About

Janet Barber is a goldsmith known for her intricate, exploratory approach. Inspired by nature, she creates one-off pieces that often reveal hidden details or surprises. A graduate of Loughborough College of Art and Design with First Class Honours, Janet is a Fellow of the Institute of Professional Goldsmiths and a multi-award winner at the Goldsmiths’ Craft and Design Council Awards. She works with various metals and stones, often incorporating Fairtrade materials. Her deeply personal designs reflect a commitment to learning, sharing skills, and conscious making, grounded in curiosity and craftsmanship.

Janet is exhibiting at FORGE in the ‘London Calling’ Jewellery Showcase