Recently, I had the incredible honour of being featured in the July/August 2026 edition of National Geographic Traveller Magazine as part of an article celebrating craftspeople in Cornwall.
As an avid reader of National Geographic for many years, being asked to take part was both exciting and humbling.
The feature explores the work of five Cornish makers, each using unique materials and techniques to create work inspired by the landscapes and traditions around them. Alongside my jewellery practice, the article introduces a board maker, ceramicist, willow weaver and carpenter, showcasing the rich variety of craft that can be found here in Cornwall.
The interview began in my Falmouth workshop studio, where we talked about my jewellery, the Cornish coastline that inspires my work, and what Cornwall means to me both as a maker and as someone who spends as much time as possible by the sea. We discussed everything from collecting seaglass on local beaches to transforming these treasured finds into wearable memories.
Afterwards, we headed down to one of my favourite beaches in Falmouth to search for seaglass together. It was wonderful to share the excitement of discovering pieces amongst the pebbles and to talk about the colours, origins and stories hidden within each fragment. The article explores how seaglass is formed, why certain colours are rarer than others, and the journey these pieces take before washing up on our shores.
The writer, Oliver Berry, is very good at finding pinks which as many people have found out, are incredibly rare!
Seeing my work featured alongside such talented craftspeople, and in a publication I have admired for so long, is something I will always treasure. I am grateful to the National Geographic Traveller team for taking such an interest in my work and for shining a light on the creativity, skill and inspiration that make Cornwall such a special place to live and create.
If you happen to pick up a copy of the July/August 2026 edition, I hope you enjoy reading the feature as much as I enjoyed being part of it.
Article Writer: Oliver Berry
Article Photographer: Justin Foulkes
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