Sue Heaser

Sue Heaser is an author, illustrator and teacher with a lifelong interest in the jewellery arts. After studying at Art college and Exeter University, her career began in archaeology – working as a Finds Assistant for the Museum of London and then as an illustrator for English Heritage, drawing ancient jewellery from all over Britain. She is accomplished in a wide variety of jewellery-making techniques such as silversmithing, enamelling and lampwork. Her project and technique books have been published all over the world and in many languages. Sue is currently researching the Anglo-Saxon beads of Britain and uses her lampwork skills to investigate the likely techniques of ancient beadmakers. She lectures on the subject at museums and universities. Sue’s latest book, Anglo-Saxon Beads 400-700: A visual guide was published in June 2025. She was elected a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London in January 2025 for her work on ancient beads.