Join us for a special workshop with jewellery designer Alex Monroe.
Please note this workshop is aimed specifically at families with neurodiverse needs.
Together we will draw, design and make a piece of jewellery or sculpture, from the materials supplied. It will be a fun and informal session to suit all ages and abilities, and there will be experts on hand to assist.
Alex Monroe is an internationally renowned jeweller. His work is often inspired by nature and the nostalgia of a childhood in 1970’s Suffolk. He has been designing and making jewellery in his studios in London since 1986. He mentors young jewellery designers, is a Trustee of the Goldsmith’s Centre and regularly writes and talks on the subject of jewellery. He teaches at his own jewellery school in South-East London.
Bio
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Alex Monroe
Alex Monroe
Alex Monroe is an internationally renowned jeweller. His work is often inspired by nature and the nostalgia of a childhood in 1970’s Suffolk. He has been designing and making jewellery in his studios in London since 1986.
Alex studied jewellery making at the City of London Polytechnic. On graduating he completed a short course with the Royal College of Art and set up his eponymous jewellery business brand.
His designs were soon picked up by Japanese and American fashion retailers and today Alex’s signature style is instantly recognisable worldwide. It has featured in countless films, television, books and magazines. It is a worn by pop stars, celebrities and royalty. Alex has designed for Disney, Nike, Buckingham Palace, the V&A, Kew Gardens and the Foundling Museum. Alex also works with charities like the RSPB, Friends of the Earth and the RNLI.
His first book Two Turtle Doves was published by Bloomsbury in 2014
Alex is a keen gardener and this is reflected in many of his designs. He sails his old gaffer boat in his beloved Suffolk, where he walks, cycles, runs and draws. Always drawing.
He mentors young jewellery designers, is a Trustee of the Goldsmith’s Centre and regularly writes and talks on the subject of jewellery. He teaches at his own jewellery school in South-East London.
Continuing his environmental work Alex recently bought a farm in Suffolk where he is increasing biodiversity, capturing carbon, producing food and involving the community in his favourite subject; Creativity in Nature.
