'Mill Maker' Kathryn Arbon

Walford Mill Crafts have many talented artists and makers amongst its staff members. In the lead up to the exhibition Walford Mill Crafts will be putting the spotlight on each specially selected ‘Mill Maker’ featuring the work of eight very different disciplines including silk weaving, embroidery, photography, jewellery and printmaking. 

On the 28^th November 2013 from 5:30-8:00pm, Walford Mill Crafts would be delighted if you could join them for a very special late night opening as all of the ‘Mill Makers’ will be selling and some will be demonstrating, there will be entertainment, PLUS 10% off everything you buy.

Meet the Maker: Kathryn Arbon – Jewellery

14^th October – 20^th  October 2013

Resident silversmith Kathryn Arbon has been designing and making jewellery for nearly twenty years and has been at Walford Mill Crafts for seven.

Kathryn enjoys exploring different techniques and is currently working on collections in silver, 9ct gold and 18ct vermeil, which incorporate carefully selected precious gemstones, including a collection of ethically sourced gemstones from mines in Sri Lanka.

Inspiration for Kathryn’s work is drawn from many different sources, sea themes being a strong influence.  Her latest collection incorporates sea shells found whilst sifting through the warm summer sand on Shell Beach in North Devon, cast in silver. The Ammonite collection also draws on these by incorporating sterling silver ammonites cast from actual fossils. Both collections include earrings, bangles and necklaces in silver and 18ct vermeil.

As well as designing and making her own collections of jewellery, Kathryn is a tutor at Walford Mill Crafts and now considers it a privledge to have the opportunity to impart the skills and knowledge she has acquired over the years to others. This year Kathryn has started to offer the opportunity to 'Make your own Wedding Rings'.  Opening her studio to the bride and groom to be, so they can make wedding rings for each other, under her supervision. Kathryn also welcomes commissions. Reworking old materials and gemstones, breathes new life into jewellery and gemstones which would otherwise sit neglected in the bottom of a jewellery box.'

FREE entry as usual.

Open: Monday to Saturday 10am - 5pm, Sunday 11am - 4pm

Walford Mill Crafts, Stone Lane, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1NL. Directions here

01202 841400 info@walfordmillcrafts.co.uk