She graduated with a MA in Goldsmithing, Silversmithing, Metalwork and Jewellery from the Royal College of Art in 1997. As a result of winning the RTZ Travel Scholarship, she then travelled to Alaska to study Inuit art.
Her distinctive style of work and superb craftsmanship have earned her a reputation as one of Britain's most exciting young silversmiths.
She has won several awards for her work from the Scottish Arts Council, the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths and the Crafts Council and has exhibited throughout the world.