Kate Hamilton-Hunter

Kate began her first business at the age of 19 as a seamstress, specialising in bespoke bridal gowns. At the age of 28, she went back into education to study design, embroidery and textiles and then taught in higher education for  5 years. During this time, she developed  a technique for working with metal using her knowledge of textiles.  Starting with aluminium, copper and brass, Kate soon discovered a new material to make her designs from – recycled and reclaimed biscuit tins, loving the colour, pattern and graphic design on old and modern tins. Starting with wall-hangings, framed work and stationery, these designs evolved into jewellery. Kate designs all of the jewellery on this website and trains her team of talented jewellery-makers in her own unique processes used to create her signature style of contemporary jewellery. Now also trained in Silversmithing, she is always looking for new directions and inspiration for her collections. She takes all the photographs for this website and loves to take photos to inspire her sketchbook work whilst out walking in the beautiful countryside of North Wales.

Jan Clarke Jan joined the team in June 2008, after relocating from Lancashire where she pursued a successful career in book-keeping and accounts for a prominent manufacturing company. With a finance based employment history, she rules the office with a rod of iron, but likes to indulge her passion for making bridal and carnival wear, knitting and embroidery at the weekends. She also has two poetry books in print and a number of literary irons in the fire and is hoping to continue her accountancy studies at night school later in the year.

Nikki Warlow Nikki, originally from Narberth, South Wales was awarded a fine art degree in 2010 from Trinity University College Carmarthen. During her studies, she experimented in mixed media with a keen interest in using found objects in her work. After her formal studies, she developed an interest in jewellery making. On relocation to North Wales, she researched the prominent jewellery makers of the region and fell in love with Kate’s style of jewellery. Nikki’s current role in the studio is jewellery assembler and she’s delighted to be continually learning new skills.

David Fearnley Originally born in St. Helens, Dave spent his early years in Australia. He returned to North Wales as a teenager and eventually ended up working for a large American Bank dealing with various roles in Customer Service, Fraud and IT. When Dave was made redundant from this job he threw caution to the wind and followed his passion for glass making, setting up his own business creating beautiful fused glass jewellery which he still makes and exhibits today. Dave’s current role in the studio is jewellery assembler and he’s enjoying being part of such a talented team.

Jennifer Owen Born and brought up in North Wales, Jennifer studied Fashion Design & Technology at Manchester Metropolitan University which included an exciting year working in Sri Lanka. Following a stint as a support worker at Llandrillo College, Jennifer started making her own jewellery and hosting jewellery parties. Whilst working for Kate Jennifer has learnt many new skills and thoroughly enjoys her role as Workshop Supervisor.

Sarah Richman Sarah has been working closely with the team at the Kate Hamilton-Hunter Studio since 2009. With over 15 years experience in Marketing and PR, Sarah handles all PR enquiries, our social media channels and helps think of original ways for the company to expand into new markets and achieve increased visibility.