Lucian Taylor
My approach tends to be fairly hands on: demonstration, discussions with students about their aims and ideas, and assistance on the technical aspects of creating a piece. As much as possible I encourage students to develop their own approach to making.
What will students gain if they come on one of your courses?They will gain technical ability and creative tools for developing and realising their ideas.
Are there any particular techniques/processes you use in your teaching?Raising (Synclastic and Anti-clastic), press work, Tig welding, Forging.
What inspires your own work?An understanding of the possibilities of material properties and processes combined with anything from Mr Men to the Credit Crunch (seriously).
Where can students see examples of your work?My website
Victoria and Albert Museum
Hove Museum and Art Gallery
1993-94 University of Brighton: PGCE Design Technology
1990-92 Royal College of Art: MA Goldsmithing, silversmithing, metalwork and Jewellery
1986-89 Brighton Polytechnic: BA(Hons) 3D Design
Visiting tutor: University of Brighton, Camberwell College of Art, University for the Creative Arts.
2005 - present Silversmithing tutor, West Dean College
2003-2006 Jewellery and silversmithing lecturer, HND Applied Arts, Hastings College of Art and Design
1998-2000 Metalwork lecturer, BA(Hons) Craft, Coventry University
1996-1999 Jewellery and Silversmithing tutor, Oxford College of Further Education
Victoria and Albert Museum
Brighton and Hove Art Gallery
Sheffield Galleries and Museum Trust
Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths
Contemporary British Silversmiths.