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Design Demonstration Day

Design Demonstration Day Date: Wednesday 24 May, 2023 Start Time: 11.00AM End Time: 4.00PM Venue: FORGE During Clerkenwell Design Week we are delighted to be hosting this demonstration day which will highlight a broad overview of communication and design development tools from 2D hand rendering through to 3D modelling and computer rendering, as well as design process in general. This day is designed for anyone interested in learning more to drop in throughout the day. There are two session: 11.00am - 1.30pm DESIGN TOOLS FOR COMMUNICATION Designer Amanda Li Hope will demonstrate her use of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign for her development of ideas and communication with clients. Amanda's background

PRESS RELEASE: Merci Maman Launches Meaningful Matching Jewellery for Father’s Day

Celebrated French jewellery brand Merci Maman is delighted to announce the launch of its Father’s Day Collection, available from 26th May 2025. This heartfelt range captures the spirit of connection and celebrates the special bond between dads and their families — with personalised matching pieces for him, her, and their children. Known for its beautifully hand-engraved, meaningful jewellery, Merci Maman’s collection offers timeless and versatile designs crafted in premium materials. Each piece can be personalised with names, initials, dates, or short messages, making it a truly unique gift that fathers will cherish for years to come. Whether you're looking to

UK Jewellery, Silverware and Allied Crafts sector meet with MP

On Thursday the 8th February Benchpeg was privileged and honoured to attend, with 23 other senior leaders representing the UK Jewellery, Silverware and Allied Crafts sector, a roundtable discussion with meeting Sir Chris Bryant MP, Shadow Minister for the DCMS (Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport) who was on a fact finding mission to learn more about our sector. Facilitated by The National Association of Jewellers, and ably Chaired by CEO Ben Massey, the 24 seats around the table demonstrated the myriad of specialisms which the sector is made up of. Selected individuals gave presentations to Mr Bryant MP

UK Jewellery, Silverware and Allied Crafts Industry Roundtable 3rd Meeting

At the third meeting of the UK Jewellery, Silverware & Allied Crafts Industry Roundtable with esteemed colleagues from all facets of the sector there was a full agenda for the 3.45 hour in-person meeting held in the Court Room at Goldsmiths’ Hall. Chaired by Adam Jacobs, Chair, National Association of Jewellers & facilitated by Ben Massey, CEO of the National Association of Jewellers with Annie Warburton, CEO of The Goldsmiths Company hosting, attendees included: Isabel Rhodes, Houlden Group; Janet Weller, Institute of Professional Goldsmiths; Sally Dodson, Hand Engraving Association; Patrick Turner, Company of Master Jewellers; Andrew Hinds, F Hinds; John

London Design Festival

London Design Festival 13 - 21 September 2025 London Wide London Design Festival celebrates and promotes our city as the design capital of the world. The 23rd edition will take place on 13–21 September 2025. London Design Festival celebrates and promotes the city as a design capital on the global stage. London Design Festival was launched by Sir John Sorrell CBE and Ben Evans CBE in 2003. Building on London’s existing design activity, their concept was to create an annual event that would promote the city’s creativity, drawing in the country’s greatest thinkers, practitioners, retailers and educators to a deliver

Camden Pop-Up Business School - Small Business Resilience course

Camden Pop-Up Business School - Small Business Resilience course We’ve partnered with the popular PopUp Business School to help business in Camden become more resilient and build their online presence, if you’re a Camden business who would like to access the free training – sign up today. Day 1 - Hose to make your business resilience (AM) and Protecting your business (PM) Day 2 - Building your online presence (AM) and How to win at social media (PM) Day 3 - The sales mindset (AM) and Find supporters, Not Customers (PM) To view the overview of the training programme, click

Opening of the Marchmont Silversmithing Workshop

Opening of the Marchmont Silversmithing Workshop Join The Scottish Goldsmiths Trust in partnership with Marchmont Creative Spaces as we launch a new home for silversmithing in the Scottish Borders: The Marchmont Silversmithing Workshop. Day Programme To celebrate the opening of the Marchmont Silversmithing Workshop, The Scottish Goldsmiths Trust has created a day programme for everyone from curators to collectors, and industry experts to those passionate about traditional craft. The day will include the formal opening of the workshop, talks, panel discussion and silversmithing demonstrations. Speakers will include Lisa Koenigsberg, President of Initiatives in Art and Culture based in New York

