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London Craft Week 2019

London Craft Week 2019 8 to 12 May 2019 London Craft Week is an annual beyond luxury showcase with hidden workshops, galleries and shops revealing outstanding craftsmanship. London Craft Week is the annual event that showcases exceptional craftsmanship through a journey-of-discovery programme featuring hidden workshops and unknown makers alongside celebrated masters, famous studios, galleries, shops and luxury brands. Contact London Craft Week 78 Duke Street London W1K 6JQ info@londoncraftweek.com www.londoncraftweek.com

London Craft Week 2020

London Craft Week 2020 30 September - 9 October 2020 London Craft Week celebrates outstanding British and international creativity. This year the festival brings together over 250 established and emerging makers, designers, brands and galleries from around the world. Authenticity is at the heart of London Craft Week and the programme aims to attract a broad audience united in their appreciation of imagination, individuality, passion and skill. A curated programme of events across London allows visitors to create their own itinerary, meet the makers and gain access to exclusive exhibitions, demonstrations and workshops. London Craft Week reflects a global trend,

London Craft Week 2017

London has long had a Fashion Week and a Design Festival. Since 2015, it has had the equivalent for craft: London Craft Week. An inspirational annual event showcasing exceptional and innovative British and international craftsmanship. London Craft Week is a journey-of-discovery programme with a diverse mix of independent master craftsmen, luxury, fashion, museums and galleries and studios, with the makers themselves the heroes and their processes and skills on show. Following the success of the first and second London Craft Week (May 2015 and May 2016), we are building on and expanding the reach of the event with increased visibility,

London Craft Week 2024

London Craft Week 2024 London Wide 13–19 May 2024 London Craft Week is a city-wide festival celebrating exceptional craftsmanship, across multiple sectors and disciplines, from around the world. Through our curated programme of events, we shine a light on the creative talent behind some of the world’s most beautiful objects, telling stories of their inspiration, process and materials. 2024 will be the tenth anniversary edition of London Craft Week. Since its inception in 2015, the festival has grown significantly in scale and prominence with nearly quarter of a million visitors enjoying the work of more than 700 makers at events

London Craft Week 2023

London Craft Week 2020 8 - 14 May 2023 London Craft Week celebrates outstanding British and international creativity. Building on the success of last year’s first International Pavilions, London Craft Week 2023 presents its broadest international programme yet with four Pavilions and a whole host of global events taking place across the city. Through a rich programme of exhibitions, workshops, demonstrations and open studios, LCW 2023 delves deep into heritage crafts, classic designs and contemporary art from nations as diverse as Afghanistan, Hungary, Denmark and Korea. www.londoncraftweek.com Contact London Craft Week 78 Duke Street London W1K 6JQ info@londoncraftweek.com www.londoncraftweek.com

London Craft Week

London Craft Week 2022 returns to its original spring slot, the eighth edition of the festival is taking place from 9 – 15 May this year. Visit the Programme page, and be one of the first to browse and book the exciting line-up of expertly-curated events taking place across the city. London Craft Week continues to champion creativity and ingenuity across a wide range of disciplines, from heritage craft skills to innovative new techniques and materials. www.londoncraftweek.com

London Craft Week 2018

London Craft Week 2018 Design has one. Fashion has one. And since 2015, craft has had one too. Back for its fourth edition on 9 May, London Craft Week opens the doors of makers’ workshops, invites the public into previously off-limits corners of the capital, and reveals the exquisite quality and staggering variety of modern craft practice – both here in the UK and internationally. This year is its biggest, and most international event yet, bringing the world’s finest makers to London for a dynamic and interactive celebration of making in all its forms – from ceramics and fashion to

Postponed: London Craft Week 2020

London Craft Week 2020 Monday 27th April - Sunday 3rd May 2020 London Craft Week is an annual beyond luxury showcase with hidden workshops, galleries and shops revealing outstanding craftsmanship. London Craft Week is the annual event that showcases exceptional craftsmanship through a journey-of-discovery programme featuring hidden workshops and unknown makers alongside celebrated masters, famous studios, galleries, shops and luxury brands. Contact London Craft Week 78 Duke Street London W1K 6JQ info@londoncraftweek.com www.londoncraftweek.com

FORGE London Craft Week events!

FORGE London Craft Week events! London Craft Week is 13th - 19th May Immerse yourself in the world of Jewellery at FORGE with a jam-packed array of exclusive events. London Craft Week at FORGE promises an unforgettable experience for passionate learners, enthusiasts, and jewellery lovers alike. LEARN, MAKE, BUY at FORGE. -LEARN- Skills Demo Day Discover the skills behind creating beautiful jewels. Our expert jewellery-makers will be demonstrating a broad range of specialist techniques, from granulation to stone-setting Tuesday 14 May 10.30am-1pm & 1.30pm - 4pm FREE More details & register here Panel Discussion. Enriching Lives through Creativity: The Power of Makerspaces

Call for Applications: London Craft Week 2020

Call for Applications: London Craft Week 2020 London Craft Week are now welcoming proposals from brands and independent makers who would like to be part of London Craft Week 2020. The festival aims to showcase the most outstanding and innovative contemporary making to visitors. The curated programme of events brings together discerning consumers with makers, designers, brands and galleries, creating a unique opportunity to build engagement and sales. The London Craft Week Team meets every two weeks to consider initial ideas. Please send a paragraph outlining your proposed activity (including information about your venue and all collaboration partners), details

Take a tour of London Craft Week 2018

Jewellery is expected to play a major part in drawing in the crowds at the upcoming London Craft Week which starts on Wednesday May 9th amid what is regarded as a golden age of creative talent in Britain. The week-long event promises endless opportunities to network and share innovative ideas for anyone involved in designing, making or simply buying and wearing contemporary British jewellery. Throughout the five days, events will be hosted across a series of iconic venues across London by some of industry's most revered brands, including the Goldsmith Company which has teamed up with Fortnum & Mason to

Creative Stars Join London Craft Week at Official Opening

This week more than 500 artists, designers, makers, artisans, collectors and patrons of craft descended on the V&A to celebrate the beginning of London Craft Week 2017, which takes place across London from 3 - 7 May. Notable guests in attendance on the night included Hussein Chalayan, Johnny Coca, Tom Dixon, Stephen Jones OBE, Bill Amberg, Lady Carol Bamford and Azzi Glasser plus various international stars including Korean artist Do Ho Suh, Hong Kong designer Elaine Yan Ling Ng and third generation Spanish guitar maker, Felipe Conde. Award-winning fashion designer Hussein Chalayan presented acclaimed potter Edmund de Waal with the

London Craft Week puts making on The World Stage over 5 days and 200 events

Design has one. Fashion has one. And since 2015, craft has had one too. Back for its fourth edition on 9 May, London Craft Week opens the doors of makers’ workshops, invites the public into previously off-limits corners of the capital, and reveals the exquisite quality and staggering variety of modern craft practice – both here in the UK and internationally. This year is its biggest, and most international event yet, bringing the world’s finest makers to London for a dynamic and interactive celebration of making in all its forms – from ceramics and fashion to watch-making and letterpress. Whether

Clothworkers' Hall to Play Host to Two Prestigious Silversmiths in a Live Demonstration and Meet the Maker Event, as part of London Craft Week

The Clothworkers' Company will the doors to it's prestigous hall to the public in May, in an event that provides a rare opportunity to watch Silversmiths' at work. The event will take place as part of London Craft Week, an initiative that started in 2015, where iconic buildings, institutions and smaller venues accross the City host craft-based events for the public. In keeping with this spirit, Clothworkers’ Hall will open it's doors, giving visitors a rare opportunity to see inside one of the Great Twelve Livery Companies of the City of London. The Clothworkers' Company are hosting two Silversmith's from

London Fashion Week 2020

London Fashion Week 2020 14th - 18th February 2020 London Fashion Week, 14th - 18th February 2020 is a trade-only event, open to press and buyers. BFC SHOW SPACE The Store Studios 180 Strand London WC2R 1EA London Fashion Week Festival is open to the public. This is an opportunity to experience catwalk shops, designer shopping and talks. Visit londonfashionweekfestival.com for ticket information. www.londonfashionweek.co.uk

Anburis to Represent TFL & Craft Central at Clerkenwell Design Week

Mine Bilgutay-Ozkurt, founder of jewellery brand Anburis has been selected as one of thirteen designers to showcase a specially designed brooch during Clerkenwell Design Week. Commissioned by Transport for London (TfL) and Craft Central in collaboration with Joanna Sterling the creator of TubeFlash and The Casket of Fictional Delights; the competition required designers to design and produce a brooch inspired by the London Underground, in order to to celebrate TfL's unique history and heritage of design. Created using the latest CAD technology, Anburis’ selected brooch designs feature commonly used phrases on the Underground such as ‘Mind the gap’, ‘Underground’ and

London Fashion Week 2017

London Fashion Week, 17th - 21st February 2017 is a trade-only event, open to press and buyers. BFC SHOW SPACE The Store Studios 180 Strand London WC2R 1EA London Fashion Week Festival is open to the public. This is an opportunity to experience catwalk shops, designer shopping and talks. Visit londonfashionweekfestival.com for ticket information. www.londonfashionweek.co.uk

London Fashion Week 2018

London Fashion Week, 16th - 20th February 2018 is a trade-only event, open to press and buyers. BFC SHOW SPACE The Store Studios 180 Strand London WC2R 1EA London Fashion Week Festival is open to the public. This is an opportunity to experience catwalk shops, designer shopping and talks. Visit londonfashionweekfestival.com for ticket information. www.londonfashionweek.co.uk

London Fashion Week 2020

London Fashion Week 2020 17th - 22nd September 2020 British Fashion Council (BFC) today announces that London Fashion Week September 2020 will run from 5pm BST Thursday 17 to Tuesday 22 September 2020 , inviting both womenswear and menswear designers to take part in its gender-neutral showcase. The event will include both digital activations on londonfashionweek.co.uk and physical, under government social distancing guidelines. A provisional schedule will be announced later in the summer. The digital LFW platform will continue to host exclusive multimedia content and will be available to both a consumer and trade audience, enabling collaboration and bringing

London Fashion Week 2018 - September

London Fashion Week September 2018 – A Celebration Of Culture, Fashion & Art For Everyone London Fashion Week has established itself as one of the most creative and innovative fashion showcases in the world, with its home, London, being one of the most multicultural, vibrant and diverse cities on the planet. London Fashion Week Festival brings a city-wide celebration throughout the month of September 2018 merging creative institutions, designer businesses and global brands, offering consumer activation in London as a backdrop to London Fashion Week. London Fashion Week Festival opens up the city and celebrates the intersection of the creative industries, from music, art, tech and

London Fashion Week September 2017

LONDON FASHION WEEK 15th - 19th September 2017 Located at The Store Studios, 180 Strand, the Designer Showrooms is home to over 150 British and international designers. Presented within is a rich and diverse selection of products in a highly curated showroom. Showcasing at London Fashion Week raises the profile of brands as part of London Fashion Week’s edit of what to see. The international element of the showrooms illustrates that the doors to London are truly open, with designers showcasing from Dubai, Finland and South Korea. The pull of London on a global scale is undeniable. The UK continues

London Fashion Week Joins London Fashion Week Men’s at The Store Studios 2017

The British Fashion Council (BFC) launches London Fashion Week Festival and moves its three Bi-annual events into one home. It was announced that the BFC will move its two bi-annual events, London Fashion Week and London Fashion Week Festival to join London Fashion Week Men’s at The Store Studios, located at 180 Strand, WC2. As part of the move, the event formerly known as London Fashion Weekend will be renamed London Fashion Week Festival and will give the public the opportunity to celebrate fashion over a period of ten days, twice a year, in February and September. This is to recognise

Jewellery Designers meet Queen at London Fashion Week

This week Her Majesty The Queen visited London Fashion Week to present the inaugural Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design. While at the event the Queen also met a number of jewellery designers who were exhibiting as part of the Designer Showrooms. Her Majesty was greeted upon arrival at London Fashion Week by Caroline Rush CBE, Chief Executive of the British Fashion Council. The Queen toured the Designer Showrooms to view the collections and met Rock Vault jewellery designers Completedworks , DAOU , Frances Wadsworth Jones , Lily Kamper , Rachel Boston , Shimell and Madden and Headonism designers

Designer Showrooms At London Fashion Week September 2016

The British Fashion Council celebrates the designers who will showcase their latest collections in the Designer Showrooms at Brewer Street Car Park from 16th – 20th September. This season’s showrooms include accessories, bags, footwear, jewellery, multi-label showrooms and ready-to-wear. This season over 150 designers will showcase new collections in the Designer Showroom; the strong diversity in backgrounds and homes of this season’s line-up illustrates more than ever that London is truly open for business on the global market. The showroom space, designed by David Collins Studio, is at the heart of London Fashion Week (LFW) and will be host to

London Fashion Week September 2016 Is Open For Business

London Fashion Week (LFW) September 2016 (16th – 20th September) will welcome over 5,000 guests from 58 countries showing that London and the UK is a major player on the global stage. The LFW schedule is as strong as ever. The 64th edition of LFW will feature 83 designers showcasing SS17 collections on the schedule and over 150 in the Designer Showrooms at Brewer Street Car Park. This season LFW welcomes back international brands MM6 and VERSUS. Sharon Wauchob will be joining the schedule for the first time and Huishan Zhang, Molly Goddard and Teatum Jones will all be showing

Hand Engraving Courses in London

Learn Hand Engraving in London This is a six week course taking place one Thursday per week from 6-9pm, starting 18 May 2017. Organised by the Hand Engravers Association, courses are held at Craft Central, London. Who is the course for? This course is aimed at all skill levels, from complete beginners, to improvers, to practiced metalsmiths wishing to build their engraving skill. What will I learn? During the hands-on, practical course students will learn from a highly skilled professional with many years of experience. The course has a maximum quota of just eight students allowing sessions to be tailored to suit

Freelance Part Time Social Media Executive, Tomfoolery - London

The role Freelance Part Time Social Media Executive Tomfoolery London / Metier Muswell Hill, London, N10 Tomfoolery is a playful yet understated contemporary designer boutique that boasts an unparalleled destination for unique and contemporary fine jewellery pieces. Located in Muswell Hill, we curate a collection of exquisite jewellery from both emerging and established designers around the world. Métier is our distinguished 9ct and 14ct gold jewellery collection designed in-house. Job Description We are seeking a passionate and creative Part-Time Social Media Executive to join our team. As a Social Media Executive, you will play a key role in developing and implementing our social media

On the Line: Perspectives on Craft in Southeast Asia

On the Line: Perspectives on craft in Southeast Asia The Aram Gallery will host On the Line , a British Council exhibition exploring craft through the practices of women in Southeast Asia. The show’s opening coincides with London Craft Week (3-7 May 2017). On the Line seeks to question the sustainability of craft in Southeast Asia in the context of increasing globalisation. It offers a range of insights into the lives and cultures of women working in this sector today. Curated by Martina Margetts and designed by Mentsen, the exhibition features impressions and unique materials collected by Royal College of Art

Made London: The Design and Craft Fair - Marylebone, London

Made London - Marylebone is an annual contemporary craft and design fair where the very best of national and international designer-makers present and sell their work to the public. Over 120 exhibitors across all media (ceramics, wood, silver, gold, glass, textiles and more) showcase their original, unique and exceptional work to the capital. A friendly, relaxed, highest quality contemporary craft and design fair, where the makers themselves meet the public to discuss inspirations, design processes and future projects, enabling maker / consumer relationships. Work can be bought at the fair or commissions can be taken. One Marylebone is a stunning

Real to Reel: The Craft Film Festival

Real to Reel: The Craft Film Festival The first UK festival dedicated to craft and moving image, Real to Reel: The Craft Film Festival returns to Picturehouse Central during London Craft Week from 8 - 10 May 2018 in its third edition. Produced by the Crafts Council and Crafts magazine, the festival presents an eclectic programme of shorts exploring our relationship with materials and making. Discover documentaries, maker profiles, music videos and hand-crafted animations from around the globe that celebrate craft in all its facets across two screenings on 8th and 9th May. A special event on 10th May delves

Real to Reel: The Craft Film Festival

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

International Fashion Showcase: Part of London Fashion Week 2019

International Fashion Showcase: Part of London Fashion Week Brave New Worlds: The changing landscape of fashion 11- 24 February 2019 Somerset House, London The International Fashion Showcase The International Fashion Showcase (IFS) nurtures and presents work from the most exciting fashion talent from around the world. Working in partnership, British Council, British Fashion Council, London College of Fashion and Somerset House provide a tailored programme for 16 emerging international designers, including a business development programme lead by London College of Fashion and a creative residency within Somerset House Studios in London. IFS will culminate with a free public exhibition during

Solo Craft Fair, South London

Call for Applications: Solo Craft Fair Solo Craft Fair will be returning to Prince of Wales in Brixton on Sunday 24th September, transforming two floors in to a craft festival full of stalls, workshops, live music, DJ's, kids play area and more! We are looking for high quality independent traders to hire a stall at this event. Stalls Available Club Room Table (4x2ft) £45 Club Room Pitch Only (no tabe) £45 Lower Roof Terrace Table (4x2ft) £40 Lower Roof Terrace Pitch Only (no table) £40 To Apply If you would be interested in trading at this event then please fill

The Scotland Craft & Design Pavilion, Craft Scotland as part of London Design Fair

First ever Scottish pavilion at London Design Fair. More than 20 cutting edge craft makers have been selected for a showcase of Scottish excellence at the London Design Fair. It will be the first time Scotland has had its own pavilion at the prestigious four-day event and aims to raise the international profile of its talent in everything from ceramics, lighting and jewellery to glass, furniture and textiles. The Scotland: Craft & Design pavilion is an initiative between Craft Scotland (the national agency for craft) and Emergents, a community interest company supporting the development of creative careers, enterprise and the

Amazonian Rainforests campaign launched at London Fashion Week 2018

Miranda Richardson, The United Nations and the Whitley Fund for Nature Join Fashion for Conservation on a Mission to Protect the Amazon at London Fashion Week AW18. Presented by Fashion for Conservation, The United Nations, Fashion Scout, Magpies & Peacocks, Hoja Nueva and the Whitley Fund for Nature (WFN), Fashion for Conservation (FFC) debuted their newest campaign to protect the Amazon featuring two designers' interpretation of Amazonian rainforests, keynotes by conservation leaders and support from the fashion community, Partnered with Whitley Fund for Nature, Fashion for Conservation has engaged influential members of the fashion community to become advocates for grassroots

Museum of London & Craft Central Christmas Pop-Up

The Museum of London shop and designer-maker charity Craft Central have teamed up for the first time to create a special pop-up store for Christmas. The collaboration will offer shoppers a festive destination to buy original, stylish and handcrafted gifts for friends and family. Opening on 14th November, the pop-up will feature 10 independent designer-makers, specially selected by the Museum and Craft Central, selling handcrafted jewellery, ceramics, stationery, homewares, prints and paper craft all made in the UK with most made in London. For more original gifts, browse the Museum of London shop for a number of exclusive products including

Made London The Design and Craft Fair 2018

Call For Entries: Made London The Design and Craft Fair Applications are now open for MADE LONDON - The Design and Craft Fair to be held at beautiful One Marylebone from 18 - 21 October 2018. We welcome applications from across all applied arts: ceramics, jewellery, furniture, leather, glass, textiles, silverware, mixed media and anything else we don't know about from individuals, groups, galleries and shops. To Apply Full information - prices, stand sizes, how to apply and what we need from you - can be found here: madelondon-marylebone.co.uk/application Please read this in full, before applying here: madelondon-marylebone.co.uk Dates 18

Metal Scapes - Studio Fusion Gallery, London

Metal Scapes will open for London Craft Week, featuring works by fine jeweller Daphne Krinos alongside silversmith and jeweller Tamar de Vries Winter and silversmith Rebecca de Quin . Curated by Brian Kennedy and hosted by Studio Fusion Gallery , beneath the Oxo Tower, the exhibition presents 'landscapes of metal' from the handcrafted jewellery and silverware by the three designers; using, exploring and reflecting the architectural themes of the work. Daphne presents pieces from her City Series and unveils new compositions inspired by cityscapes and architectural forms. Metal Scapes Dates 5 - 7 May 2017 Open 11.00am - 6.00pm Venue

MADE LONDON - Canary Wharf - The Contemporary Design and Craft Fair - Part II

MADE LONDON - Canary Wharf - The Contemporary Design and Craft Fair Canary Wharf is an exciting new free contemporary design and craft event bringing together around 120 of the best craft talent in the country, as part of Canary Wharf Group’s diverse Arts + Events programme. A high quality, contemporary craft and design fair, MADE LONDON - Canary Wharf offers members of the public the chance to meet makers and discuss inspirations, design processes and future projects, as well as purchase works from a host of makers. Taking place over two weeks, 17 - 20 March and 22 -

Collective a Maker’s Exhibition - Craft Central, London

Thirteen of Britain’s most exciting new designer-makers are staging an exhibition. Collective: a Maker’s Exhibition runs from 15-20 November 2016, and will showcase a unique blend of styles and media, including jewellery and textile designs, stylish, modern furnishings, laser-cut marquetry and breath taking ceramics. All thirteen are members of the Craft Council’s prestigious Hothouse scheme, an intensive yearly development programme that gives selected emerging makers the tools and skills to create a sustainable and successful business. All were awarded places as the southern cohort of Hothouse 2016, and decided to work together as a group to create a unique, multi-disciplinary

Fair-trade jewellers get together at London Fashion week to show that fashion can be fair

This coming Monday and Tuesday marks a pivotal moment in London Fashion week history: for the first time ever, four of the leading ethical jewellers will come together to prove that fair fashion, without comprimise, can be (and should be) achieved. From an exclusive location in Old Bond Street, adjecent to the main-catwalk, the four renowned designers will showcase their collections to celebrities, industry experts and the public alike. This, coming after the BOF State of Fashion report prophecised that ''For fashion players, 2019 will be a year of awakening. The ones who will succeed will have to come to

Alighieri's Rosh Mahtani Receives the Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design at London Fashion Week

On Tuesday 18th February 2020, at London Fashion Week, Rosh Mahtani of Alighieri was presented with The Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design by Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal on behalf of Her Majesty The Queen. Mahtani is recognised for the craftmanship of her jewellery which is produced in Hatton Garden, for using responsibly sourced materials, promoting local manufacturing and supporting employment. The Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design was initiated in recognition of the role the fashion industry plays in society and diplomacy and the movement of young designers that are both talented and making a

MADE LONDON - Canary Wharf - The Contemporary Design and Craft Fair

MADE LONDON - Canary Wharf - The Contemporary Design and Craft Fair MADE LONDON – CANARY WHARF returns to the beautiful East Wintergarden at the end of March 2019 Bringing the best contemporary designer makers in the country to the heart of Canary Wharf. The show will run for 4 days and showcase about 100 exhibitors. The venue is the East Wintergarden at Canary Wharf. A soaring vaulted parabolic glass arch designed by Cesar Pelli. The Wintergarden is in the heart of Canary Wharf between Jubilee Park and South Dock and is above Jubilee Place shopping centre. There will

British Craft Pavilion 2019

Call for Applications: British Craft Pavilion Old Truman Brewery, London 19 – 22 September 2019 International Craft Pavilion Applications The British Craft Pavilion has for the last 3 years been an exquisite gallery space dedicated to craft at the London Design Fair. In 2019 the pavilion will open its doors to global makers, becoming the International Craft Pavilion. The focus will be on functional and contemporary craft from around the world, and from across the full spectrum of craft disciplines, inviting both individual makers and organisations such as international crafts councils to represent their nations craft. Both Individual designers/brands and international crafts organisations are invited to apply to

British Craft Pavilion

Call for Applications: British Craft Pavilion Aplication Deadline: 13th February The London Design Festival are already confirming exhibitors for 2017 and would like you to apply to be part of London Design Fair 2017, the only Fair during the London Design Festival. Launched to huge acclaim in 2016, the British Craft Pavilion will double in size with space for 50 selected makers in 2017. Located in an exquisite gallery space dedicated to craft at the London Design Fair the Pavilion is supported by the Crafts Council and will be curated by Hole & Corner, punctuated by two large-scale commissioned installations

SoLo Craft Fair

Call for Applications: SoLo Craft Fair SoLo Craft Fair is delighted to be popping up on Southbank right by the London Eye as part of the Between the Bridges event. The summer will bring 16 weeks of themed markets in the heart of London. Between the Bridges will be home to food stalls, bars, pitch and put, boules, live music, DJs and more. SoLo Craft Fair will be hosting a market every Sunday throughout the summer 11am -4pm. Each event will host 30-40 different traders under a certain theme (please find dates and themes below). SoLo Craft Fair is aiming to

Made London 2023

Made London: Angel The Design and Craft Fair 3 - 5 November 2023 The Block, 10 White Lion Street, Islington, London N1 9PD THE FAIR After an enforced break due to Covid and related issues, MADE LONDON returns to a new venue, bigger and better. We aim for MADE LONDON to be the best show of its kind in the country. We seek out and select the most original and innovative designer makers in this country and beyond to exhibit with us. A diverse selection of around 120 exhibitors across all disciplines making for an exciting contemporary design and craft

Digital Craft Festival 2020

Digital Craft Festival 2020 27th - 29th November 2020 Online 3 Day event, online. 150 of the finest maker are busy making new work to present to you over the weekend of November 27-29th at Digital Craft Festival. The programme will be announced next week where we reveal the full collection and all the activities to immerse yourself in craft and making. You can follow our progress over on Facebook and Instagram . Here is a preview of some of our makers from Digital Craft Festival www.craftfestival.co.uk

Week One New Designers Award Winners Announced

Bursting with ambition and radical ideas, New Designers 2019 unveils incredible new talent set to shape the design world of tomorrow. Over two weeks, and spanning every discipline in modern making, the event presents the work of more than 3,000 hand-picked design talents. Visitors to the show will discover disruptive new thinking, meet the pacesetters, and get a first look at our creative future. The New Designers Awards brings together 1,500 handpicked designers in areas including textiles, fashion and costume, ceramics, contemporary design craft, and jewellery. Awards are presented to those with the most creative and forward-thinking work. Winners are

London Creative Network

Call for Applications: The London Creative Network The London Creative Network (LCN) Programme at Cockpit Arts is a professional development programme designed to help medium to established craft makers enhance their ability to advance their business regardless of whether they have a studio at Cockpit Arts. We provide creative business and professional development support to craft makers who have the aspiration and talent to do what they do professionally. We cater for all types of craft practices; from batch producers to artist-makers. The current round is now open for applications. Deadline: 25 October. For more information: cockpitarts.com

Talent 2016: Craft Central as part of London Design Festival

As part of the London Design Festival, come and see our choice of top graduate designer makers from across the UK. We have selected 22 superb designer maker graduates to showcase the best in craftsmanship - from furniture to fashion, glass to ceramics and all designed and crafted by them. Take a look at this year’s Talent! 2016 graduates: Alice Heaton – Glass www.aahdesignermaker.co.uk Alison Attwood Ceramics – Ceramics www.instagram.com/alison.attwood AlmaBorealis – Textiles www.almaborealis.com Casabi Designs – Ceramics www.casabidesigns.co.uk CeramicsX – Ceramics www.ceramicsx.co.uk George Riding Studio - Interior Products www.georgeriding.info Isabel Webb - Interior Textiles www.isabelwebb.tumblr.com Jessica Jue – Silversmithing

Made London 2019

Made London: Marylebone The Contemporary Design and Craft Fair Thursday 24 - Sunday 27 October 2019 One Marylebone, London, NW1 4AQ Made London: Marylebone is an annual, highest quality contemporary craft and design fair featuring a curated selection of over 100 contemporary designer-makers. Tutton and Young have invited applications from artists working throughout the UK and have handpicked top exhibitors to showcase and sell a diverse selection of jewellery, ceramics, textiles of all descriptions, striking fashion accessories, clothes, metalwork, mixed media art, beautifully worked wood and handcrafted furniture – a huge range of gorgeous things for the home and for

MADE LONDON - Marylebone 2018

Call for Applications Made London 2018 MADE London - Marylebone is the annual contemporary craft and design fair where the very best of national and international designer-makers show and sell their work to the public. MADE are now inviting entries for the 2018 Made London – Marylebone show. Come and be part of the group of 120 original and high quality makers. We want to present as wide a variety of work as we can at the show and so are particularly interested in hearing from makers designing work for the home (as well as accessories and jewellery) -

London Design Fair - Old Truman Brewery, London

The 10th anniversary of the London Design Fair runs from 22 – 25 September 2016. This year sees the addition of an amazing new 3rd floor, with country pavilions, features and exhibitions including: 100% Norway, China Academy of Art, British Craft Pavilion, Design in South Italy, Design Prize Switzerland, Form & Seek, Inspiring Portugal, Liu Malmsten & Swedish Wood, Nature Lab, Nordic Design Collective, Scotland: Craft and Design, Swedish Design Pavilion, Takram, The Publishing House (Flea Folly), The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, This Is India & Trentino Collaborations Not to mention over 450 independent designers & studios and

Brooch Design Competition - Craft Central

Design a Brooch Inspired by the London Underground Map Craft Central Design Brief Joanna Sterling’s London Underground Tube Map inspired brooch collection sparked an idea to offer a competition to design brooches inspired by Underground Stations in conjunction with Craft Central, TubeFlash and Transport for London. At the cutting edge of craft for over 40 years, Craft Central is a charity actively supporting high standards in craft and design and nurturing an appreciation of fine craftsmanship in members of the public. It provides affordable studio spaces, galleries, promotion opportunities, business support and other valuable opportunities for designer makers at any

