Sue Heaser

Sue Heaser is an author, illustrator and teacher with a lifelong interest in the jewellery arts. 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 jewellery-making techniques such as silversmithing, enamelling and lampwork as well as metal clay and polymer clay. 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 using experimental archaeology to identify the techniques of the 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.