Emma Baker-Jones
Artwork for Emma Baker-Jones
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How would you describe the work you do and why?
I work exclusively with British bridle leathers to design and make a large range of practical leathergoods. These include key fobs, dog collars and leads, unisex belts, bridles, headcollars, livestock show halters and many varied commissions! My range of work has expanded organically over many years which keeps it interesting and satisfying. I only work with heavier bridle leathers which are beautiful to work with and I can create products that will last for many years making them highly sustainable and useful.
For you what does being an artist mean?:
It's a way of having creative freedom using your skills and knowledge but producing items that people enjoy using and looking at.
Describe what you call yourself/your practice?:
I am a leatherworker, originally trained in saddle and bridle making, though the range of my work is much broader than equestrian leathergoods now.
Your practice & activities include e.g workshops, teaching:
I work alone in my workshop adjoining my home in rural Herefordshire. Unfortunately I do not have the space or time to run any workshops but I do enjoy demonstrating some elements of my work when I'm taking part in shows and exhibitions.
CV & Education, relevant & leading to your artistic practice:
City and Guilds Saddlery and Bridle making qualifications gained whilst training with a Master Saddler and attending Walsall college over 35 years ago. Since then I have continued to extend my skills and collaborated with other crafts people on joint projects and have also been a member of Herefordshire Guild of Designer Makers for over 30 years.
Exhibitions in the last 3 years:
RHS Malvern Spring Festival - May 2023, 2024, 2025 Hay Castle Spring Fair - May 2024, May 2025 h.Art - Kingsland 2023, 2024 Malvern Autumn show - Sept 2024, Sept 2025 Hay Castle Christmas Fair - Dec 2024, Dec 2025 Made in HR6, Yarpole - Nov 2025
Your gallery outlets/stockists:
I do not currently supply to any galleries or shops. I usually sell direct to customers in person when taking part in shows and also through my online shop on my website.