Made London 2017

Made London 2017 19 - 22 October 2017 MADE LONDON – Marylebone is an annual contemporary craft and design fair where the very best of national and international designer-makers present and sell their work to the public. Over 120 exhibitors across all media (ceramics, wood, silver, gold, glass, textiles and more) showcase their original, unique and exceptional work to the capital. One Marylebone is a stunning former church designed by Sir John Soane. With sweeping staircases, incredible chandeliers and light and spacious characterful rooms, it’s the perfect backdrop for showcasing high end craft and design. Soane Hall has incredible height, lovely ceilings and the beautiful original

Endangered Craft Award 2017/18

Heritage Crafts Association launch the HCA/Marsh Endangered Craft Award 2017/18 The Heritage Crafts Association has launched a new Award of £1,000 with the kind support of Marsh Christian Trust. The HCA/Marsh Endangered Craft Award 2017/18 will be awarded to the proposal which in the opinion of the judges makes the best use of the funds to secure the survival of an Endangered or Critically Endangered Craft. The winner will be announced at the HCA’s annual conference “Crafts for the Future” on 24th March 2018 at the Royal Society of Medicine, London. For the purposes of the Award, eligible crafts are

Masterpiece London 2017

Masterpiece London launched in 2010 with a unique focus on cross-collecting. Over the past seven years it has established itself as the leading international event for viewing and buying the finest works of art, from antiquity to the present day. This fusion of heritage and style, tradition and the contemporary draws close to 40,000 visitors each year for an exceptional week of cultural, culinary and social experiences in the heart of London. Located on the South Grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea, Masterpiece is an unmissable event at the height of the capital’s summer arts season. Dates 29th June -

MADE LONDON - Marylebone 2019

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MADE LONDON - Marylebone has established itself as the must visit fair for those interested in buying contemporary craft and design. Visitors love the stunning venue and the exceptional quality and variety of work being shown. One Marylebone is a beautiful converted Sir John Soane Church in central London situated directly opposite Great Portland Street tube station and just a 5-minute walk from Regents Park tube station. This year we will only be using the two main spaces; the light filled first floor Galleries and Soane Hall, the old nave of the church on the ground floor. MADE LONDON - Marylebone will run from

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Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council hold annual awards

The 'Jewellery Oscars', highlight of the Jewellery Industry's design, craft and manufacturing community's year, saw industry came together once again to celebrate the winners of the annual Goldsmiths Craft & Design Awards which took place again at Goldsmiths’ Hall in London last Monday. The culmination of a year's work for industry, where pieces worked upon and finished in the last twelve months are entered and shown at the prestigious awards event was hosted by Theo Fennell and welcomed over 300 guests, including world-renowned jewellery houses, notable sponsors, industry associations, leading designers and the UK jewellery press. The unique annual competition

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Call for Applications: Top Drawer | Craft 2017

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Angela Gillies Sees Winning Design Hallmarked In London

Currently studying Jewellery and Metal Design at the University of Dundee Angela Gillies, winner of the 2017 Ingle & Rhode Fairtrade Gold Design Award has had her winning piece hallmarked by the London Assay Office. Angela’s winning piece entitled ‘Nestled’ has been cast and was taken to the London Assay Office to be hallmarked and stamped with the Fairtrade mark last week. Made in Fairtrade 18ct white gold and set with a 0.5ct round brilliant cut Canadian diamond, Angela’s ring is designed to allow a wedding ring to tuck in underneath the feather, so that the two rings will sit

2 Day Wax Carving Course with Cardinal of London

2 Day Wax Carving Course with Lukasz Pasikowski from Cardinal of London During the 2 days you will learn how wax carving is used in the production of jewellery and how it can be used in the development and making of a piece.This course is design for an intermediate learners with previous experience in jewellery making. Level: This course is designed for an intermediate learners with previous experience in jewellery making. Times: 10:30am-5.00pm Price: £160 Date: 14th, 15th April 2017 Venue: Craft Central, 33-35 St. John’s Square, London. EC1M 4DS Enquiries : info@cardinaloflondon.com www.cardinaloflondon.com

London Diamond Bourse Members Vote for Future

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Collect 2017, The Saatchi Gallery - London

Now in its 13th edition, Collect returns to the stunning setting of the Saatchi Gallery in London’s Kings Road from 2 – 6 February 2017. During an extended run of five days, the Crafts Council presents an unrivalled opportunity to see and buy contemporary museum-quality ceramics, glass, jewellery, wood, metal and textiles from established and emerging artists and makers represented by over 30 of the world’s finest galleries. In this inspiring environment visitors can indulge both their passion for collecting and their interest in design and interiors. The Collect experience for 2017 also includes: Curated Craft: An exhibition highlighting the rich

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Open Studios, FLUX - Vanguard Court, London SE5

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1 Day Stone Setting Course with Cardinal of London

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National Apprenticeship Week 2017

National Apprenticeship Week (NAW 2017) is co-ordinated by the National Apprenticeship Service, the week is designed to celebrate the positive impact apprenticeships and traineeships have on individuals, businesses and the economy. National Apprenticeship Week 2017 will be taking place from 6 to 10 March. The 10th National Apprenticeship Week will bring together employers and apprentices from across England to celebrate the success of apprenticeships over the last decade and will seek to encourage even more people to choose apprenticeships as a fast-track to a great career. Search the NAW online map to find more information about National Apprenticeship Week events

SoLo Craft Fair Christmas Events

We have plenty of events this festive season across South London including a huge pop up at the incredible Winterville in Clapham and would love for you all to apply. As always, all applicants must have public liability insurance and unfortunately we cannot accept any food stalls (only cakes!). You will need to apply to each event separately and please make sure you double check all your information is correct before pressing submit. Workshop leaders please email us directly. Applications will close in September. Saturday 24th November, St. Barnabus Parish Hall, Dulwich Village Set in the beautiful St. Barnabus Parish

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Romanian Jewelry Week 6th - 9th of October 2022 Romanian Jewelry Week is an international event organized by Assamblage National Jewelry Association, dedicated to the contemporary jewelry field in Romania and worldwide. The first edition of the event was organized between the 22-27th of September 2020 in 7 galleries, museums and showrooms in Bucharest. Over 150 contemporary jewelry designers presented their collections at ROJW 1.0: 1 designers, collectives, schools and associations of designers from UK, Portugal, Italy, Greece, Spain, Turkey, Germany, Hungary, Canada, Israel, China, South Korea, USA, Brazil, Mexico and many more. The second edition took place between the

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As well as hosting a programme of glittering events at this years' International Jewellery London, the Goldsmiths' Craft and Design Council also launched the 2019/20 edition of the Goldsmiths' Craft & Design Awards, lovingly dubbed the "Oscars of the Industry". The annual GC&DC Awards inspire and encourage excellence and skills development among graduates, apprentices, designers and masters working in jewellery, silversmithing and the allied trades. This year is host to some interesting design briefs, centred around Endangered Species, reinventing the Champagne Glass, and Sustainable Jewellery. Previous recipients of the awards were on display, including last years' Cartier Award winner Tony

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Slovenian Jewellery Week 2023 SLOVENSKI TEDEN NAKITA 2023 11— 19 May 2023 The SIJW project is primarily intended to present contemporary jewelry design to the public. They will be able to learn more about the products and designers who create contemporary jewelry throughout Slovenia. Guests from abroad will also join them. This is currently the only event in our country that is specifically aimed at promoting contemporary jewelry design and its creators. Contemporary jewelry is a self-reflexive practice, which means that we creators are engaged in thinking about ourselves and the conditions in which we carry out this practice. Contemporary

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Once again, we invite Artists, Curators, Collectives, Academies, Galleries and Cultural Institutions across the Globe to contribute to a beautiful printed publication designed and published by Current Obsession and delivered directly to the doorsteps of visitors who aren’t able to travel to Munich, or would like to enjoy a tangible copy of the Week at home. Let’s work together to create a brand-new, spectacular edition of MJW'22! For more information: https://form.jotform.com/213332664911351 Please email for any enquiries info@munichjewelleryweek.com New deadline for submissions is 1 May 2022.

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Un-Used And In Perfect Condition Durston Agile C130 Rolling Mill

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News Edit: 12 May 2019

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Digital Craft Festival 2020

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The Contemporary Craft Festival 2020

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The Contemporary Craft Festival 2019

Call for Applications: The Contemporary Craft Festival 2019 The Contemporary Craft Festival is one of the UK’s largest and most loved craft events, which sees 200 diverse and talented makers of contemporary craft selling directly to up to 10,000 members of the public. The Festival includes Start UP, a specially designed area for businesses in the early stages of their career. Open to makers from across the UK and Ireland working to the highest standards in ceramics, glass, textiles, jewellery, metal, wood, plastics, mixed media, leather, recycled materials and paper. No paintings, photography or musical instruments. Greetings cards are only accepted

The Contemporary Craft Festival 2018

Call For Applications The Contemporary Craft Festival 2018 About The Contemporary Craft Festival is one of the UK’s largest and most loved craft events, which sees 200 diverse and talented makers of contemporary craft selling directly to up to 10,000 members of the public. The Festival includes Start UP, a specially designed area for businesses in the early stages of their career. Eligibility Open to makers from across the UK and Ireland working to the highest standards in ceramics, glass, textiles, jewellery, metal, wood, plastics, mixed media, leather, recycled materials and paper. No paintings, photography or musical instruments. Greetings cards are only accepted

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Diamond Mounter, Hirsh London - Mayfair, London

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The London Artisan October 2019

Call for Applications: The London Artisan 19 & 20 October 2019 Old Truman Brewery, London 'The best place to meet and buy unique products from Designer Makers' The London Artisan is a curated marketplace in the heart of East London. Taking place on a quarterly basis throughout the year, this Spring we bring 60 contemporary designer makers to Old Truman Brewery for a two-day shopping event like no other. The London Artisan offers a diverse, quality, shopping experience that celebrates independent producers and makers. But more than that, it’s about people and place; meeting the makers, conversation with friends and

The London Artisan 2019

The most spectacular pieces from Paris Haute Couture week

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Loewe Foundation Craft Prize

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LOEWE Craft Prize 2020

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CRAFT at Top Drawer

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Craft at Top Drawer 2019

Call for Applications: Craft at Top Drawer 13 - 15 January 2019 Now celebrating 6 years supporting the finest makers, Craft at Top Drawer is making their final for call for Limited Stand Availability at the latest edition of the Spring show taking place 13-15 January 2019. Now firmly established in the international calendar, Craft at Top Drawer has connected hundreds of makers with thousands of retailers. Don't miss the chance to connect with a community of fellow contemporary creator-makers, have your work seen by an influential audience of over 15,000 independent shops, department stores ,galleries and museums, including the likes of

LOEWE Craft Prize 2019

Call for Applications: LOEWE Craft Prize 2nd edition About the Prize The LOEWE Craft Prize seeks to acknowledge and support international artisans of any age (over 18) or gender who demonstrate an exceptional ability to create objects of superior aesthetic value. By identifying work that reinterprets existing knowledge to make it relevant today while reflecting its maker’s personal language and distinct hand, the LOEWE FOUNDATION aims to highlight the continuing contribution of craft to the culture of our time. Key Dates 20 June 2018: Entry site opens to submit works 31 Oct. 2018: Submissions close 31 Jan. 2019: Shortlist of

Salisbury Contemporary Craft 2017

Salisbury Contemporary Craft is the new-look event for Salisbury based in the magnificent setting of the medieval cloisters and Cathedral, an iconic environment recognised throughout the world. This is a chance to explore and buy exquisite and beautifully hand-crafted pieces from some of our nation’s best contemporary craft makers and designers. Come and browse a range of high quality items made by skilled jewellers, potters, textile artists and more. Buy that special gift for someone special or perhaps even treat yourself. And take part in some workshops run by expert craft makers and artists in a full programme of participation

Salisbury Contemporary Craft 2017

Join the FORGE Launch Showcase

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'The Market for Craft' research report published

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Call for Applications: The London Artisan Applications Are Open! We are thrilled to announce the reopening of The London Artisan! After cancelling both our Spring and Summer events, we can once again support independent designer makers by providing a platform to begin marketing and selling your work once again. The London Artisan offers a diverse, quality, shopping experience that celebrates independent producers and makers. It’s about people and place; meeting the makers, conversations started and friendships formed. The London Artisan presents a unique selection of jewellery, ceramics, glassware, textiles, homewares, illustration and beauty products. We also welcome applications from coffee/drink

International Jewellery London 2019

International Jewellery London 2019 1 - 3 September 2019 Olympia, London International Jewellery London is the UK’S leading trade event for the international jewellery industry. The event showcases the latest product ranges from over 520 high end, finished jewellery manufacturers, designers, loose gemstones suppliers, and retail services suppliers. IJL attracts an unparalleled range of jewellery-focused and pre-qualified buyers from 71 countries in an exclusive trading environment, to do business, share knowledge and network in the heart of London - the UK’s style capital. Inspiring the industry for over 60 years, IJL showcases future industry trends, provides a 100% free comprehensive education

The London Artisan July 2017

The London Artisan The London Artisan is a curated marketplace in the heart of East London. We offer a platform for Designer Makers to promote and sell their work to new audiences. We support makers who produce high quality, unique and locally made products within the following categories: Textiles & Homeware / Illustration & Print / Ceramics & Glassware / Jewellery & Accessories / product design / Traditional Crafts / Creams & Oils / food & drink Times 10am - 5pm Dates 22 & 23 July 2017 Venue Old Truman Brewery, off Brick Lane, London, E1 www.thelondonartisan.com

London Design Fair 2017

The largest collection of international exhibitions, designers, brands, country pavilions, features and exhibitions in one destination during the London Design Festival. Located in the creative heart of East London, the London Design Fair is a four-day industry event that brings together 500 exhibitors from 28 countries, including; independent designers, established brands, international country pavilions, features and exhibitions. As the destination of the annual London Design Festival over 27,000 influential; retail buyers, architects, interior designers, press, designers and design-savvy public attend to see and specify the very latest; furniture, lighting, textiles, materials and conceptual installations from around the world. www.londondesignfair.co.uk

Craft Festival 2019

Craft Festival 2019 We proudly present Craft Festival 2019, it’s 200 makers, workshops and brand-new website. As well is getting to know our selected makers, we hope you enjoy browsing this year's programme which includes new features The Forge and The Common Room with returning favourites including Craft Cinema and Out of the Woods. FULL DETAILS HERE Dates 7 - 9 June 2019 Venue Directions SAT NAV co-ordinates TQ13 9AL Bovey Tracey is only 2 miles off the A38 Exeter to Plymouth Expressway. Exit the A38 at Drumbridges Roundabout and follow signs to Bovey Tracey town centre. Follow the

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LOEWE Craft Prize 2nd Edition

Call for Applications: LOEWE Craft Prize 2nd Edition In 2016, the LOEWE FOUNDATION launched the international annual LOEWE Craft Prize to showcase and celebrate newness, excellence and artistic merit in modern craftsmanship. Aiming to acknowledge the importance of craft in today’s culture and recognise artisans whose talent, vision and will to innovate will set a standard for the future, LOEWE Creative Director Jonathan Anderson conceived the initiative inspired by LOEWE’s beginnings as a craft cooperative in 1846. ‘Craft is the essence of LOEWE. As a house, we are about craft in the purest sense of the word. That is where our

Start Ups in London Libraries

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Best of Britannia London 2017

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International Jewellery London 2018

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London Design Fair 2017

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Craft Festival, Cheltenham 2019

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It’s Not Just About Hair - New York City Jewelry Week

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NYCJW is the first and only week dedicated to promoting the world of jewelry through educational and innovative NYC focused programming. In its inaugural year, NYCJW will feature exhibitions, lectures, workshops, studio tours. Aimed at supporting and fostering jewelry of all types, the initiative also includes participation from both established and emerging brands, individual jewelers, artists, and designers. Image: A yashmak made in the 1990s from aluminum and Swarovski crystals by British jewelry designer Shaun Leane for fashion designer Alexander McQueen Courtesy of the Metropolitan Museum of Art Created by two industry leaders from the worlds of art jewelry and

50 Years of Irish Craft Nominations

Nominate your #IrishCraftHero National Design & Craft Gallery (NDCG) are inviting nominations of makers who have significantly impacted craft in Ireland, for a new touring exhibition reflecting on the evolution of craft and design in Ireland from 1971 – 2021. The project marks 50 years of Irish craft practice to coincide with Design & Crafts Council Ireland celebrating its 50th Anniversary. Having been formed 1971 as Crafts Council, the organisation has led the development of sector for five decades, nurturing the growth of craft business in Ireland and creating opportunities to support makers expand internationally. NDCG is producing this major

Wisley Craft Fair Goes Virtual

The annual Contemporary Spring Craft Fair held at RHS Garden Wisley may have been cancelled this year due to Covid-19 but the organisers, Craft In Focus, have moved the fair online. Visitors who were planning to attend this, the UK’s most popular craft fair, will not need to miss out and can now find all their favourite exhibitors online and discover a fabulous selection of professional contemporary craftmakers and artists selected from the finest in the UK. They will not even have to queue to enter! The virtual craft fair can be found on the Craft In Focus website www.craftinfocus.com

The London Artisan 2017

The London Artisan is a curated marketplace in the heart of East London. A collaborative project between Designers/Makers and The Old Truman Brewery. When: 11 & 12 March 2017 For more information: www.thelondonartisan.com The London Artisan offer's a diverse, quality, shopping experience that celebrates independent producers and makers. But more than that, it’s about people and place; meeting the makers, conversation with friends and embedding the social back into shopping. We support makers who produce high quality, unique and locally made products within the following categories: Textiles & Homeware / Illustration & Print / Ceramics & Glassware / Jewellery & Accessories / product design / Traditional

London Edge 2019

London Edge Business Design Centre, London 1 - 2 September 2019 Started in 1999 in response to an urgent call from the fashion industry to provide an inclusive & respectful platform for the lifestyle & alternative markets. Rooted firmly in an exceptional customer service ethos, the LondonEdge team support, guide & advise our exhibiting & retail partners at a level that’s second to none. As we begin our 3rd decade we look forward with excitement to the future for this cornerstone of global lifestyle fashion. Whilst we continue to adjust to reflect new trends & allow for changes in business

PAD London 2020

PAD London 28 September - 4 October 2020 Berkeley Square, London Set in the vibrant heart of Mayfair, PAD is London’s leading fair for 20th Century art, design and decorative arts. Inspiring a unique spirit of collecting, PAD epitomises how modern art, photography, design, decorative and tribal arts interact to reveal astonishing combinations and create the most individual and staggering interiors. Prominent international galleries from major cities across Europe, North America and Asia come together to offer an exceptional panorama of the most coveted and iconic works available on the market today. PAD is a place to discover and acquire

Jeff Lowe at Pangolin London

In the close distance - Jeff Lowe 15th January – 11th February 2020 Pangolin London A solo exhibition by influential British sculptor Jeff Lowe at Pangolin London has been announced for January 2020. Open from 15th January – 11th February 2020, the exhibition will feature a series of Lowe’s largescale sculptures alongside smaller works and prints and mark a shift in Lowe’s usual aesthetic through a change in technique, material and bold use of colour. Jeff Lowe’s new series of largescale sculptures are shaped from curved sheets of aluminium, folded in and around each other, forming abstract circular structures. Cutting silhouettes into the aluminium

Craft Focus - Trentham Gardens

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Craft Festival Bovey Tracey 2024

Craft Festival Bovey Tracey Mill Marsh Park, Bovey Tracey, TQ13 9AL Fri 7th June 2024 - Sun 9th June 2024 Celebrating our 20th Anniversary in 2024. Craft Festival is one of the most prestigious and much loved craft events in the UK. Over 200 of the UK’s finest makers will be exhibiting and this year’s programme is brimming with workshops for all ages, demonstrations, children’s activities and entertainment, street theatre, festival food and live music. Craft Festival 7-9 2024 Mill Marsh Park, Bovey Tracey, Devon, TQ13 9AL Open 10am - 5pm. Please book in advance. Very limited tickets on the

Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair

Call for Entries: Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair Applications for the GNCCF 2024 fairs are now open! Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair, Victoria Baths Manchester 17-20 October 2024 GNCCFonline Christmas 7-8 December 2024 Show your work at the most respected contemporary craft fair in the North. Boasting a national reputation, Great Northern Events organises the foremost selling fairs in the UK – including the flagship Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair in Manchester and GNCCFonline. We offer makers an unrivalled opportunity to present and sell their work to an eager and savvy audience in a way that suits them and their

The Spring Contemporary Craft Fair 2019

The Spring Contemporary Craft Fair 2 - 6 May 2019 RHS Garden Wisley, Surrey An amazing event at an amazing venue! This leading craft fair is held in floored marquees within the world class RHS Garden Wisley. Now in its 10th year, this has become the most popular contemporary craft event in the UK - an event not to be missed! Highlights this year include: Over 200 exhibitors Demonstrating artists Specialist food exhibitors Live music Festival of Silver Whilst visiting the contemporary craft fair don’t forget to head to the stunning Glasshouse to view a collection of work by some

Craft Town given funding boost

Makers and craft organisations across Farnham - which was designated as England’s Craft Town in 2013 - are celebrating a funding boost from Arts Council England. The initiative has been awarded funding to develop the town’s annual Craft Month which has taken place every October for the past six years. The month celebrates the town’s deep craft roots – from its earliest involvement with the pottery industry in the 16th century, through the Victorian era and the establishment of the Farnham Pottery and the founding of Farnham Art School in 1880. This remarkable legacy has been continued by a partnership

Craft Scotland Summer Show 2019

Craft Scotland Summer Show 2019 White Stuff, Edinburgh 2 - 25 August 2019 Discover statement handmade objects for you, and your home, from 41 Scotland-based makers in one unique location. Craft Scotland is delighted to announce the 41 talented makers that have been selected for Craft Scotland’s Summer Show 2019. Discover statement handmade objects for you, and your home, from 41 Scotland-based makers in one unique location. Now in its seventh year, the Craft Scotland Summer Show is a firm fixture in the calendar. During the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the second floor of White Stuff, in Edinburgh’s city centre, transforms into

Craft In Focus at RHS Garden Wisley

Christmas Craft Fair at RHS Garden Wisley Craft In Focus is returning to RHS Garden Wisley from 22-26 November to stage the UK’s leading popular Christmas craft and design fair. The event will be bigger than ever with over 190 exhibitors! The craft fair will be held in floored and heated marquees within the Garden this year and features a selection of the UK’s finest professional contemporary craftmakers and artists working in wood, glass, metal, textiles, ceramics and more. The UK has a wealth of individual and talented designer makers and artists who produce wonderful original items that simply cannot

Deadline Approaching Craft at Top Drawer

Call for Applications: Craft at Top Drawer January 2018 Applications for Craft S/S18 now open Craft is the hunting ground for buyers looking for highly original, one-off pieces, hand made with heart, skill and soul. Craft at Top Drawer has successfully connected hundreds of makers with lucrative commercial opportunities. In each edition, we present a carefully curated, exclusive edit that mixes global brands and innovative new names to create a compelling sourcing experience for our quality audience of buyers. We anticipate, reflect and celebrate new trends so that in one, vibrant space – in London’s creative heartland – buyers

The Little Northern Contemporary Craft Fair

The Little Northern Contemporary Craft Fair is a small spin off event of the flagship Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair taking place on Sunday 7th May at Altrincham Town Hall. This is a table top event and features just 38 selected makers. How to Apply If you are interested in applying to LNCCF please email your name, craft discipline, business email and website together with 4 images ( 300dpi and ideally 1000x1000 pixels as we will need to crop images to these dimensions) of your work to: ann-marie@greatnorthernevents.co.uk We accept applications from makers of all types of craft and from

Needed - Bench to hire in London

Needed - Bench to hire in London I have just finished a jewellery short course and I am looking for a bench space for practicing, ideally the bench will be within a studio where I can be surrounded by other artist too. Please see below details : Weekends Hire only OR 2x Evening Hire only (I work as a fashion designer 9am to 6pm weekdays) London Happy to share the bench Can be flexible with dates and times too Location : London Please email : veri_verix@hotmail.com

Craft Central Winter Market

Winter Market Lonfon E14 18 November - 19 November 2023 Join us at Craft Central for our Winter Market. Kick off your Christmas shopping and buy handcrafted gifts from our creative network of designer-makers! Free Entry Buy handcrafted gifts from our talented creative network of designer-makers! Products ranging from home accessories, fashion, and jewellery to ceramics, stationery, prints, textiles and more will be on offer. Take part in family-friendly drop-in or bookable workshops. Visit our Japanese pop-up Café for hot drinks and fun baked goods. Workshops Funky Jewellery Making - Saturday 18 November 12.00 - 4.00pm - More information HERE Festive

A History of London Jewellers and Jewellery

The UK’s capital city is renowned for many things, but nothing more so than it’s proud history and ancient traditions, many of which are still practiced to this day. Therefore, it’s really no surprise to discover that in this rich environment, London jewellers design and produce engagement rings, necklaces, brooches and earrings that boast an almost unrivalled historical pedigree. Rebecca Smyth from bespoke jewellers Taylor and Hart, takes us through the journey..... Harness the Past for the Designs of the Future At Taylor & Hart, our designers use London’s past as an unlimited source of inspiration – adopting, embellishing and reinterpreting motifs

Free CAD Workshop in London

Free CAD Workshop in London Organic modeling tools for Jewellers & Sculptors. Learn some basic computer aided design tools to use in your creative practice and how to send off models to be 3D-printed. Date Saturday 12th August Time 2pm Location Thames Side Studios, SE18 5NR Exact location will be given upon subscription. To Book Please Subscribe to attend! Bring you own laptop with a demo of Rhino & T-Splines installed. For More Information Help and more information will be given upon subscription. www.sebastianpintea.com/courses

Selvedge Fair - London

The team behind the cult magazine Selvedge bring a curated collection of fifty merchants and makers to Mary Ward House , London. The exhibitors sell a range of rare vintage fabrics, covetable haberdashery and skilfully handmade textile treasures. The fair offers the perfect opportunity to meet makers, catch up with old friends and find that special something. A Grade 1 listed building, the Mary Ward House is a result of Passmore Edwards’ 19th century philanthropy. Mary Ward gave the inspiration behind this centre for training, care and entertainment, designed for society’s less fortunate. Each room has its own ambience; the

Pure London 2017

Pure London and Pure Man is the best place to source new collections for your store, department or online showroom. Our trade only event also provides 3 days of discovery, content-rich insights, trend inspiration and the opportunity to network and make buying connections. We’re a transactional show, not just a PR showcase, you can discover the products from the brands you want and order them at the show. Join us and be confident you’re in the right place to do business, network and meet with peers. There are hundreds of brands to discover over 3 days which would be impossible

Countercurrent, London Design Festival

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MADE London at St Marys 2018

Call for Applications MADE London at St Marys 2018 MADE London at St Marys, our newest show, this show is just before Christmas, and is a 2 day tabletop show with space for about 80 exhibitors. We want MADE London - St Marys to have a relaxed 'village hall' feel whilst featuring the best makers in the country! Although there is no 'shell scheme' exhibitors are welcome to bring in their own display. MADE London at St Marys Dates 30 November - 1 December Venue St Mary’s, Wyndham Place, York Street, Marylebone, London W1H 1PQ Apply Apply at www.madelondon-st-marys.co.uk Application

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Create and Craft are proud to announce that jewellery expert Sarah Millsop has joined them to become a Craft Ambassador. Sarah joins other crafting experts including the ‘The Crafty Beggars’ Wendy Turner-Webster and Julie Peasgood, Mich Turner MBE, Cassie Brown and Sarah Hurley. Sarah’s love and passion for jewellery making started 16 years ago as she took up jewellery demonstrating at her local craft store as weekend work whilst she studied at college. From there she began to teach Jewellery making courses at a local college and for the past 6 years has taken on the full time job of

Future Craft Conference: Entrepreneurship or Enterprise?

