DESIGNER PROFILE
I take great care and attention in the creation of my jewellery.
'The ethos of my business is to produce bespoke pieces of jewellery which have been lovingly designed and created.
The customer works with me to create the design
which will be perfectly suited to their requirements.
SHEILA KERR JEWELLERY is
- a member of Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce.
- a member of Self Representing Jewellery Artists
- a member of NMTF with full product liability insurance
- an approved member of 3D2D Craft Events in Scotland
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Why do I use Swarovski Crystal in my designs?
ABOUT ME
After teaching students about how to manage a small business as part of my job for many years, I decided to try it out for myself. I have taken what was a hobby and turned it into a business.
This was a result of many different variables but mostly because family and friends encouraged me.
I still love teaching but my creative side has been let loose in my designing and creating unique pieces of jewellery and this leads to a very fulfilling life.
CURRICULUM VITAE
Secondary Education: 1968 - 1973
Left school with 3 Highers
Duke of Edinburgh Award
Worked with the Clydesdale Bank as well as other employers
1979 - 1982
Returned to College and achieved a
Diploma in Commerce (with credit)
1982 - 1986
Lecturer in Business Studies
College of Further Education
1986 - present
Lecturer in Business and Office Management
Further Study
BA (Open) Social Science and Education Dec 1990
Further Eduction Teaching Qualification June 1983
Masters in Education (Lifelong Learning) May 2002
Diploma in Counselling Skills May 2006
Course at Ayr College - Jewellery making and Silversmithing
August 2007 - June 2008
Sheila Kerr has enhanced disclosure as per government regulations within education.
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THE DESIGN PROCESS
An example of a Sterling Silver Choker with 5 hammered silver teardrops with matching earrings:
Stage 1
Rough Drawings are done in consultation with the customer.
I will come to your home and we can work on your design or we can work together online.
Stage 2
I then cut the Design by hand using a fine saw and then file and polish into the required
design.
Stage 3
I will then hammer the teardrop shapes at my bench with a ball pein hammer to achieve the desired effect.
Stage 4
Solder jump rings to teardrops.
I will then solder the jumprings
to the teardrop shapes.
Stage 5
All completed pieces require to be polished to a high finish.
Stage 6
Choker necklace is completed by attaching teardrops
with tube spacers and silver ball spacers.
2 individual teardrops are suspended from sterling silver earwires to create earrings.
COMPLETION
All items are placed in our special gift boxes and may be hand delivered to you where appropriate.