Laura Papworth

Laura Papworth is a Canadian metalsmith and artist based in Toronto, Ontario. Her education in design and jewellery has led her to discover a passion for combining her technical training with the use of alternative materials and non-precious metals in creating art jewellery. Papworth’s decade-long journey of living in Toronto has given her a profound appreciation for the city. Her work takes particular inspiration from the playful forms and colours seen in Toronto’s urban environment. She seeks to apply the various materials we encounter daily into wearable sculptures.

Papworth was raised in Calgary, Alberta and moved to Toronto in 2015 to obtain her BFA in Design from Toronto Metropolitan University. After working primarily in digital pursuits, she sought to experiment with different mediums of creative art. This led her to begin studying Jewellery Arts at George Brown College in 2022.  Papworth’s dedication to her studies led her to winning an award sponsored by the Canadian Jewellers’ Association for the highest GPA in 2024, and further awards sponsored by Mejuri and Craft Ontario.  She has taken part in Toronto’s 65th annual Outdoor Art Fair and her work is on display at LA Pai gallery in Ottawa. Papworth was awarded, and began her role, as a full-time Artist-in-Residence at Harbourfront Centre in 2025.