Future Craft Conference: Entrepreneurship or Enterprise? The University for the Creative Arts is liaising with leading institutions to instigate and explore 'Future Craft'. The first in a series biennial conferences will offer an opportunity to discuss, engage, debate, publish and disseminate new research starting with craft issues within the Jewellery and Silversmithing industries. The opening conference seeks to provide a framework for a discussion on and around ‘Entrepreneurship or Enterprise?’ By celebrating present achievements and ideas we can look forward to exploring what the future might hold. Possibilities for the next ‘Future Craft’ conference to be hosted by Queensland College

Call for Applications: Loewe Craft Prize

Loewe has launched a new award celebrating excellence in craftsmanship, the Loewe Craft Prize. Sponsored by the Loewe Foundation, the Craft Prize expands the commitment of the Spanish house to preserving unique savoir-faire. The Loewe Craft Prize aims to recognize the values that bridge craftsmanship and contemporary culture in every discipline. The prize will be given to outstanding works of craftsmanship that pair an original artistic concept with a modern application of traditional methods. The prize also pays tribute to precise execution, respect for materials and the functional and aesthetic value of the work. “Craftsmanship has immense importance for me

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Craft Emergency have selected eleven makers for Craft Emergency 2016, a biennial open submission group exhibition featuring recent work in diverse media. The main aim of the competition is to champion contemporary craft by emerging makers from across the UK and beyond, increasing exposure for their work, and encouraging further professional development opportunities. Earlier this year the gallery launched an international open-call in association with Making Space, Havant. Eleven makers were selected for inclusion in the show by a panel of judges including: Annabelle Campbell, Head of Exhibitions and Collections, Crafts Council; Lynne Dick, Director, Making Space; Thomas Appleton, letter-carver

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The LOEWE FOUNDATION launches the seventh edition of the LOEWE FOUNDATION Craft Prize, an international award celebrating excellence in craftsmanship. The LOEWE FOUNDATION seeks to recognize uniquely talented artisans whose artistic vision and will to innovate set new standards for the future of craft. The prize for the winning entry is 50,000 euros. The shortlisted and winning works will feature in the exhibition and accompanying catalogue in Paris in spring 2024. Apply from 6 July to 25 October 2023

Gifted 17 Contemporary Christmas Craft Market

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The Making of a Silver Commission

The Making of a Silver Commission The Clothworkers’ Company hosts Contemporary British Silversmiths London Craft Week 2019 Friday 10 May 2019 In partnership with Contemporary British Silversmiths, the leading association for contemporary silver, The Clothworkers’ Company hosts a day of events, shining a light on the fascinating process of commissioning and making silver.Meet the makers during free demonstrations by award-winning silversmiths Miriam Hanid and Yusuke Yamamoto and learn about their live commissions for The Clothworkers’ Company during our lunchtime lecture. Both silversmiths have recently been commissioned to create major pieces for The Clothworkers’ Company. This one-day event offers visitors a

Shine 2020

Shine 2020 The Goldsmiths’ Centre Part of London Craft Week: 18th September – 22nd December 2020 Shine 2020, the Goldsmiths’ Centre’s annual new talent showcase in jewellery and silversmithing, returns this year as a digital-only event, in response to our changed circumstances and consumer patterns. Celebrating up and coming UK designer makers, it will present eleven new collections hand-picked for their originality and quality. Each maker will be supported through an intensive online skills training programme, delivered by the Goldsmiths’ Centre, and designed to get them market ready for the online opening on 17th September 2020. Shine 2020 provides a

Inspired 2017

Inspired 2017 This May will see the much-anticipated return of INSPIRED - the luxury contemporary silverware and furniture selling showcase at the Goldsmiths’ Centre during London Craft Week. This leading exhibition, now in its fifth year, brings together some of the UK’s finest and up-and-coming silversmiths and furniture makers in one unique curated platform. With demand for original hand crafted goods currently experiencing an exciting resurgence, this is a fabulous and unique opportunity to invest in a one-off or bespoke piece from one of Britain’s most talented artisans. The exhibition will feature work from the UK’s leading silversmiths including Brett

Craft Festival, Cheltenham Town Hall 2024

Call for Applications: Craft Festival at Cheltenham Town Hall 2024 Our Craft Festival in Cheltenham Town Hall has become a firm favourite with makers and visitors alike.⁠ Applications are now open for Craft Festival, 8 - 10 March 2024. ⁠ We have been organising high quality craft fairs for 20 years. ⁠ Craft Festival will feature 100 selected makers from across the UK with a programme of workshops for all ages and craft demonstrations set in the stunning surroundings of Cheltenham Town Hall.⁠ Applications are invited from makers working to the highest standards, based anywhere in the world. ⁠ You make

Call for Applications: Digital Craft Festival at Christmas

Call for Applications: Digital Craft Festival at Christmas Applications are open for the Digital Craft Festival at Christmas. Craft Festival hosts multiple prestigious craft events in South West England presenting some of the UK’s finest makers. It one of Europe’s largest and most loved craft events. To reflect the global opportunity that hosting a Digital Craft Festival allows, applications are open from makers from across the globe. You will be working to the highest standards in ceramics, glass, textiles, jewellery, metal, wood, plastics, mixed media, leather, recycled materials and paper. No paintings, photography or musical instruments. Greetings cards are only accepted

Pure London x JATC 2024

Pure London x JATC 11 - 13 February 2024 Kensington Olympia We bring together the brightest minds in the industry twice a year to showcase the best must-have collections, discover the latest trends, get exclusive business insight, and make all-important international connections. Pure London x JATC provides a global platform for brands and designers to meet with buyers that matter the most to their business and connect. Join the next edition as we arrive back at the iconic Kensington Olympia in London, 11-13 February 2024. www.purelondon.com

Cancelled - International Jewellery London 2020

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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

Contemporary Craft & Design Fair 2021

Contemporary Craft & Design Fair Dovecot Studios, Edinburgh Saturday 5 June - Sunday 6 June 2021 10am - 5pm This summer, Dovecot will showcase 24 designers and makers in its world famous Tapestry Studio, offering visitors the opportunity to support our local creative economy. Taking place in Dovecot’s airy spaces, visitors will be able to safely browse the work of contemporary textiles, homeware, jewellery, beauty and accessories designers including Green Thomas, Anne Watson Jewellery, Emily Millichip and Tessuti Scotland. Committed to showcasing the best in contemporary art, craft, and design, Dovecot is delighted to provide a platform for the creative

British Craft Trade Fair 2019

The British Craft Trade Fair (BCTF) 2019 Yorkshire Event Centre, Harrogate 7 - 9 April 2019 Hundreds of top tier artisans can help retailers satisfy the huge consumer appetite for authentic British design. The British Craft Trade Fair (BCTF), which runs from 7-9 April 2019 in Harrogate, is the largest and most well-established event of its kind, focusing exclusively on British made artisan products. Now in its 45th year, BCTF will host hundreds of creative designer-makers in a fabulous state of the art venue, the Yorkshire Event Centre, which benefits from free onsite parking in an easily accessible location. Product categories

Historic Craft Practices – Metalwork Bursary

Call for Applications: FdA Historic Craft Practices – Metalwork Bursary West Dean College Chichester, West Sussex A new bursary providing funding of up to £5,000 to study FdA Historic Craft Practices – Metalwork at West Dean College of Arts and Conservation as been launches by the ctafts college. Funding The bursaries are for new applicants who would not otherwise be able to afford to pursue their studies, for September 2019 entry. About the Course The Foundation degree is taught by Grant McCaig, an internationally recognised Silversmith and educator. His work is in major collections, he has taught in Japan and Colombia,

Craft Scotland Summer Show 2018

Craft Scotland Summer Show 2018 3 - 26 August 2018 Edinburgh, Scotland This August, discover contemporary design-led craft from 37 Scotland-based makers in one unique venue right in the centre of Edinburgh. You can shop curated handmade objects, including beautiful homewares, exquisite jewellery, stylish accessories and handcrafted gifts. Unleash your creativity with the careful guidance of our knowledgeable makers in the inspirational surroundings of our Summer Show. Many of the workshops are sold out, but we do have some spaces left: Carve a Ring Workshop with CARVE Carve your own ring in jeweller's wax. Get creative and make your own

British Craft Trade Fair 2018

The British Craft Trade Fair 2018 The British Craft Trade Fair (BCTF) is a three-day event taking place at the Great Yorkshire Showground in beautiful Harrogate. The next Harrogate fairwill take place on 8th-10th April 2018. The fair is strictly trade-only and showcases work from exclusively British and Irish makers. BCTF differs from other trade fairs in that no mass-manufactured products or products made overseas are allowed. Visitors can be confident, therefore, that they will be presented with a selection of the best hand-made British giftware available in the UK. BCTF Harrogate has been running for more than 43 years. For the

MADE BY HAND, The Contemporary Craft Fair

MADE BY HAND, The Contemporary Craft Fair at City Hall, Cardiff Applications are invited from makers from across the UK and Ireland to the finest and largest contemporary craft fair in Wales. You work to the highest standards making ceramics, glass, textiles, jewellery, metal, wood, plastics, mixed media, leather, recycled materials, printmaking and paper. You are resident in the UK or Ireland and your work shows a dedication to quality of making, presentation and originality. Set in one of Cardiff's premier venues, Made By Hand is in partnership with Cardiff City Council and Llantarnam Grange Arts Centre. Made By Hand will feature

Visual Artist and Craft Maker Awards

The Visual Artist and Craft Makers Awards (VACMA) are a programme of small grants schemes with a range of local authorities and art agencies across Scotland to support visual artists and craft makers in their creative and professional development. Funding for Makers Established by Creative Scotland, these partnerships give support at a local level and work with local panels to offer funds to support practitioners at all stages of their career who have demonstrated a commitment to their work and in developing their practice through new work, new skills or new opportunities. Grants Awards of between £500 and £1,500 are available. Many of the VACMA schemes

The Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair

The GNCCF celebrates its 10th anniversary from 12 - 15 October 2017. Applications are now open for this leading award-winning show in the North from UK and international designer-makers working across all craft disciplines including ceramics, glass, jewellery, fashion design, textiles, leather, metal, mixed media, print-making, furniture, wood and sculpture etc. 150 exhibitors will be selected by an independent panel of craft experts. Subsidised stands for new makers in business less than 3 years and shared stands available. How to Apply Apply on line at www.greatnorthernevents.co.uk

News Edit: 24 March 2019

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Katy Tromans wins Artistar Jewels 2018 Award at Milan Fashion Week

Last month the winners of the fifth edition of Artistar Jewels were announced in Milan, Italy, where 2016 Birmingham School of Jewellery graduate Katy Tromans picked up an international award for her amazing standards of detail. Artistar Jewels is an international competition dedicated to promotion of contemporary jewellery culture culminating in an awards ceremony and exhibition. The event took place in Palazzo dei Giureconsulti, Milan, Italy, a historical palace overlooing the Duomo Square, and hosted 450 creations from an array of international jewellery artists and designers. Entries on show at the Artistar Jewels 2018 exhibition in Milan, Italy Artistar Jewels 2018 was

Milan Design Week 2017 Salone del Mobile.Milano: 56th Edition

Salone del Mobile.Milano 2017: 56th Edition The Salone del Mobile, dedicated to quality and innovation and boasting a new classic, section format, is now on. Two events devoted to contemporary lighting and workplace, design feature alongside those celebrating the 20th anniversary of SaloneSatellite,, consolidating the trade fair as the key event for the sector and Milan as the capital of, design. Yet again, the event is proving to be an important resource for Milan,, which takes on the role of capital of design and of design culture, due in part to the, powerful synergy between the event and its many

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Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair - Online

Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair - Online GNCCFonline: Christmas Edition 21- 22 November 2020 The Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair (GNCCF) is a curated showcase of designer-makers and craft artists, handpicked by an independent panel of craft experts to give you the best in cutting-edge design and beautiful craftsmanship . Great Northern Events, the not for profit company behind the award-winning Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair presents GNCCFonline: Christmas Edition 21-22 November 2020. GNCCFonline is an online selling showcase featuring 150 designer-makers selected for their excellence; from jewellery and fashion accessories to functional and statement pieces for the home. Director

The Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair 2024

Call for Applications: Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair 17-20 October 2024 Applications open 1-28 February Show your work at the most respected contemporary craft fair in the North! Boasting a national reputation, Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair is the premier selling event in the North of England. Showcasing over 150 of the UK’s best designer-makers, all selected for their excellence in their craft, GNCCF2024 will return to Manchester’s stunning Victoria Baths, chosen for the afterparty of the prestigious Chanel's Metier D'Art 2023. We offer makers an unrivalled opportunity to put their work in front of an

Inches Carr Craft Bursary: Emerging Maker

Inches Carr Craft Bursary: Emerging Maker Craft Scotland is delighted to announce that applications are now open for the Inches Carr Craft Bursaries 2024. Since 2022, Craft Scotland has been entrusted with stewardship of the esteemed Inches Carr Craft Bursaries. Learn more about the history of the bursaries including Deirdre Inches and her husband Malcolm Carr whom the awards were established to commemorate. You can also discover the impact they have had on makers' practice in our article by Amanda Game. There are two types of Bursary available: Emerging Maker (less than 5 years of practice) and Established Maker (over 5 years

De Vroomen Silver Festival - London

An exhibition at the prestigious showroom of De Vroomen in London’s Belgravia. Showcasing the work of some of the UK’s finest silversmiths. 26th November to 24th December 2016 De Vroomen 59 Elizabeth Street London SW1W 9PP devroomen.co.uk

International Jewellery London 202 Cancelled

Reed Exhibitions has announced that International Jewellery London, scheduled to take place at Alexandra Palace, London, from 13 to 15 September 2020 will be cancelled due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Reed Exhibitions issued the following statement: "Following UK government guidelines and comprehensive discussions with our customers, public health authorities and partner organisations, we do not believe that we are in a position to host a large scale gathering of the community in September without compromising the key valuable elements of IJL. T he health and safety of our exhibitors, visitors, partners and staff is our number one priority. Therefore, a

Loewe Reveals Craft Prize Trophy

The newly established Loewe Foundation Craft Prize launched earlier this year with the aim to recognize emerging artisans, has announced the creation of the award’s winner’s trophy. Designed and made by Alex Brogden, it was engraved by Graham Saggers at the Goldsmiths Centre. The award, sponsored by the Loewe Foundation, was created in an effort to magnify the beauty and importance of original and handmade products. Craftpersons of any medium are encouraged to submit their applications to the award. Fourteen finalists will be selected for an exhibition in Madrid, after a panel of judges select the winning entry, scheduled for

Craft Festival Bovey Tracey 2024

Call for Applications: Craft Festival Bovey Tracey 2004 20th Anniversary Edition ⁠ Join us in June next year and celebrate our 20th Anniversary in the Devon countryside.⁠ Applications are invited from makers working to the highest standards.⁠ You make ceramics, glass, textiles, jewellery, metal, wood, plastics, stone, mixed media, leather, recycled materials, printmaking and paper.⁠ And surfboards. ⁠ Your work shows a dedication to quality of making, presentation and originality.⁠ To Apply form.jotform.com Deadline 6pm 1st December 2023⁠ www.craftfestival.co.uk

COSMIMA, Clerkenwell Gallery - London

Exhibiting for the 12th year, five jewellery designers of the COSMIMA collective will showcase and sell their work alongside pieces from four specially invited guests at the Clerkenwell Gallery this November. The five core members of COSMIMA are Hidemi Asano, Chris Carpenter, Ulla Hörnfeldt, Daphne Krinos and Louise O’Neill; contemporaries who met over ten years ago and have collaborated ever since to organise the annual COSMIMA selling exhibition, whilst forming strong profiles independently and around the globe. A selection of new one-off pieces will be unveiled and for sale at the show from the designers whose work has been exhibited

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British Craft Trade Fair 2021

The British Craft Trade Fair (BCTF) 2020 Yorkshire Event Centre, Harrogate 11 – 13 April 2021 For the past 45 years BCTF has showcased the best of British artisan crafts, including: Ceramics, Glassware, Metalwork, Jewellery, Textiles, Fashion Accessories, Greetings Cards, Stationery, Fine Art, Sculpture, Home Accessories, Tableware and more. As the demand for quality British-made product becomes a priority for UK shoppers, we offer the ideal sourcing environment for discerning retailers. BCTF takes place in April each year in Harrogate, North Yorkshire. The dates move around from year to year depending on when Easter falls, but in 2021 the dates

Midhurst Contemporary Craft Show 2017

Midhurst Contemporary Craft Show Sussex Guild We are delighted to be returning to the spacious, modern surroundings of the recently-built Midhurst Rother College – last year’s show proved very popular with visitors and exhibitors alike. Once again highly-skilled designer-makers from Sussex and the adjoining counties will provide a colourful feast of creativity to brighten the dark days of winter. The show is perfectly timed for Christmas shopping and, with over fifty members of The Sussex Guild showing their beautiful and varied work, visitors will be spoilt for choice. The café within the show area will provide light refreshments throughout the

Loewe announces winner of Craft Prize

Launched by the Loewe Foundation in 2016  to celebrate excellence in modern craftsmanship, the   Loewe  Craft Prize has announced its winning entries of 2017. Ernst Gamperl of Germany was awarded the prize for his work  ‘Tree of Life 2’,  selected from among  26 finalists . His creation was chosen by a distinguished jury of leading figures in design, architecture, journalism and museum curatorship.   Ernst Gamperl received a silver trophy from iconic actress Charlotte Rampling , along with a cash prize of 50,000 euros. Loewe Creative Director Jonathan Anderson said, “The work of Ernst Gamperl has

Millets Jewellery Craft Fair 2017

Millets Farm Centre are pleased to announce that they will be hosting their annual "Jewellery Craft Fair” on Saturday 25 November 2017. The event will be located in the upstairs Lakeview Suite here at Millets Farm Centre. The event will be open from 10am to 4pm. Millets Farm Centre held their first two Jewellery events last year and received some lovely feedback from both customers and exhibitors. With a footfall of 300 on both occasions, we are excited that the concept has proved popular and with a few adjustments are looking forward to this event becoming an annual feature in

The Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council Competition 2023/4

Call for Applications: The Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council Competition 2023/4 The Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council (GC&DC) announces the briefs are now open for entries to its competition, the Goldsmiths’ Craftsmanship & Design Awards 2024. The final date for online entries is Sunday 14th January 2024. The annual Awards reward excellence in technical skills and creative design in precious metals and related materials and is open to all in the jewellery, silversmithing and allied trades. The Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council, which operates the competition, actively encourages craft persons and designers in the industry, apprentices, students and hobbyists, to

Craft Festival Bovey Tracey & Cheltenham 2022

Call For Entries: Craft Festival Bovey Tracey & Cheltenham 2022 Craft Festival Bovey Tracey 17-19 June 2022 Craft Festival Cheltenham 11-13 March 2022 Applications are invited from makers working to the highest standards. 2 Great Events, 1 Application Form You make ceramics, glass, textiles, jewellery, metal, wood, plastics, mixed media, leather, recycled materials, printmaking and paper. Your work shows a dedication to quality of making, presentation and originality. You are based anywhere in the world. You can apply for both Craft Festival Bovey Tracey & Cheltenham on the same application form. Applications for our Christmas Festival in Cheltenham will open in

Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair 2019

Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair 2019 10 -13 October 2019 Upper Campfield Market Hall, Manchester The Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair returns for its 12th edition from 10-13 October 2019 to Upper Campfield Market Hall, Manchester. The GNCCF is the last word in contemporary craft selling events in the north. Founded by passion-fuelled people with an obsessive love of craft, and a desire to create a nationally renowned event, it’s no coincidence that the GNCCF has become the must-attend event for exhibitors and buyers alike. Expect a diverse range of work, talent and stories from leading designer-makers, including contemporary ceramicists,

Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair 2018

Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair 2018 Now in its 11th year, the Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair is the North’s largest and most established annual celebration of contemporary craft. Set in a Grade 2 Victorian market building in the heart of Manchester on Deansgate, this award-winning event hosts over 150 of the UK’s finest designer-makers and craft artists. All exhibitors taking part have been specially selected for their excellence, with jewellery, interior and fashion textiles, ceramics, glass, furniture, print and more on show. Meet and talk to the makers and discover the inspiration and stories behind their work. This is

FLOCK Contemporary Christmas Craft & Design fair

FLOCK: Contemporary Christmas Craft & Design Fair The Barn's signature Craft and Design fair is returning this year with a festival format and includes satellite makers-venues and an exciting programme of hands-on craft workshops. This year flock provides even more opportunities to make, experience and purchase high-quality craft and design pieces from over 50 of Scotland's top makers. flock brings two days of the best Christmas shopping in Scotland to your doorstep - come early and beat the crowds! Open Saturday 18 November @ 10am - 5pm Sunday 19 November @ 10am - 5pm Tickets Free entryT FLOCK fringe is

Announcing the LOEWE FOUNDATION Craft Prize 2024 finalists

LOEWE FOUNDATION announces the 30 artists shortlisted for the 2024 edition of the LOEWE FOUNDATION Craft Prize. The finalists’ works will be exhibited at Palais de Tokyo in Paris from 15 May until 9 June 2024. The works selected for the LOEWE FOUNDATION Craft Prize shortlist will go on display at Palais de Tokyo in Paris from 15 May to 9 June 2024. Many of the works repurpose found or recycled materials and there is a focus on the elevation and transformation of the everyday, such as rubber tyres and compressed wood, which are not traditionally associated with craft. A

January Hallmarking figures - Birmingham, London, Sheffield and Edinburgh

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Inhorgenta Hosts 5th Trendfactory in London

The 5th Inhorgenta Trendfactory in the vibrant city of London has once again shown how important it is for the international jewellery and watch sector to share information all year round. On 30 October more than 50 guests from trade and industry came to the historical Goldsmiths’ Hall to make new contacts and discuss future trends. The Inhorgenta Trendfactory is now an established forum for the sector, where companies can discuss current and future growth trends. Inhorgenta Munich, the international trade fair for watches, jewellery and precious stones, has been on tour with a series of events since 2015 and

Made London at St Bartholomews 2018

Call for Applications Made London at St Bartholomews 2018 Our usual venue at Brighton Dome - Corn Exchange is still undergoing renovation this year. So we are returning for a third year to this stunning, atmospheric, soaring church for a one day tabletop show. St Barts was very busy last year and we think it's becoming THE place to start the Christmas shop for unusual and quality gifts. Date 24 November 2018 Venue St Bartholomews Church, Brighton BN1 4GP Apply Apply at www.madebrighton.co.uk Application Deadline 7th June 2018 www.madebrighton.co.uk

Wild Things to be let loose on London

A new exhibition of luxury avant-garde fine jewellery, tantalisingly known as Wild Things, is coming to London later this month following a launch at the exclusive 2018 COUTURE Las Vegas in the first stop of what is expected to be a summer tour of Europe. Created by founder of the House of Luxury Elio D’Anna, in collaboration with COUTURE, Wild Things is a 'wild and beautiful' collection of six luxury but progressive jewellery brands, all resonating with cosmopolitan younger buyers keen to be associated with contemporary jet set labels conveying attitude and identity. They include the Indian Lebanese Mukhi Sisters,

International Jewellery London (IJL) 2017

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Sparking Christmas at NumberNinetyFour - London, E2

NumberNinetyFour is a jewellery shop set on Columbia Road in Shoreditch in the East End of London, famous for it's Sunday flower market and range of independent shops and galleries. Owner, jeweller Simon Rees, has been creating beautiful pieces for over twenty five years. He now designs and makes wonderful bespoke jewellery from his bench at NumberNinetyFour, specialising in engagement, wedding and partnership rings. Alongside Simon's work, NumberNinetyFour showcases the work of exciting contemporary jewellery designers. Regularly transforming the space, each group or artist exhibit in the shop from one to three months. Dates : 7 – 24 December 2016

Call for Applications: Graduate Support Programme, Craft Central

Call for Applications: Graduate Support Programme, Craft Central Calling all recent graduates with creative degrees that live in Tower Hamlets and surrounding boroughs. The programme includes free use of studio space at Craft Central for up to a year as well as bespoke mentoring and the opportunity to create your own exhibition. We are inviting all recent graduates with creative degrees that live in Tower Hamlets and surrounding boroughs to apply to our Graduate Support Programme. The programme includes free use of studio space at Craft Central for up to a year as well as bespoke mentoring and the opportunity

Craft in Focus - RHS Flower Show 2024

Call for Applications: RHS Flower Show RHS Garden Hyde Hall 31 July - 4 August 2024 Craft in Focus are delighted to have been invited to return and stage a Contemporary Craft Pavilion at the Flower Show at RHS Garden Hyde Hall from 31 July - 4 August. Because of the nature of the Flower Show, the presentation of the event will be quite formal. Craft in Focus shall, as usual, be providing a floored and carpeted pavilion with very generous aisles and a full shell scheme. The external area will feature a white fenced courtyard garden for a few

Handmade Interact | The Interactive Virtual Craft Fair

Handmade Interact | The Interactive Virtual Craft Fair 23-28 March 2021 We are now accepting applications to exhibit at the second edition of Handmade Interact | The Interactive Virtual Craft Fair. Be a part of a carefully curated event of diverse UK-based contemporary makers. The Interactive Virtual Craft Fair will provide fresh, on-demand content, where visitors will experience the fair through a series of interactive “Live Sessions”, “Workshops”, “Demonstrations” and more with our exhibitors. See what we got up to during our first edition in November 2020 here. Whilst open to all, this new edition will focus on Women in

North Wales Contemporary Craft Fair - Winter 2019

Call for Applications: North Wales Contemporary Craft Fair - Winter 2019 10.30am - 5.00pm, Saturday 2nd November 2019 MOSTYN , 12 Vaughan St, Llandudno LL30 1AB We are pleased to announce the second North Wales Contemporary Craft Fair to be held at MOSTYN in Llandudno, North Wales on Saturday 2nd November 2019. Following on from the success of our first North Wales Contemporary Craft Fair earlier this year, we look forward to welcoming artists, designers and makers to present their work for sale in the gallery's beautiful Edwardian spaces. The fair will provide a fantastic opportunity for shoppers to buy affordable

Adi Toch Finalist for The LOEWE Craft Prize 2017

Adi Toch has been selected as a finalist for the  international Loewe Craft Prize 2017,  an annual international award celebrating excellence in craftsmanship. LOEWE seeks to recognise uniquely talented artisans whose artistic vision and will to innovate will set a new standard for the future of craft.  26 works have been selected as finalists by the Experts Panel out of almost 4,000 participants.  LOEWE Craft Prize 2017 entrant piece - Encircling Vessel from Whispering Vessels Series Works have been submitted to the Jury for their final decision this month and will form part of a touring exhibition. The winning work

Jewellery & Metal Finalists of the Lowe Craft Prize

Loewe has revealed the names of the 29 shortlisted craftsmen for the 2019 edition of the Loewe Foundation Craft Prize. Each finalist’s work will be exhibited at Isamu Noguchi’s indoor stone garden ‘Heaven’ at the Sogetsu Kaikan in Tokyo, from 26 June to 22 July, 2019 writes Ilaria Ruggiero. The third edition of the Loewe Foundation Craft Prize presents a diverse spectrum of techniques, media and modes of expression and the finalists range from recently graduated and newly emerging artists to well-known names and leaders in their fields. The Loewe Foundation Craft Prize 2019 recognises the shortlisted artists as having

Craft & Design Fair, Wellington College, Crowthorne

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Craft Central moves to The Forge, Isle of Dogs

Craft Central have announced that they have taken a twenty-year lease on The Forge, Westferry Road, Isle of Dogs, bringing back design and making to this area of traditional industry after leases on the Clerkenwell buildings come to an end. Since 1980 Craft Central have been supporting craftsmanship and craftspeople from two Victorian buildings in Clerkenwell , a traditional centre for craft. With the leases on the Clerkenwell buildings coming to an end, finding other premises has been a priority for the charity which sees them set to move in late August this year. The Forge, grade 2 listed, was

Made in the Middle: Contemporary Craft from the Midlands

Featuring both recent graduates and makers with established reputations, there is a wealth of creativity on display, including ceramics, glass, jewellery, metalwork and textiles. Selected by an expert panel through open entry, it promotes the best of contemporary craft from makers living and working in the Midlands or with a strong recent regional connection. Made in the Middle is a partnership between Craftspace and the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum in collaboration The National Centre for Craft & Design. A recurring touring exhibition of high quality contemporary craft and applied art from the Midlands, this is the eighth exhibition in

Desire & Craft In Focus at RHS Garden Wisley

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British Craft Trade Fair (BCTF) 2022

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Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair 2023

Call for Applications: Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair Victoria Baths, Manchester 19-22 October 2023 GNCCFonline Spring: 20-21 May 2023 GNCCFonline Christmas: 2-3 December 2023 Boasting a national reputation, Great Northern Events organises the foremost selling fairs in the UK – including the flagship Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair in Manchester and GNCCFonline . We offer makers an unrivalled opportunity to put their work in front of an eager and savvy audience in a way that suits them and their buyers best. “I’ve never participated in any other show that has been such a success for me and my practice.”

The Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair 2022

The Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair brings 200 of the UK’s finest makers to the Edwardian splendour of Victoria Baths over the weekend of 13-16 October 2022. Already a firm favourite with those in the know, the fair offers an unrivalled line up of designer makers from all over the country, each one selected for the quality, desirability, and innovation of their work. Craft says something in a society obsessed with mass production and throw-away culture. It says that something is unique, joyful, special, and out of the ordinary. It says that something was made with love and built to last. It

Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair 2024

Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair 2024 17 - 20 October 2024 Upper Campfield Market Hall, Manchester The GNCCF takes place in the stunning Victoria Baths, one of Manchester’s favourite heritage attractions and home to many other arts and cultural events, including Chanel's prestigious Metier d'Art 2023. Known as Manchester's Water Palace, no expense was spared on the building when it opened to the public in 1906, and its beautiful glazed Victorian tiled walls, mosaic floors and decorative stained glass interior provide a fitting backdrop to explore the beautiful craft on sale at the GNCCF. All makers are selected for their high

Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council Awards 2023

Call for Applications: Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council Awards Founded in 1908, The Goldsmiths' Craft and Design Council is an organisation that promotes the highest standards in design and craftsmanship within the jewellery, goldsmithing, silversmithing industry and allied crafts. The annual design competition, known as the ‘ Jewellery Oscars ’ , rewards excellence in technical skills and creative design in precious metals and related materials from ‘ apprentices to masters ’ and is highly respected within the industry. Entries are invited and actively encouraged in all aspects of the trade, from new entrants to skilled craftsmen, apprentices and from education.

