Hi, I'm Mhairi. Ten years ago I made a life-changing decision. Whilst working part-time in retail and with my kids now at school, my husband suggested that I pursue my passion for jewellery design. At first I hesitated. I was 38 years old, and I wondered if it was too late to start something new. However, I took the leap and completed a National Certificate course in Jewellery Design at Fife College. During that time I was still working my part time job and it was really hard work - 3 days a week in college for a year, whilst also working 3 days a week, with a 5 year old and a 15 year old to look after. But I was determined to stick in and make the most of the opportunity, and my husband and kids were so supportive. Since then I have gone on to learn at every opportunity and have worked tirelessly for the past 7 years improving my skills as a bench jeweller. I can't see myself doing anything else now, it has definitely been my calling.

I have spent the last couple of years managing another jeweller's workshop and personally taking trainees through extensive training to also become successful bench jewellers, but I've known for a while I wanted to get back to creating Mhairi Gibbons Jewellery in my own workshop. I missed designing and exploring certain techniques, and I also missed the freedom to play and experiment that being a self employed creative brings, so its time to get back to flexing those creative muscles and awakening what's been turned off for too long!

I absolutely love what I do, and my work as both a jewellery maker and teacher will show you just how passionate I am about the amazing art of jewellery design and manufacture. If you'd like to talk to me about my jewellery or an idea you want to bring to life, please do get in touch. And if making is something that your toying with, let me be the stepping stone if you fancy taking that little leap.

Mhairi xx