Training
''For me there was never a question about my future career. My father introduced me to his skills when I was very young, and I was immediately engaged. At nine years old, I wrote: "Jane Watling, Jeweller" in one of my father's visitors’ books in the shop!

I used to sell my early jewellery in the school playground and later in the college canteen!''

 A young Jane at the bench
Processional Cross Here you can see Jane age 14 helping to make a Sterling Silver Processional Cross for Lacock Church. The cross is on display in their shop at 15 East St. Lacock.

Later on Jane was led to the alter for her own marriage behind the same Processional Cross that she had made with her father.

Jane at 14 years old helping to make a Processional Cross
Jane followed a very 'hands on' apprenticeship. The majority of her six years of training was under her fathers influence, though also receiving additional training at several other jewellery workshops and specialist Art College Courses to attain a wider spectrum of skills.

Jane specialized in contemporary jewellery, forging, traditional silversmithing, all precious metal and stones, jewellery design and art history.

Emerald and Diamond 'Wave Ring' in 18 Carat Gold by Jane M Watling
As Jane developed her skills she began to specialize in the design and movement of the gold and silver, 'letting the metal work naturally for me'.

Jane has produced quite outrageous, large and almost sculptural pieces for exhibitions or shows that have then been 'toned down' and may be the themes for which a new range is created.

 Jane by the famous Lacock Abbey Window