Access Trade Show 2026

One‑day industry show for UK/Ireland retailers and suppliers hosted by The Company of Master Jewellers. Venue: Midlands (exact venue TBC), UK Date: 3 March 2026 Location: Midlands, UK Focus: UK jewellery retail trade event www.accesstradeshow.com

The Society of Jewellery Historians (SJH) Symposium: BEADS 2025

The Society of Jewellery Historians Symposium: BEADS 2025 Saturday 28 June 2025 Society of Antiquaries, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London W1J 0BE This one day multidisciplinary symposium brings together an international group of scholars who will explore the role and significance of beads in global adornment from antiquity to the present day. We are delighted that the renowned artist-jeweller, Caroline Broadhead will give the keynote speech. Her talk will consider how she uses beads in her practice, pushing the boundaries of tradition to explore contemporary narratives. £70* early bird for members (£80 after the 28th of April) £85* early bird for

Online event celebrating the Jewellery Quarter’s independent businesses

Jewellery Quarter Business Improvement District (JQBID) organises one-day online event celebrating the Quarter’s independent businesses On Saturday June 13, viewers can enjoy an exciting day filled with online entertainment within the safety of their own four walls. JQ at Home is a celebration of the artistry, creativity and history of this unique Quarter of Birmingham - an area of the city which has been hit especially hard during the Coronavirus crisis. With a large proportion of businesses in the Jewellery Quarter being part of the hospitality, retail and arts sectors, many businesses were forced to cease trading from as early

Maison Poiray Celebrates A Mother’s Endless Love

Since a mother’s love is a priceless gift that should be treasured, Maison Poiray is celebrating this unique bond with a jewellery selection filled with emotion, perfect for European Mother’s Day. In honour of all mothers, past, present and future, Maison Poiray has precious pieces that symbolise eternal love. Mother’s Day is the perfect opportunity to celebrate those unique bonds forged over generations, full of love, tenderness and legacy. Cœur Entrelacé, a true declaration of love. The perfect tribute to emotional ties, the CŒUR Entrelacé collection embodies the unwavering love that unites a mother and her child. These delicate designs

In Pursuit of Luxury (IPOL) Conference 2026: Time to Change

This is not another academic and industry gathering celebrating heritage and craftsmanship; it is an interrogation. Time to Change is a collaboration between Ravensbourne University London and Goldsmiths, University of London, and will be hosted across both institutions. Day One will take place at Ravensbourne, and Day Two will be held at Goldsmiths. IPOL Conference 2026 Time to Change confronts luxury at a moment of reckoning. This is not another academic and industry gathering celebrating heritage and craftsmanship; it is an interrogation. Building on IPOL 2025’s Honest Luxury, which exposed the exploitation, extraction, and ethical compromises behind luxury branded objects

MADE WINCHESTER

MADE WINCHESTER 7 – 9 May 2026 Winchester Cathedral MADE WINCHESTER launches this May at Winchester Cathedral A new Craft & Design Festival at Winchester Cathedral This May, in collaboration with Winchester Cathedral, we’re bringing together around 100 of the UK’s finest makers and designers for a vibrant festival of craftsmanship, imagination and inspiration - set within one of England’s most magnificent historic spaces. Meet talented makers, discover beautifully handcrafted work in ceramics, jewellery, textiles, glass and wood, take a class, and enjoy a day filled with creativity, skill and community. MADE WINCHESTER is a full-day experience, set inside Winchester

PRESS RELEASE: Kit Heath Launches Big Love Silver Heart Necklace, Supporting The Brain Tumour Charity

Kit Heath is proud to launch The Big Love Silver Heart, a new Sterling Silver necklace that combines bold, expressive design with a meaningful charitable initiative. The piece honours the late founder, Kit Heath, who was diagnosed with brain cancer and sadly passed away last year. To celebrate his life and support The Brain Tumour Charity, the Big Love Silver Heart has been launched for Valentine’s Day, with £5 from each necklace sold donated to the charity. Valentine’s Day holds a special place in our hearts, as it was Kit’s birthday, and 2026 would have marked his 70th. The Big Love Silver Heart is a statement-making,

