Locally designed jewellery on show in Backwell

A specialist

designer of fused and lamp worked glass jewellery has opened a studio and

gallery in North Somerset.  

The work of

Claire Hall, founder of Claire Hall Exquisite Jewellery, will be displayed

alongside collections by other local designers at the gallery and workshop at

65a West Town

Road, Backwell.

Claire, a

sculptor and glass artist, founded the business in 2004. The company has helped

to build its local profile with the support of marketer Lorraine Jones, whose

company, Market-Ease Ltd, share the premises.

Claire’s pieces

can be seen alongside hand made and hand picked glass and silver jewellery by

Backwell-based Lorna Cox, Nailsea-based Suzy Hannabus and Somerset designer Penelope

Mackreith.

“It’s fantastic

to be able to celebrate local creativity,” commented

Claire.

“I'm inspired by

the natural world and shells, flowers, pebbles and landscapes are a great

influence in my work and that of my fellow designers.”

The bespoke

pieces can be purchased from the gallery or ordered via the website, www.clairehall.co.uk, but in the run up to Christmas,

the company are experiencing particular interest in their specially held

jewellery parties.

“The jewellery

parties are very popular and a great way to meet with friends. They give the

chance to buy some really special presents without having to rush around crowded

shops,” commented Sam England, Claire’s party organiser.

Claire Hall

Exquisite Jewellery will be at Nailsea Craft Fair on Saturday 14th

November, Fairfield School Christmas Fair on 28th November and

Backwell School Christmas Fair on 4th December.

The gallery is

open Monday to Wednesday from 10 am to 4 pm. To view the collections at other

times, or to enquire about booking a party, call Claire or Sam on 01275 464

991.

Images show Lorraine Jones, Polly Dukes, Sam England and Claire Hall.