Rebecca studied at Sheffield Hallam University graduating in 1996 with a BA(hons) in 3D Metalwork and Jewellery. She returned to Sheffield in 2004 to develop her design and technical skills on the Yorkshire art space starter studio program. Since then Rebecca has continued to work from her own studio in Greater Manchester developing her work using traditional silversmithing and jewellery making techniques and creating jewellery that compliments her tableware designs, including the cluster and etch collections .