12/10/2026
I can finally share some news that has taken a little while to sink in…
I have been accepted as an Associate Member of MAKE Southwest!
I received the news a little while ago, but I honestly couldn’t quite believe it. I needed time to take it in before sharing it properly.
When I attended MAKE Southwest’s Preparing to Sell seminar around two years ago, becoming a member felt like a distant goal—something I hoped I might be good enough to achieve one day.
My jewellery journey began in 2023 with beachcombing and making simple seaglass rings for myself. Since then, it has grown into a practice combining traditional silversmithing, recycled silver, hand-torched enamel and historic heritage dies, all inspired by the South Devon coast and the idea of lost treasures shaped and reclaimed by the sea.
I still feel very much at the beginning fo my journey, which makes this recognition feel even more significant.
MAKE Southwest, formerly the Devon Guild of Craftsmen, champions contemporary craft and supports makers through exhibitions, education and professional opportunities. I’m incredibly proud, and genuinely gratefulto become part of its creative community.
I’m looking forward to learning, developing my work and seeing where this next chapter takes BellEve Jewellery.
Still pinching myself a little!