A metalwork student from Sheffield Hallam University has received an award from the city's Assay Master for her innovative cutlery designs, featured in the University's Creative Spark exhibition.

Assay master Ashley Carson gave metalwork and jewellery student Sarah Pasley the 'Brightest Spark' award for the high quality of her designs and her use of traditional metalworking skills.

Ashley Carson said: "I'm really impressed with the work that Sarah's done, and the craftsmanship that she's put into it. The forging is fantastic, but she's also put a lot of thought into the design.

"With the heritage of cutlery in Sheffield, I'm always looking for something that reflects the industry. It's been very difficult this year to choose an outright winner."

Senior lecturer Chris Knight said: "Sarah has worked immensely hard this year and it has been an absolute pleasure for all of the staff to have taught her throughout the course.

"She established a very challenging project that was more akin to that of an MA student and has established a conversation into the nature and language of spoons through a broad body of experimental work."

Sarah's work will be included in the University's Brightest Spark exhibition in October, which will showcase a collection of the best student work from the University's creative courses. The Creative Spark exhibition runs at venues across Sheffield Hallam's City Campus until 23 June.