About
I’m a Cambridge-based artist and designer-maker who combines contemporary design with artisanal craftsmanship. My work and practice are informed by the inherent beauty of materials, a sense of place, and innovative art and design, and are defined by an evolving personal contemporary aesthetic rooted in craftsmanship.
After gaining a first-class degree in Silversmithing & Jewellery, I was studio assistant to RCA Professor David Watkins, making jewellery and sculptures for international exhibition, before completing an MA in Product Design at Central Saint Martins. I spent time in international design and innovation consultancy before returning to my craft roots to design and make refined objects.
Stockists
Thrown Contemporary, London
Kettle’s Yard shop – exclusive range of domestic ware
David Parr House - exclusive range
Direct - online shop and exhibitions
Exhibitions (selected)
2023 Thrown Contemporary Winter Exhibition 23/24
Kiln Cambridge Christmas Exhibition
Anglian Potters Christmas Exhibition
Kiln Cambridge Open Studios
OmVed Gardens, Chelsea Fringe, London. Curated by Thrown Contemporary
Ruthin Craft Centre: On Your Table – Domestic ceramics from 22 makers
2022 Fen Ditton Gallery Curated Christmas exhibition
Kiln Cambridge Christmas Exhibition
Thrown Contemporary Winter Exhibition 22/23
Kiln Cambridge Open Studios
The Wild Collective, Chelsea Fringe, London. Curated by Thrown Contemporary
ArtGarden, Cambridge
2021 Fen Ditton Gallery Christmas Exhibition
Thrown Contemporary Winter Exhibition 21/22
Kiln Cambridge Christmas Exhibition
Kiln Cambridge Open Studios
2020 Anglian Potters Spring Exhibition
Goldsmiths' Craft & Design Council Awards, Goldsmiths Centre, London - Trophy design
2019 Anglian Potters Christmas Exhibition
Kiln Cambridge Christmas Exhibition
Kiln Cambridge Open Studios
1984 IDDA Decorex Young Designer of the Year Award - Cutlery
Awards
Goldsmiths' Craft & Design Council Awards 2023 – Silver award, Smallworkers, 2D Design, Champagne Gosset Award
Goldsmiths' Craft & Design Council Awards 2021 – Silver award, 3D Modellers - proposal for an Arctic Circle trophy
Goldsmiths' Craft & Design Council Awards 2020 – Bronze award, Silversmiths’ 2D Design, Champagne Gosset Award
Goldsmiths' Craft & Design Council Awards 2019 – Winner, Best 2D Designer Special Council Award; Winner & Gold, Silversmiths’ 2D Design Champagne Gosset Award; Shortlisted for The Goldsmiths’ Company Award
iF Design Award 1991 - Verlinde S.A. industrial hoists
RSA Design Bursaries 1986 - Shortlisted, Fashion jewellery
Stuart Goodwin Silver Trust Design Award 1984 - First & Second prize, The Company of Cutlers, Sheffield
Platinum Award 1984 - Finalist, Wedding and engagement rings
Homes and Gardens/IDDA Decorex Young Designer of the Year Award 1984 - Shortlisted, Tableware
Media (selected)
Cambridge Edition magazine, June 2023 – Wish List: This month’s must-haves from local indies. Beakers for Kettle’s Yard
Ceramics Review, March-April 2023 - Domestic art: On Your Table, a showcase of domestic ceramics at Ruthin Craft Centre in Wales
Cambridge Edition magazine, March 2023 – Wish List: This month’s must-haves from local indies. Conserve pot for Kettle’s Yard
Homes & Gardens, Dec 2022 - Christmas inspiration
Cambridge Edition magazine, Oct 2022 – Wish List: This month’s must-haves from local indies. Featured espresso mugs for Kettle’s Yard
Cambridge Edition magazine, May 2021 – Wish List: This month’s must-haves from local indies. Featured mugs for Kettle’s Yard
Kettle’s Yard, March 2021 - Meet the Maker: David Stonehouse
Velvet magazine, Dec 2020 – Gift Guide: Presents to feather a home bird’s nest. Featured mugs for Kettle’s Yard
NowTV Cambridge, July 2019 – Cambridge Open Studios interview
Cambridge Radio, July 2019 – Cambridge Open Studios interview
Cambridge Edition magazine , February 2019 - The Art Insider
Financial Times, June 2014 - Special report: The Connected Business – Additive manufacturing
Brand Strategy, Nov 2007 - Designing the Bottom Line: How to quantify returns on investment in product design
Breakout magazine, PA Consulting, 2004 - FutureWorlds, Using uncertainty to drive innovation
The Design Council, Feb 1988 - Domestic appliance concept
Kitchens & Bathrooms, Oct 1987 - Appliance concept featured
House & Garden, Sept 1984 - Cutlery
Patents - Named inventor on 25+ UK and international patents
Education/Experience
2019- Kiln Cambridge - Management group
2017- Goldsmith and Potter
1993-2017 PA Consulting - Head of Design and Innovation team & Managing Consultant
1988-1992 BIB - Senior Designer
1987-1988 Satherley Design - Designer
1985-1987 MA Industrial Design, Central Saint Martins, London
1984-1986 David Watkins, RCA Professor of Metalwork & Jewellery – Studio Assistant
1981-1984 BA (Hons) 1st Class, 3D Design, Silversmithing & Jewellery, Sheffield City Polytechnic
1980-1981 Art Foundation, North Staffordshire Polytechnic
Lecturing & Teaching
2014 Central Saint Martins, BA (Hons) Product & Industrial Design - Portfolio reviews
1996 Leith School of Art, Foundation course - Visiting lecturer
1992-1994 Sheffield Hallam University, BA Packaging Design - Visiting lecturer
Membership
Craft Potters Association - Associate member
Anglian Potters Association - Member
Contemporary British Silversmiths - Friend