This site has been founded by Linda Jones, a U.K.-based jewellery
designer who has exhibited and sold her work nationally in shops,
galleries and shows. She originally
trained,
sixteen years ago, at the Metropolitan University, London, specialising
in enamelling. Seven years ago she began teaching wire jewellery,
setting up her own local creative wire workshops. The success
of these workshops has led to the establishment of ‘Wire
Wonders’, an active group of wire jewellery enthusiasts,
who sell and exhibit in south east Kent. As a teacher of wire
jewellery, she is totally self-taught.
Initially
it was a great challenge as a trained jeweller to design and create
pieces without the aid of solder. Although wire does have its
limitations, it is amazing how flexible it can be and a finished
piece can be created in no time, with little mess and without
the investment of expensive tools and equipment. The only drawback
to this craft is its addictive quality – once you are hooked,
it’s hard to stop!! However, you will gain so much satisfaction
in creating your own original pieces!
This website has been created to pass on my enthusiasm for wire
art and I hope you will be stimulated to develop your skills or
perhaps purchase a special handcrafted piece from the Gallery.