Jewellery Show 2026

Jewellery Show 2 - 3 September 2026 Olympia, London. Join the Jewellery Show, the UK’s premium trade event for retailers, buyers, manufacturers, designers, and suppliers of fine jewellery, taking place at the iconic exhibition venue, the National Hall. Olympia, London on 2 - 3 September 2026. Free to attend for trade professionals, the Jewellery Show will be an international hub for fine, luxury, silver, and contemporary designer jewellery, as well as loose precious stones and retail technology and solutions. Day 1: 09:00 - 18:00 Day 2: 09:00 - 17:00 Last entrance will be at 16:30 on 3 September (30 minutes before the show closes). STRICTLY NO

Learn Hand Engraving - Online Courses for Beginners

Learn Hand Engraving - Online Courses for Beginners Led by a highly skilled, professional engraver, these intensive, online “two-day plus” sessions are aimed at complete beginners and those with limited experience of the craft. Dates Our next courses: Saturday 10th June – Sunday 11th June 2023 (short follow-up Saturday 24th June 2023) Saturday 28th – Sunday 29th October 2023 (short follow-up Saturday 11th November 2023) Times Courses run 10am – 4pm each day (UK time) Cost : £260 (members) / £295 (non-members) The course fee includes all the tools you need to start and carry on engraving; the graver,

Masterpiece 2022

Masterpiece 2022 30 June - 22 July 2022 Online Masterpiece London is one of the world's leading multidisciplinary art fairs, offering the finest works of art, design, furniture and jewellery, from antiquity to the present day. Attracting established collectors and the culturally curious, the fair introduces visitors to objects they might not otherwise encounter and presents an unparalleled opportunity to discover exceptional works of art for sale. www.masterpiecefair.com

21st International Silver Triennial

21 International Silver Triennial In dialogue with highlights from Pforzheim’s jewellery museum made of silver and diamonds 17 May 2026 through 6 January 2027 Schmuckmuseum Pforzheim, Pforzheim Opens on International Museum Day, Sunday, 17 May, 3 p.m. Whether bowls or a teapot, vases or a lantern – the spectrum of objects submitted for the 21st International Silver Triennial is wide. Pforzheim’s Jewellery Museum presents the creations selected from this competition for the promotion of the work of contemporary silversmiths, which has been organised by the Association for the Promotion of the Goldsmith’s Art and the German Goldsmiths’ House in Hanau

Cockpit Summer Open Studios - Deptford

Cockpit Summer Open Studios 2024 - Deptford Deptford 13 - 15 June 2025 Summer open studios returns to Cockpit this June with new makers and an exciting public programme Summer Open Studios returns to Cockpit for two weekends this June (5-8 June and 13-15 June), offering visitors a unique opportunity to discover and purchase work from the UK’s leading artist-makers. The perfect way to start your summer, Open Studios is a celebration of craft and making where visitors can pick up the perfect Father’s Day or summer wedding gift, get inspired at a talk or workshop and discover the brightest

Goldsmiths' Fair 2022 - The 40th Edition

[youtube url=http://youtu.be/dWQUkGKKDp8] Goldmsiths' Fair 2022 - The 40th Edition Goldsmiths' Hall, London Week One: 27 September - 2 October | Week Two: 4 - 9 October Closed Monday 3 October Featuring 136 of the UK’s most extraordinary silversmiths and goldsmiths, this year’s Fair will not disappoint. From wire work to 3D printing, traditional goldsmithing to intricate engraving, the 40 th anniversary exhibitors combine ancient techniques with modern day technologies, ensuring that there will be something for everyone with a passion for fine jewellery and contemporary silver. With an exciting cohort of new exhibitors, this year’s event promises to

Goldsmiths’ Fair 2020 - Online

Goldsmiths’ Fair 2020 - Online 24 September – 6 October 2020 Online Only Register for the event The Goldsmiths' Company is excited to launch Goldsmiths’ Fair 2020 , the first ever digital staging of their prestigious event, held exclusively online from Thursday 24 September to Tuesday 6 October, on the newly designed and curated website launching the same day. They are proud to be able to provide a platform for our exhibitors and thousands of visitors from around the world, old and new, so that you can enjoy the extraordinary works created by some of the best jewellers and silversmiths

