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Exhibition at Double Doors Studios, June 2021 To say we are pretty excited is a bit of an understatement. Restrictions are easing up in Scotland, and three of the Jewellery Designer/ Makers associated with Anarkik Creations Jewellery are taking part in an exhibition. Even more exciting, and all being well it will be an in-person exhibition! ‘100 Jewels By 100 Women’ hosted by Dundee’s newest creative enterprise and exhibition space Double Door Studios will celebrate 100 talented craftswomen who have worked, studied or lived in Dundee, Scotland, by showcasing 100 pieces of their jewellery. Who: Jewellery Designer/ Makers Ann Marie Shillito, Lizzie Armour, and GennaRead More →

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From bumble beginnings.. “For many years I have admired, bought and been gifted Ann Marie’s work. From her early titanium earrings, brooches and necklaces to her current 3D Printed jewellery. The honey bee pin with it’s very life like bee sitting on honeycomb is possibly my favourite piece in all of my collection.”  Protecting our beeautiful world. Ann Marie Shillito is an established Jeweller based in Edinburgh, Scotland. Her work has changed over time but her values as a person and a designer are rooted in causes for protecting our environment. She is part of the Applied Arts Scotland (AAS)/Creative Infomatics ‘Closing the Loop’ projectRead More →

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Behind the scenes and jewellery with Anarkik Creations Jeweller, Ann Earls Boylan. Herstory The history of women working from home is rather complicated. Before the industrial revolution in the U.K., it was common for women to run their businesses, or employment directly from the household.  “Engaged in cottage-based industries such as spinning and weaving or plied their trades from workshops that were either in or attached to domestic dwellings. Many married couples ran inns and coffee houses or kept shops. In all cases, no line was rigidly drawn between ‘home’ and ‘work’.” – Dr Helen McCarthy https://www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/blog/complicated-history-women-working-home/   Now the lines are blurred for aRead More →

Bud Earrings by Ann Marie Shillito, 3D printed in polyamide and dyed orange, matching accessories

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Soft forms and bold colours For new beginnings and brighter days Written by Lizzie for Anarkik Creations. Spring is upon us! I love seeing the shoots and flowers starting to appear outside. Are you looking forward to warmer weather and lighter mornings? In this blog post I thought it would be appropriate to share Ann Marie Shillito’s pieces which inspire joy; The Bud jewellery Collection. Each piece is light-weight, hand-finished, with silver posts and fastenings, by Ann Marie herself, in her home-workshop. The Bud pendant design includes a magnetic fastening, making them easy to wear and to put on. Click below to see our videoRead More →

The Path to Making Jewellery

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A mini-series of short stories by Designers and Makers. ~ Part 2 ~ Ann Marie Shillito – her Lockdown Project. Creativity is so important for our mental health and wellbeing. Over the past year especially, we’ve all become so much more aware of this. Having something to focus on other than work and the news, gives a chance for our minds to declutter. According to the Zen Habits website picking up a creative hobby can contribute towards living a more fulfilling life. Serious ‘play’. The idea of full time crafts people having a creative outlet might seem strange, however having time to switch off fromRead More →

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Buying jewellery for you and what it means to wear it. Featuring our wonderful friend, Jane. On this grey January day, let’s talk about jewellery that makes us feel inspired and empowered. We’re talking about the jewellery that you love and buy for yourself. Whether it’s a necklace, earrings or even a ring, waiting around for jewellery to be given to you is something of the past. Owning a piece of jewellery that you bought thoughtfully, or on an impulse for yourself could be the one that you treasure forever. “I feel proud to be wearing something that’s totally unlike anything else, and I alsoRead More →