About the artist

Ocean inspired artisan jewellery, crafted in recycled precious metals & including seaglass, cuttlefish casting, lampwork beads & ghost rope.

Personal Statement

In December 2015 I combined my love for the ocean with my Goldsmithing & Jewellery degree, to create Selkie Jewellery; a brand led by artistry, passion, and a conservation ethos. My passion is creating handcrafted jewellery in recycled precious metals, using all traditional techniques- including my signature cuttlefish casting, and combining found objects like ghost rope and sea glass to create one of a kind pieces- no two cuttlefish castings are ever the same, like a fingerprint, creating a truly unique piece each time. My jewellery collections include pieces in aid of conservation charities like Marine Conservation Society and Sussex Seabed Restoration Project. I also love to create bespoke pieces working with customer’s own designs, or taking a precious once loved item and re-making it into something new. Big or small- repairs, alterations and re-makes are all under the Selkie umbrella. In 2023 I opened a new Selkie HQ, based in Dell Quay and as result of this fabulous new space- I have now ventured into the marvellous world of teaching! Sharing my skills, and working alongside clients in small groups or one-to-one tuition, students are learning new skills and creating beautiful pieces of jewellery of their very own.

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  • Studio Information

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    Studio Address

    Unit 1, Dell Quay Marine Yacht Yard, Dell Quay, Chichester, PO20 7EE

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    Studio Telephone

  • Studio Access

    Wheelchair Access

    Good

    Bank Holiday

    Yes

  • Directions

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    Drive through Dell Quay and 100 yards before the pub take right hand turn into the yacht yard. The unit is to the left of reception.

Tia Rolfe

Unit 1, Dell Quay Marine Yacht Yard, Dell Quay, Chichester, PO20 7EE

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