New York City Jewelry Week: Inclusion and diversity

The week of New York City Jewelry Week was characterized by a flurry of events, exhibitions, symposia, workshops, demonstrations and talks... which marked the days with a fitting rhythm, covering topics and presenting very different types of jewelry writes Ilaria Ruggiero. Together with important partners such as Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum and the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), suggestive venues and prestigious interventions, there has been talks of jewelry touching various themes: starting from sustainability with a symposium called Full Circle: A Responsible Jewelry Cycle , which was a one day crash course on the sustainability challenges that face the

Festival of Crafts

Welcome to festival of crafts, our autumn showcase of the UK's finest craft makers and designers. Enjoy an immersive weekend of shopping, demonstrations, bookable workshops, talks, and drop-in activities. Celebrating its 29th year, this annual two-day event features a curated selection of handmade crafts across all media, including homewares, jewellery, ceramics, stationery, accessories, furniture, lighting, textiles and print. Part of Farnham Craft Month, the festival offers a relaxed environment for visitors to browse, meet, and buy directly from the makers. farnhammaltings.com

Digital Jewelry Week

Digital Jewelry Week 7 - 12 October 2024 www.digitaljewelryweek.com Digital Jewelry Week makes history with first-ever hybrid event setting a new standard for the global jewelry industry The immersive event will blend digital innovation with an exclusive in-person gathering in Milan’s iconic garden senato. Digital Jewelry Week (DJW), returning for its second year taking place from the 7th to the 13th of October, has today announced that the event will expand into both digital and physical spaces, marking the jewellery industry’s first-ever hybrid event. On the 12 of October, DJW will host an exclusive one-day gathering in Milan’s prestigious Garden Senato.

Craft Focus - Hever Castle and Gardens

Craft in Focus at Hever Castle and Gardens 8 - 11 September 2022 Edenbridge A visit to Hever Castle and Gardens makes a perfect day out. The craft fair is held in marquees within the award-winning Hever Castle Gardens set in 125 acres of glorious grounds at Hever Castle. Highlights include the Italian Garden, the topiary chess set, the Tudor Garden and the 38 acre lake. The moated Castle dates back to the 13 century and was once the childhood home of Anne Boleyn. Children can enjoy the playground, while visitors of all ages enjoy the challenge of finding their way through the Water

Jewellery & Gem WORLD Hong Kong Special Edition 2022

Jewellery & Gem WORLD Hong Kong (JGW) The special edition of Jewellery & Gem WORLD Hong Kong (JGW) is returning to the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) from 16 to 19 September with showcase after showcase of exciting product debuts, networking opportunities, and inspiring and educational onsite activities. The four-day physical event is once again broadening its appeal beyond its core B2B audience by welcoming jewellery lovers clamouring for the show’s “I Love Jewellery” experiences and attractions, said David Bondi, Senior Vice President of Informa Markets in Asia. Attendee registration for trade buyers and jewellery lovers is now

Corrugation & Microfolding with Jill Leventon

Corrugation & Microfolding with Jill Leventon 10am - 4pm, Saturday, 8 October 2022 Central Scotland School of Jewellery Dunblane, Scotland Join Silversmith Jill Leventon for a day of structural and textural metalworking. By adding small undulations or corrugations to our metal we will add strength and texture to thin sheets of metal, allow us to work in a sculptural yet economic way. Using simple hand tools and a corrugating roller add pleats, folds, and smocking to your designs, or create lightweight hollow bead forms. For makers who are exploring more environmentally sustainable skills this workshop is perfect. Larger, sculptural pieces

Cockpit Summer Open Studios - Bloomsbury

Cockpit Summer Open Studios 2025 - Bloomsbury Bloomsbury 5 - 8 June 2025 Summer open studios returns to Cockpit this June with new makers and an exciting public programme Summer Open Studios returns to Cockpit for two weekends this June (5-8 June and 13-15 June), offering visitors a unique opportunity to discover and purchase work from the UK’s leading artist-makers. The perfect way to start your summer, Open Studios is a celebration of craft and making where visitors can pick up the perfect Father’s Day or summer wedding gift, get inspired at a talk or workshop and discover the brightest

