A GRADUATE of the world famous Glasgow School of Art has returned to her roots in Settle and opened her own gallery.

Studio Vault, in the restored Settle Town Hall, is the realisation of a dream by contemporary jewellery designer Emily Knight.

And in addition to her own work, the gallery features the work of other contemporary craftspeople, including Giggleswick potter and winner of television's The Great Pottery Throw Down, Matthew Wilcock.

Emily, who specialises in enamelling, has always been influenced by the surroundings where she grew up and wanted to open a gallery in her hometown.

And after graduating with a first class honours degree in jewellery and silver-smithing, she returned to Settle to open her own creative business.

Studio Vault is beneath the tourist information centre, also in the town hall.

"The location isn’t only ideal because it is central, but to open a craft gallery in a building that reflects Gothic architecture and traditional craftsmanship seemed ideal," she said.

She has also based her jewellery workshop in the studio, so people can watch her at work.

"People enjoy craft for a number of different reasons and that isn’t always simply just enjoying the pleasure of the finished product. The story behind the making process and the tools used often to create finished objects are usually as beautiful as the end product," she said.

Also showing their creations will be silversmith Sally Cox, from Bingley, and leather worker, Ruth Pullan from Ilkley.