Jewellery staff
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Anna Lorenz
Senior Lecturer
Anna works cross disciplines in a practice-based way and teaches part time on the BA (Hons) Jewellery and Objects course at Birmingham City University. Originally from the South of Germany, Anna apprentice trained with a Master Goldsmiths, gained a BA (Hons) First Class Degree in Jewellery and Silversmithing from the School...
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Michelle McCormick
Senior Lecturer
After twenty years of working in the Jewellery and Gemstone industry and studying for numerous trade qualifications, Michelle graduated from the Birmingham City University with a First-class BSc (Hons) in Gemmology and Jewellery studies in 2015. Michelle began teaching at Birmingham City University as a Visiting Lecturer in...
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Iona McCuaig
Course Director, Lecturer
Iona McCuaig is a jeweller, artist, researcher and educator. Her work explores the themes of narrative, value and materiality through object making. Historical references are strongly embedded in her practice and are playfully juxtaposed with contemporary observations. This results in a re-appropriation of history, allowing for...
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Matthew Porton
Course Director, Lecturer
Mat qualified as a professional engineer and previously pursued a career in engineering and project management before making a change to horology in 2010. A desire to get back to the practical side of engineering saw him studying at Birmingham City University where he gained the British Horological Institute qualifications in...
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Kathryn Powell (Partington)
Lecturer
Kathryn is an established jeweller, designer, maker and passionate educator. Her jewellery/design profile is known as Kathryn Partington. She has worked within higher education for over 10 years and taught within the community alongside her practice. With 20 years design experience, she originally trained at Staffordshire...
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Jaq Prendergast
Course Director, Lecturer
Jaq pursued a career in horology after graduating from Birmingham City University in 2011. After spending 11 years in industry working for luxury brands as a watchmaker, he decided to try a new challenge in teaching, coming back to BCU in 2022.
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Tristan Pritchard
Technician
Tristan’s passion is miniature art, particularly science fiction and fantasy. He also specialises in mould making with silicones as well as casting with plasters and resins. Tristan has been an art practitioner in TV and film making props sets and puppets for stop motion productions as well as moulding costumes and props for...
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Rebecca Skeels
Course Director, Senior Lecturer
Rebecca Skeels started her business in 1994 after graduating from the University of Wales. Since 1994, Rebecca’s thirst for knowledge and her passion for sharing has led her to graduate from Central Saint Martin’s (MA Project by Design) and achieving a PGC in Higher Education from the University for the Creative Arts. Rebecca...
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Rebecca Steiner
Senior Lecturer
Rebecca Steiner is an award-winning goldsmith whose work has been exhibited across the UK and Europe. Her research interests include crafts education, professional development for practitioners and the wider benefits of crafts practice in relation to personal autonomy, agency and wellbeing. She holds a Masters Degree in...
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Kate Thorley
Senior Lecturer
Kate is an Alumni of BCU studying at the School of Jewellery, Birmingham; graduating in 1996 with a BA (Hons) in 3D Design specialising in Jewellery and Silversmithing. Kate entered the jewellery trade as a bench worker with Europe’s largest bullion and findings manufacturer; Cookson Precious Metals and within five years was...