JESA MARSHALL
After completing a Foundation Diploma at Bournemouth & Poole College of Art & Design, Jesa gained a B.A.Hons degree in the History of Art & Design at Winchester School of Art. She then went on to train in Precious jewellery at London Guildhall University and at Portsmouth University.
Jesa's designs take much of their influence from natural form and a life long fascination with the imagery of dark fairytales, ancient cultures and legends. She enjoys experimenting with surface textures and often combines techniques such as forging, etching, fusing and reticulation with semi-precious stones to create jewellery which has a magical, ancient quality.
Jesa works to commission, produce collections for exhibitions and galleries and is a member of the Association of contemporary Jewellery. ( ACJ ).
AL MARSHALL
Al has worked with metal for over 20 years during his previous career. A passion for sculptural forms has led him to adapt his skills to create stunning jewellery.
He designs 'mechanically' influenced pieces, often simplistic forms with accents of texture or colour inspired by shapes found in nature and manmade structures.
He is highly skilled in metal forming / forging techniques and loves the challenge of creating three dimensional forms. Al's work often has technical features such as cunningly disguised clasps or mechanical elements hidden within a simple shape.
Al works to commission as well as producing work for galleries & exhibitions. Al is a a member of the Association of contemporary Jewellery. ( ACJ ).
FRANCES BARKER
Francis has been teaching alongside Jesa & Al at Flux 'n' Flame since 2005.
Fran designs intricate and delicate pieces of jewellery often with mixed metals and tiny moving parts. Her interest in metals other than silver and gold means she creates technically challenging pieces which use cold joints, rivets and tiny chain work.
Fran works to commission as well as producing collections which she sells at craft fairs.
SALLY PLUMMER
Sally is the latest member of Flux 'n' Flame and has been teaching alongside Frances since the summer of 2006.
Her work is mainly in silver, a passion for texture leads her to specialise in techniques such as reticulation and etching. Sally takes her inspiration from nature creating beautiful jewellery which is often organic and fluid in form.
Sally works to commission as well as producing collections which she sells at craft fairs and exhibitions.
