Teresa Crickmar
Jewellery • Creativity • Connection
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the makers collective
Celebrating the journey from beginner’s spark to master maker
Teaching at Creative Therapy Space was never about churning out students; it was about stripping back the fluff, getting hands dirty, and building real confidence at the bench.
The Makers Collective is the result: a fiercely talented group of independent jewellers who came through the workshop, did the grit, and emerged with distinct, refined voices of their own. This lineup is entirely theirs, and it’s a privilege to give their work the platform it deserves.
Teresa Crickmar - Teacher, Jewellery Designer/Maker
Our Story
It started in Nindy’s conservatory...
No grand pedestals. No gallery lights. Just a focused handful of us laying out silver and stones in a beautiful safe space. That first show was tight, beautifully executed, and entirely vital. It was the exact moment we stepped out from behind the safety of the bench and gave our work its very first stage.
Since then, The Makers Collective has evolved into a powerhouse of independent designer-makers. Beyond mastering the craft of cutting, soldering, and stone-setting, we have collectively learned what it takes to run a serious creative enterprise. We tackled the unglamorous side together by decoding product photography lighting, wrangling design software, navigating fair pricing, and curating spaces where distinct aesthetics elevate one another. Every exhibition has been a masterclass in professional grit.
For the past few years, St Peter’s Church has been our proving ground. Inside those thick stone walls right next door to a local gallery team that constantly backs us, we have built a formidable presence. People do not just wander in anymore because they actively come looking for us. They know the faces behind the benches and return specifically to see how the work has shifted and grown.
Today, The Makers Collective stands as a mark of high-end contemporary jewellery and silversmithing. Every piece is rooted in patience, technical integrity, and uncompromising originality. You will find no mass production and no soulless perfection here. This is distinctive, resilient work made by professional designer makers.
Follow along to catch our upcoming exhibitions, see what is coming off the benches next, and champion this incredible group of talent. Come step into our space, meet the makers, and see the craft for yourself.
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Joanne Bacon
I explore bold geometric forms through tactile textures, using techniques like cuttlefish casting and metal folding to transform silver into sculptural statement pieces.
Daisy Borrett
I handcraft organic, fluid jewellery in silver and gold, capturing natural movement with pearls and gemstones that feel as tactile as they are unique
Bianca Cassap aka Bixie B
I forge sculptural adornments from fire, memory and spirit. Born of stained glass, tribal seeds, vintage glass and untamed gems. Show your wild.
Holly Clover
Using my grandfather's inherited wax seals, I handcraft timeless silver and gold jewellery that blends family heritage into modern future heirlooms.
Dea + me by Teresa Crickmar
Fusing recycled precious metals with raw, vibrant gemstones, I craft intuitive, tactile jewellery that wears the visible marks of its own making and mirrors life's beautifully messy journey.
Kristina Croxford
Rooted in Nordic simplicity, I form clean, nature-inspired silver jewellery featuring delicate floral motifs, organic swirls, and minimalist loops.
Nindy Dhaliwal
Specialising in feather-light gold and silver jewellery, I combine flame-enamelled glass with reticulated textures and organic forms to create elegant, one-of-a-kind wearable art.
Mark McDowell
I experiment with molten silver to create organic pockets for vibrant enamels and stones, creating rugged, tactile pieces with a pop of colour.
RingnDot by Julia Newns
Inspired by the beauty and textures of nature, I craft expressive silverware and jewellery using rich enamels and delicate etching.
SCOUT IIII+
Excavating the East Anglian landscape, I translate earth-bound artefacts and Seaham's sea-worn glass into raw, tactile jewellery.