Young woman with brown and yellow hair smiling and holding a patterned coffee mug, standing in front of a row of yellow and black bicycle helmets hanging on a wall, with backpacks on a rack below.
Two women are sitting at a wooden table, examining jewelry. One woman has short, wavy hair with yellow streaks, multiple necklaces, and rings. The other woman has long dark hair and also wears rings and an earring. Jewelry and tools are on the table, including a hammer and jewelry parts. The background is a workshop with shelves and wall decorations.

About me

I'm Lottie, a metalsmith and jeweller based in Bristol.What started as a side project while working as an HGV technician apprentice, where I discovered my love for metalworking while welding lorries, this soon became Foraged Smith.

My practice explores resilience and the stories held within materials. Working across silversmithing and metal fabrication I am drawn to discarded ‘foraged’ materials, seeing value where others may not, transforming them into jewellery and metalwork that carries both a physical and emotional narrative. Sustainability is central to my practice through the use of recycled metals and through an ethos of thoughtful making, longevity and respect for materials.

I have found making has been a way of understanding the world around me. I am fascinated by the relationship between industrial processes and fine craftsmanship, drawing on my background in welding and lorry mechanics alongside traditional silversmithing techniques to create work that bridges functional metalworking and jewellery.

Alongside my own work, I believe craft has the power to build confidence, connection and belonging. I have worked with young people, PRU students and first time makers teaching both silversmithing and MIG welding. These experiences continue to influence my creative practice, reminding me that making is not only about producing objects but about creating opportunities for curiosity, learning and personal transformation.