Makers Dozen - Q & A with Harriet St Leger

Welcome to the Makers Dozen. We ask a Guild member a dozen quickfire questions about their life as a maker.

Today we talk to Harriet St Leger who makes beautifully bold, graphic enamel jewellery influenced by natural forms.

Describe your work in 3 words?
Bold, colourful, cheerful

How long have you been a maker?
50 years

What’s the best part of your process?
Finishing when it has all gone well

What’s the worst part of your process?
Having to start again

Do you have a favourite book about your craft?
Phil Barnes - Engraving and Enamelling

What are you reading?
Carl Hiaasen - Skinny Dip

What’s your favourite film?
Poor Things

What do you listen to in your studio?
Radio 4

What one thing would improve your life as a maker?
More time

What’s the best piece of advice you have received?
How to grind enamel properly

What’s the worst thing you can say to a maker?
That looks just like so and so’s work!

Life as a maker can be challenging, would you do it all again?
Yes, but better!

Thank you Harriet!

Find a selection of Harriet's jewellery in our shop and online here