Mieke has always been an artist at heart, and whilst living in London she took the opportunity to train at the Sir John Cass School of Art (now part of London Metropolitan University) to obtain a Diploma in Art and Design, specialising in jewellery. After returning to New Zealand in 2005 she made Nelson, in the South Island, her home and base for her jewellery business. Seeking to create unique hand-made pieces of jewellery that are both stylish and wearable.