Linda Lewin
I regard each student as an individual with their own requirements determined by their different practical experience and talents. The students learn by doing. Hands on from the very beginning. I teach granulation technique and I encourage the students to explore their own design through experiment and discussion.
What will students gain if they come on one of your courses?Students gain practical knowledge of a simple granulation style which is applicable to their home workshops. I make information available on the history of granulation and alternative techniques. Where necessary I give instruction in general jewellery techniques such as use of the file, wire drawing and domeing block. Also use of the mouth blow torch and charcoal block.
Are there any particular techniques/processes you use in your teaching?Granulation
What inspires your own work?The impulse to learn, discover and create.
Where can students see examples of your work?On my website and the Goldsmith's Hall Who's Who.
Where did you gain your training/experience?BA (hons.) Sheffield Arts Council award for personal development.
What teaching experience have you had?Specialist classes West Dean, Sir John Cass, Edinburgh College of Art, National Museums Scotland.
Is your work in any public or private collections?The National Museums of Scotland Craft Collection.