New Studio in Walton on Thames

Mostly, this year I’ve been bruised, tired and covered in paint. After finishing a lot of long overdue decorating and DIY jobs at home by about mid July decided I never wanted to see a paintbrush again. I was looking forward to getting back to designing some new jewellery pieces, planning the new season and generally spending a lot more time working with my bum on a chair and not standing precariously on a ladder.

Then, one day I spotted that a unit in a location I’d always wanted to work became available. Only a few minutes from home, with gorgeous river view, it’s somewhere I walk past with my dog, Socks, most days and had often thought how it would make a great little studio.

The following week, I was in back with a paintbrush in hand, and paint in hair, on glasses and let’s face it,  I probably ate some.  The space had been used as an office and it needed brightening, adding some workspace, storage etc.

I’m so pleased to have much more space to work and the best thing is, you can visit! I’ve set aside an area to showcase lots of finished jewellery pieces too so come and say hello. The studio is located on the towpath, next to The Anglers pub, and sandwiched between two other wonderful creatives, Hannah Martin Flowers and Creative Native. There is also the Riverhouse Barn Arts centre right behind who have a great community cafe and pretty courtyard.

I’m looking forward to showing you what the river inspires.

Sophie