Louise Chesshire's stylish silversmithing strongly references the plant world. All her pieces are handmade, with exceptional detail given to quality and finish.

Her unique 'flower' units comprise hand pierced silver tubing soldered into intricate patterns. These versatile lattice-like constructions been developed into jewellery and small silverware, with variations in both arrangements and scale. Louise also creates an elegant fold formed collection, stemming from her original silver Leaf Spoons. These spoons have a fold formed spine running along the entire length of the spoon, giving it strength, as well as being tactile and referencing the leaf which inspired it. This collection now also incorporates leaf bowls, fold formed bangles and napkin rings.

In addition to the pieces she creates for exhbition and sale, Louise is happy to discuss special commissions. Pieces can be designed uniquely for the client, and can be personalised with details such as engraving.  

                        

BACKGROUND

Louise graduated with Ba(hons) Metalwork and Jewellery from Sheffield Hallam University in 2005. Folowing this, she spent a year at the Bishopsland Workshops near Reading, where she completed a residential post-graduate course alongside ten other graduates. In September 2006, Louise returned to the Herefordshire / Shropshire border  to continue her practice from her family home. In September 2009, Louise took up a fantastic opportunity on the 'Design Space' programme in Birmingham's Historic Jewellery Quarter. This programme combines a free workshop, business training and opportunities for exhbitions for a year. Upon completion of the programme, Louise has joined three silversmiths in their workshop on Vyse Street in the Jewellery Quarter, where clients are welcome to visit by appointment. She continues to design and make her unique silversmithing and jewellery, which she sells through galleries and exhibits at events throughout the UK, please see Event Calendar for details.