REBECCA JOSELYN
Education
Rebecca studied metalwork and jewellery design at Sheffield Hallam University, it was here where she developed her love for silversmithing.
she graduated in 2006 with a BA Honours degree, After her graduation, she received a place on the starter studio for silversmiths at persistence's works in Sheffield.
Packaging Collection
Rebecca explores the function of the objects she is creating. She is interested in how people interact and handle different objects. Drawing her inspiration from our hectic lifestyles of convenience and throwaway, she looks at the materials we take for granted and discard from day to day.
Her Tableware questions how using different Materials can change our views on objects and there acceptance within society.
Awards
.2006 - Precious metal bursary award - Goldsmiths Company, London
2007- Awarded a place on the starter studio Persistence works, Sheffield
2007 - Gold award small workers - Goldsmiths Craft and design council
2008 - newcomer award British craft trade fair - craft and design magazine
2009 - Crafts council development award - crafts council, London
2009 - Goldsmiths fair graduate stand and bursary - Goldsmiths company, London