Like most children, Wendy’s first introduction into jewellery was when she was at preschool and made her first Fruit Loop necklace…who would have known then that it would become her life’s passion… jewellery making, not Fruit Loops!

Over the years, Wendy experimented with many forms of jewellery making and whilst still at high school discovered lapidary. Lapidary gave her an introduction into so many forms of jewellery making she had not experienced before and also access to equipment that had previously not been available.

After leaving school, Wendy worked as a microbiologist in a laboratory for many years. You can see a lot of microorganisms and organic styles in some of Wendy’s collections. Wendy often uses old microscopy photos to replicate, in glass, the cellular structures that she once looked at on a daily basis.

Having worked in science for many years, Wendy then moved into the jewellery industry. Working in various roles whilst studying gemmology she became a diamond/ gemstone buyer for a large jewellery firm in Sydney…not too many people get to spend their days playing with pretty gemstones!

Wendy decided to take her jewellery making full time in 2004. Her jewellery has taken her to many places around the world to attend shows as well as to exhibit her work in galleries and museums. Her jewellery can now be seen in many galleries around the world, most recently, the Kobe Glass Museum in Japan. Wendy is a regular exhibitor at the Royal Easter Show where her work has won many awards over the years.

Wendy’s work is always changing – she loves to experiment and ‘play’ in her studio.  She also loves the fact she can take techniques from past creative pursuits and somehow combine them with her jewellery making skills. In particular, one thing you will notice in Wendy’s work is her love of colour.

“Nothing beats those stunning dichroic glass colours, they just make you so happy”, says Wendy!