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The Saltbox Gallery & Workshop in Helmsley was opened by Matthew and Louise Dwyer from North Yorkshire. Matthew and Louise select hand crafted artworks for exhibitions at the gallery. Each piece of work chosen is unique and of a very high quality which makes for an exciting, rich and varied collection.

The gallery and courtyard garden houses a brilliant selection of handmade functional and sculptural metalwork pieces, stonework, ceramics, paintings, prints and textiles. Contemporary designer jewellery is on permanent display, with an ongoing changing collection including wedding and engagement rings, bangles, brooches and necklaces.

Matthew and Louise Dwyer

Matthew is an artist blacksmith and Louise is a jeweller. Louise works in gold and silver with diamonds and other precious stones. Commissions are undertaken for individual designs from wedding bands and engagement rings to contemporary earrings, necklaces, cufflinks and brooches. Louise encourages people to come to the gallery to discuss design ideas for specially crafted pieces, which can then be made to meet your specific requirements. Louise is able to advise on ring sizing, re-sizing, adaptation of existing jewellery pieces and repairs.

Matthew undertakes metalwork commissions for the garden and home in domestic and architectural settings. He is able to work to your individual design requirements or alternatively can provide you with a initial design. Matthew produces a variety of pieces: gates, railings, curtain poles, wall brackets, bird feeders, weather-vanes, candlesticks, wall scones and hooks. Upon completion Matthew is able to install the work in your garden or home.

Work by both Matthew and Louise are on display at the gallery and commissions can be arranged. See Matthew and Louise’s pages more for details. Rings in 18ct yellow, white and red gold set with diamonds handmade to suit your designs by Louise. Forged stair hand rail made by Matthew for a refurbished cottage on the North Yorkshire Moors.