Claire Zwozny-Bestwick

Multi-award winning, non-traditional, Silversmith &
Sculptor Claire R. Zwozny-Bestwick aka CRZyBest has
followed a childhood dream and now works in her own
garden 'Shedquarters' creating tiny sculptures, her signature
collection is inspired by ‘Dogs & Beer’. 

After following a
successful teaching career and gaining her Masters in
Education, Claire now chooses to focus on creativity and
happiness, running her own business, where ‘Vibrancy’ is
definitely a key theme! She was recently invited to the House
of Lords to celebrate her achievements in sustainability.
Working in metal clay, Claire has created a variety of
commissions, from jewellery and gifts to interior design
installations. Collaboration is a passion, highlighted by the
recent success of CRZyBest & Friends at Derby City Lab.
You will usually find Claire by her pink hair and brightly
coloured dungarees, with Barley her Jack Russell nearby!