About

Joanne graduated from Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art, Dundee in 1993. She won a scholarship to Sotheby's "Understanding Jewellery" course in London. She followed this with a business course at Goldsmith's Hall called "An Introduction to Business for Jewellers and Silversmiths" in London.

In 1994, with funding from the Prince's Scottish Youth Business Trust Joanne set up her own business. Joanne's work has been featured on national radio and television (Scot FM and the Scottish Action television programme). She has represented the Prince's Trust and continues to give talks to young people about starting a business in jewellery design.

In 1997, Joanne won a 'Highly Commended' certificate in the 'Best Newcomer' gallery at the British Craft Trade Fair, Harrogate. She has exhibited with the trade association "Made in Scotland". Her work is on permanent display in craft gallery outlets throughout Scotland.

As a qualified teacher for the past 10 years, she imparts her understanding of jewellery design to pupils of high school age.

Exhibition Credits

Dick Institute, Kilmarnock 1994-2006

Beatrice Royal Art Gallery, Brighton 1994-2001

Collins Gallery, Glasgow 1994-2007

Just Art , Stonehaven 1994-2002

Compass Gallery Glasgow 1994-2000

Art Exposure Gallery, Glasgow 1994-2000, 2004

3D/2D Craft and Design Fairs 1994-2007

Made In Scotland 1995, 1996

Clothes Show Live, Glasgow 1994, 1995

British Crafts Trade Fair, Harrogate 1997