New Council Members - The Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council

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Made By Hand The Contemporary Craft Fair 2019 Cardiff

Call for Applications: Made By Hand, The Contemporary Craft Fair City Hall, Cardiff 1 - 3 November 2019 Applications are invited from makers from across the UK and Ireland to the finest and largest contemporary craft fair in Wales. You work to the highest standards making ceramics, glass, textiles, jewellery, metal, wood, plastics, mixed media, leather, recycled materials, printmaking and paper. You are resident in the UK or Ireland and your work shows a dedication to quality of making, presentation and originality. To Apply Click Here to Apply for Made by Hand, Cardiff StartUP Applications Made by Hand will include

The Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council Awards 2020

Type your content here... Call for Applications: The Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council Awards 2020 The Goldsmiths' Craft and Design Council is an organisation that promotes the highest standards in design and craftsmanship within the jewellery, goldsmithing, silversmithing industry and allied crafts.As part of the promotion of excellence the Council runs the annual Craftsmanship & Design Awards. This competition has helped to launch the careers of many eminent craftspeople in the profession and are the only peer reviewed awards in the industry's calendar. Fondly known as the 'Oscars of the Industry' they reward outstanding technical skill and design ability. The

Handmade Chelsea – The Contemporary Craft And Design Fair 2019

Call for Applications: Handmade Chelsea - The Contemporary Craft And Design Fair Handmade in Britain returns to Chelsea Old Town Hall in November 2019. Handmade Chelsea is an annual contemporary craft and design fair at the beautiful Chelsea Old Town Hall. Taking place over three days from Friday 8 – Sunday 10 November 2019, the event will celebrate the best in high-end design and craftsmanship from over 100 highly-skilled, international and UK-based designer-makers. It presents a fabulous opportunity to shop for gorgeous textiles, jewellery, ceramics, glass and more from a handpicked selection of artisans. Makers will be on hand throughout

Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair - Online

Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair - Online GNCCF ONLINE 25 - 31 July 2020 An opportunity to buy outstanding contemporary craft & design online from 160 designer-makers and artists selected for their excellence; from jewellery and fashion accessories to functional and statement pieces for the home. GNCCF ONLINE will go live from 10am, Saturday 25th July until Friday 31st July. See us on Facebook and Instagram and buy work via the GNCCF website. Put the dates in your diary and join the conversation. In the meantime, take a sneak preview at this year’s makers below and follow us at #GNCCF

British Craft Trade Fair 2020 - Online

The British Craft Trade Fair (BCTF) 2020 Online 14 - 15 June 2020 The British Craft Trade Fair (BCTF) is about to launch its first ever online exhibition featuring thousands of new product launches from hundreds of British designer makers keen to reach retailers as lockdown ends. Registered buyers will be able to log in between 10.00 – 17.00 on June 14 – 15 via the BCTF web portal and the BCTF award winners will be revealed at 17.00 on Sunday June 14. BCTF Online will incorporate live chat between buyers and exhibitors and an enhanced online catalogue featuring video

Space | Craft - A solo exhibition by Stephen Bottomley

Space | Craft a solo exhibition by Stephen Bottomley 14th October – 1 st November 2019 School of Jewellery, Birmingham SPACE: the unlimited or incalculably great three-dimensional realm or expanse in which all material objects are located and all events occur. CRAFT: an art, trade, or occupation requiring special skill. A ship or other vessel. Definitions from : www.dictionary.com Vittoria Street Gallery is pleased to present Space|Craft a solo exhibition by Stephen Bottomley featuring new and previously existing work. The show aims to capture material fragments and visual elements as a timeline or trail. This focuses on a slow, developmental process

West Dean Arts and Craft Festival 2019

West Dean Arts and Craft Festival 2019 31 May – 2 June 2019 Tickets are now on sale for the West Dean Arts and Craft Festival, which will take place within the beautiful grounds of West Dean College of Arts and Conservation in West Sussex from Friday, 31 May – Sunday, 2 June, 2019. The Festival, which is open each day from 10am – 5pm, offers visitors the opportunity to try their hand at something new in a fun environment and go home, after a bit of escapism, saying “I made that!” With almost 1,000 places to have-a-go in workshops

Made By Hand The Contemporary Craft Fair 2018 Cardiff

Call for Applications Made By Hand, The Contemporary Craft Fair Applications are invited from makers from across the UK and Ireland to the finest and largest contemporary craft fair in Wales. You work to the highest standards making ceramics, glass, textiles, jewellery, metal, wood, plastics, mixed media, leather, recycled materials, printmaking and paper. You are resident in the UK or Ireland and your work shows a dedication to quality of making, presentation and originality. Set in one of Cardiff's premier venues, Made By Hand is in partnership with Cardiff City Council and Llantarnam Grange Arts Centre. Made By Hand will

West Dean Arts and Craft Festival 2017

2017 West Dean Arts and Craft Festival brings together 200+ artists, makers, writers and performers for the UK’s definitive arts and craft festival. Taking place at West Dean College, the former home and gardens of Edward James, poet, Surrealist and arts patron, the festival will deliver a wide range of dynamic workshops, drop-in creative sessions as well as exciting live demonstration, performances and installations. Browse and buy unique pieces from 120 designers and makers, curated by MADE, and visit the dedicated Print Show. Visitors will discover the secrets of West Dean House, with itsintriguing arts heritage, along with the surrounding

Made By Hand, The Contemporary Craft Fair 2017

Made By Hand, The Contemporary Craft Fair at Cheltenham Town Hall 10 – 11 March 2018 Call for Applications The Organisers of The Contemporary Craft Festival and Made by Hand, Cardiff are delighted to announce our NEW, inspirational 2 day event in the heart of Cheltenham. Applications Open Applications are invited from makers from across the UK and Ireland. You work to the highest standards making ceramics, glass, textiles, jewellery, metal, wood, plastics, mixed media, leather, recycled materials, printmaking and paper. You are resident in the UK or Ireland and your work shows a dedication to quality of making, presentation

Made in the Middle: Contemporary Craft from the Midlands - Coventry

Featuring 32 makers, there is a wealth of creativity on display, including ceramics, jewellery, metalwork and textiles. Promoting the best of contemporary craft from makers living and working in the Midlands, the exhibition is a great opportunity to purchase and commission work. Made in the Middle is a partnership between Craftspace and the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum in collaboration with The National Centre for Craft & Design. Made in the Middle is part of Craftspace’s 30th anniversary programme. Dates: 2 December 2016 - 19 February 2017 Venue: The Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, Jordan Well, Coventry CV1 5QP madeinthemiddle.craftspace.co.uk

The Textures of Craft, Heritage Crafts Association Annual Conference

The Textures of Craft, Heritage Crafts Association Conference Kaffe Fassett, worldwide authority on textiles and colour, is keynote speaker at The Textures of Craft, the conference of the Heritage Crafts Association on Saturday 6th May 2017. Kaffe kicks off a spectacular day when craftspeople and anyone interested in the UK’s rich heritage of traditional skills can hear from makers, browse the Instant Gallery, celebrate the best craftspeople in the country and find out more about the Heritage Crafts Association’s research into endangered crafts: The Radcliffe Red List. Other speakers include archaeologist, historian and TV presenter Dr Alex Langlands, potters Lisa Hammond

Gifted, The National Centre for Craft & Design - , Sleaford, Lincolnshire

The National Centre for Craft & Design (NCCD) host their much loved Gifted Contemporary Christmas Market this December, which celebrates its 5th Anniversary this year. The event is on over the weekend of Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th December, kicking off an exciting programme of seasonal activities at The National Centre for Craft & Design. Go along for a festive weekend of shopping, entertainment and free activities for everyone to enjoy. This year there will be musicians, local choirs and demonstrators as well as free drop-in workshops all weekend. Gifted 2016 Dates: Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th December Times: 10am

Opsydia Collaborates with Emerald Supplier Myne London

Leading gemstone security specialist, Opsydia, has collaborated with ethical and sustainable emerald supplier, Myne London, to permanently place its brand logo beneath the surface of its traceable emerald melee supply from Pakistan. Leading gemstone security specialist, Opsydia, has collaborated with ethical and sustainable emerald supplier, Myne London, to permanently place its brand logo beneath the surface of its traceable emerald melee supply from Pakistan. The Opsydia team worked with Myne London Founders Fiona Wellington and Kate Murray Gordos, and their in-house gemmologist Charles Evans Bsc (Hons) FGA DGA, to create a procedure for placing the business’ unique ‘M’ logo beneath

The Goldsmiths’ Company becomes a Founding Partner of The Museum of London

The Museum of London and the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths (one of the major City Livery Companies) today announced that the Goldsmiths' Company is to become a Founding Partner of the new Museum of London, due to open in West Smithfield in 2022. The Goldsmiths' Company and its affiliated Charity have pledged £10 million to the Museum project.  This landmark donation goes towards the Museum’s plans to create a spectacular new home for the history of London and its people in the beautiful but disused market buildings at West Smithfield. This follows the news earlier this year that the City

University of the Arts London: Central Saint Martins

Central Saint Martins , often abbreviated to CSM, is a public tertiary art school in London, England. It is a constituent college of the University of the Arts London. It offers full-time courses at foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and a variety of short and summer courses Undergraduate: Jewellery Design – BA (Hons) www.arts.ac.uk Postgraduate: MA Design (Jewellery) www.arts.ac.uk Foundation: 3D Design Portfolio - The 3D Design Portfolio course includes the areas of product design, ceramics and jewellery. www.arts.ac.uk

Bishopsland Exhibition & Sale at Clothworkers' Hall, London

Bishopsland Exhibition & Sale at Clothworkers' Hall, London Monday 28 November 4pm - 8pm On behalf of Bishopsland Educational Trust we have pleasure in inviting you to an exclusive, free, early evening event at Clothworkers’ Hall, London, on Monday 28 November 2022. Please register to attend here . We are honoured to be supported by over 30 of the UK's leading silversmiths and jewellers including Claire Malet, Jane Adam, Theresa Nuygen, Kayo Saito, Angus McFadyen and Miriam Hanid. It will also be an exciting opportunity for our current cohort of emerging makers to exhibit work made since they commenced the Bishopsland programme

CAD Designer, Stuzanne - Hatton Garden, London

The role CAD Designer Stuzanne Hatton Garden, London Stuzanne is Hiring! Stuzanne is a high end bespoke jewellery manufacturing company, and has been based in Central London for the past 40 years. We are currently seeking an expereinced CAD Designer in order to create an maintain digital files for prototypes, models and casting. Should have experince in CAD, using Matrix and Rhino and be well versed in production manufacturing. Most of the work is completed under tight deadlines, so being able to work under pressure is a must. Salary is competitive and based on skill. To apply please send us your

Diamond Setter, Stuzanne - Hatton Garden, London

The role Diamond Setter Stuzanne Hatton Garden, London Stuzanne is Hiring! Stuzanne is a high end bespoke jewellery manufacturing company, and has been based in Central London for the past 40 years. We are currently seeking a fully trained Diamond Setter, trained in all areas of diamond and gemstone setting. Wanted, but not necessary, is the ability to set large stones without using a microscope. Full tools needed for the Job are already on site. We also provide equipment required to complete setting work. Most of the work is completed under tight deadlines, so being able to work under pressure is

Apprenticeship / Assistant maker position wanted (London)

Apprenticeship / Assistant maker position wanted (London) I am looking for a new part-time apprenticeship or assistant maker position in London as my previous job has come to an end. I have experience in soldering, texturing, cleaning, polishing and some basic stone settings (Bezel, Tube, Claw and Flush). My goal is to improve my bench skills and learn more about the jewellery industry in the UK. A CV and images of previous work are available upon request. Availability Immediate start Part-time basis Contact Lauren Abrams Email: lau.abr@gmail.com Telephone and Whatsapp: 07874344125

London's Pioneering Fashion and Fashtech Business Incubator

Call for Applications: London's Pioneering Fashion and Fashtech Business Incubator The Market Entry Programme is designed to empower fashion, fashtech, jewellery and accessories SMEs with industry expertise to unlock growth for their brand. Join us for 2 days of business expertise in areas such as protecting your brand, range planning, costing and pricing, selling and the fundamentals of finance, managing your production, and sales strategies. The programme will run on 22nd and 23rd May with a 1-2-1 diagnostic exit session to follow. Eligibility Criteria All businesses must be operating in a London Borough All businesses must have been operating for

International Jewellery London: Inspire Seminar Programme

International Jewellery London: Inspire Seminar Programme 1 - 3 September 2019 Olympia, Kensington From catwalk theatre to retail theatre, and everything there is to know about fine jewellery, International Jewellery London (IJL), the global meeting place for the jewellery industry, has today announced the full IJL Inspire seminar programme. Leaders from the international jewellery trade will take to the stage to discuss key trends that are shaping the international jewellery and watch industry today, while offering invaluable networking opportunities to jewellery retailers and suppliers from around the world. The IJL Inspire highlights include: SS20 Trends with The Futurist Paola de

Exotic Persian influences for Toranj London's 2018 collections

Toranj London has launched its new limited edition fine jewellery collections for 2018 with four new hand-crafted ranges all influenced by founder Sara Peymanpour's Iranian heritage and culture. Golbarg, which means 'petal' in Iranian, uses a variety of existing motifs used in the design of Persian carpets. Many of the designs take their influence from 1001 Arabian nights stories and in common with the other ranges, use precious metals that are ethically-mined and gemstones sourced from ethical suppliers. The Toranj London Empire collection comprises items that are all one of a kind and handmade in Iran while both the Noor

Call for Applications: London Design Fair 2018

Call for Applications: London Design Fair 2018 Now firmly established as the Fair of the Festival the 2017 edition saw record numbers of visitors during the Festival. 550 exhibitors from over 36 different countries packed the halls of the Truman Brewery to create the industries most exciting place to meet and do business during the Festival. Ensuring our exhibitors reach their target audience amongst our 28,000 visitors, whether that be retailers, architects, interior designer or press, is what we do best. Our bespoke team are here to help. London Design Fair hosts the largest collection of international exhibitions, designers, brands,

Call for Applications: Desire Fair - London 2018

Call for Applications: London Desire Fair 2018 Now in its 12th year, Desire Fair has grown to become the UK's leading silversmithing and mixed media jewellery consumer fair. Over the holiday period we have had a couple of cancellations from our Desire Jewellery & Silversmithing Fair being held in London from 2 - 4 March 2018. We therefore have a 2m and a 3m stand available. Should you wish to apply for one of these spaces, please click here and return the application form as soon as possible. About the Event This will be our twelfth year of Desire in

London Design Festival Digital Design Weekend

Contemporary British Silversmiths at the V&A for London Design Festival Digital Design Weekend Join Contemporary British Silversmiths, the leading association for design-led silver, for live demonstrations in the V&A’s Silver Galleries for the London Design Festival Digital Design Weekend. Silversmiths will demonstrate ways they combine modern technologies with traditional craftsmanship to create beautiful pieces of contemporary silver – from digital hammering to design and adapting industrial processes. Demonstrations Demonstrations by Kathryn Hinton and Hamish Dobbie on Day One and Chris Knight and Shona Marsh on Day Two. This event has been made possible with the generous support of the Goldsmiths’ Company

Victoria McKay resigns from London Diamond Bourse

The changing of the guard continues at London Diamond Bourse with the resignation of Victoria McKay as Chief Operating Officer, after a busy six years in the role. Just two months after board changes were announced at the LDB, including the appointment of new president Alan Cohen, McKay has said she will step down from her position after signing off the deal to refurbish and reconfigure their premises at 100 Hatton Garden, London which is designed to allow members of the UK diamond industry to work and trade together across a larger improved space. She will remain as a consultant

Learn Hand Engraving in London - Evening Class

Learn Hand Engraving in London Autumn Programme These popular courses are back and the Hand Engravers Association is delighted to announce its autumn programme. Whether you are a complete beginner or a professional jeweller looking to diversify your skills - the 'Hand Engraving: Basic Principals' courses are an in depth introduction to the techniques and tools of hand engraving. Taught by award winning tutor Wayne Parrott, class sizes are kept to just eight students. Upcoming Dates: Three Day Intensive Courses: Dates: 9-11 September 2017 Times: 10am-6pm Dates: 4-6 November 2017 Times: 10am-6pm Venue St Lukes Community Centre, 90 Central St, London EC1V

Introducing Lux of London: A New British Jewellery Label

A new British jewellery label creating multifunctional 3 in 1 jewellery pieces inspired by the luminosity and transient nature of the full moon. Set up by Hinna Azeem, who is the creative director at H.AZEEM London, Lux of London is all about jewellery that can transform and be worn in many different ways. Turn rings into pendants, pendants into bangles and seamlessly back again in a matter of seconds using simple mechanisms of clips, loops and slides. Just like transient nature and luminosity of the moon phases, every Lux lets the wearer change their look to suit their mood and

London Diamond Bourse Announces Workshop Membership

The London Diamond Bourse (LDB) has announced the launch of a new membership category aimed particularly at workshops who find themselves in an untenable situation due to escalating rents in Hatton Garden. LDB Chief Operating Officer, Victoria McKay commented: “We know that many mounters, setters and polishers in Hatton Garden are (or are under threat of) relocating away from the area. This is because they are being served notice or finding their rents being pushed to unaffordable highs. This pressure from the property market presents problems as it could lead to the London trade becoming fragmented. LDB does not

Brain Waves: Central Saint Martins - London N1

Following on from 2014’s London Design Festival exhibition, Restless Futures, and 2015’s The Intelligent Optimist, Central Saint Martins is pleased to present Brain Waves. As part of the London Design Festival, Central Saint Martins invites you to meet the minds of design’s next generation. At the heart of the King’s Cross design district, welcoming Design Junction as a neighbour, Brain Waves presents the work of our leading design graduates, exploring the varieties of design intelligence they deploy in their work as they engage with uncertain futures. As the complexities of contemporary life demand new ways of thinking, breadth of approach

Myne London to host inaugural charity ball in March 2022

The London-based supplier of ethical emeralds will welcome special guests and VIPs to The Hurlingham Club in London on Saturday, March 19, to raise funds for the Myne London Foundation. London based ethical emerald supplier, Myne London, has announced further details about its inaugural Myne London Foundation Charity Ball that will raise funds to empower lapidary communities in the Northern regions of Pakistan. The Myne London Foundation was created in September 2021 to support women in Pakistan by giving their daughters the funds they need for school fees, uniforms and transportation. These crucial measures of support can mean the difference

Dazzle @ Oxo Tower Wharf, London

Dazzle opens this month at Oxo Tower Wharf, showcasing over 80 contemporary jewellery designers from across Europe, from France to Lithuania. New Graduate Additions This year’s event will Introduce 15 exciting new designer makers, handpicked for the quality of their workmanship and innovation of their designs, from the 2016 graduate shows, including Holly Higgins, Genevieve Howard, Emily Higham, Wanshu Li and Amber Cooper-Green. Established Names These new graduates will rub shoulders with an internationally collected line-up of contemporary jewellery royalty, including, Heather Woof, Hannah Louise Lamb, Lynne MacLachlan, Grace Girvan, Jessica Briggs, Flora Bhattachary and Jane Adam. Styles, Statements and

Alloy Pop Up – Hackney, London

Jewellery designers Emma Aitchison Jewellery, Dovile B and Promises Promises will be exhibiting a new collection of bespoke, hand-made jewellery at a new pop-up, Alloy, in the heart of Hackney. The three designers will be opening the doors of Alloy exhibition and shop to the general public. They will be showcasing their jewellery-making process, and sharing the stories behind their designs, taking you on a journey from initial inspiration to final product. Passionate about promoting the importance of supporting local artisans within their trade, the three up-and-coming designers will be sharing their visions, and offering insight into the design process, hoping

London's Lost Jewels: The Cheapside Hoard

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Craft of Silversmithing, The: Techniques, Projects, Inspiration

Winner of the LOEWE FOUNDATION Craft Prize 2023

After deliberations in New York, the Craft Prize jury has selected Metanoia by Eriko Inazaki as the winner of this year's prize. Inazaki’s intricate ceramic sculpture was created through an accumulation of miniscule forms that coalesce across the work’s crystallised surface. The jury commented on Inazaki’s exceptional take on ornamentation in ceramics, the like of which they have never seen before. The work’s virtuosity creates a spellbinding presence that commands the exhibition space and inspires wonder. The jury has also awarded two special mentions. One goes to Moe Watanabe for her work Transfer Surface, a walnut bark box that pays

Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair & GNCCFonline 2021

Call for Applications: Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair Manchester 8-10 October 2021 GNCCFonline Summer Edition: 17-18 July 2021 We invite applications from established, new and recent graduate designers-makers and artists working in ceramics, glass, jewellery, metal, wood, interior textiles, fashion design & accessories, mixed media, basket-making, product design, furniture, print-making and more. We are also looking for established makers who are experimenting with new techniques or materials towards a new body of work, to apply for the “Discuss” showcase at GNCCF Manchester. “Discuss” is an opportunity for makers to engage the GNCCF audience in their new work in progress, to

Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair 2023

Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair 2023 19-22 October 2023 Victoria Baths, Manchester Boasting a national reputation, Great Northern Events organises the foremost selling fairs in the North. Over 150 of the UK’s best designer-makers are presented at our flagship live fair, GNCCF, in Manchester’s iconic Victoria Baths in October, complemented by two digital fairs - GNCCFonline - in May and December. We offer makers an unrivalled opportunity to put their work in front of an eager and savvy audience in a way that suits them and their buyers best. Venue: Victoria Baths, Hathersage Road, Manchester, M13 0FE Opening Times

British Craft Trade Fair acquired by Kerrison Exhibitions

The British Craft Trade Fair (BCTF) has been acquired by Kerrison Exhibitions Limited in a deal completed on 14th April 2021 after the previous owner, PSM Limited, was forced to seek a new owner for the fair following the cancellation of its April 2020 and 2021 events during the lockdown. The past year has seen unprecedented challenges for the exhibitions and live events industry. Whilst many shows, organisers, contractors and venues may not make it through to the other side of the pandemic restrictions, today’s acquisition announcement confirms that the UK’s leading trade show for handmade British crafts will benefit

The Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council Awards 2018/9

Call for Applications: The Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council Awards 2018/9 These awards have helped to launch the careers of many eminent craftspeople in the industry and are the only peer reviewed awards in the industry's calendar. Fondly known as the 'Oscars of the Industry' they reward outstanding technical skill and design ability. The Awards are open to anyone in the United Kingdom engaged in designing or working with precious metals, gemstones and other allied materials. There are three main categories for entering work and everyone is encouraged to enter these Awards which is the industry's primary competition that rewards

West Dean Arts and Craft Festival 2019

Call For Applications: Artist & Maker Opportunity Showcase and sell your work at the West Dean Arts and Craft Festival, 31 May – 2 June 2019 and join our celebration of creativity in a magnificent setting. Applications are now open to exhibit or demonstrate at the at the 2019 festival. “ Very interested audience, knowledgeable and keen to buy. ” “ Well-informed customers, made some good sales ” 2018 exhibitor feedback Last year’s festival was a great success and we’ll be building on that in 2019, focusing on all elements of creativity, from exhibiting and selling, to demonstrating and teaching

Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair 2019

Call for Applications: Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair - Sheffield & Manchester GNCCF Manchester 10 - 13 October 2019 GNCCF Sheffield 12 - 14 July 2019 Applications are invited from artists and designer-makers working in jewellery, ceramics, textiles, glass, wood, metal, fashion, print-making, lighting and more. How to Apply You need to complete the application form in full to be considered for GNCCF Sheffield taking place 12-14 July at the Millennium Gallery and/or GNCCF Manchester taking place 10-13 October 2019 at Upper Campfield Market Please consult the stand package costs & application guidelines here to help you complete this form.

University of Brighton MA Craft Graduation Show 2018

Work by Harriet Laurence will be on display University of Brighton MA Craft Graduation Show 15 September to 6 November 2018 This display of exciting, contemporary work by MA students at the University of Brighton ranges from jewellery and ceramics to enamelling, polymers and metal work. The show gives you a chance to see what inspires the students, whether experimenting with waste materials, connecting to landscapes or collaborating with particular groups of people. Tickets Free admission Venue Hove Museum & Art Gallery, 19 New Church Road, Hove BN3 4AB Exhibition run 15 September to 6 November 2018 More Information brightonmuseums.org.uk

Gang of thieves raid Cotswold Arts and Craft Museum

A gang of thieves launched a raid on the award-winning Court Barn Arts and Craft Museum and in what looks to be a premeditated crime, took off with a number of silver pieces dating back to 1900. The items taken range from pieces by architect and designer Charles Robert Ashbee (1863-1942), Hart Silversmiths who joined Ashbee in Campden in 1902 and who still make silver today and designer Robert Welch (1929-2000). They include a silver pendant in the form of a butterfly with wings of enamel and a blue enamel pendant, c1902. The Museum opened in 2007 to preserve and

Jewellery Craft Fair, Millets Farm Centre

2 x Bench space in shared London studio

2 x Bench space in shared London studio 2 x Bench space available in shared London studio £260 pm inc bills available from today! 24 hour access to your own personal bench space, shelves & tool rack with magnets. Shared studio space facilities: Propane Torch and torch area Durston Rolling mill Polisher Vices Metal guillotine Pickle pot Ultrasonic Tree trunks for hammering Central design table Chemical storage Building amenities: 24hour access, 7am-6pm weekday reception and post box. Plus we are getting a newly refurbed kitchen and social areas & eventually showers. For more details contact me Elsa Tierney at hello@elsatierney.com

A Good Age: Change in my Time – 5 Craft Commissions

A Good Age: Change in my Time – 5 Craft Commissions Devon Guild of Craftsmen and Libraries Unlimited are seeking to commission five UK based, professional older artists (born before 1948) to make new contemporary craft work responding to a theme of age and change within the artist’s lifetime. The commissioned works will be shown alongside craftwork made in local community workshops, in a celebratory exhibition ‘ A Good Age’ at Devon Guild of Craftsmen in Autumn 2019. Proposals to be in all disciplines of craft including jewellery, photography, printmaking and sculpture. Criteria A ny UK based contemporary craft practitioner

Call for Makers / Digital Makers to Deliver Craft Workshops, Crafts Council

Maker Brief - Make Your Future The Crafts Council is looking for traditional and digital craft makers to plan and deliver workshops on our flagship craft education programme Make Your Future. The project is a major new nationwide initiative to ignite a passion for craft among 6000 young people in secondary schools and enable them to discover their craft and making talents. Introduction to Make Your Future In 2014, Crafts Council launched Our Future is in the Making - the evidence-based education manifesto supported by educators, artists and makers, crafts professionals, engineers, scientists and industrialists. This manifesto sets out the case

‘In Conversation’ with Theo Fennell and Stephen Webster, Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council

‘In Conversation’ with Theo Fennell and Stephen Webster, Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council to host ‘In Conversation’ event with Theo Fennell and Stephen Webster The Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council in partnership with The Goldsmiths’ Centre will host its third exciting ‘In Conversation’ event in February 2017 - an exclusive evening of captivating conversation with British jewellery stars Theo Fennell and Stephen Webster. Chaired by the Council’s chairman Jos Skeates, the evening will delve into the careers, collections and opinions of Webster and Fennell, who are great champions of the annual Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design

Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair - Old Granada Studios, Manchester

The Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair (GNCCF) is recognised as one of the leading selling events for contemporary craft in the UK, attracting over 6000 visitors to Old Granada Studios. It showcases contemporary craft to buy from over 160 selected designer-makers in: ceramics, glass, jewellery, interiors and home-wares, fashion design and fashion textiles, wood, furniture, paper, silver, metal, product design, print-making and more. Visitors can buy or commission work directly from the makers, learning about the process, inspiration, materials and stories behind the work. The GNCCF champions contemporary craft and makers at all stages of their careers. From emerging graduates

Call for Applications: West Dean Arts and Craft Festival 2018

Call for Exhibitors and Demonstrators: West Dean Arts and Craft Festival 2018 After the success of last year’s Arts and Craft Festival, West Dean College of Arts & Conservation is delighted to announce that in 2018, the Festival will run from 1-3 June. This is a call to artists, makers and craftspeople to apply to exhibit or demonstrate and be part of this successful contemporary arts and craft festival in a unique arts destination. It is an opportunity to exhibit and sell your work to over 5,000 visitors, all of whom have specifically travelled to the event for the high

The Angel Christmas Fair, Candid Arts Trust - London

The Angel Christmas Fair is an annual affordable art and design fair featuring the work of various artists and designers. The event will take place in December 2016 and will comprise all creative disciplines; painting, photography, illustration, fashion, textiles, jewellery, glass, ceramics and furniture. Dates: Saturday 3rd December – Sunday 4th December Times: 11.00am – 6.00pm Venue: Candid Arts Trust, 3 Torrens Street, London EC1V 1NQ www.candidarts.com

Senior Goldsmith, Queensmith - Hatton Garden, London

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If you don’t know about Pulse already, it is a beautifully curated, boutique trade event designed for busy buyers who are searching for the next must-have products and the freshest design talent in one central location. For 2017 we are launching Makers , the first trade event dedicated to emerging creative talent, and Brands , a must-attend edit of exciting new launches from 30 of the industry’s leading brands. Pulse is all about making an impact so we have no doubt you will find great products that will do really well in your stores! Dates 14–16 May 2017 Venue Olympia

Electroforming Jewellery Course, Cockpit Arts - Holborn, London

In this two-day workshop you will create unique jewellery pieces in copper, exploring the potential of the electroforming technique. About the course The course is designed to discover the potential of the electroforming technique as it allows you to create intricate, complex three-dimensional shapes. You can produce unique, hollow and lightweight pieces which can not be done in any other technique. Day 1 On the first day you either create a master by carving and modelling wax, or you bring along everything you would like to turn into metal like organic found objects such as twigs, leaves, seashells or