PRESS RELEASE: Expert Panel at Jewellery and Gem WORLD Hong Kong Upholds the Platinum Advantage Amid Global Surge in Demand

A distinguished international panel of jewellery experts highlighted platinum’s present and distinct advantages of price and technical brilliance at Jewellery & Gem WORLD Hong Kong 2025. Presented by Platinum Guild International (PGI) on Friday, 19 September 2025 as part of the prestigious five-day trade show, the event advocated capitalising on platinum’s strong business potential as the cost of gold soars and innovation opens new avenues for expansion into emerging markets and varied product lines. A significant price differential with gold is fuelling the growing global demand for platinum. However, as the panel speakers affirmed, this is far from platinum’s sole

Craft Festival: Preparing To Sell Is Goes On Tour!

Craft Festival: Preparing To Sell Is Goes On Tour! Craft Festival’s Preparing to Sell tour starts in a couple of weeks and the first Preparing to Sell at Make Southwest in Bovey Tracey on January 22nd is sold out. But fear not, there are 4 more venues to choose from. Preparing To Sell in Cardigan Following the huge success of Craft Festival Wales at Cardigan Castle last September, we return to Theatre Mwldan in early February. I will be joined by maker business owners Sophie Snow Textiles, Justyna Medon from Addicted to Patterns and the National Eisteddfod. The day includes

A launch weekend fit for a silversmith

Last weekend Benchpeg spent a long weekend 'At Home with Silver' hosted by the The Scottish Goldsmiths Trust (SGT) and Marchmont House. The Friday through to Sunday event, located an hour south of Edinburgh near Duns in the Scottish Borders, brought together 82 guests on the Saturday Open Day launch from across the UK and internationally to the Marchmont Estate. Together the collective gathered to celebrate the opening of the Marchmont Silversmithing Workshop - a brand new fully equipped workspace for silversmiths, developed by the SGT in partnership with Marchmont Creative Spaces. Present at the event were practising silversmiths, curators,

Pewter Live 2022

Pewter Live 2022 Pewterers' Hall, London 17 - 19 May 2022 The 34 Annual Design Competition Pewter Live returns to Pewterers’ Hall this year on 17 – 19 May for three days of workshops, exhibitions and competitions celebrating pewter crafts and design. Pewter Live 2022 is an influential annual event held in the heart of the City at Pewterers’ Hall, hosted by The Worshipful Company of Pewterers. The event showcases the innovative work of both established and emerging designers in the Open and Student competition, where shortlisted designs will be displayed, and winning creators celebrated on the final day of Pewter Live. The competition

Cockpit Summer Festival

Taking place over two weekends – 10-12 June in Bloomsbury and 17-19 June in Deptford - Cockpit Summer Festival and Open Studios will be a joyous, experience of all things making. Cockpit is home to some of the most exciting makers in the world. Spanning every kind of craft, the Cockpit makers are united by their extraordinary skill and imagination. With free entry , Cockpit Summer Festival and Open Studios is a chance to experience craft, meet with makers in their studios and buy their products direct - and enjoy a great day out. Go behind the scenes and into

The Rock Crystal Exhibition At The Cluny Museum: Explore This Fascinating Material Through Time And Space

The Rock Crystal Exhibition At The Cluny Museum: Explore This Fascinating Material Through Time And Space From 26 September 2023 to 14 January 2024 Paris Rock crystal has fascinated every civilisation since time immemorial for its mysterious translucence. From 26 September 2023 to 14 January 2024, the Musée de Cluny – Musée National du Moyen Âge will be taking visitors on a journey through the history of crystal from the present day to the Middle Ages and beyond. During medieval times in particular, this colourless quartz was a much coveted material for making tableware and other precious items such as

