CV

CV Jewellery and Printmaking ( updated August 2025)

Julie Bailey

Studio Jeweller & Printmaker
Born 1956, Great Yarmouth, UK

Lives and works in North Yorkshire

Stockists (current and recent)
Zillah Bell Gallery (Thirsk), FLUX Gallery (Bristol), National Trust (on-line),Yorkshire Sculpture Park Shop (Wakefield), Craft Centre & Design Gallery (Leeds), Gill Wing Gallery (London), Cecelia Colman (London), Justin Richardson (Canterbury), Arteria Gallery (Lancaster), Saltbox Gallery (Helmsley), Pyramid Gallery (York), Artichoke Gallery (Ticehurst), The Biscuit Factory (Newcastle), New Ashgate Gallery (Farnham), New Brewery Arts (Cirencester)

Publications / Press

Featured in Crafts Council Directory (2018–ongoing)
Crafts Council Maker of the Month, (online interview 2019)
National Trust Meet the Maker: The Parterre Collection, (online feature 2019)
Relativities: The 4th British International Miniature Print Exhibition, touring exhibition catalogue. Edited by Mike North. Loughborough University School of Art & Design & Off- Centre Gallery, Bristol, 2000. (Work featured)
KiLA Platinum, Japan, 1991. International review of contemporary platinum jewellery, work featured alongside Kevin Coates and Jacqueline Mina

Awards / Commissions

National Trust Artisan Maker Award, 2019–20
The National Trust 'Parterre Collection' commissioned and retailed 2019–2020
Crafts Council Directory: Selected Maker (2018–) and 'Maker of the Month'(Aug 2019)
Platinum Advisory Board Research Grant & Materials Award, Ayrton Metals, 1989–90
National Platinum Award (Highly Commended), 1989 & 1990
Revlon International Jewellery Commission, 1988–91
School of Art & Design Prize Academic Achievement, University of York St. John, 2001

Exhibitions (selected Jewellery)

2024/25 Cherish (Autumn) and Serenity (Spring), Arteria Gallery, Lancaster
2023 5 Necklaces & 5 Earrings, Zillah Bell Gallery, Thirsk
2023 Botanicals, Craft Centre & Design Gallery, Leeds
2019 5 Emerging / 5 Established Jewellers, Craft Centre & Design Gallery, Leeds

2019 National Trust Parterre Collection, selected properties & online
2017 Precious Mettle, Gill Wing, London
2017 One Year On, New Designers, London
2016 – 2018 MADE Jewellery Showcases Yorkshire Sculpture Park, Wakefield
Selected Earlier Exhibitions: Electrum Gallery, London, Basel International Jewellery Fair, New Designers Graduate Showcase, London (1991 -1992)

Exhibitions (selected Print)

2007 Solo Exhibition, Craft Centre & Design Gallery, Leeds
2004 Winter Exhibition, New Ashgate Gallery, Farnham
2004 New PrintWorks, Sarah Wiseman Gallery. Oxford
2002 British Applied Arts, The Majilis Gallery, Dubai
2001 International Miniature Print Exhibition, Connecticut Graphic Arts, USA
Relativities Unfolding, Abu Dhabi, Cultural Centre
2000 Print 2000 York City Art Gallery
Relativities-4th British International Miniature Print Exhibition, Bankside Gallery, London
National Print Exhibition 2000, Mall Galleries, London

Education & Qualifications

BA (Hons) Fine Art (Printmaking), First Class, University of Leeds, 2001
PG Diploma, Contemporary Fine Art Practice, Sheffield Hallam University, 2006
PGCE (Post-16 Education), University of Huddersfield, 2010
BTEC ND Jewellery Design (Distinction), Berkshire College of Art & Design, 1989
Research Fellowship, Platinum Enamelling, Berkshire College of Art & Design, 1990

Employment / Roles

Independent Studio Jeweller, Atelier papermetal, Yorkshire, UK (2001–present)
Private tuition & workshops, papermetal Studio (since 2019)
Jewellery Tutor, BCAD, York College, Grimsby Institute & Adult Education (1990s–2017)
Gallerist, Atelier & Galerie papermetal, Montcuq, France, 2012–16
Course Coordinator, BA/BTEC 3D & Design Crafts, Grimsby Institute, 2008–12
Founding Committee & Creative Director, York Open Studios, 2001–07