Experimental Casting Course, Cockpit Arts - Holborn, London

During this course you will explore and experiment with different casting processes and use them in an unconventional way. Traditional techniques like sand, water, ice and cuttlefish casting will be taught and used as the starting point of your creative journey. Through casting into different media, you will be encouraged to ‘cast outside the box’ and take the process literally outside the studio, to cast into gaps, cracks and other items in the street. We will be using different metals such as pewter, silver and bismuth. You will explore the possibilities of the different techniques and metals and find out

Experimental Setting Course, Cockpit Arts - Holborn, London

In this course you will have the possibility to explore and experiment with different setting techniques and find new ways to use them in an unconventional way. The course will focus on different projects: Trapping stones in liquid metal Using uncommon materials for jewellery making and setting Setting found objects and small valuable treasures You will be encouraged to look for a various ways of how to set stones and objects and explore the possibilities of embracing them in alternative ways and methods. The creative journey is as important as the final outcome and the course aims to provide you

Primrose Hill Designer Sale - London NW3

This is the ever popular annual event at St Mary’s, where you can come along to browse a great selection of quality fashion and gift items. Grab a last min gifts for christmas or just treat yourself! We also set up a fantastic cafe where you can have lunch, cake, hot drinks and even a glass of mulled wine. The fair is open to the public from 10am all day until 6pm. All proceeds from the cafe and 15% of the stall holders profits go towards St Mary’s community projects, such as Youthwork and homeless shelter Ceramics, glass, stationary, wonderful

Goldsmiths’ Fair 2016 - Goldsmiths' Hall, London

Goldsmiths' Fair returns for its 34th year. The annual showcase of British fine jewellery and contemporary silver, Goldsmiths' Fair is the premier destination to buy the most exquisite, one-of-a-kind precious metal pieces. Erin O'Connor Selects This year we were delighted to welcome supermodel Erin O’Connor to make her selection of personal highlights from this year's exhibitors. Erin says of her choices: "My selection reflects my personal style. It’s made up of jewellery I’d happily wear on a variety of occasions and contemporary silver I’d proudly display at home. I love the high degree of craftsmanship in each piece." Silver: The

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Wrap it Up , Studio Fusion Gallery - London

Christmas is such a special time of year and knowing that, we at Studio Fusion Gallery are again presenting an exciting and diverse collection of jewellery and objects for you to choose from. So for something from the accessibly priced to a unique collectable, look no further than this curated selection showing design, originality and skill. From the decorative to the functional, in a variety of materials from leather to gold, we are sure that you’ll be able to find that perfect gift amongst the work from some of the top designers in the country. And if you want a

Sparkle: Contemporary Craft and Gourmet Food Fair

The Sparkle Fair Held every November, your sparkling festive season starts here! See and buy a dazzling range of contemporary work from more than 70 designer makers including jewellery, glass, ceramics, stylish accessories and so much more, plus a mouth-watering selection of gourmet food. Hundreds of bright and bold gift ideas. Dates Friday 17–Sunday 19 November 2017 Open Friday: 6–8.30pm Saturday: 10am–5pm Sunday: 10am–5pm Landmark Arts Centre Ferry Road Teddington TW11 9NN www.landmarkartscentre.org

Narratives In Making, National Craft Gallery - Kilkenny

Narratives In Making An exhibition of new and innovative works from the Design & Crafts Council of Ireland’s PORTFOLIO: Critical Selection 2017-18. The 28 designer makers represented were selected by an international panel, for demonstrating excellence in craftsmanship, design quality and technical skill. Narratives in Making, curated by Gregory Parsons, considers the provenance of the objects, who made it, where it was made, how it was made and what it is made of. All this is inextricably linked. It informs our relationship with the object. There are fascinating stories here, from the love of material, rituals of making, the design

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British Craft Trade Fair to run interactive online show for 2020

The British Craft Trade Fair (BCTF) has announced that it will run an online, interactive exhibition for designer-makers who are already signed up for this year’s event. The online show will be open to registered and approved buyers from June 14 – 15 (10.00 – 17.00) via the BCTF website , with this year’s BCTF award-winners being announced on Monday June 14 at 17.00. The next physical edition of BCTF will run as usual at the Yorkshire Event Centre in Harrogate from April 11-13. 2021 Show organiser, Margeret Bunn, said: “Like other exhibition organisers, we were forced to cancel this

Jerwood Makers Open 2019 @ The National Centre for Craft & Design

Jerwood Makers Open 5 October 2019 – 19 January 2020 The National Centre for Craft and Design, Lincolnshire Jerwood Makers Open, now in its seventh edition, is a biennial opportunity that recognises and promotes the significance of making and materials within contemporary visual arts. This exhibition showcases new works and installations in textiles, ceramics, wood and metal, by five contemporary artists. The artists were selected from over 300 applications in response to a national call for proposals from UK-based makers and collaborators. The award and exhibition, which will tour to venues throughout the UK, freely allows makers to develop their

National Centre for Craft & Design Commissions Limited Editions by Lynne MacLachlan

To celebrate 3D Printing: The Good, The Bad and The Beautiful at The National Centre for Craft & Design, NCCD has commissioned an eye catching and exclusive range of contemporary 3D Printed limited edition brooches by exhibitor and designer, Lynne MacLachlan. 24 pieces are available in three colours priced at £24 each. A unique combination of experience fuels MacLachlan’s design innovation and her work is a fusion of practical and degree level experience in formal Aerospace Engineering, Jewellery and Metalwork and a Royal College of Art Masters – the designer is one to watch. Design pieces play with light, space,

Istituto Marangoni London Launches ‘In Conversation With’ Speaker Series with Fashion & Design Elite

'In Conversation With' Jamie Gill Istituto Marangoni London 2nd November, 2022 at 5:30pm Prestigious Italian School Welcomes Experts & Designers - Jamie Gill, Bill Prince, Anya Hindmarch & Shaun Leane This Year World-renowned fashion and design school Istituto Marangoni London announces their 2022 ‘In Conversation With’ speakers, including major names in the industry such as Jamie Gill, Bill Prince, Anya Hindmarch and Shaun Leane. Istituto Marangoni’s powerful cadre of speakers this academic year highlights the school as a formidable player in the fashion world. Previous speakers include Christopher Raeburn, Massimo Giorgetti of MSGM, Francesca Ragazzi of Vogue, Alastair McKimm and Carlos Nazario of i-D, as well as other notable figures that have spoken at

Surface Design Show 2017, Business Design Centre, London

Returning to London's Business Design Centre in February 2017, Surface Design Show will connect an audience of architects, specifiers and designers with the next generation of innovative and exciting materials. Taking place 7 - 9 February, the 2017 edition will help you to find distinctive, new surface solutions, materials and products from over 170 exhibitors. Dates: 7 - 9 February 2017 Open: Tuesday 7 Feb 18.00–21.00 Wednesday 8 Feb 11.00–21.00 (plus PechaKucha 18.00-21.00) Thursday 9 Feb 11.00–17.00 (plus Surface Design Awards 13.00-14.30) Venue: Business Design Centre Ltd,, 52 Upper St, London N1 0QH www.surfacedesignshow.com

Jobber / Polisher, 77 Diamonds - Hanover Square, Mayfair, London

The role Jobber / Polisher 77 Diamonds Hanover Square, Mayfair, London 77 Diamonds is a dynamic company and the leading European diamond ecommerce retailer specialising in diamond jewellery. We currently have an opening for a full time Jobber / Polisher to join our in house workshop to join our friendly team. This role would suit a person who is used to working in a fast-paced environment. It's a great opportunity for a person with good technical skills. Responsibilities A range of skills will be needed. These must include good experience in all aspects of jobbing including repairs, resizes, polishing and laserwork.

Goldsmith / Jeweller (Flexible Working) - Full Time, Vashi, London

[youtube url=http://youtu.be/phPsnH6zZxg] The role Goldsmith / Jeweller (Flexible Working) Vashi London When our customers co-create a piece of jewellery, it’s our craftsmen and women who bring their ideas to life. Our customers have unrivalled access to their jewellery at every stage of creation, giving them the opportunity to play a key role in the design, casting, setting and polishing, and even letting them get hands-on, adding the finishing touches to their design while guided by you. This is your chance to partner with the customer throughout the process from casting grain to the finished article. All the while

Production Co-ordinator, 77 Diamonds - Hanover Square, Mayfair, London

The role Production Co-ordinator 77 Diamonds Hanover Square, Mayfair, London 77 Diamonds is a dynamic company and the leading European diamond ecommerce retailer specialising in diamond jewellery. We currently have an opening for a Production Co-ordinator to join our friendly team. This role would suit a person who is used to working in a fast-paced environment. It's a great opportunity for a person with good technical skills to use their knowledge and skills to initiate change, innovate processes. Responsibilities Responsible for processing all orders on in-house system Liaise with suppliers Log and manage stock Work closely with the product developer to

Quality Control Assistant, 77 Diamonds - Hanover Square, Mayfair, London

The role Quality Control Assistant 77 Diamonds Hanover Square, Mayfair, London 77 Diamonds is a dynamic company and the leading European diamond ecommerce retailer specialising in diamond jewellery. We currently have an opening for a Quality Control Assistant to join our friendly team. To provide a Quality Control service to ensure the required quality levels of the product and all quality issues are raised and dealt with appropriately. Responsibilities To inspect all jewellery meets the high standard of workmanshiprequired including appropriate size, durability, stone stability etc To be aware and analyse failures and report to the Production Manager Production admin The ideal

Appointment: International Jewellery London appoint Katie Morris as Exhibition Director

An experienced events professional, Morris has worked on numerous shows for IJL’s parent company, Reed Exhibitions since joining in 2010. From Head of Marketing on The London Book Fair she progressed to Event Manager in 2015 and became Head of Buyer Programmes in April 2018. Her appointment is from immediate effect. Morris will replace Sarah Kitley-Spencer who stepped down from the role in October 2018. As IJL Head of Buyer Programmes, Morris increased the international buyer presence by 15 % in 2018 and has brokered partnerships across other jewellery shows. The newly appointed Exhibition Director will report to Jacks Thomas, who

International Jewellery London to “sparkle” as it moves to historic Alexandra Palace

International Jewellery London (IJL) is moving to the iconic Alexandra Palace for its 65 th anniversary year in 2020 and the organisers Reed Exhibitions are unveiling how the event is set to enter a new decade. Referring to the new look and feel of IJL, Kerry Prince Reed Divisional Director said: “A feat of Victorian engineering, Alexandra Palace is a space that has recently undergone a reinvention, the Palace has been transformed, drawing it into an exciting new design space. It is therefore a perfect time to move into the new decade, celebrate IJL’s 65 birthday and support the

Design House Shimell and Madden design London Design Biennale Medals

The medals for the 2018 London Design Biennale have been designed by Shimell and Madden - the Shoreditch based jewellery studio whose work is strongly influenced by the universal and symbolic language of geometry. Taking simple yet powerful primal shapes, the designers create pieces that have both an ancient and modern resonance. In response to the Biennale’s 2018 theme, Emotional States , Shimell and Madden sought to highlight the mechanics at work when we observe, imitate and reflect facial expressions. They used a mirrored surface in the design as a representative device for this process of emotional identification. Using metal

Appointment: London Diamond Bourse Appoint New Board Members

London Diamond Bourse, the only diamond specific trade association and physical diamond trading floor in the UK, has today announced changes to the composition of its Council of Management. “These are the most fundamental changes to LDB’s governance in my six years at LDB,” said COO, Victoria McKay. She continued, “The following changes are notable; Kathy Chappell, our Special Advisor for Ethical Issues has been welcomed to a full board position and our youngest board member is a millennial. Overall the average age of our board has lowered dramatically and representation around the boardroom table is proportionate to membership statistics."

Assay Office London Launch Make Your Mark 2017

Make Your Mark, the UK’s leading networking and career development event for new precious metal designers and makers, returns to Goldsmiths’ Hall in the City of London from 31 October – 1 November 2017. Now in its fourth year, the event comes complete with a treasure trove of opportunities to help emerging designers, apprentices and students of jewellery and the allied trades develop successful careers in the field. The free two-day event is open to apprentices; students on a UK-based precious-metal-related full or part-time course whether at degree level, a short adult education or privately tutored course; tutors; masters; and

Wax Carving: One Day Intensive Course with Cardinal of London

Wax Carving: One Day Intensive Course with Lukasz Pasikowski from Cardinal of London Bring your design Carve your own piece Improve your design skills Learn how to carve wax for stone setting Learn from an experienced Jeweller During this one day course you will learn how wax carving is used in the production of jewellery and how it can be used in the development and making of a piece.This course is design for an intermediate learners with previous experience in jewellery making. Level: This course is designed for an intermediate learners with previous experience in jewellery making. Time: 10:30am-6.00pm Price:

Bex Rox London: Colouring Life Through An Embellished Journey

Renowned for its magnetic fastenings, innovative designs and easily recognised by it’s textural, confident and colourful pieces with an edge; Bex Rox is a British luxury costume jewellery brand based in the heart of Notting Hill. Bex Rox was founded in 2009, launching exclusively in Browns in London. Today, Bex Rox is sold online, through private experiential trunk shows, through luxury department stores and to select concept multi-brand boutiques across the world. With a sense of humour that weaves throughout the collections, Bex Rox is bold, alive and dynamic. From the detailed designs to the weight and fit of each piece,

Ruth Hollywood launches new lines at London Design Festival

Ruth Hollywood makes jewellery inspired by natural geometry. Synthesising 100% recycled silver and colourful hand-mixed resin, her work moves over the boundaries between science, nature and art. Ruth has received awards for Excellence in Design from The Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths, and was selected for the Crafts Council UK Hothouse programme in 2015. Her jewellery is stocked in a variety of shops and galleries across the world. She exhibits at trade shows regularly, and her work has been shown in London, Munich, Montreal and Sydney. The perfect microscopic patterns of atoms and crystals have found their way into Ruth’s newest

Cluster London’s 2024 Contemporary Jewellery Art Fair

Cluster London’s 2024 Contemporary Jewellery Art Fair A Showcase To Discover Unique Emerging Elegance Wednesday, 20th March to Saturday, 23rd March Chelsea Old Town Hall, London The Cluster Jewellery Art Fair, London’s premier showcase of contemporary jewellery, invites you to the 4th edition of this glittering celebration at the iconic Chelsea Old Town Hall on King's Road. Join us for an unforgettable experience, where creativity and elegance converge. Whether you're a seasoned collector, a fashion enthusiast, or simply captivated by the allure of jewellery, the Cluster Jewellery Art Fair promises to be a feast for the senses. From Wednesday, 20th March to Saturday,

Workbenches to rent in South East London in a partially equipped workshop

Workbenches To Rent In South East London in a Partially Equipped Workshop Large bright workshop, shared with a maximum of 3 people Access to a rolling mill, ring stretcher, polishing wheel, barrel polisher and soldering station Your own bench where you can keep your tools / some space for other storage also £200 per month including all bills / £100 deposit required No contract, I only ask for one month's notice upon leaving and vice versa Located a few minutes walk from West Norwood station, in a beautiful locked courtyard with some other artists' studios. Plants welcome! Contact Tilly for a viewing: tilly@tillysudsbury.com 07572532264

S.J. Phillips Moves From London’s New Bond Street

S.J. Phillips, one of the oldest, family-owned antique jewellery, silver and precious objects businesses in the United Kingdom is moving from its iconic London premises, 139 New Bond Street after nearly 150 years on New Bond Street. As one door closes, however, another door opens. S.J. Phillips, which has been described as “legendary….,” “possibly the most important antique jewellery store in the world….”, “one of London’s best-loved shops….”, is moving around the corner to an equally prestigious street in London’s Mayfair. From the new premises on the second floor of 26 Bruton Street, S.J. Phillips will continue to offer the

Jonathan Burton appointed as CEO of Cockpit

Cockpit, London’s leading centre for contemporary craft, have announced that Jonathan Burton has been appointed as CEO. He replaces Annie Warburton, who stepped down in December 2023, and will assume his role at Cockpit in late April 2024. Immersed in the arts throughout his career, working across opera, fine art and crafts, Jonathan has a strong understanding of craft and making. His experience and engagement in the arts and culture sector is reflected in his marketing roles at Tate and at English National Opera, his eight years as Director of the London Art Fair and six years at London Craft

Jonathan Burton appointed as CEO of Cockpit

Salt of the Earth

Salt of the Earth 2019 International Fashion Showcase: Part of London Fashion Week Brave New Worlds: The changing landscape of fashion 11- 24 February 2019 Somerset House, London Salt of the Earth examines the concept of power and submission through the talismanic properties of jewellery and adornment. Exploring the complex historical, political and chemical properties of salt, the collection forms part of a conceptual installation at Somerset House during London Fashion Week 2019. The pieces look at salt’s ability to poison, erode and decay using the process of patina and conversely the material’s ability to create, rejuvenate and give life

British Fashion Council Announces Newgen Recipients For 2017 / 2018

The British Fashion Council (BFC) celebrates the fifteen emerging designers who will receive NEWGEN support for the year ahead. Following the announcement of a new format, NEWGEN sponsorship is now awarded annually to both menswear and womenswear designers who will show at either London Fashion Week Men’s or London Fashion Week. This new format is focused on celebrating the incredible pool of emerging menswear and womenswear talent in London. NEWGEN offers designers the time and support to hone in on critical business skills to futureproof their businesses. Britain leads the way when it comes to nurturing and developing young talent,

British Fashion Council Releases #LONDONISOPEN Video

London is a fashion, business and cultural capital and is open for business. The British Fashion Council is supporting Mayor Sadiq Khan’s #LondonIsOpen campaign by releasing this exclusive film. [http://youtu.be/ebXs4Wnb2ds] Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan said, “London Fashion Week begins today, showing that London is open to the world and is an international leader of creativity and entrepreneurship. There’s a fantastic range of designers and talent on the schedule this season, highlighting the very best the industry has to offer – from big brands to independent retailers, the London fashion scene has never been more diverse. The fashion

Myne London partners with LA jeweller Octavia Elizabeth to provide ethical and traceable emeralds

London based emerald supplier and bespoke fine jeweller, Myne London, has announced a partnership with LA-based business, Octavia Elizabeth, to supply the brand with ethical, sustainable and traceable emeralds. Myne London offers a traceable route to market for emeralds from Swat Valley, Pakistan, whilst providing opportunities for women local to the region within the gemstone trade. The business focuses on promoting women’s empowerment through access to education, training and skilled employment supported by the region’s high-quality emerald melee, as 2 well as the creation of Swat Valley emerald bespoke jewellery and collaborations with international jewellery brands and designers. Myne London

Handmade Chelsea

Handmade Chelsea - The Contemporary Craft & Design Fair Returns, Handmade in Britain Now in its 14th year, Handmade Chelsea - The Contemporary Craft & Desing Fair returns to London's Chelsea Old Town Hall from 12 - 14 November to celebrate the very best of British craft. Featuring over 75 of the most exciting international and UK-based designer makers who work across a wide range of disciplines – from glass and ceramics, jewellery and fashion, prints and textiles, to sculpture and wood - Handmade Chelsea is a unique opportunity to shop for exquisite craft under one roof. This year, as

News Edit: 26 September 2021

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... The jewel in her crown! Daily Mail: Tennis star Emma Raducanu, 18, models sparkling Tiffany & Co. diamonds at London Fashion Week event as she is named the brand's newest ambassador in '£2million deal'. dailymail.co.uk Independent Jewelers: 10 Top Names To Know At The Goldsmiths' Fair Forbes: The Goldsmiths' Fair opens September 28 in London, bringing together over 120 of the UK's top designer-makers, at the country's leading event for fine jewelers. forbes.com The UK’s most anticipated jewellery and silver event is starting next week Luxury London: Goldsmiths’

Burglar who stole millions of pounds worth of jewellery from Hatton Garden in London loses appeal at the High Court

A burglar who helped to steal millions of pounds worth of jewellery from Hatton Garden in London has failed to reduce his extended sentence at the High Court on19 March 2021. A burglar who helped to steal millions of pounds worth of jewellery from Hatton Garden in London has failed to reduce his extended sentence at the High Court today (19 March 2021). John Collins (79) was part of a gang of six men who burgled the Hatton Garden Safety Deposit Company in April 2015. Six men wearing high-visibility jackets entered the London premises over a Bank Holiday weekend, overcame

PAD 2022

PAD LONDON Great Portland Street, London 10 -16 October 2022 Founded in 2007 by fourth-generation Parisian antique dealer Patrick Perrin, PAD London is the only fair in the UK exclusively dedicated to 20 th -century and contemporary Design. The week-long event takes place every October on Berkeley Square, in the heart of London’s affluent Mayfair district. PAD London is the sister fair to PAD Paris which was launched in 1998 and takes place every April in the Jardin des Tuileries. A permanent fixture on the two capital’s vibrant art and design circuits, PAD fairs have become a byword for connoisseurship, exquisite taste

PAD 2023

PAD LONDON Great Portland Street, London 10 -15 October 2023 Founded in 2007 by fourth-generation Parisian antique dealer Patrick Perrin, PAD London is the only fair in the UK exclusively dedicated to 20 th -century and contemporary Design. The week-long event takes place every October on Berkeley Square, in the heart of London’s affluent Mayfair district. PAD London is the sister fair to PAD Paris which was launched in 1998 and takes place every April in the Jardin des Tuileries. A permanent fixture on the two capital’s vibrant art and design circuits, PAD fairs have become a byword for connoisseurship, exquisite taste

News Edit: 12 November 2021

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... Cornwall designer has entire collection of jewellery snatched from London Christmas market ITV: A jewellery designer has had her entire collection of precious items stolen while at a Christmas market event in London. itv.com Hayle jeweller Emily Nixon has rings snatched at London show Falmouth Packet: A Cornish jewellery designer has been left devastated after a bag containing all of her most precious diamond and sapphire rings was snatched at a Christmas exhibition at the Olympia in London. falmouthpacket.co.uk Harrogate jewellery store to close after 190 years of

The Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair once again brings the UK’s top makers to Manchester’s iconic Victoria Baths

The North of England’s most exciting craft event returns to Manchester this autumn! The Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair brings 200 of the UK’s finest makers to the Edwardian splendour of Victoria Baths over the weekend of 13-16 October 2022. Already a firm favourite with those in the know, the fair offers an unrivalled line up of designer makers from all over the country, each one selected for the quality, desirability, and innovation of their work. Craft says something in a society obsessed with mass production and throw-away culture. It says that something is unique, joyful, special, and out of the ordinary. It

Goldsmiths' Fair 2023

Goldmsiths' Fair 2023 Goldsmiths' Hall, London Week One: 26 September to 1 October | Week Two: 3 October to 8 October 2023 Goldsmiths’ Fair, The Goldsmiths’ Company’s annual selling event for independently made fine jewellery and silver, has today announced the 136 craftspeople who will be exhibiting at Goldsmiths’ Hall, in the City of London, from 26 September until 8 October. For more than 40 years, Goldsmiths’ Fair has provided both private collectors and international museums and collections with the opportunity to meet with, and buy pieces from, the most talented independent silversmiths and jewellers working in the

News Edit: 16 April 2023

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... London jeweller Vashi goes bust Standard: Vashi has four jewellery stores in London. www.standard.co.uk Top entrepreneurs and financiers caught up in collapse of luxury jeweller Vashi Sky: A co-founder of Pret a Manger and the entrepreneur behind the shirtmaker Charles Tyrwhitt are among the prominent names who poured funding into Vashi, the bespoke jewellery retailer which has called in liquidators, Sky News learns. news.sky.com Shine comes off luxury jeweller Vashi as it calls in liquidators Sky: Insolvency practitioners from Teneo Restructuring were appointed this week following the tabling

The Prime Minister Hosts A Celebration Of British Fashion At 10 Downing Street

Prime Minister Theresa May and Chairman of the British Fashion Council Dame Natalie Massenet welcomed representatives from across the British fashion industry to a reception at 10 Downing Street last night. Ahead of London Fashion Week, Theresa May emphasised the importance of the UK’s fashion industry, one of the country’s greatest success stories which contributes £28billion to Britain’s economy and supports nearly 900,000 jobs. London Fashion Week is a global showcase which welcomes guests from over 58 countries, promotes designer brands to an international audience of trade and consumers and generates orders of over £100million each season. The Prime Minister

Vannetta Seecharran School of Jewellery Summer Courses 2017

One Week Jewellery Courses During the summer the Vannetta Seecharran School of Jewellery offer one week long intensive daytime courses. These courses are suitable for beginners and enable you to make a lot of progress in just one week. For summer 2017 we are offering the following classes in July and August Stone Setting Silver Casting & Wax Carving Introduction to Rhino/CAD Advanced Rhino/CAD If you are unsure which course is best for you then please don't hesitate to get in touch. Vannetta Seecharran School of Jewellery Panther House, 38 Mount Pleasant, London WC1X 0AN 0207 837 0045 mail@vannetta.com www.vannettaseecharran.com

West Dean College’s FdA Historic Craft Practices – Metalwork or Clocks Bursary

New bursary funding for students applying this year: West Dean College’s FdA Historic Craft Practices – Metalwork or Clocks Funding is made available by The Edward James Foundation for one third of the first years tuition fees. Develop well-rounded metalworking theory and skills, with projects encompassing both silversmithing and blacksmithing. Bursary application deadline : 1 May 2017 Applicable for September 2017 entry. Course information: www.westdean.org.uk Funding information: www.westdean.org.uk

Collect Art Fair 2024

Collect 1 - 3 March 2024 Somerset House, London This year marks the art and craft fair's 20th anniversary Collect is back and celebrating its 20th birthday! Since its launch in 2004, the fair has come to be the leading authority on collectable contemporary craft and design, raising the profile of exceptional makers from the world over. The 2024 edition of the fair – taking place 1-3 March at London's Somerset House – will continue this tradition by bringing together a curated selection of 40 international galleries, who will be presenting pieces from over 400 talented craftspeople. Their work will

Shimell and Madden Launch new Film

An insight into the creative and craft process of Shimell and Madden, this video profile shows how the duo work together and develop their ideas. London based, they  create structural  gold pattern work that form distinctive fine jewellery pieces. Shimell and Madden occupy that space where craft, art and fashion intersect. High quality and hand-crafted, their jewellery explores themes of science, nature and time. Shimell and Madden | The Process | 2017 from Shimell and Madden on Vimeo . They have been creating jewellery in their London studio since 2010. Emma

Harriet Kelsall Bespoke Jewellery opens in Primrose Hill, London

Harriet Kelsall Bespoke Jewellery, one of the UK’s leading bespoke jewellery companies, has opened a new studio and shop on Regent’s Park Road, Primrose Hill. The location offers a unique lifestyle destination that will provide customers with the opportunity to discover bespoke jewellery within a cutting edge retail space and working design studio. Recognised as an industry leading company, Harriet Kelsall Bespoke Jewellery has won over twenty UK and international awards for design, business, ethics and innovation and in 2016 was named Bridal Jewellery Retailer of the Year at the UK Jewellery Awards. Just moments away from the green open

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Make It!

Call for Applications: Make It! Make It! offers three London-based makers aged 16-25 the space and support to build their own craft-based business. Selected makers will receive a studio space at Cockpit Arts; including access to onsite workshops in business basics, one-to-one coaching and be a part of a thriving creative community. Applications are open to makers who are currently unemployed or underemployed (working in a job that doesn’t use their craft skills). The two-year programme is designed to give you everything you need to start building your craft business. We’ve had 26 Makers successfully complete the programme since 2011

Collect 2020

Collect 2019 Somerset House, Strand, London 27 - 28 February 2020 The International Art Fair for Modern Craft and Design is at Somerset House from 27 February - 1 March, 2020. Collect is the only gallery-presented art fair dedicated to modern craft and design. Now in its 16th year, Collect has been instrumental in defining and growing the market for contemporary craft. This year, Collect brings together international galleries from across the globe, each curating their own displays to sell work made in the last five years by the world’s leading contemporary artists and designers. With artists represented from over

Trove, Aspex - Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth

Presenting ‘Trove’, a collection of bespoke craft objects inspired by coastal landmarks and natural forms. The exhibition showcases makers from Portsmouth to London, featuring bold ceramics, delicately hand-crafted silver jewellery and driftwood sculptures. Each maker utilises traditional craft techniques to create objects in response to nautical seascapes and organic materials. ‘Trove’ offers visitors to the gallery the opportunity, not only to enjoy high quality craft, but to discover the perfect gift in the run up to the festive season! Meet the makers: Laura Bennett, Portsmouth Laura graduated with a First Class degree in Three Dimensional Design at UCA Farnham -

Crafts Council open up Craft Magazine archive for free

The Crafts Council have given everyone free access to its back catalogue of Crafts magazine going back some 50 years. The digital versions are available here and are indexed according to decade: https://ocean.exacteditions.com/magazines/21416/issues Author: Published:

When digital meets craft: An open view by Chiara Scarpitti

Chiara Scarpitti is an Italian multidisciplinary artist and designer specializing in contemporary jewelry. Her research investigates different aspects of the contemporary material culture, exploring technology through a humanistic approach. She is one of the few designers able to perfectly synthesize the historical dimension of research, through the eyes of the present, projecting it directly to the future, thanks to the ability of balancing technique, narrative and vision. Through her work, the tradition finds a new identity, thanks to aesthetic and technical innovation. In Chiara’s pieces emerges, perfectly balanced, a collection of suggestions from different narrations and imaginaries. Nature, in its

Call for Applications: Clapham Christmas Market, SoLo Craft Fair

After the success of our last collaboration with This is Clapham, we are joining forces once again. On Saturday 3rd December we are putting on a Christmas market to coincide with Xmas lights getting turned on. The market will run between 12-6pm and stalls will cost £60 for a table which is 2.5m x 1m and a gazebo. Once again, we are happy to receive joint applicants to share tables. The market will be outside in Clapham Old Town. Please note all applicants MUST have public liability insurance. We are sorry but we cannot accept applicants from hot food stalls.

