Article Studio

Vicki was given her first sewing machine by her grandmother at the age of six which sparked a lifelong love of craft and design. This was the start of an incredible journey of creative discovery having tried her hand at everything from knitting to furniture painting to lampshade making, and much, much more.

After 25 years as a retail buyer, Vicki upped sticks to Falmouth to pursue a full-time creative life and opened Inspire Makers in June 2020.

She sells her own work under Article Jewellery as one of over 50 artists and makers showcased in the shop and online. Working mostly in precious metal clay, Article Jewellery creates silver pieces combining geometric shapes and organic textures for everyday wear.

Vicki enjoys both the technical processes, and the creative freedom, explaining ‘a curious mix of my analytic and creative brain results in work which is influenced by geometric shapes and precision, yet organic in feel.’  Most of her pieces are unique as she prefers not to limit herself and is inspired by her surroundings at the time. Even if ever “identical” pieces are made, the nature of the process means it can’t ever be exactly the same, as it may be cut from a different part of the pattern impressed into the clay – meaning each piece of jewellery in Vicki’s collection is truly unique.