmanship and techniques involved in creating jewellery and tattoos, as well as the influence they exert on each other's aesthetics. Led by Danila Tarcinale - Maggie Kerr of Norma Kerr, Tabitha Charlton and Emily Malice founder of Scorpio & Mars tattoo parlour, will explore these intersections, and gain a deeper understanding of the creativity, personal significance, and cultural context inherent in both jewellery design and tattooing. FORGE, 59 Leather Lane, London, EC1N 7TJ
FORGE - Adorning the Body: Parallels Between Jewellery Design & TattoosThursday 16 MayThis discussion looks at the parallels between jewellery design and tattoos as forms of body adornment, exploring commonalities in expression of identity, symbolism, craftsmanship, and the intimate relationship between wearer and adornment. How both mediums serve as powerful means of self-expression, often conveying cultural, spiritual, or personal meanings through symbols and motifs. Additionally, the discussion will highlight the craftsmanship and techniques involved in creating jewellery and tattoos, as well as the influence they exert on each other's aesthetics. Led by Danila Tarcinale - Maggie Kerr of Norma Kerr, Tabitha Charlton and Emily Malice founder of Scorpio & Mars tattoo parlour, will explore these intersections, and gain a deeper understanding of the creativity, personal significance, and cultural context inherent in both jewellery design and tattooing. FORGE, 59 Leather Lane, London, EC1N 7TJ