William Stephens
About the artist
Leatherwork: bespoke cases and covers, wallets and belts, leather and steel furniture.
Silversmithing: brooches, pendants and earrings including other materials.
Personal Statement
I am a mechanical engineer but at heart a maker that enjoys anything tactile, functional, and beautiful.
My leather working started when my belt broke... I needed it to be fixed and what else could I do as a maker other than have a go! I taught myself how to hand stitch leather and from there onwards I found myself with the urge to keep making new and different leather goods, enjoying the challenge of pattern design, and bringing an idea to fruition.
Prior to my work with leather, I have been working in silver and copper to create jewellery, ranging from necklaces and rings to brooches. My ideas come from a need to have something a little unusual; for my school prom I needed something that stood out and so what do you do... design and build a personal brooch of my woodwork tools, the night before of course!
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Studio Information
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Studio Access
Wheelchair Access
Good
Bank Holiday
Yes
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Directions
Opposite North Mundham School, head South on Church Road, following signs to South Mundham. Park in village as per signposted and follow remaining signs on foot, 2-minute walk.
William Stephens
Lark Rise, Honer Lane, South Mundham, Chichester, West Sussex, West Sussex PO20 1LY
