As a jewellery maker with over 25 years of experience, I've always considered myself creative. From playing with boxes instead of toys as a child to spending hours in my Grandad's shed, creativity has been a constant companion. But recently, I discovered something about myself that shed light on my unique creative process: I have aphantasia. your creativity and overall well-being. Here's how I'm approaching this:

As a jewellery maker with over 25 years of experience, I've always considered myself creative. From playing with boxes instead of toys as a child to spending hours in my Grandad's shed, creativity has been a constant companion. But recently, I discovered something about myself that shed light on my unique creative process: I have aphantasia. your creativity and overall well-being. Here's how I'm approaching this:

As a jewellery maker with over 25 years of experience, I've always considered myself creative. From playing with boxes instead of toys as a child to spending hours in my Grandad's shed, creativity has been a constant companion. But recently, I discovered something about myself that shed light on my unique creative process: I have aphantasia. your creativity and overall well-being. Here's how I'm approaching this:

As a jewellery maker with over 25 years of experience, I've always considered myself creative. From playing with boxes instead of toys as a child to spending hours in my Grandad's shed, creativity has been a constant companion. But recently, I discovered something about myself that shed light on my unique creative process: I have aphantasia. your creativity and overall well-being. Here's how I'm approaching this:

As a jeweller who thrives on creative challenges, I'm excited to share my latest project - one that's as much about personal growth as it is about creating jewellery!

We could all do with an extra pair of hands now and again. Jewellery making often requires a high level of dexterity and strength, and if...

As a jewellery maker with over 25 years of experience, I've always considered myself creative. From playing with boxes instead of toys as a child to spending hours in my Grandad's shed, creativity has been a constant companion. But recently, I discovered something about myself that shed light on my unique creative process: I have aphantasia. your creativity and overall well-being. Here's how I'm approaching this:

Overcoming dexterity challenges when making jewellery isn't just about physical adaptations - it's also about nurturing your creativity and overall well-being. Here's how I'm approaching this:

The world often wants us to consider, plan and prepare before taking action. School and Society teach us to plan. To carefully prepare our thoughts, answers and outcomes based on research. To work within a clear structure. Even in our creative practice.

I have spent my jewellery career finding adaptations to help students reach their goals. From tools that help with physical limitations to techniques for harnessing neurodiversity. Yet I haven't been showing myself the same level of empathy and flexibility. "Don't do as I do, do as I say" was a mantra I heard growing up, but it's time to take my own advice!

As a jeweller who thrives on creative challenges, I'm excited to share my latest project - one that's as much about personal growth as it is about creating jewellery!

In this week's episode, host Kim Thomson speaks with Gina and Jack from Ivy and Pine Photography about the importance of building an...

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