Alida Cappelletta is a contemporary jeweller and designer based in Perth, where she returned after spending fifteen years studying and working in Sydney. She holds a degree in Jewellery and Metal from Sydney College of the Arts and later expanded her skills with further study in Gold and Silversmithing at RMIT. Her creative journey began with a background in painting at Curtin University, which continues to inform her distinctive visual style.

Alida has been tutoring jewellery-making for over 15 years and continues to enjoy the dynamic exchange that teaching brings. She values the opportunity to pass on skills while also finding inspiration in her students’ creativity and fresh perspectives.

Drawing inspiration from the contrast between organic forms/textures and geometric structures, Alida explores textured surfaces, patterns and repetition in her work. Her practice is rooted in a curiosity for process and materials, often leading her to experiment with new techniques to develop contemporary, wearable pieces.

Alongside her jewellery practice, Alida also creates functional ceramics, through handbuilding techniques. These raw, tactile forms carry the subtle imprint of the maker and reflect her ongoing interest in the beauty of the handmade. She has conducted numerous handbuilding clay workshops across Perth, where she shares her approach to working with clay and encourages others to discover the quiet satisfaction of shaping forms by hand.