Born in London, Melanie Guy obtained a BA (Hons) in Applied Art, followed by a Certificate of Education and Diploma in Art & Design (Ceramics). She has had an extensive career in art education, and has worked in ceramics and jewellery; more recently she has been a professional exhibiting artist working in metal. She has lived and worked in east Cornwall since 1977. Currently she works with pewter, extending the possibilities of the metal into expressive forms.