Resin Jewellery: Techniques & Projects Inspired by the History of Art, Craft and Jewellery

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Bishopsland Educational Trust @ Goldsmiths' Fair

Bishopsland Educational Trust @ Goldsmiths' Fair Launching their 'Tools Library' initiative and spotlighting their heritage skills training programme as a feeder for Goldmsiths' Fair talent Week One: 26 September to 1 October | Week Two: 3 October to 8 October 2023 Goldsmiths Fair, Goldsmiths' Hall Integrity in making, wholeheartedly "Bishopsland Educational Trust is an internationally recognised and accredited charity dedicated to the training and education of young people in the craft of silversmithing in the United Kingdom. We have nurtured the careers of more than 200 silversmiths and jewellers over the last 30 years, the majority of whom have gone on

Memories are Made of This

Last week saw the launch of a new exhibition curated by Corinne Julius, journalist, broadcast critic and curator specialising in contemporary craft and design. ‘Memories are Made of This’ showcases 15 makers who made three specific pieces each in response to a provocation arranged by the curator to embody sensations of remembrance. Gallery owner Sarah Myerscough said, "This is the first jewellery show at the gallery, and we are so intrigued to show work on this personal scale. Wearable sculpture is an important and highly influential aspect of contemporary craft and we are delighted to be able to collaborate with

Business Coach (Maternity Cover), Cockpit Arts

Business Coach (Maternity cover) £35,000 - 37,000 per annum pro rata (£14,000 – 14,800 for two days per week) Are you • An experienced business coach and trainer? • Someone who enjoys coaching their clients to realise their potential? • Excited by the chance to work with makers, designers, and craft-based micro businesses? Cockpit Arts is hiring a creative business coach and trainer to join our Business Incubation Team. The role will deliver one-to-one coaching to craft and design businesses, principally individual practitioners and sole traders, based both at Cockpit’s studios and outside. The coach will also support delivery of

Residency: Glass Artist, Creative Collisions

We are looking for a highly skilled glass artist to become the sixth of six crafts people in residence at Time and Tide Museum as part of our Crafting History programme. Crafting History is a Heritage Lottery Fund, Young Roots programme. What is Crafting History? Young People from Creative Collisions Youth Arts network are working work with Norfolk Museums and Norfolk Arts & Library Services and to set up and manage six, twelve week, craft residencies at Time & Tide Museum. Young People have identified key craft skills that have contributed significantly to the heritage of Great Yarmouth and which

News Edit: 29 June 2023

A round up of this week's national and international jewellery news... ELLE UK Exclusive: Shrimps Unveils Fine Jewellery Collection With Daisy London Elle: We speak to Shrimp's Hannah Weiland and Daisy London's Ruth Bewsey about their collaboration, and take a first look at the collection. www.elle.com Kim Kardashian says she hasn’t bought jewellery since she was robbed in Paris in 2016 Independent: ‘I haven’t really been about wearing jewellery,’ reality star says. www.independent.co.uk Edge of Ember: affordable fine jewellery for classicists The Week: London-based brand has gone from strength to strength with its youthful and elegant designs. www.theweek.co.uk Bradley

New Designers 2023 🎓

New Designers Returns To London For 2023 The UK’s largest graduate design event returns to the Business Design Centre, London for 2023 - Week 1: 28 June - 1 July 2023, Week 2: 5 - 8 July 2023 New Designers will be returning to the Business Design Centre in Islington, London from June 28th – July 1st and July 5th – July 8th 2023. New Designers will once again bring together 3,000 creative graduates under one roof across multiple design disciplines, including ceramics, fashion, furniture design, graphic design, jewellery design, product design, textiles, illustration and animation to celebrate the most innovative and exciting

News Edit: 5 July 2020

As we find our 'new normal' here is a round up of last week's international jewellery news... Cartier ambassadors Rami Malek, Maisie Williams and Willow Smith front new Pasha collection Luxury London: Fashion photographer Craig McDean captures a community of ‘unique personalities’ to help relaunch one of Cartier’s most distinctive timepieces. luxurylondon.co.uk Jewellery Artist Cindy Chao Brings Masterpiece London to Hong Kong Prestige Online: Since 2018, jewellery artist Cindy Chao would spend the last week of June in London as one of a handful of jewellery designers – and the only one from Asia – to be invited to

London Diamond Bourse Announces Changes in Leadership: Joint Presidency and Historic Appointment of First Female Vice President

The London Diamond Bourse is pleased to announce significant changes within its Council of Management, aimed at ensuring the continued growth and success of the organisation. After careful consideration and unanimous approval from the committee, the following decisions were made: Joint Presidency: During last year’s annual general meeting, Mr. Alan Cohen, the current President, announced that this year would mark his final term in office. As President, Alan holds key positions within the World Federation of Diamond Bourses’ Executive Council and the World Diamond Council, among others. To allow Alan to focus on these critical responsibilities, and with unanimous support

YAA YAA LONDON targets new wholesale stockists with its colourful gemstone range

Founded in 2017 by former Legal PA and stylist Yvonne Asare, the jewellery brand has gone from strength-to-strength since its launch and is now stocked in some of this country’s best independent fashion boutiques and concept stores as well as online via ASOS Marketplace. Yvonne is now ready to take the brand to the next level and is looking to partner with jewellery and fashion boutiques and concept stores in the UK and worldwide, that are seeking an innovative and colourful jewellery line to add to their range. Commenting on her plans for the brand, Yvonne said: “YAA YAA LONDON

Stone Setting: One Day Intensive Course: One Day Intensive Course with Cardinal of London

Stone Setting: One Day Intensive Course with Lukasz Pasikowski from Cardinal of London Learn stone setting techniques Star setting/raised grain Flush (Gypsy) setting Gemstones provided Take home set piece of jewellery Learn from an experienced Jeweller During this one day course you will learn how to set with two different techniques, Star Setting (or raised grain setting) and Flush (or Gypsy) setting. This course is designed for beginners and intermediate learners with previous experience in jewellery making. Level: This course is designed for an intermediate learners with previous experience in jewellery making. Time: 10:30am-6.00pm Price: £130 Tools and materials included

Masterpiece 2019

Masterpiece 2019 Masterpiece London returns to the South Grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea from 27 June – 3 July, offering the finest works of art, design, furniture and jewellery, from antiquity to the present day. The Fair provides an unparalleled opportunity for new and established collectors to discover exceptional works for sale from 160 international exhibitors; the centrepiece of a unique week of cultural experiences in the heart of London. Venue Royal Hospital Chelsea, London Dates 27 June – 3 July 2019 Tickets General Admission - £38.50 Full Access - £55 Preview - £115 Student - £18 Disabled Visitor

Isabella Liu Unveils ‘Sea Rhymes Collection’ at IJL 2016

A rising star has settled in to jewellery lovers' views as the London-based Chinese artist, Isabella Liu, reveals her new 'Sea Rhymes' collection, which will debut at this year's International Jewellery London this week. Wuhan-born and London-based Isabella Liu is an award-winning jewellery designer. In the few years since leaving Birmingham School of Jewellery, Liu has won awards in Italy and Spain, and has been awarded gold medals at the ‘Jewellery Oscar’ Goldsmiths' Craftsmanship and Design Award and Milan Expo as ‘the best new designer’ and ‘best product of the year’. The designer is proving herself worthy of such awards

Spanner & Wingnut: The Organic Edge of Jewellery Luxury

Anneka Moore studied Jewellery Design at London's Central St. Martins, before embarking on an adventure through the fashion industry to finally end up with her bold and beautiful jewellery brand, Spanner & Wingnut, as shown at London Fashion Week recently. Now based in the Goldsmiths Centre surrounded by skilled craftsmen, Anneka draws inspiration from her beloved London, and all things fashionable and organic. This, combined with traditional manufacturing techniques and precious materials, promises to deliver wearable, luxurious and aesthetic jewellery. Spanner & Wingnut offers a bespoke service too, specialising in engagement and wedding rings. Sourcing inspiration from birds talons, scorpions

2 x London Stratford Studio Spaces £150 pm inc bills, Available Now

2 x London Stratford Studio Spaces £150 pm inc bills, Available Now Bench space supplied Shared Torch area & propane gas supply Use of Durston Rolling mill Small polisher Small & large vice Metal guillotine Pickle pot Tree trunks for hammering Shared central design table Shelf space Shared Chemical storage 24hour access & security Post box Great transport links to Stratford 30mins to Hatton Garden (Tools on the bench not included) We are a warm, creative and professional bunch of independent jewellers & metal smiths. Looking for someone who is self motivated and independent. For more details contact me Elsa

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

News Edit: 14 August 2022

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... 8 Head-Turning Diamond Designs from Paris High Jewelry Week Natural Diamonds: High Jewelry is ever-evolving and we are here for it. www.naturaldiamonds.com A Parisian Jewelry House Breaks the Mold with a New Watch NY Times: Mellerio dits Meller, founded in 1515, introduces its first mechanical timepiece. www.nytimes.com Van Cleef & Arpels to exhibit jewels at the Design Museum Fashion United: Fine jeweller Van Cleef & Arpels has announced that it will showcase a free exhibition at the Design Museum in London opening in September. fashionunited.uk The Cause: the

News Edit: 10 July 2022

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... African jewellery designers bask in London V&A limelight FT: Their work challenges the expectation of what jewellery is, says museum’s curator. www.ft.com Jewellers and watchmakers grapple with when to enter the metaverse. FT: Luxury brands study the possibilities while some warn of danger of being left behind. www.ft.com Wanderlust Inspired Boucheron’s Latest High Jewellery Collection Vogue: Freedom. It’s a word that Claire Choisne, the creative director of Boucheron, peppers throughout her speech. www.vogue.co.uk The Most Dazzling Jewellery From Haute Couture Week Vogue: Haute joaillerie sees Paris awash with

News Edit: 22 January 2023

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... Finematter digital certificates smooth way for circular jewellery economy FT: Platform aims to increase transparency on provenance of pieces from smaller makers, boosting resale potential. www.ft.com Garden Of Delights: Gucci Unveils New High Jewelry Pieces During Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week Haute Living: Paris Haute Couture is in full swing, debuting some of the most precious collections and incredibly rare high jewelry creations in the world. hauteliving.com The most dazzling high-jewellery collections of 2023 Luxury London: Shimmer, sparkle and shine in the most radiant stones from the

News Edit: 7 July 2019

A round up of this week's international jewellery news... The Most Exquisite Jewellery To See At Masterpiece London 2019 Is jewellery an ornament or an art form? www.vogue.co.uk The most spectacular High Jewellery from Paris Haute Couture Week www.telegraph.co.uk Gucci's Next Target: Place Vendôme BoF: Major fashion brands see growing opportunity in the high-stakes business of haute joaillerie. www.businessoffashion.com High jewellery is being embraced as an art form worthy of public adoration - and it's about time The Telegraph: It’s not just me; jewellery is making headlines more and more these days. www.telegraph.co.uk Dior celebrates 20 years of fine

News Edit: 11 October 2020

Here is a round up of last week's international jewellery news... All The Best Jewellery Trends From The SS21 Shows Vogue: With lockdown round two and potential economic doom on the horizon, you might be thinking it’s time to put the fripperies of jewellery to one side. But for spring/summer 2021, designers have proven what all true lovers of jewellery know: its ability to lift your mood is undeniable, as is its power to make you look instantly dressed up – even if off camera, you are pairing it only with your pyjamas. vogue.co.uk London Fashion Week: the need-to-know

News Edit: 23rd February 2020

A round up of this week's international jewellery news... The Grown-Up Way To Wear Punk-Inspired Jewellery The Tines: The hint of anarchy you need right now. www.thetimes.co.uk Eight Emerging Jewellery Designers to Know This Fashion Month Another: As London Fashion Week commences, eight jewellery designers whose work you can expect to see among the Autumn/Winter 2020 collections. www.anothermag.com How Banksy has transformed the fortunes of the Jewellery Quarter Birmingham Mail: Thousands of fans flocked from across the globe to see the Banksy mural. www.birminghammail.co.uk Under the loupe: Patcharavipa embrace texture with Clues Couture Wallpaper: The Wallpaper* ‘Under the loupe’

Micro and Macro Inspired Jeweller Debuts at LFW

Macro and mirco inspired jeweller Ana Thompson will make her London Fashion Week debut this week with must-see collections of arresting fine jewellery for SS18. Housed within LFW’s Designer Showrooms, three intrepid collections Vortex, Sedna and Spin will embody Ana’s fascination with the macroscopic and microscopic worlds of nature, science and technology. With statement bangles, chokers, rings and cufflinks, the collections are a daring antidote to delicacy, and highlight the return of bold jewellery for SS18. Crafted in sterling silver, gold vermeil and precious 18ct gold, Ana Thompson Fine Jewellery combines skilful hand craftsmanship with cutting edge technological applications. The

News Edit: 22 April 2018

A round up of this week's international jewellery news... MVRDV takes you inside a bejewelled bulgari bracelet with immersive installation at milan design week DesignBoom: MVRDV collaborates with bulgari to create an installation based on three defining elements of design. www.designboom.com Doing the bright thing in our terraced family home The Guardian: Light, airy and full of colour, French jeweller Raphaele Canot’s London house is a treasure trove of precious memories www.theguardian.com The inside story of Antiques Roadshow’s £1 million find Radio Times: A small regimental emblem causes a storm on this week’s Antiques Roadshow, one of the most valuable

International Fashion Showcase 2017 Winners Announced

The British Council, British Fashion Council (BFC) and Mercedes-Benz have announced the winners of the International Fashion Showcase, in a prize-giving ceremony at Somerset House, London earlier this week. Sarah Mower MBE, BFC Ambassador for Emerging Talent and Chief Critic Vogue Runway, and Bettina Haussmann, Senior Manager Sponsoring and Product Placement Mercedes-Benz Passenger Cars, presented The International Fashion Showcase Designer Award to Younchan Chung of the-sirius for his impressive design showcased in the Korean installation. For the first time, Mercedes-Benz presented the winning designer with the unique opportunity to showcase their collection at Milan Fashion Week, one of over 50

News Edit: 15 September 2019

A round up of this week's international jewellery news... The man who gambled his firm on a £50,000 sword BBC The BBC's weekly The Boss series profiles different business leaders from around the world. This week we speak to London-based silversmith Grant Macdonald. bbc.co.uk London fashion designer turns abandoned festival tents into couture collection Evening Standard: ‘In Tents: The After Party’ shows what happens once the fun is over. standard.co.uk How artisan skills can empower Syrian refugee women FT: An agency is training aspiring jewellers in Jordan to start their own businesses. ft.com The New high jewellery collections

Handmade Oxford 2023

Handmade in Chelsea 2023 Chelsea Old Town Hall, London 10 – 12 November 2023 Handmade in Britain is delighted to return to Chelsea Old Town Hall from Friday 10 – Sunday 12 November 2023 for the 16th Edition of its flagship contemporary craft and design fair, Handmade Chelsea. Taking place in the form of a dual model, both in-person and online to increase the accessibility of British craft and expand our reach. Visitors across the world can do their Christmas shopping either in-person or remotely from the comfort of their homes whilst discovering beautiful contemporary handmade products. “Great to support

Craftworks

Craftworks 15 – 17 May 2024 Shoreditch Town Hall, London Set to take place 15 – 17 May 2024, Craftworks is a three-day, free to attend show, which will host the very best of arts, crafts, and design from all corners of the craft sector. With the ultimate collection of both traditional and contemporary makers exhibiting their work, live seminars and workshops as well as panel sessions with some of the finest minds in the craft sector. If you’re a collector, an interior designer, an architect, a retail or hospitality buyer or you’re someone who appreciates and purchases beautiful pieces

Call for Applications - Handmade Chelsea 2021

Call fro Applicarions: Handmade Chelsea 12 - 14 November 2021 Chelsea Old Town Hall, King’s Road, Chelsea, London SW3 5EE Curated and organised by Handmade in Britain since 2007, Handmade Chelsea is an established high-end craft and design fair that celebrates the very best of British craftsmanship. Featuring over 100 of the most exciting international and UK-based designer makers who work across a wide range of disciplines – from glass and ceramics, jewellery and fashion, prints and textiles, to sculpture and wood – Handmade Chelsea has unique, eye-catching craft to suit all tastes. This year, Handmade Chelsea will take place in

Society of Designer Craftsmen

Part Time Administrator Society of Designer Craftsmen Work from home / available for meetings in London Make A Difference! Be part of one of the leading craft societies in the UK This is a wonderful opportunity to join the management team of the Society of Designer Craftsmen, an organisation founded by William Morris and Walter Crane which is embarking on an exciting programme of development and change. Our members are some of the most innovative, talented and skilled craftspeople in the country. We promote and support the work of designer makers working across craft disciplines including Ceramics, Wood, Metal, Glass

Collect 2019

Collect 2019 Crafts Council Saatchi Gallery, London Collect will return to London’s Saatchi Gallery for its 15th edition from 28th February - 3rd March 2019 Collect : The International Art Fair for Contemporary Objects is about more than admiring and acquiring exceptional artwork from hundreds of the world’s most talented makers; it’s also an opportunity to explore and engage with some of the most intriguing ideas and personal stories in modern-day craft practice. The only gallery-presented art fair dedicated to modern craft and design; see high-quality, exceptional work produced in the last five years by living artists, much of which

One Drop Plus One Drop Makes One Drop

One Drop Plus One Drop Makes One Drop - Adi Toch A solo exhibition from award winning metalsmith Adi Toch. Adi Toch’s practice as a metalsmith centres on making engaging vessels and containers that investigate colour, movement, sound and tactility. Following a BA in Metal at Bezalel Art Academy in Jerusalem, Adi completed an MA at the Cass, London in 2009. Her work is exhibited internationally and has won prestigious awards including the Gold Award from The Goldsmiths’ Craft and Design Council in 2013. She was recently shortlisted for The Loewe Craft Prize and won a 2017 Wallpaper* Design Award. Adi is currently a

Brian Hill Awarded Outstanding Contribution to Industry

Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council Consultant Secretary recognised for his dedication and drive to support those working in the UK jewellery and silversmithing trades. Brian Hill, Consultant Secretary of the Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council, has been honoured with the prestigious Outstanding Contribution to Industry Award at this year’s UK Jewellery Awards. Held at the Honourable Artillery Club in London, the evening recognised a series of design, retail and marketing talent working in the UK industry, culminating with the Outstanding Contribution Award, awarded to Brian Hill for his 52 years of commitment and drive to promote, advance and future-proof skills

Collect 2018

Collect Crafts Council Saatchi Gallery, London Collect will return to London’s Saatchi Gallery for its 14th edition from 22 - 25 February 2018. Collect : The International Art Fair for Contemporary Objects is about more than admiring and acquiring exceptional artwork from hundreds of the world’s most talented makers; it’s also an opportunity to explore and engage with some of the most intriguing ideas and personal stories in modern-day craft practice. Taking place on three days of the fair, the Collect Talks programme brings together leading craft thought leaders, gallerists, historians, critics, collectors and craft artists to examine the issues influencing

'Jewellery Oscars' Announced: Goldsmiths’ Crafts & Design Awards 2017

The presentation of the annual awards of the Goldsmiths Craft & Design took place at Goldsmiths Hall in London on 27 February 2017. This important annual Awards Ceremony - known in the trade as the Jewellery Oscars - was hosted by international jewellery expert, Joanna Hardy, and welcomed over 300 guests, including world renowned jewellery houses, notable sponsors, industry associations, leading designers and the UK jewellery press. This unique annual competition rewards excellence in technical skills and creative design in precious metals and related materials. The Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council, which operates the competition, actively encourages craftsmen and

Philip Kydd Apprentice wins Gold at Jewellery Oscars

James Kydd , silversmithing apprentice under his master (and father) Philip Kydd , recently had a very successful evening at the Goldsmiths ’ Craft and Design Council Awards – the ‘ Oscars ’ for the jewellery and silversmithing trades. The ceremony was held in the pre stigious and beautiful surroundings of Goldsmiths ’ Hall in London. James won the Gold Award in the Junior Craft category ; the Gold Award in the Junior section of the Polishing category; the Bronze Award for Setting; and the Special Award (presented for the first time this year) for ‘A n appropriate design that

News Edit: 30 September 2022

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... The Best New Jewellers To See At This Year’s Goldsmiths’ Fair Vogue: London is bursting with jewellery goings-on right now, but few will offer more to satisfy your need for beauty than the annual Goldsmiths’ Fair, which this year celebrates its 40th anniversary. www.vogue.co.uk Scottish jeweller to be honoured at exhibition in Edinburgh The National: An exhibition of the UK’s finest gold, silver and jewellery is set to honour a Scottish designer. www.thenational.scot The founder of Annoushka Jewellery takes us inside her London pied-a-terre Hello: Annoushka Ducas MBE

News Edit: 4 September 2022

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... Your Next Necklace May Have Gold From an Old Phone NY Times: More jewelers, large and small, are using precious metals recovered from electronic waste. www.nytimes.com Final countdown begins for Museum of London move The Past: The Museum of London will close its doors on 4 December, ahead of its planned relocation to larger premises in West Smithfield’s historic General Market. What will the new museum look like, and what is planned at the original site during its final few months? Carly Hilts reports. the-past.com Blacksmith Tom King

News Edit: 20 June 2021

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... Royal Mint conducts Trial of the Pyx ceremony in the City of London City AM: The Royal Mint’s coins have been submitted for testing at Goldsmiths’ Hall in the City of London in the annual Trial of the Pyx ceremony. www.cityam.com The unusual trial all coins go through before ending up in your pocket Wales Online: Ever wondered how the quality of the prestigious coins are checked? www.walesonline.co.uk The best websites and jewellery shops to buy an engagement ring online The Telegraph: Stylish and sustainably sourced engagement rings

News Edit: 6 November 2022

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... Will Evans: The testing times for UK jewellery hallmarking FT: Goldsmiths’ assay office general manager on the challenges of doing business in a post-Brexit, post-Covid market. www.ft.com Jeweller Janice Derrick looks back to move forward News Day: After 25 years in the business, jeweller Janice Derrick still has a passion for metalworking. newsday.co.tt Indian Luxury Designer Brands Making Waves At PAD London Solitaire International: Two of India’s most creative and exciting luxury jewellery designer brands, Jewels by Moksh and Neha Dani, were in the spotlight at PAD London

News Edit: 15 January 2023

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... Sustainable bling: the London jewellers changing the game for lab-grown diamonds Euronews: Two street names have long been synonymous with luxury jewellery in London: Hatton Garden, in the capital’s historic centre famed for its rows of diamond specialists since the 19th century, and Bond Street, known as “Europe’s most expensive shopping street” and home to Tiffany’s, Cartier, De Beers and more. www.euronews.com Great Pottery Throw Down 2023 line-up: Meet the new contestants Radio Times: A new round of pottery hopefuls are entering the workshop for the 2023 season.

News Edit: 17th January 2021

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... West London jeweller named among UK’s 100 most inspirational female business owners S W Londoner: A West London jeweller has been named one of the UK’s 100 most inspirational female entrepreneurs. swlondoner.co.uk For the love of jewellery The News: Tasbih Qazi and Hafsa Zuberi have been designing exquisite jewellery since 2016. Their jewellery line – Esfir - offers statement gold-plated and silver pieces of jewellery - that embodies the modern woman. thenews.com.pk Quarterly jobs survey may be revived with a national scope Live Mint: The move is aimed

Cancelled: IJL 2021

Reed Exhibitions, the organiser of International Jewellery London, announced this week that the jewellery industry event, which has run consistently for over 60 years, will in addition to the cancelled 2020 show, also cancel the show scheduled for 2021. A statement from Reed Exhibitions said: "Reed Exhibitions has announced that International Jewellery London (IJL) will not take place in 2021 as a result of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Following the cancellation of IJL 2020 on 9th June; we have taken the even more difficult decision to not run IJL in 2021. Both the UK live events and jewellery industries are

News Edit: 6th December 2020

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... Where Black lives don’t matter to jewellers Jewellery Business: After Alexia Connellan graduated from Columbia University with an art degree, the luxury-design jeweller worked as a professional photographer, and then as a project manager in the tech sector. .jewellerybusiness.com New Brand To Know: Jessie Thomas Forbes: Jewelry is a family affair for Jessie Thomas who has a shop and workshop she shares with her father David Thomas, a master goldsmith in London. forbes.com Shop London: The local jewellery brands to know about Evening Standard: The small, local and

New Designers 2020

New Designers 2020 1 - 4 July 2020 Business Design Centre Islington, London The next generation of visionary designers will come together at New Designers this summer, launching never-before-seen ideas, products and trends in a two-week celebration of the future of design. New Designers will take place at the Business Design Centre, London from 1 - 4 July 2020. Bringing together 3,000 of the brightest new creative minds under one roof and representing every area of contemporary design, New Designers is a launch-pad for fresh design talent. Bursting with ambition and radical ideas, these designers and makers have been hand-picked

News Edit: 24 February 2019

A round up of this week's international jewellery news... Monica Vinader Discusses Jewelry, Fundraising And The Power Of Influencers Forbes: On your background prior to launching Monica Vinader … I studied at City & Guild Art School in London before working with London jeweller Tateossian. www.forbes.com Kate Middleton's jewellery collection - see all of her precious pieces Hello: The Duchess of Cambridge sure has great taste when it comes to jewellery. www.hellomagazine.com Jeweller finds inspiration after discovering a treasure trove of grandparents’ love letters Sunday Post: Trevor Smith and Margaret Gibb had only been together a few short months

Spotlight Tour: International Fashion Showcase 2019

Spotlight Tour International Fashion Showcase: Part of London Fashion Week Brave New Worlds: The changing landscape of fashion 11- 24 February 2019 Somerset House, London An exhibition spotlight tour of the International Fashion Showcase 2019, with a chance to meet the IFS team and international designers. The International Fashion Showcase (IFS) nurtures and presents work from the best up-and-coming fashion talent from around the world. Join the British Council team for a spotlight tour of this year’s highlights and meet the designers. The tour will be led by Sarah Mann, Director of Architecture Design Fashion, British Council and Jessica Mansfield,

News Edit: 13 October 2019

A round up of this week's international jewellery news... Jewelry maker Links of London enters administration, 350 jobs at risk Reuters: Greek jewelry maker Folli Follie’s (HDFr.AT) Links of London appointed Deloitte as an administrator on Wednesday, putting about 350 jobs at risk and adding to the list of high-profile retailers to run into trouble on Britain’s high street. reuters.com theguardian.com dailymail.co.uk sky.com thesun.co.uk .insidermedia.com Cara Delevingne unveiled as face of Dior’s fine jewellery collections in playful shoot Metro: Cara Delevingne is a woman of many talents – acting, singing, and modelling – and now she’s the face of

Dazzling debut for Leopard Awards

A new campaign aimed at preserving British jewellery making traditions and nurturing new talent got off to a glittering start this week with the launch of the Leopard Awards, organised in conjunction with the Princes Trust, at the Goldsmiths' Hall in London. The guest list was packed with London's most sparkling celebrities, four of whom were lucky enough to leave with a cut diamond after sponsors De Beers donated four cushion cut diamonds from their Forevermark Black Label Collection. The prizes were awarded to the guests who were fortunate to find a gold star in the chocolate log desserts! Among

The Benchpeg Awards 2016: Winners Announced

This week in partnership with the Make Your Mark event held at Goldsmiths’ Hall in London we held the Benchpeg Awards 2016. The event, which included a showcase exhibition, evening awards reception and awards conferment, was a culmination of months of planning, nearly 150 entries to the competition and a glittering array of prizes. Awards Showcase The event kicked off with a showcase which was open to the public, at Goldsmiths’ Hall, home of the London Assay Office, of the 19 shortlisted entries which had been selected by a panel of independent judges from 147 national entries. The Shortlist The

Collect Art Fair 2022

Collect 25 - 27 February 2022 Somerset House, London Collect is one of the world’s most influential fairs focusing on contemporary craft and design and living artists and takes place each year at Somerset House in the heart of London. Collect will take place from 25-27 February 2022 with previews on 23-24 February 2022. Following the success of the online version of Collect 2021, the Fair is excited to be preparing for a physical event in 2022; returning to the beautiful rooms in its home of Somerset House. Tickets are now available. To make a booking, please visit the Somerset

Handmade in Chelsea 2024

Handmade in Chelsea 2024 Chelsea Old Town Hall, London 6 - 9 November 2024 “ Handmade Chelsea show is one of a kind. A fantastic setting in such a busy and popular location in London, attracting buyers for all different craft disciplines. Its long and well established reputation draws in repeat customers every year as well as attracting new visitors. As a maker who has exhibited for 16 years, it is fabulous and friendly show to take part in, a highlight of my working calendar. ” – Annie Ruthven-Taggart, Exhibitor 2023 We are pleased to announce that the 17th edition