Fringe with Benefits

As the sun slowly begins to grace us with glorious but brief glimpses of pimms-soaked summer days, the month of hay fever and allergies strike in full force. We've been bitten by the bug that's been making its rounds round the fashion houses and we're in dangerous territory of causing a major fringe movement on a global scale. Welcome to the new S/S 2018 trend of flamboyant fringing! Throwing it back to the glory days of flapper finesse, modern-day fine jewellery has transformed itself from low-key minimalism to XL swinging tassels of personality and style. With collections bursting with an

Graduate Fashion Week 2020

Graduate Fashion Week 2020 31st May – 3rd June 2020 The Old Truman Brewery, East London Graduate Fashion Week, now in its 29th year, continues to showcase the latest emerging talent to the world, by exhibiting the fashion innovators of tomorrow with an exciting four-day event located in the heart of London’s buzzing creative district, Shoreditch. On the 31st May – 3rd June 2020 at The Old Truman Brewery in East London, Graduate Fashion Week will present an unrivalled platform for over 3600+ new BA fashion talent, promoting and awarding the freshest upcoming trendsetters in design, creative direction, marketing, communication, photography, illustration

Copenhagen Commitment Summit in London seen as hugely positive step forward

On a beautiful sunny day this week, Benchpeg was invited to join the Copenhagen Commitment’s second summit meeting hosted by the Goldsmiths' Centre to discuss what, in the most democratic and transparent manner, delegates considered to be the most important key issues around industry ethics, the environment and sustainability at both at macro and micro levels were. Delegates such as Pippa Small, Jos Skeates, Stuart Pool, Peter Crump, Melanie Eddy, Thelma West, Yianni Melas, Karen Westland of the Scottish Goldsmiths Trust, Marcus McCallum, Charlotte Cornelius and many, many others were in attendance. Svend Wennick who drives the Copenhagen Commitment initiative

Digital Craft Festival 2020

Digital Craft Festival 2020 26th - 28th June 2020 Online 3 Day event, online. We exist to support contemporary makers of craft and we hope our loyal visitors will join us, online, for a weekend of talks with makers, demonstrations, workshops, films, music and even Yoga. More details will follow soon. www.craftfestival.co.uk Craft Festival 2020 Craft Festival Bovey Tracey and Cheltenham Postponed until 2021. Next year’s dates are Craft Festival Cheltenham March 12-14th 2021 and Craft Festival June 11-13th, 2021. "We’ve built up our events since 2004, welcoming thousands of makers and visitors, like you, to join us in the

Join us for a Pearl Stringing workshop in the North East!

Join us for a Pearl Stringing workshop in the North East! 20th and 21st September 2024 Whitney Bay Golf Club, Northumberland This first Nirth East workshop will be run by Anja Mohler from String My Pearls and held at Whitney Bay Golf Club on 20th and 21st September! There are two options for the class: 20th September £85, 4 hours Make two Pearl bracelets and learn two stringing techniques. 20th and 21st September £145, 4 hours on each day. Full comprehensive class including 3 stringing methods and dealing with issues, Pearl care and also making some strung pieces - at least 2

DJCAD Masters Show 2024

DJCAD Masters Show 2024 Opening Saturday 24 August 2024 Discover and celebrate the outstanding work of our students during this nine-day showcase of creativity. Opening times Saturday 24 August – Sunday 1 September 2024, 10:00 – 16:00  Late opening on Wednesday 28 August until 20:00 About the show The Masters Show 2024 celebrates the achievements of our graduating students from University of Dundee’s Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design .  The Masters Show is returning this year and we are excited to welcome you into DJCAD’s studio and exhibition spaces.  Visiting the show is an

NEWS BRIEFING 6 February 2026

A curated edit of the week's global jewellery news - national and international - compiled for industry insight and trend monitoring. 💰 ‘Gold breaches $5,000 before volatile correction shakes markets’ Reuters Staff, Feb 3, 2026, Reuters: After hitting an all-time high near $5,586 on 29 January, gold crashed nearly $900 on Friday before rebounding 5% to $4,913 on Monday; it settled around $4,845 on Thursday amid continued uncertainty over Fed policy and US tariffs. www.reuters.com 💰 ‘Silver suffers worst single-day crash since 1980, plunging 28%’ CNBC Staff, Feb 2, 2026, CNBC: The sell-off was triggered by optimism around US interest rate cuts