Jane Huston studied Art and Jewellery. She worked in London and Canada in leading workshops designing and making modern precious jewellery. She is a qualified gemologist. For 15 years she directed and trained the Crafts Council of Irelands Jewellery Skills Course. She undertakes private commissions, special projects and training and is a consultant to the jewellery industry......

Derek Blanche is a Goldsmith who has trained in Germany and Ireland. He has over 10 years experience in making one-off commission pieces such as engagement rings and unusual individual items of jewellery. He takes your idea from concept to finished article with his unique design style and skill base......

Carl Parker is a Kilkenny based jewellery designer/maker. His distinctive geometric/three dimensional range is crafted from precious metals and set with natural gemstones, especially Tahitian “black” pearl and diamond. Several of Carl’s designs have been recognised by Perles de Tahiti UK awards. Commissions are welcome at his workshop, located at the Castlecomer Estate Yard......

Inga Reed designs and makes award winning contemporary jewellery for Irish and international galleries and retailers from her rural workshop in Kilkenny. She also works as a designer for jewellery manufacturers at home and abroad and as a guest lecturer in the Crafts Council of Ireland’s Goldsmithing and Jewellery Skills Course......