LollaMac, a handmade sterling silver and mixed metal jewellery brand from Northumberland, will open a new shop on St Mary’s Chare in Hexham next week.
Clare Edwin, the founder and jewellery maker, has spent the past six years at the Forge Studios in Allendale. Her designs are inspired by the rural landscape of Northumberland, and she uses traditional metalworking tools and techniques to create her pieces.
“I’m absolutely delighted to unveil our new shop and studio, right in the heart of my home town of Hexham,” said Clare. “This move marks an exciting new chapter for us, with our first dedicated retail and workshop space.”
LollaMac’s products include pendants with various gemstones and earrings that combine silver and brass. The new Hexham location will feature an open studio where visitors can watch the jewellery-making process.
There will also be a dedicated area for hands-on jewellery-making workshops, catering to enthusiasts of all skill levels. Current workshops include making stacking rings, bangles, and pendants.
The studio will have a boutique shop area where visitors can browse and purchase the entire LollaMac collection, each piece handcrafted on-site.
“Hexham is a wonderful town with a vibrant community of independent retailers, and I’m incredibly proud to be joining them,” Clare added. “I’ve been very fortunate to build a following of lovely local customers through the markets I’ve attended in recent years. Having my own retail space has always been a dream; I can hardly believe it’s actually happening and can’t wait to welcome everyone through our doors and share the magic of jewellery making.”
The grand opening of LollaMac’s Hexham studio is scheduled for Saturday, June 29, at 13 St Mary’s Chare, Hexham. Visitors are encouraged to join the celebration.