Sheila McDonald
LOCATION: East Harling, Norfolk
T: 01953 717 625
W: www.sheilamcdonaldjewellery.co.uk
E: sheilarmcd@btinternet.com
Jeweller, enameller
Jeweller/enameller whose work features enamel on 18ct gold and silver, with fine gold wire and gold leaf. Often the enamel colours are complemented by the use of semi precious beads and stones to produce a series of brooches, necklaces, earrings and cufflinks.
Sheila originally studied Textile Design at the Glasgow School of Art before being drawn towards silversmithing and jewellery. After completing an MA in Jewellery Design at the Royal College of Art, London, Sheila set up a workshop with her husband, the silversmith Rod Kelly. Today their workshop is in south Norfolk, where they now live with their family.
Sheila is a Freeman of the Goldsmiths’ Company and is also a short course tutor at West Dean College, Chichester.