Leeds Craft Centre & Design Gallery / Alchemy 6

Alison Macleod uses a wide range of materials and techniques that reflect the eclectic nature of her subject matter. Her belief that memories can be retained within a possession is translated in the precious qualities in her jewellery.

Inspired by natural forms Shimara Carlow's work is constructed using silver, 18ct gold and silk paper, creating a highly intricate and delicate collection.

The well-established Nick Hubbard creates delightful figurative jewellery often bearing words or tongue in cheek messages.

Entranced by the natural world of plants, Helen Smythe's work delves into the secret details of seeds, leaves and flowers, which inspire her beautiful porcelain jewellery.

Gail Klevan's acrylic jewellery has been personally decorated using various metallic foils and coloured compounds creating a beautifully colourful collection.

Working mainly in silver and continually seeking new methods of mark making and texturing, the work of Jessica Briggs is simple in design but rich in aesthetic appeal.

Becky Crow's quirky jewellery design is inspired by observations of people in everyday situations; people in the park or at the market, carrying out daily tasks.

Rakhi Kapila's stunning collection of jewellery takes inspiration from modern architecture, with its clean and simplistic use of symmetrical shapes and metal textures.

Lindsey Mann's contemporary jewellery has been inspired by a combination of 50s style tin toys and interior decoration. Bold colours and surface patterns inherent in the printed aluminium jewellery are truly exquisite.

The work of Jolene Smith takes inspiration from the ancient world and natural forms. Using silver, and sometimes fusing the surface with copper or brass, creates work that is fresh and sophisticated.

Using Victorian ceramic fragments, the work of Jenny Walker is highly unique. No two items are ever the same, reflecting the individual nature of her charming collection of jewellery.

Joanne Thompson uses mainly silver and oxidised silver to create her jewellery. The unit construction methods she employs in her work like chain mail gives her work durable and tactile qualities.

Lesley Strickland's work strives for elegant simplicity. Specialising in the use of cellulose acetate combined with silver, her use of traditional jewellery methods and techniques of her own invention provide a fresh creativity to her jewellery.

The skilled craftsmanship of Evangelos Pourgouris and Miranda Falkner - (EM Jewellery) shines through with their technique of combining different precious wires and sheet metal in different colours. This gives each piece a bespoke identity of its own.

Working in silver and enamel Emma Sedman creates a wonderful collection of distinctive jewellery. Influenced by the vibrancy of colour and its combination with precious metal leaf creates her established 'Fusion' range and her new 'Ellipse' collection.