Jacqueline Scholes graduated from the Royal College of Art in London in 2006. She makes func- tional sterling silver and, occasionally, iron tableware which is designed to enhance the communal dining experience. Indeed, food can be cooked in her ironware pieces when placed directly on a stove or barbecue.

Scholes’ silverware is made using the traditional techniques of raising, planishing and spinning and sometimes incorporates materials such as slate or rosewood. She designs for exhibitions but will also work to private commission.

Since graduating, Scholes has been presented two awards by the Worshipful Company of Gold- smiths and in 2006 won the Royal Mint medal competition. In 2007 and 2008, her work was exhib- ited at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London as part of ‘Collect’ which showcases the very best of world craft.