John Moore wins the Prestigious Goldsmiths' Company Award for the Second Time in Three Years

For the second time in just three years, British jewellery artist John Moore receives the Goldsmiths’ Company Award. The presentation of the annual Awards of the Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Awards took place at the Goldsmiths ’ Hall in London on Monday 25 February 2019. This important annual Awards Ceremony – known as the Jewellery Oscars – was hosted by Theo Fennell and welcomed over three-hundred guests. Earlier in the evening John had already been awarded the IJL (International Jewellery London) Gold award for silver jewellery, for his Lacewing Verto Necklace, then at the end of the ceremony, Theo Fennell

Flo: The Jewellery Edit 2016, Crafts Central

FLō: The Jewellery Edit 2016 sees the return of contemporary jewellery collective Flō to Craft Central in a new show following its successful exhibition in 2015. Flō is made up of six designer-makers from Spain, Portugal, Sweden, South Africa and the UK working out of the same studio in London. This showcase highlights how individual approaches to design that draw inspiration from sources as diverse as arid vegetation, the London skyline, tribal patterns and Scandinavian summers can find common ground through the exploration of form and body adornment. Flō is made up of: Viveka Alvestrand www.vivekaalvestrand.com

Consultancy Engagement, Cockpit Arts

The London Creative Network Programme is an ERDF funded initiative, run by Cockpit Arts, SPACE, Photofusion and Four Corners, with the goal to small creative businesses in the digital image, design, designer making and visual arts sectors to grow. The London Creative Network Programme at Cockpit Arts is a professional development programme designed to help craft makers to enhance their ability to advance their business – whether through new products and services, or new ways of doing things, or both. This includes support to: · Introduce new-to-the practice product ranges or services, or develop a new unique body of work

Benchpeg Awards Judges 2016

Benchpeg is extremely excited to reveal the Judges for the Benchpeg Awards 2016. Each Judge is an expert in their field, which range from fashion markets, art jewellery, commerciality, manufacture, the craft, image making, design, creativity and innovation. They are listed below in alphabetical order. Kate Baxter - The Cut London Kate Baxter is a jewellery designer and founder of fine jewellery blog & consultancy The Cut London. With over 10 years’ experience working within the jewellery industry; as a designer for global brands and as a freelance creative, Kate brought her unique sense of innovation and intuition to launch

The Pommier Launch Crowdfunding Campaign

The Pommier is a London-based marketplace for handmade fashion accessories from 100+ independent designers. This week, the covetable marketplace is set to launch a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo. The campaign will feature an exclusive collection of 36 handmade fashion accessories that have been especially created by the designers for the campaign. They will be progressively released over the campaign's duration which is set to be spread across ten weeks in total. The Pommier have created an exclusive lookbook of fashion photography to offset the campaign of their fashion accessories. In addition to this, a campaign video showcasing

Meet the Masters - The Institute of Professional Goldsmiths at IJL 2017

Meet the Masters Come and find out about The Institute of Professional Goldsmiths at International Jewellery London, Stand B154. Demonstrations The IPG will have a range of demonstrations by master craftspeople ot the Institute, as well as a broad range of other experts on hand to talk to about the craft and the IPG. Displays On show will be a cabinet of work by Fellows and Associate Fellows of the Institute, as well as a slide show demonstrating the range of work of the IPG membership. Films A selection of training films will viewable at the IPG stand. The demonstrations Programme

Giftag - ‘Made in Britain’ Home and Gift Fair 2017

Giftag - ‘Made in Britain’ Home and Gift Fair A brand-new home and gift fair for London, Giftag will offer the discerning retail buyer the opportunity to source products and services that are vetted by the organisers as being designed or manufactured in the UK or Ireland. The organisers have been responsible for the development and management of The British Craft Trade Fair for over 25 years and their experience in this sector of the gift industry is second to none. They will be using their knowledge and experience to ensure the success of Giftag. Buyers who visit the fair

News Edit: 21 April 2024

A round up of this week's national and international jewellery news... Tone Vigeland, Norwegian jewellery designer and sculptor inspired by nature and landscape – obituary Telegraph: Other influences included medieval chain-mail, traditional Viking crafts and arrowheads in the British Museum. www.telegraph.co.uk High jewellery – a study of the classics FT: Celebrating the style signatures of the very finest craft techniques. www.ft.com Bling things: 18 of the best jewellery pieces – in pictures The Guardian: Convertible earrings, wobbly alphabet studs... Make your jewellery work with sculptural shapes and mixed materials. www.theguardian.com Jewellery as a force for good Busines Cornwall: Ethica Diamonds,

Dragons’ Den and The Workbench

The Workbench: Best-friends-turned-jewellers appear on prime-time BBC One TV show after world-first ring carving kits shake up jewellery industry. Best friends Katie and Kirstie built their business after a eureka moment during a craft night with friends. The new series of Dragons’ Den saw this week The Workbench girls pitch their business on the BBC programme. The Workbench, the world’s first design-your-own ring carving kit, is the result of a lightbulb moment in 2014 between best friends - founders Katie and Kirstie who appeared on the finale episode of the 18th series of Dragons’ Den on the 8th July pitching

News Edit: 30 October 2022

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... Federal Govt And MinDiver Train More Nigerians In Jewellery Production For Value Addition, Job Creation Leadership: Nigeria’s natural minerals have always attracted low prices due to the failure to process them into finished products. SILAS EZEUGWU reports that the federal government, through the MinDiver Project, is taking steps to reverse this trend by graduating the second batch of young Nigerians trained in the craft of jewellery making. leadership.ng “I’m still googling how to run a business”: How Nikki Kelly took her jewellery label to $2.5 million turnover Smart

Artist Residency, Made in the Middle

Artist Residency, Made in the Middle, The Brewhouse Arts Centre The Brewhouse Arts Centre is inviting applications for an artist in residence over the summer to support the Craftspace exhibition ‘Made in the Middle’, coming to the Brewhouse in September 2017. The opportunity consists of a 5 week residency between 31st July - 16th September 2017 in the Brewhouse to create new work, culminating in an exhibition/event. Deadline for Applications Deadline for applications is 19 June 2017. We can't wait to hear your ideas! All artforms welcome from visual arts to craft to theatre. To Apply To enter download the

News Edit: 29 July 2018

A round up of this week's international jewellery news... ‘This business is my life and I love it’: Dundee jeweller Scarlett is besotted with her craft Evening Telegraph: A business in jewellery is the golden (and silver) ticket for a happy career for Scarlett Erskine. www.eveningtelegraph.co.uk 6 Colour-Pop Celebrities At The Cartier Coloratura Collection Launch In Paris Prestige: From Iranian singer Golshifteh Fahrani and Indian actress Freida Pinto, to English actress Naomi Watts and Italian model Monica Bellucci. prestigeonline.com In My Jewellery Box: Anna Sheffield The Telegraph: American fine jeweller Anna Sheffield grew up in New Mexico and

ACID Turns 25 – Ai And Intellectual Property Minister Joins Recent Celebrations In The City Of London

A galaxy of “IP and design heavyweights” including the IP Minister, Creative Industries Co Chair, Sir Peter Bazalgette, Design Council CEO and iconic designer, Professor Sebastian Conran joined ACID recently to celebrate reaching twenty-five years since the organisation was founded. At a landmark event formally celebrating Anti Copying in Design’s (ACID) twenty-five years since it was founded, many from the world of IP and design were present to welcome the Minister for Intellectual Property and AI, Viscount Camrose, Creative Industries Co-Chair, Sir Peter Bazalgette, Iconic designer Sebastian Conran, Design Council CEO Minnie Moll and ACID’s Chief Counsel Nick Kounoupias, who

Collaborative partnership brings UK’s first ethically sourced gemstone fair to London

A collaborative partnership between three of the UK’s leading ethically sourced gemstone suppliers, Stuart Pool of Nineteen48, Kathy Chappell of Fair Trade Gemstones and Ian Bone of Capricorn Gems- Queensland, Australia has led to an inaugural one-day fair for the UK market. This unique fair will see gemstones available that offer full provenance and ethical sourcing. "Having worked closely together for some time, this event is a natural extension of our collaboration. For jewellers who have an emphasis on responsible sourcing, we think this is the best opportunity to see and buy a wide range of traceable gemstones from around

Online Marketing for Your Craft Business: How to get your handmade products discovered, shared and sold on the internet

News Edit: 30 April 2023

A round up of this week's national and international jewellery news... Monbouquette: clever convertible jewels The Week: Meet the mother-and-daughter design duo who want fine jewellery to do more. www.theweek.co.uk FoundRae converts broken jewellery into modern medallions Wallpaper: The FoundRae Ingot Program breathes new life into old jewellery pieces. www.wallpaper.com Pope Francis gifts King Charles III relics from Christ's cross for coronation IB Times: King Charles III's coronation takes place on May 6 in London's Westminster Abbey. www.ibtimes.co.uk Top-secret security operation for King's Coronation to protect Crown Jewels from thieves Mirror: Massive exercise, which is dubbed Operation Tower of

News Edit: 26 March 2023

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... How I Got Here: Loveness Lee opens up about the challenges of wearing all the hats in your business Red Online: The London-based jewellery designer creates beautiful pieces inspired by nature. www.redonline.co.uk Hailey Bieber can't stop wearing this affordable London-based jewellery brand Marie Claire: A fashion-industry favourite. www.marieclaire.co.uk Eden Confidential: While Mick, 79, rocks on, daughter Jade Jagger, 51, packs in her day job as she gives up designing fine jewellery Daily Mail: Yet, I hear that the singer's daughter, Jade Jagger, is already giving up her career

News Edit: 15 October 2023

A round up of this week's national and international jewellery news... Objet D’Emotion Presents Independent, Haute Luxe Jewelry Designers At PAD London Fair Forbes: Original, high luxury jewelry creations from independent designers and niche brands have long sparked jewelry trends due to fresh styles, intriguing materials, artistic silhouettes and irresistible allure. www.forbes.com Offbeat forms meet precious materials in Ana Khouri’s high jewellery Wallpaper: Jewellery designer Ana Khouri is named one of the Wallpaper* USA 300, as we celebrate creative America. Here we discover her new high jewellery. www.wallpaper.com Michelle Keegan Wore Rahul Mishra Couture To The Bulgari Frieze London

News Edit: 13th December 2020

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... ‘Who Doesn’t Love a Diamond?’ NY Times: The author of ‘The Lost Jewels’ talks about a trove of hidden gems, walking tours of London and Samuel Pepys. nytimes.com New Brand To Know: Jessie Thomas Forbes: Jewelry is a family affair for Jessie Thomas who has a shop and workshop she shares with her father David Thomas, a master goldsmith in London. forbes.com Louis Vuitton's New High Jewelry Collection Looks to the Heavens Town and Country: Space exploration has a deep-rooted place in jewelry history—and with "Stellar Times," Vuitton

News Edit: 11 November 2018

A round up of this week's international jewellery news... Jewellery Designer And Celebrity Favourite Fernando Jorge Opens London Showroom Vogue: With his award-winning designs worn by the likes of Beyoncé and Emilia Clarke, Brazilian-born jewellery designer Fernando Jorge marks his first decade in London with an appointment-only showroom . www.vogue.co.uk Bejewelled £115,000 Rare Champagne Launched The Drinks Business: Piper-Heidsieck has launched a super rare edition of its prestige cuvée Rare adorned with hundreds of tiny diamonds, which has gone on sale at Harrods with a £115,000 price tag. www.thedrinksbusiness.com Removing items in ears and noses 'costs NHS £3m a

News Edit:19 August 2018

A round up of this week's international jewellery news... [youtube url=http://youtu.be/vtExACnYmKs] Van Cleef & Arpels weaves fairytales through high-jewelry Luxury Daily: French jeweler Van Cleef & Arpels is immersing consumers in a storybook world to debut its latest haute creations to a digital audience. www.luxurydaily.com Inside Tiffany & Co’s New London Store Living Etc: Meet the chicest vending machine you've ever seen...Tiffany & Co. have launched an interactive concept store in Covent Garden. www.livingetc.com Maria Tash Isn't Finished Mapping Out Our Ear Estate Vogue: When Liberty London invited

News Edit: 11 April 2022

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... The Prettiest Jewellery Trend Right Now Is Fuelled By ’90s & Noughties Nostalgia Vogue: Charm jewellery is having a moment; here, Vogue rounds up our favourite places to shop the sentimental trend. www.vogue.co.uk An exhibition exploring the history of Tiffany & Co is coming to London Harpers Bazaar: Featuring the famed 128-carat Tiffany diamond worn by Audrey Hepburn and Lady Gaga. www.harpersbazaar.com This Minimalist Jewelry Trend Is Coming For Yellow Gold The Zoe Report: It’s an elevated take on teenage nostalgia. www.thezoereport.com Nuneaton jeweller at the centre of

News Edit:11 April 2021

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... Diamonds and tracksuits: how the super rich styled jewellery in lockdown The Telegraph: Jewellery sales have been surprisingly buoyant over the last 12 months, as magpies stacked their diamonds high to boost the mood. www.telegraph.co.uk Princess Margaret's mother-in-law the Countess of Rosse's dazzling jewellery collection including a £250,000 ring and a £20,000 bracelet worn to the royal wedding is to be sold at auction Daily Mail: Countess of Rosse's jewellery will be auctioned on 28 April at Bonhams, London. www.dailymail.co.uk How to upcycle treasured jewellery Marie Claire: Keen

Highlights of the RCA2023 Show

Last week we ventured into the wilds of Battersea, London specifically to the (new to us) campus for Jewellery, Goldsmithing, Metalwork and Jewellery at the Royal College of Art for the 2023 Show. The show, split over two levels, also had a mixture of glass and ceramics on display. Here are our highlights of the now one year MA cohort. Machi de Waard I make my modernist silver and gold jewellery at my studio in Reading, Berkshire, where I’ve been working for more than 15 years. From January 2010 to December 2011, I was Jeweller in Residence at South Hill

News Edit: 4 April 2021

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... Jewellery brand launches Notting Hill store as turnover grows to £10m B Daily: A London jewellery brand has announced that it is launching a new Notting Hill ‘destination store’ after reaching turnover of £10m. bdaily.co.uk Caroline Scheufele reveals why Chopard will remain family owned Prestige: She is among the most influential women in jewellery making and for as long as Caroline Scheufele remembers, she has always been enthralled by colourful gemstones and their inimitable lustre, which enable her to touch the hearts of millions. www.prestigeonline.com Curations: Lucky Spring

News Edit: 13 February 2022

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... If it’s right, you know it in your bones, says feted jeweller AFR: London-based Jacqueline Rabun is the master of unadorned silver – and in her latest, unisex collection for Georg Jensen, she proves her mettle again. www.afr.com Meet the Neolithic-inspired jeweller hammering away in a historic city lane Evenign News 24: Lying tucked away in the heart of Norwich is a hidden gem of a jeweller determined to encapsulate the city's landscape and stories in its handmade pieces. www.eveningnews24.co.uk Kim Jones and Victoire de Castellane unite for

News Edit: 13 June 2021

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... The Stars’ Favourite Everyday Fine Jewellery Brand Is Popping Up In London Vogue: A giant jewellery box has landed on South Molton Street, the gateway between the bustle of Oxford Street and the luxury of Mayfair. Open until Sunday, the chic, Scandi-style pop-up store is the brainchild of Mejuri, the everyday fine jewellery brand beloved by everyone from Ariana Grande and Billie Eilish to Emily Ratajkowski and the Duchess of Cambridge. www.vogue.co.uk All About the New Bvlgari’s Magnifica 2021 High Jewellery and High-End Watch Collection Prestige Online: Aone

News Edit: 12 December 2021

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... In London, the Goldsmiths’ Company Gets Ready to Mark 700 Years NY Times: The organization says improving diversity and creating a digital archive of its 12,000 pieces of jewelry and silver will help propel it into the future. www.nytimes.com Want a Diamond? Why Not Paint Your Own? NY Times: Interest in the luxury house tradition of drawing gems has led to classes in the technique, including one at a museum in Belgium. www.nytimes.co In fine jewelry and watches, sustainability shines through Mckinsey: Consumers shopping for high-end jewelry and

News Edit: 30 May 2021

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... Pandora says lab-grown diamonds the ethical choice. Not so, say diamond miners. Who’s right? SCMP: Tobias Kormind, of online retailer 77 Diamonds, says diamond miners have largely eliminated shady dealings, and notes that lab-grown stones need a lot of power. www.scmp.com My lightbulb moment: Jewellery designer who created a collection of pearls for the modern woman reveals the inspiration behind her business Daily Mail: Olivia, 40, founded the Olivia & Pearl jewellery brand in 2016. She lives in London with her husband James, a major in the Royal

News Edit: 28 January 2024

A round up of this week's national and international jewellery news... IN PICTURES: Anti-Israel protest at Italy jewellery fair turns violent The Local: Protesters clashed with police in the Italian city of Vicenza on Saturday after a demonstration against the presence of Israeli exhibitors at an international jewellery fair. www.thelocal.it The London jewellers leveraging their centuries-old heritage FT: Mayfair brands promote their history and longevity for an additional competitive edge. www.ft.com Jewellers tackle public misconceptions about sources of coral FT: So-called precious coral lives in different ecosystems, and in much deeper and colder waters than shallow

Diamond Mounter Available to Work

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Newgen - British Fashion Council 2021

Call for Applications: Newgen, British Fashion Council The British Fashion Council (BFC) is delighted to announce TikTok, the leading destination for short-form mobile video, as Principal Partner of its longest and most internationally celebrated talent identification scheme, NEWGEN. The BFC and TikTok will work together to create a bespoke programme of activity for all NEWGEN recipients, including streaming support of designer shows, mentoring, masterclasses and digital support for the recipients. TikTok will host a NEWGEN venue during London Fashion Week September 2021, with designer shows, content creation and hospitality opportunities. This partnership will also enable even more innovative fashion content

New Designers 2019 sparkles with a strong focus on Jewellery

Last week, New Designers kicked off its celebration of new design talent; connecting fresh graduates with industry professionals across a plethora of creative fields. On a glorious sunny Wednesday, Benchpeg attended the Business Design Centre in London to get a sneak-peak at the fresh talent; and was extremely pleased to see such a strong jewellery presence at the event. New Designers prides itself on its progressive nature, stating “Great design never stands still, and should challenge the status quo. We champion new thinking, and new approaches to solving today’s problems through design. As society changes, so do New Designers.” This

News Edit: 3 March 2019

A round up of this week's international jewellery news... The Oscars 2019: The Best Jewellery on the Red Carpet Luxury London: Lady Gaga led a cavalcade of diamonds at the Oscars 2019, adorned with a Tiffany & Co. necklace last worn by Audrey Hepburn in 1962 and worth an estimated $30 million. luxurylondon.co.uk Oscars 2019: The Best Jewellery The Vogue: This year's Academy Awards was a night for stunning necklaces and archive jewels. www.vogue.co.uk Helen Mirren takes inspiration from Princess Diana with her stunning Oscars look Woman and Home: Last night the stars were out in force at the

Friday Workshop at K2 Academy Of Contemporary Jewellery

Friday Workshop at K2 Academy Of Contemporary Jewellery, London Intermediate & Advanced Projects 10 Week Course - Fridays 11 Jan - 22 Mar 2019 Who is it for? This course is ideal for students who don’t want to commit to a certificated course or who have finished an accredited course but want to learn and practice more, or for students who just want to broaden their skills. What will be taught? Each term focuses on a different topic where students will be taught how to explore new designs and ideas within a set theme. The theme can be used for

New Designers 2019

New Designers 2019 3,000 creative minds under one roof 26 June – 6 July 2019 The next generation of visionary designers will come together at New Designers this summer, launching never-before-seen ideas, products and trends in a two-week celebration of the future of design. New Designers will take place at the Business Design Centre, London from 26 June – 6 July. Bringing together 3,000 of the brightest new creative minds under one roof and representing every area of contemporary design, New Designers is a launch-pad for fresh design talent. Bursting with ambition and radical ideas, these designers and makers have

News Edit: 1st November 2020

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... Ghostly sightings reported in past at Jackson's Jewellers in Watford Watford Observer: With Halloween approaching the Watford Observer has again joined forces with Watford Museum to recall some spooky stories from the town's past. watfordobserver.co.uk Boo! Spooky jewellery with a contemporary spin Wallpaper: The devil is in the detail in these bewitching Halloween jewellery pieces. wallpaper.com Bewitching Jewellery for Halloween (and Beyond) Luxury London: Are you ready for the witching hour? Err on the side of subtlety this year and dress your fingers, ears and décolletage with suitably

Goldsmiths' Centre Precious Metal Grant Winners Announced

The Goldsmiths’ Centre’s Precious Metal Grant is an annual competition which provides 750 of precious metal bullion to a select group of Jewellery and Silversmithing students across the UK, providing the opportunity to translate their designs into precious metal. This week, The Goldsmiths’ Centre announced the eleven winners of its prestigious Goldsmiths’ Precious Metal Grant competition. The grant offers students the opportunity to showcase their design skills using up to £750 worth of precious metals, supplied by Cookson Precious Metals (London). The finished pieces form part of the students’ final degree show, many are also showcased at other graduate shows

The fusion of cutting edge design across jewellery and fashion in a visual first at IJL

International Jewellery London 2019 will collaboratw with Graduate Fashion Week. In a show first, the IJL Catwalk will showcase the inspirational final year collections of six GFW high flying graduates, alongside an insightful overview of the High Street Jewellery trends for 2020, on September 2 at 3.00pm Hilary Alexander OBE, the new President of Graduate Fashion Foundation, the charity behind GFW, will introduce each collection and discuss their relevance to 2020 fashion trends, together with Katherine Ormerod who will present the next Spring/Summer’s hottest high street jewellery trends. GFW is the leading international event for fashion graduates and is a

News Edit: 15th March 2020

A round up of this week's international jewellery news... 25 Captivating Ways To Wear Aquamarine Vogue: The Duchess of Sussex wore many fabulous jewels on her wedding day in 2018, but perhaps one of the most meaningful was the aquamarine cocktail ring she wore to her evening reception. vogue.co.uk The 5 Biggest Jewellery Trends From The AW20 Runways Vogue: Every woman – and every fashion designer – knows that no outfit is complete without jewellery. From New York and London to Milan and Paris, here is British Vogue’s breakdown of the top catwalk jewellery trends from the autumn/winter 2020

News Edit: 28 July 2019

A round up of this week's international jewellery news... Alessandro Michele Has Brought His Magic Touch To Gucci's High Jewellery Vogue: The first high jewellery collection dreamed up by Alessandro Michele has a poetic power that is born of his passion for the past. www.vogue.co.uk Messika: The Beyoncé-Backed Diamond Jeweller Disrupting the Industry Luxury London: In less than two decades, Messika has become a byword for refined yet avant-garde diamond jewellery with joie de vivre and a resolutely modern aesthetic. luxurylondon.co.uk Missoma is the jewellery choice of the young royals Tatler: It's the jewellery brand adored by the young

Sian Evans Second Aluminium collection, Pars Pro Toto, Crosses the Boundaries of Art, Design and Fashion

Sian Evans is an award-winning British Jewellery designer, living and working in London. Her new collection, Pars Pro Toto, was launched at Paris Fashion Week last year to wide acclaim. Sian’s love of archaeology, fashion, nature and technology; the history of tools and materials have informed her collections since she started her creative practice. Sian Evans Jewellery was first established in 1986, developing into an international label during the 1990s. Sian is a lapsed fossil collector, brought up on the Jurassic coast in Dorset where she studied Geology. She has created pieces which are reminiscent of microscopic fossils, diatoms and

#SheDressedMe campaign takes off ahead of UK Jewellery Awards

Guests at the UK Jewellery Awards will get the full paparazzi treatment next week after more than 20 designers signed up for the #SheDressedMe campaign and offered their jewels to ticket holders wanting to 'borrow' a bit of extra dazzle. The #SheDressedMe campaign, launched recently by the Women’s Jewellery Network (WJN), has attracted the support of a wide range of female jewellers, all prepared to loan out pieces to be worn on the red carpet to gain industry and general media exposure. They include Rachel Galley; Roseanna Croft; Judith Peterhoff Jewellery; Michelle Tuck Jewellery; Shen London; Mona Pink; Domino; Gecko;

News Edit: 26 August 2018

A round up of this week's international jewellery news... How Monica Vinader Conquered Demi-Fine Jewellery BOF: The 'accessible luxury' brand has its sights set on revenues of £200 million a year in the growing space between fine and fashion jewellery. Next up: new stores on three continents. www.businessoffashion.com Tiaras, tea and the royals' remarkable jewellery: behind the scenes at London's Garrard jewellers The Telegraph: Fans of The Crown who are also sticklers for historical accuracy will have noticed that the Netflix drama omitted at least one tense moment from the 1947.... www.telegraph.co.uk Nikki Gewirtz of Lola Rose Jewellery:

Jessica Brown Findlay glitters in De Beers at The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society film premiere

Jessica Brown Findlay glitters in De Beers at The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society film premiere British actress, Jessica Brown Findlay, of Downton Abbey fame, chose to wear De Beers at the world premiere of the new film Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society World Premiere this week. The jewellery on show consisted of London By De Beers Thames Path Earrings, featuring white diamonds, set in white gold, main diamond: 2.21 carats, total weight: 7.52 carats. De Beers Phenomena Stream Ring, featuring white diamonds, set in white gold, total weight: 2.28 carats. De Beers Diamond Solitaire Ring

Fiona Rourke presents Reflect, Refract, React at Blinkered

Fiona Rourke presents Reflect, Refract, React at Blinkered Recent Crafts Council Hothouse 2017 participant Fiona Rourke presents her ongoing solo project Reflect, refract, react as part of the alternative jewellery catwalk show Blinkered at Grand Entrance Hall, Brunel Museum during London Fashion Week. About the Project Reflect, refract, react is a project that strikes out from the static norm by subverting the function of mirrors; applying them to the body rather than using them as a way to view the body. Mirrors are culturally synonymous with self-awareness, providing a unique virtual stage in which we play the part of the

Melanie Georgacopoulos: MOP Shell Collection Features New Pieces

Melanie Georgacopoulos recently added new pieces to their "MOP Shell" collection. They will be unveiling the collection this week at Collect at the Saatchi Gallery, London, where you can discover the new additions! Mother of Pearl, otherwise known as nacre is produced by mollusks as an inner shell layer, it also makes up the outer coating of pearls. It is a strong, resilient and iridescent material that has been used for thousands of years, mainly in the form of inlay. Natural MOP has many different applications worldwide, in both expensive and inexpensive items. It can be commonly found in East Asian and

Imogen Belfield: Creating Rockesque Jewellery Sculptures

Imogen Belfield’s unique jewellery sculptures range from cascading golden nugget pendants to statement “rockesque” rings. Her textural and organic designs are instantly recognisable and one‐of-a-kind as we bumped into her at London Fashion Week. Tipped by Vogue as one to watch, Belfield was also named by Vogue Italia as one if its " Vogue Talents". Since breaking into the world of fashion and jewellery in 2010, Belfield's covetable pieces have won the attention from a plethora of celebrities, including, Georgia May Jagger, Uma Thurman, Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford, Nicole Scherzinger and Rita Ora. Belfield’s jewellery was also specially chosen for Cameron

Body Language Collection Timely for International Women’s Day

With female empowerment themes strongly present amongst all media channels this week for International Women’s Day , Anissa Kermiche's Body Language collection is timely. Body Language celebrates the female form and is a reflection of the generation of successful, powerful and funny women that Anissa sees all around her and uses as inspiration. The collection features the iconic Rubies Boobies, La Derriere and Precieux Pubis necklaces and the playful Yes We Can singular earrings amongst other pieces crafted from different golds, silver and precious stones. From her London-based studio, Anissa has sourced the finest stones and used both her technical

A Fab Boost For Megan Collins and Her 'Succulent' Collection

When Megan Collins arrived in London from South Africa in 2012, she wasn't sure what path her career would take but she knew she had an opportunity to try something new. She enrolled on a week-long course at Vannetta Seecharran School of Jewellery and "totally loved it". So much so that she embarked upon the year-long diploma course and soon found herself making jewellery that spoke to her South African roots, based on the shapes of native succulent plants. Since completing the course in 2014, her creative career has been constantly evolving. Along with teaching Art and Design four days

UK Fashionistas Still Far More Likely to Buy Clothes on Desktop than on Mobile

Following the end of London Fashion Week yesterday, new research released today highlights a surprising trend amongst the UK’s fashionistas who are still relying on their desktops, instead of smartphones to buy clothes, despite mobile eCommerce as a whole accounting for 51% of online purchases in the UK. • UK consumer spends an average of £116 on desktop for a fashion purchase, versus £89 on mobile, despite mobile eCommerce as a whole accounting for 51% of online purchases in the UK • Despite this, UK is in the top three for mobile purchases of clothes in Europe, with the Nordics and France

Apprentices Get Skills Training Boost To Put Them On A Path To Success

Apprentices from Holts Academy and Higher Education students from the Birmingham School of Jewellery are set to receive an intensive week of technical skills training in Birmingham. From 12th to 16th September 2016, experienced silversmith Andrew MacGowan taught ten young people how to transform a fixed design into a final piece at the Birmingham School of Jewellery, which has been made possible through financial support from the Goldsmiths’ Company Members’ Charitable Fund and coordination via the Goldsmiths’ Centre in London. Silversmithing, and the technical skills that underpin it, is a rapidly changing trade seeing a revolution in design and technical

