Crafts CouncilDirectoryPenny AkesterJewellery Artist and TeacherLondon, EnglandTextilesJewelleryMetalworkingSilversmithingCraft educatorGoldsmithingMixed mediaWebsiteE-mailInstagramTwitterFacebookAboutInfoNewsVideosMy work is focused on experimenting with the tactile nature of jewellery to create contemporary talismans. Designed to be especially tactile, to fit the fingertips and to encourage play as contemporary worry beads, my work is individual and minimal in style. I work primarily by carving, braiding and stitching, in a variety of different mediums - all very hands on, tactile processes in themselves, and then combine these materials with precious metals to bring these creations to life.Focus:JewelleryCV:Download documentStockists:Penny Akester JewelleryDesire, Winchester11 November 2016I am looking forward to being one of the jewellers showing at Desire - Jewellery & Silversmithing Fair in Winchester - the show will be open from 11-13 November 2016New Workshop01 May 2019Following the closure of the Craft Central building where I had my workshop, I now have a workshop in Camden where I work and teach. The workshop is taking shape, although I'm still moving the room around to find my ideal layout!Introducing Myself - Penny Akester JewelleryAboutMy work is focused on experimenting with the tactile nature of jewellery to create contemporary talismans. Designed to be especially tactile, to fit the fingertips and to encourage play as contemporary worry beads, my work is individual and minimal in style. I work primarily by carving, braiding and stitching, in a variety of different mediums - all very hands on, tactile processes in themselves, and then combine these materials with precious metals to bring these creations to life.InfoFocus:JewelleryCV:Download documentStockists:Penny Akester JewelleryNewsDesire, Winchester11 November 2016I am looking forward to being one of the jewellers showing at Desire - Jewellery & Silversmithing Fair in Winchester - the show will be open from 11-13 November 2016New Workshop01 May 2019Following the closure of the Craft Central building where I had my workshop, I now have a workshop in Camden where I work and teach. The workshop is taking shape, although I'm still moving the room around to find my ideal layout!VideosIntroducing Myself - Penny Akester JewelleryWebsiteE-mailInstagramTwitterFacebookProjectTactile Talismans 2021-3ProjectHandheld Jewels 2019ProjectDangerous Beauty 2013ProjectThe Contemporary Jewellery Exchange 2016 - An Artist's PowerProjectFiddlers 2016ProjectProtection 1999ProjectMindful Jewels 2015
Desire, Winchester11 November 2016I am looking forward to being one of the jewellers showing at Desire - Jewellery & Silversmithing Fair in Winchester - the show will be open from 11-13 November 2016
New Workshop01 May 2019Following the closure of the Craft Central building where I had my workshop, I now have a workshop in Camden where I work and teach. The workshop is taking shape, although I'm still moving the room around to find my ideal layout!
Desire, Winchester11 November 2016I am looking forward to being one of the jewellers showing at Desire - Jewellery & Silversmithing Fair in Winchester - the show will be open from 11-13 November 2016
New Workshop01 May 2019Following the closure of the Craft Central building where I had my workshop, I now have a workshop in Camden where I work and teach. The workshop is taking shape, although I'm still moving the room around to find my ideal layout!