Holly Hyams started studying Jewellery Design when she was seventeen at evening classes. After gaining a distinction on the Central Saint Martins' Foundation Course, she then went on to study Wood, Metal, Ceramics and Plastics (specialising in Jewellery) at Brighton University. She qualified with an MDes in 3D Materials Practice in 2010, winning the Bloomstein Silver Prize, and now continues her practice of bespoke jewellery making in a shared workshop in Brighton.