Programme Director of Crafts
Debra Allman leads our undergraduate and postgraduate Jewellery, Ceramics and Glass courses at UCA Farnham. Debra studied MA Metalwork and Jewellery at the Royal College of Art (RCA), receiving the Garrard Award for work with precious metals.
Bio
After graduating from the RCA, she established a studio in London and exhibited nationally and internationally. She continues to be a practitioner and her work is held in public and private collections.
With nearly 20 years’ teaching experience, Debra is committed to the promotion and continued development of jewellery.
She understands the importance of current developments in the subject and has a wide knowledge of approaches to designing and making jewellery and its practice in both studio and industrial environments.
Professional Membership, Affiliation and Consultancy
Awards
- Garrard Award for work with precious metals.
Exhibitions:
- Victoria and Albert Museum
- Centre Georges Pompidou, Paris
- Kyoto Museum of Art, Japan
- The Bröhan Museum in Berlin.