Nikolas Drettas CV

SUMMARY

My practice is rooted in craftsmanship, material exploration and storytelling. I work with natural materials and traditional jewellery techniques, focusing on the relationship between process, memory and form. My work explores contrasts between softness and strength, fragility and resilience, translating emotional states into wearable objects.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Sales Assistant & Studio Experience – Elena Votsi Jewellery (Two Summer Seasons)
• Sales assistance, promotion and customer service
• Store organisation and visual presentation
• Observing and assisting the designer’s creative process
• Understanding development from concept to final product
 

SKILLS

• Traditional silversmithing techniques: raising, chasing, repoussé
• Wax sculpting / modelling
• Patination
• Engraving machine proficient
• Customer experience and communication
• Friendly, professional and collaborative working approach

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EDUCATION

BA (Hons) Jewellery & Silversmithing – University for the Creative Arts, Farnham
2023 –2025