Welcome to ARK Contemporary Designs! Angela uses traditional silversmithing techniques to produce beautiful contemporary silver jewellery. Each piece is individually designed and handcrafted using materials of the highest quality, includingsterling silver, brass and semi precious stones.
New! Silversmithing workshops
Silversmithing workshops are now being held in the heart of Cheshire's beautiful countryside. Courses on offer are:
Beginners: Using traditional silversmithing techniques you will handcraft beautiful silver jewellery. Intermediates: This builds on the techniques used in the beginner's course and includes new techniques to allow you to broaden your skill set. Make your own findings: Here you will learn how to make your own ear wires, jump rings, tags etc, realising how you can reduce your costs! Build a charm bracelet: You will use traditional silversmithing methods on this course to produce a beautiful modern charm bracelet.
News! Further images have been added to the Gallery, including some of the items which will be produced at the workshops. Take a look!
News! Looking for a beautiful contemporary gift for Christmas? Then come along to our Open Day. Sunday 9th November 2008, Held at "The Studio" Fields Farm, Wimboldsley, Cheshire 11am - 6pm with wine reception. This is an opportunity for a private view of Angela's work as well as watching demonstrations of several Silversmithing techniques. You will also have an opportunity to view and watch demonstrations of Glass Fusing and Silver Clay by Deborah Moses and Kirsty Thomason, purchases can also be made on the day! For further information visit www.thesilverzebra.co.uk