Hannah Souter British, b. 1980
Showing for the very first time in Cornwall, Cambridgeshire based silversmith Hannah Souter’s sculptural fine jewellery is inspired by delicate organic structures – especially of seed pods and buds – found in nature. By combining subtle surface textures with contrasting finishes, Souters’ unique silver creations include 18ct gold detail, freshwater pearls, or semi-precious beads.
'Whilst studying Goldsmithing, Silversmithing and Jewellery Design at Kent Institute of Art and Design, I found that my work was strongly influenced by my love of organic forms, in particular seed pods and buds. After graduating with a first class honours degree I continued to develop this theme on a post-graduate residency at Bishopsland Workshops, Reading. My residency allowed me to explore and experiment further the three dimensional qualities of jewellery that interest me most; shape and texture.
'Having completed my year at Bishopsland Workshops in August 2003, I moved back to Cambridgeshire where I set up my own workshop. Here, inspired by the surrounding countryside, I make sculptural jewellery that reflects the beauty and delicate structures found in nature.
'Comprising of hand press-formed and individually fabricated units, my jewellery combines subtle surface textures and contrasting finishes to create unique pieces of fine jewellery.'
RECENT QUALIFICATIONS
2004–05
Faculty of Education, University of Cambridge.
PGCE Secondary Design and Technology
2002–03
Bishopsland Workshops, Reading.
One year Post-graduate Residency for Jewellers and Silversmiths
1999–2002
Kent Institute of Art and Design.
BA (Hons) Silversmithing, Goldsmithing and Jewellery Design
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Peterborough College of Adult Education.
Tutor of Jewellery, adult evening classes,.
2003–04
Creative Partnerships Norfolk, Costessey High School, Norwich.
Creative Partner / Jewellery Tutor
2003–05
Chesterton Community College and Manor Community College Cambridge.
Lifelong Learning Tutor of Jewellery, adult evening classes
Jan 2003
The Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths, London.
An Introduction to Business for Jewellers and Silversmiths
PRIZES, EXHIBITIONS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
2024 The Craft Festival, Cheltenham Town Hall
2023 Desire, Chelsea Old Town Hall
2020 GNCCF Online
2014 Desire, Chelsea Old Town Hall
2013 Desire, Kensington Conference and Events Centre
2012 Desire, Queen Charlotte Hall, Richmond
2011 GNCCF, Spinning Fields, Manchester