RJC Certifies Atelier Swarovski

RJC announced this week that Atelier Swarovski has achieved Certification against the 2013 Code of Practices (COP) at its sales offices in London, Hong Kong and New York. “It is a pleasure to announce Atelier Swarovski has been certified against the 2013 COP. The new provisions under the 2013 COP address important issues for our members and their supply chain. We are delighted to see members achieving certification against the standard and warmly congratulate Atelier Swarovski,” says Andrew Bone, RJC’s Executive Director. The successful verification assessment was led by Peter Warbrick from SGS United Kingdom Limited, one of the independent

The Goldsmiths' Company Assay Office Celebrate Ten Years in Hatton Garden

This week the Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office celebrates the tenth anniversary of its Greville Street Sub-Office in the heart of Hatton Garden. Like all good birthday parties, the celebrations kicked off with cupcakes and balloons. Andy Waker, Manager of the Sub-Office crossed to the other side of the counter and chatted with his customers. Alex Palmer, Counter Logistics, reminisced about the past decade calling the opening of the office “the best decision the London Assay Office has ever made”. Noting how time flies when you’re having fun, Andy recognised that the sub-office has gone from strength to strength and has become

British Fashion Council Announce New Rock Vault Line-Up

The British Fashion Council (BFC) is pleased to announce the six Rock Vault jewellers who will display their latest collections during London Fashion Week September 2016. The jewellers will showcase their work in an installation in the Designer Showrooms at Brewer Street Car Park. For 2016/17 new recipients Daou Jewellery and Frances Wadsworth Jones join existing Rock Vault designers COMPLETEDWORKS, Lily Kamper, Rachel Boston and Shimell and Madden. This year Ana de Costa, Beth Gilmour, Jacqueline Cullen, Ornella Iannuzzi, RUIFIER and Yunus and Eliza all graduate from the initiative. Previous Rock Vault recipients include: Alice Cicolini, Fernado Jorge, Hannah

Top Drawer 2018

Top Drawer Spring/Summer 18 Edition SPRING/ SUMMER 18 14 - 16 January 2018 Olympia, London Top Drawer, the creative powerhouse for inspired retailers returns to London Olympia on 14-16 January 2018. The Spring/Summer 18 edition will present over 1,500 leading and undiscovered UK and international brands, expertly curated and chosen for their beautiful design, exceptional quality, originality and commercial appeal. Encompassing the dynamic sectors of Home, Gift, Fashion, Greetings & Stationery, Children’s, Wellbeing, Spotted, Craft and Food Emporium. Top Drawer provides unique access to this season's hottest new design-led products giving buyers the ultimate choice for a successful season. The S/S18

Cockpit Open Studios - Winter 2023 - Deptford

Cockpit Open Studios - Winter 2023 - Deptford 2 - 3 December 2023 Cockpit is a centre for excellence in craft, bridging the gap between talent and opportunity. We are an award-winning social enterprise, home to 160 independent creative businesses in London. Twice a year we open our doors to the public, for the opportunity to meet some of the world’s most celebrated craftspeople in their studios. Surrounded by their tools, materials and work-in-progress, this is a rare authentic glimpse behind the scenes and a chance to hear first-hand about their inspiration, process and the often meandering journeys they’ve been

The 2023 Goldsmiths’ Craftsmanship & Design Awards

Held at Goldsmiths’ Hall in London, the annual Awards Ceremony was opened by the Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council’s chair, Anne-Marie Reeves, and hosted by Council Trustees Maeve Gillies and Judith Lockwood, who together announced this year’s award winners. The event welcomed more than 300 guests, including representatives from world-renowned jewellery houses, notable sponsors, industry associations, leading designers, and the UK media. The Awards presentation was live-streamed which doubled the immediate audience. In her opening remarks, Anne-Marie Reeves told guests and award winners: “ Congratulations to all the winners and especially those who were honoured with special awards. This is

Going For Gold(smiths)

Dartmoor Jeweller, Corrinne Eira Evans, has been selected to exhibit at this year’s Goldsmiths’ Fair event at Goldsmiths Hall, London. Corrinne is one of only 136 jewellers and silversmiths who have been selected to take part in the event. Evans creates handcrafted contemporary jewellery inspired by her surroundings of Dartmoor. Fascinated with the heritage craft technique of flat chainmail, she fabricates elegant metal fabric jewellery which connects the undulating Dartmoor landscape with contours of the body. Utilising the best ethical materials, the pallet of metallic colours offer maximising versatility and wearability. Her use of bold yet subtle patterns ‘woven’ into

Studios Available - Oxo Tower Wharf

Workshops and Studios Available - Oxo Tower Wharf Oxo Tower Wharf, at the heart of London’s South Bank, is home to studios for designer-makers and craftspeople and we have a number of spaces available for talented new tenants. These opportunities come at a pivotal time for Oxo as we re-focus on craft and design and seek talented makers to join us. We're excited to be safeguarding spaces for creatives in central London and our building provides a unique opportunity for makers to have a studio and showroom in one, with opportunity for an open door to the public too! Our studios

Cockpit Open Studios - Winter 2023 - Bloomsbury

Cockpit Open Studios - Winter 2023 - Bloomsbury An Open Studios event from London’s leading makers 23 - 26 November 2023 Cockpit is a centre for excellence in craft, bridging the gap between talent and opportunity. We are an award-winning social enterprise, home to 160 independent creative businesses in London. Twice a year we open our doors to the public, for the opportunity to meet some of the world’s most celebrated craftspeople in their studios. Surrounded by their tools, materials and work-in-progress, this is a rare authentic glimpse behind the scenes and a chance to hear first-hand about their inspiration, process

Handmade Chelsea 2023

Call for Applications: Handmade Chelsea 2023 Now in its 16th year, Handmade Chelsea will return to the renowned Chelsea Old Town Hall, London, from Friday 10 - Sunday 12 November, with a Private View Evening on Thursday 11 November. As one of the most established and longest-running events in the UK craft calendar, this three-day Fair is perfectly placed for the festive gift-buying season, just six weeks before Christmas. Our combined audience of private and professional individuals also look to commission original and unique contemporary pieces for every occasion throughout the year. The fair will showcase a large gathering of

A History of Coronation Dress and Jewels

Talk: Ceremony And Splendour A History Of Coronation Dress And Jewels Clothworrkes’ Hall, London Monday, 6th March 2023 The Creative Dimension Trust (TCDT) will host a talk on coronations in the elegant surroundings of Clothworrkes’ Hall on Monday 6th March, with Caroline de Guitaut, Deputy Surveyor of The King’s Works of Art 100% of the proceeds will go towards TCDT's fully funded workshops, taught by craft specialists, for 14-19-year-olds who wish to develop their hand skills. Focussing on the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, the lecture will explore the origins, design and evolution of Coronation dress and jewels – from richly embroidered fashionable

Cockpit Makers Market - Bloomsbury

Cockpit Makers Market - Bloomsbury 25 - 27 November 2022 Home to over 150 makers, Cockpit is a hotspot for discovering creative talent. Cockpit Makers’ Market is a unique opportunity to meet and buy direct from the makers’ own studios and source one-of-a-kind gifts that are truly locally-produced. From collectible artworks and fine jewellery to readily affordable stocking fillers, Cockpit Makers’ Market offers gifts for a wide range of budgets; smashing any preconception that high-end craft is just for those with deep pockets. Cockpit Bloomsbury Cockpit Yard Northington Street London WC1N 2NP cockpitstudios.org

Silversmith apprenticeship / studio assistant position wanted

Silversmith apprenticeship / studio assistant position wanted I am looking for an apprenticeship or studio assistant position to further develop my silversmithing skills, preferably within the Greater London area, but willing to relocate. I know the traditional goldsmithing and silversmithing techniques as soldering, chasing, sinking, raising, repoussé, casting, filigree, enamel, etc.; as well as modern production techniques - 3D modelling (Rhino3D) and 3D scanning (123DCatch). Besides my craft related skills, I have several years of experience creating and maintaining websites (WordPress), carrying out administrative tasks, creating content for social media platforms and designing booklets. I have a great regard for

FORGE Launch Event Showcase

FORGE Launch Exhibition 59 Leather Lane London EC1N 7TJ 9 - 23 February 2023 FORGE was born out of our founder’s passion to celebrate Hatton Garden’s heritage, promote UK design and protect craft skills, by offering business support and workspace to Artisans and future talent. Our motto is ‘enriching lives through creativity’ and at the heart of that is the belief that creativity is not only inspirational and nurturing but helps forge long lasting friendships and professional relationships too. There are over 100 jewellery shops in Hatton Garden, but FORGE isn’t just another jewellery shop – it’s a destination where

Desire Fair, Chelsea Old Town Hall 2023

Call for Applications: Desire Fair, Chelsea Old Town Hall 2023 10 -12 March 2023 Craft in Focus are now inviting applications for our 2023 Desire Jewellery & Silversmithing Fair taking place at Chelsea Old Town Hall. Applications are invited from silversmiths and jewellers working in any media. Early application is advised. Click here to download the application pack . The deadline for applications is Monday 21 November Cabinets are available to hire at this event. Click here for images . Further details will be advised to exhibitors in due course. This will be the sixteenth year of Desire in London

CV Audit

Need some help putting your CV together? Have a one hour 1-2-1 with Benchpeg’s Rebecca spent going through your CV getting it optimised for your next career move. Rebecca has 25 years worth of experience in the craft and industry and has helped individuals find their next job move for over 18 years. Having given CV Audits at shows like International Jewellery London, the Goldsmiths’ Company’s Getting Started course, the GIA’s Careers Fair and the School of Jewellery – Birmingham’s Connect Careers event, Rebecca is used to assessing how to optimise a professional CV for targeted career moves. The session www.paypal.com

Future Icons Presents

Future Icons Presents Burlington Arcade, London 1 September - 30 October 2020 Located on the Piccadilly end of the arcade, Future Icons will present 14 key craft practitioners across two levels in a beautiful boutique. Comprised of home accessories, jewellery, furniture and wall-based artworks, our makers have created collections from wood, metal, ceramics, textiles and leather. New collections: Many of the collections on show have been produced exclusively during lock-down, often in make shift home studios. These will be the first public showing of these products, a chance for visitors to view and purchase directly from the store and support the

Q&A: Jos Skeates

Jos Skeates a Goldsmith and the Co-Founder, along with wife Alison, of the leading, multi award winning, Central London jewellery boutique EC One the Jewellers. He is also the Chairman of the Goldsmiths' Craft and Design Council. He answers the Benchpeg Q&A. What’s your name, and what do you for a living? JS: Jos Skeates, Goldsmith and owner of E.C.One the Jewellers. How did you come to work in the jewellery industry? JS: Total chance. I was looking for a summer job when I was sixteen and saw an advert for an apprentice Diamond Mounter. I’ve never looked back. How

Canine

Canine 29th June - 28th September 2019 The Craft Centre & Design Gallery, Leeds, West Yorkshire Sculptural works of art for the home or garden by a collection of celebrated UK makers. Man’s best friend is explored through a variety of materials which have been cleverly handcrafted into different breeds of dogs as well as those animals closely related to dogs such as wolves and foxes. Pippa Barrow Born and raised in Southern Africa, Pippa qualified as a goldsmith and went on to work for the artist-jeweller Wendy Ramshaw in London for over ten years. A major career change followed

Giovanni Corvaja Talk, Sarabande Foundation

Inspiration Series | Giovanni Corvaja in conversation with Russell Cassleton Elliot Sarabande Foundation, London 5 November 2019 Turning gold into fibre and building a Laboratory High Vacuum Chamber in his studio; Giovanni Corvaja may as well be dubbed the Jesus of Fine Jewellery. Bringing novel and bewildering approaches to his craft and the world of jewellery, and adding 'inventor' and 'innovator' to his extensive list of accolades, Giovanni will be joined by Russell Cassleton Elliot. A truly fascinating and inspirational conversation awaits you all - tickets are limited so don't miss out! Not many can say they’ve mastered the art

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2020 GC&DC competition launched at IJL

The Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council (GC&DC) returns to International Jewellery London in 2019, where it will formally launch the 2019/20 edition of its nationwide annual competition, The Goldsmiths’ Craftsmanship & Design Awards. The GC&DC’s competition launch and appearance at IJL is supported by an exciting programme, including: An exclusive showcase of 2018/19 GC&DC Award winners’ work including Cartier Award winner Tony Bedford, as well as IJL and Goldsmiths’ Company Awards recipient and 2019 Jeweller of the Fair, John Moore. An unmissable ‘In Conversation’ with Tony Bedford and Neil Battes, Cartier’s workshop manager, hosted and facilitated by the GC&DC and

Redefining Luxury: Saatchi Gallery Showcases Karen Westland's Fairmined 'Transmissive Vessel'

In another victory for the battle for responsible design, Karen Westland's Fairmined Silver Vessel was exhibited as part of Collect 2019, at the Saatchi Gallery, London. This marks the first time a luxury item of silverware, with such high ethical standards, had been showcased at the international art fair for modern craft and design. Fairmined is an assurance label that certifies gold and silver from empowered responsible artisanal and small-scale mining organizations who meet world leading standards for responsible practices. A Fairmined licensee since 2017, Westland worked closely with suppliers to design a silver item which best utilised the Fairmined

Ardent 2017

Ardent Jewellery Selling Exhibition From the wonder of the earth and sky to the ravages of fire and war, Ardent is an exhibition of handmade jewellery fuelled by the passions of its creators. Ardent is presented by five recent graduates from Vannetta Seecharran School of Jewellery. Driven by their love of designing and making jewellery with a message, since completing their course and exhibiting at New Designers, their work has been exhibited at Craft Central, Made London, Artistar Jewels in Milan and Joya Madrid and has attracted critical attention from Oh Comely magazine to The Times. Unique and dramatic, their

Top Drawer A/W

Top Drawer, the creative powerhouse for inspired retailers, returns to London Olympia on 10-12 September 2017. The Autumn/Winter 2017 edition presents thousands of leading and undiscovered UK and International brands, expertly curated and chosen for their beautiful design, exceptional quality, originality and commercial appeal. Encompassing the dynamic worlds of Home, Gift, Fashion, Craft, Top Drawer provides unique access to this season's hottest new design-led products giving buyers the ultimate choice for a successful season. Food Emporium will make its September debut, adding a delicious selection of the finest giftable food products from the best producers and artisans. Spotted brings the

The Goldsmiths’ Centre Launches New Business Growth Programme

The Goldsmiths’ Centre launched a new Business Growth Programme, designed to offer business skills short courses and inspirational talks tailored to the fine jewellery and contemporary silversmithing sectors, earlier this month. Led by experts and industry practitioners, this programme aims to provide ambitious entrepreneurs with the tools to confidently craft their business skills and spearhead a step-change in their practice. From prestigious business incubation programmes for emerging makers, such as the Getting Started and Setting Out courses, to one-day intensive short courses for more established businesses, and a successful leadership pilot programme started in 2017, the Goldsmiths’ Centre in London

Call for Applications: Liberty Open Call 2018

Call for Applications: Liberty Open Call Discovering the unusual and the talented Calling all makers, designers and craftspeople! Liberty Open Call is back and this year, we’re on the hunt for the UK’s best undiscovered interior design talent. Who Can Enter Liberty Open Call is a platform for undiscovered UK-based makers, artists, designers and craftspeople who have contributed to the industry in the last three years – but have no history of being stocked by another London store. This includes teachers, students and those who have sold at craft markets or exhibited work. This year, we’re looking for unique home

Call for Applications Desire 2018

Call for Applications: Desire 2018 Craft in Focus are inviting applications for their 2018 Desire Jewellery and Silversmithing Fairs. Applications are invited from silversmiths and jewellers working in any media. Demand for spaces is expected to be extremely high so early application is advised. London The fair has previously been located at Richmond upon Thames and Chelsea, and is being staged in Kensington for 2018 whilst Chelsea Old Town Hall undergoes refurbishment. Winchester Guildhall, which is situated at the end of the High Street, making the venue very accessible. This period building is both well known and easily reached from

Bonhams Decorative Art and Design Sale to feature V&A Silver Speaks exhibits

Stunning and pioneering works in silver specially commissioned for the recent Victoria and Albert Museum exhibition, Silver Speaks: ‘From Idea to Object’ will be offered at the Bonhams Decorative Art and Design Sale in London on 27 September. The exhibition, curated by design critic Corinne Julius, was organised by Contemporary British Silversmiths to mark its 20th anniversary and showcased the very best of British silver design and craft. The sale marks the first collection of contemporary silver to come to auction straight from a significant museum display, and will feature number of pieces including: Animus, a sculptured centrepiece by Kevin

Turquoise Mountain Announce New Collaboration with Sima Vaziry

Turquoise Mountain was established in 2006 at the behest of HRH the Prince of Wales and they now work in Afghanistan, Myanmar and the Middle East. Turquoise Mountain, a British not-for-profit organization, aims to support traditional Afghan craft by connecting artisan businesses with designers and retailers across the globe. This latest collaboration unites Sima Vaziry, an award-winning jewellery designer and maker based in London, with Afghan jewellery businesses based in Kabul. Afghanistan’s population is made up of several ethnic groups or tribes. Despite these tribes collectively residing in the region for hundreds of years they each have their own distinctive

Match Funded Places at Cockpit Arts

Match Funded Studio Opportunities at Cockpit Arts Cockpit Arts is an award winning social enterprise and the UK’s only business incubator for craftspeople, housing up to 170 small businesses at our two centres in central and south London. We support craft practitioners at the start of their careers, as well as those who are more established, to grow and build successful and thriving businesses both in the UK and internationally. Studios Available We’ve got two opportunities for talented makers to join our Cockpit Arts community on match-funded places comprising studio space and support for one year. The Cockpit Arts /

Class of 2017: Structural Composition & One Year On

Class of 2017: Structural Composition & One Year On To launch 2018, NCCD is proud to present two exhibitions showcasing work by artists who we’re tipping to be the future stars of the craft & design world in our new exhibitions Class Of 2017: Structural Composition and One Year On. Each year our Class Of series of exhibitions highlights the work of a number of new graduates chosen from the New Designers event which takes place in London. At New Designers the finest graduating students from art and design courses from across the UK are chosen to exhibit their work,

Jerwood Makers Open 2018

Call for Applications: Jerwood Makers Open Jerwood Makers Open, now in its seventh edition, is a biennial opportunity and seeks to support exceptional skill and imagination in what are traditionally described as the applied arts. JMO has established itself as one of the best regarded opportunities for makers in the craft calendar. The award and exhibition freely allow makers to develop their creative ideas and further their practice independently of specific commissioning structures. The resulting work will be shown in a group exhibition as part of the Jerwood Visual Arts programme at Jerwood Space in London next summer, before touring

Ralph Turner 1936 - 2017

We include an obituary on the esteemed and seminal writer, gallerist, exhibition curator and craft champion Ralph Turner who died on 29 September 2017. An important encouragement pioneer in the use of new thinking and materials in modern jewellery, Ralph Turner influenced an entire generation of jewellers, his legacy lives on. Taken as a whole Ralph Turner’s career was concerned with the enlightenment of Crafts practice and its audience however it is for his influence on jewellery, “The New Jewellery” that he will be most remembered. Having arrived as an actor in London in 1960 he was introduced to studio jewellery

Ralph Turner 1936 - 2017

Contemporary British Silversmiths shine at Bonhams Decorative Art Sale

Stunning and pioneering works in silver specially commissioned for the recent Victoria and Albert Museum exhibition, Silver Speaks: ‘From Idea to Object’ were offered at Bonhams Decorative Art and Design Sale in London on 27 September. The exhibition, curated by design critic Corinne Julius, was organised by Contemporary British Silversmiths to mark its 20th anniversary and showcased the very best of British silver design and craft. The sale marked the first collection of contemporary silver to come to auction straight from a significant museum display, and featured number of pieces including: Animus , a sculptured centrepiece by Kevin Grey. In

Ethical message hitting home at Fair Luxury Presents....

Raising awareness over how luxury jewels are sourced and crafted has been the focus of ‘Fair Luxury Presents....’ at the Goldsmith's Centre in London and with two weeks still to go, the ethical message is resonating with increasing force, according to designer exhibitors. Just 13 exhibitors, all of them influential and vocal in combining provenance, ethics and responsible business practice with stunning design and craftsmanship have been engaged in conversations with a variety of audiences from consumers to journalists to artisan craft campaigners National Geographic among others. Although it is a selling exhibition, the emphasis has been fixed firmly on

IJL launches #withyou campaign

International Jewellery London (IJL) has announced a new marketing campaign - #withyou – inspired by its industry leading initiatives and designed to showcase its continuing commitment to the UK and international jewellery sector. The #withyou campaign will build on IJL’s experience as the UK’s premier jewellery industry event, focusing on the many ways that the show supports emerging design talents, established brands and industry-wide awards and events. These include IJL’s Gem Empathy Award in partnership with Gem-A and its sponsorship of both the Goldsmith’s Craft & Design Council Awards and the UK Jewellery Awards. Sam Willoughby, IJL Event Director, explained,

News Edit: 13 March 2022

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... Unique Newcastle workshop where you can learn silversmithing and make your own jewellery Chronicle Live: The Glamorous Owl runs classes teaching beginners how to craft silver rings and bangles - and you can even make your own wedding rings. https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk Meet the ex-army regular who is running his family’s jewellery business in Bedok CAN Luxury: Tan Hup Ming wants to bring 60-year-old Teng Huat Jewellery into the international spotlight, starting with a new modern brand Gadore. cnaluxury.channelnewsasia.com Readers have say as Goldsmiths leaves Barrow NW Email: Readers have

News Edit: 17 March 2019

A round up of this week's international jewellery news... Old-cut diamonds and fantastical gems: TEFAF Maastricht's unmissable jewels The Telegraph: It may be a royal pain to get to, but TEFAF (The European Fine Art Fair) in Maastricht, the Netherlands, is worth the trip. www.telegraph.co.uk Steeple Bumpstead goldsmith with Harriet Kelsall Bespoke Jewellery wins industry 'Oscar' HaverHill Echo: A jeweller from Steeple Bumpstead has won a gold award in The Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council Awards 2019, the industry’s ‘Jewellery Oscars'. www.haverhillecho.co.uk Kate Middleton has a collection of earrings from just one designer worth £47k Express: Kate Middleton, 37,

Make at FORGE

Make at FORGE Explore the World of Jewellery Discover our exciting range of jewellery workshops now online! From the heart of Hatton Garden, London's historic jewellery quarter, we invite you to Join us for immersive experiences, from half-day tasters to in-depth 4-5 week courses. Our diverse schedule has something for everyone, with more workshops coming throughout the year. Choose from two workshop types: MAKE-DAY: Ideal for beginners and enthusiasts! Explore pearl stringing, stack ring making, enamelling, and so much more! LEARN-TO: Tailored for industry insiders and passionate learners looking to upskill. Explore stone setting, laser welding, box catch making and

News Edit: 6 February 2022

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... Victoria de Rothschild’s Arty, Colorful Jewels to Be Sold at Auction WWD: James Nicholson of the British auction house Dreweatts called de Rothschild “a true champion of modern design," with a taste for breaking boundaries. wwd.com Sparkle and shine: The most dazzling high jewellery collections of 2022 Luxury London: Meet the most magnificent jewels you'll see this year. luxurylondon.co.uk Want A Tiara? Get In Line Vogue: After a sell-out year in 2021, tiara-aficionado Chaumet marries past and future in its latest collection. www.vogue.co.uk Trial opens

Learn at FORGE

Learn at FORGE Explore the World of Jewellery Discover our exciting range of jewellery workshops now online! From the heart of Hatton Garden, London's historic jewellery quarter, we invite you to Join us for immersive experiences, from half-day tasters to in-depth 4-5 week courses. Our diverse schedule has something for everyone, with more workshops coming throughout the year. Choose from two workshop types: MAKE-DAY: Ideal for beginners and enthusiasts! Explore pearl stringing, stack ring making, enamelling, and so much more! LEARN-TO: Tailored for industry insiders and passionate learners looking to upskill. Explore stone setting, laser welding, box catch making and

News Edit: 7 March 2021

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... Beautiful aquamarine birthstone jewellery for March Luxury London: Associated with serenity and tranquility, there’s no better birthday gift for turbulent times. luxurylondon.co.uk Meghan's 'ethically-sourced' pink ring in recent video holds 'special connection' to past Daily Express: MEGHAN, Duchess of Sussex's ring accessory in one of her and Prince Harry's latest appearances has a special meaning for the royal, according to the jewellery brand maker. www.express.co.uk The $20,000 PC Encrusted With Diamonds And Bill Gates Forbes: You've probably heard of celebrities customizing their favorite sneakers or watches with precious

News Edit: 12 February 2023

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... Jewels in Camilla’s Crown Will Not Include Famed Diamond Claimed by India NY Times: For the coronation of King Charles III and the queen consort, she will wear a century-old crown that does not include the storied Koh-i-Noor diamond, taken from India under British rule. www.nytimes.com Queen Camilla will wear Queen Mary's crown to Coronation but controversial jewel removed Daily Express: Camilla, Queen Consort, will wear Queen Mary's crown for King Charles's Coronation in May. www.express.co.uk Queen Mary’s Crown is removed from display at the Tower of London

Bench For Rent In Hatton Garden

Bench For Rent In Hatton Garden Work Bench is available for Jeweller/ Mounter or Setter in a spacious newly refurbished workshop, in Hatton Garden, London. There are 4 benches available to rent. The space is suitable for jewellery making classes. Workshop Facilities 7 days, 24 hours access, video entry Internet Landline Phone Gas/ Oxygen Air Conditioning Rolling Mill Polishing Machine, Grinder Ultrasonic and Steamer Barrel Machine Wax Injector Use of Safe Cost £380 per month, £380 Deposit and 4 week rent upfront Location 4B Leather Lane, EC1N Contact Michele Dore Tel: 07828 990 233 / 0207 242 4411

Spun Glass Theatre Commission

The Baby Challenge: First Artist Commission The Challenge We want to commission artists who have never made work for babies (0-18months) before from diverse arts practices. You could be a circus performer, lighting designer, poet, storyteller, designer, writer, sculptor, ballet dancer etc. We'd love to hear from any and all art forms! Who We Are Looking For We're looking for 6 South East/London based artists (who are free for 1 week in June/July) to create a workshop/installation/experience for new parents and babies. £650 per commission. Why Now? 600,000 babies have been born in the UK since lockdown who have never

News Edit: 24 March 2024

A round up of this week's national and international jewellery news... Ropes, Brass, Salt, Stone: Reinventing Jewellery In Kenya Barrons: Sisal ropes, salt crystals, volcanic rocks and aged brass: award-winning Kenyan designer Ami Doshi Shah has always chosen unlikely materials to make sophisticated jewellery that redefines value in a carat-obsessed industry. www.barrons.com Divorce jewellery: What to do with your engagement ring after a split Harpers Bazaar: Take your cue from Emily Ratajkowski and turn your pain into something beautiful. www.harpersbazaar.com Swarovski heiress does not wear jewellery in London because of muggers Telegraph: Nadja Swarovski says she does not feel comfortable

News Edit: 10th January 2021

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... Culture Of Time The Waldorf-Astoria's Iconic Clock, A Gift From Queen Victoria, Is Ready To Run Again Hodinkee: A year-long restoration lets this horological jewel in the crown shine like new. hodinkee.com ‘Who Doesn’t Love a Diamond?’ NY Times: The author of ‘The Lost Jewels’ talks about a trove of hidden gems, walking tours of London and Samuel Pepys. www.nytimes.com Diamanti Per Tutti extends travel retail footprint in partnership with DFS Moodies: Belgian jewellery and diamond specialist Diamanti Per Tutti (DPT) has opened its first travel retail-dedicated boutique,

News Edit: 17 November 2019

A round up of this week's international jewellery news... This London-Based Jewellery Designer Has Been Making The Current Jewellery Trend For 20 Years Marie Claire: Her pieces are stunningly beautiful. marieclaire.com.au Billionaire diamond jeweller attacked in prison in 'extortion attempt', court hears The Telegraph: A diamond tycoon awaiting an extradition hearing over accusations of involvement in India's biggest banking fraud was assaulted by two fellow inmates in an “extortion attempt”, a court has heard. telegraph.co.uk How Kate Middleton changed Princess Diana’s famous sapphire earrings The Express: Kate Middleton, 37, attended an event yesterday where she met with victims from

News Edit: 9th February 2020

A round up of this week's international jewellery news... BAFTA 2020: The Best Fine Jewellery & Fashion Moments Luxury London: Last night, stars of the cinema gathered at London’s Royal Albert Hall for the 73rd British Academy Film Awards. Discover the leading ladies showcasing serious sparkle on the red carpet this year. luxurylondon.co.uk All The Tiffany & Co Jewellery Highlights From Vogue’s Fashion And Film Party 2020 Vogue: The unofficial dress code at British Vogue’s Fashion And Film Party in partnership with Tiffany & Co? Diamonds, obviously. www.vogue.co.uk Royalty’s Love Affair With Van Cleef & Arpels’ Alhambra Collection Goes

News Edit: 14 April 2019

A round up of this week's international jewellery news... Tributes paid to talented Newton Mearns jeweller who had proud royal connection Barrhead News: An East Renfrewshire jeweller who designed pieces for the Queen has died at the age of 69. barrheadnews.com Jeweller unveils world´s largest square emerald cut diamond Daily Mail: A London-based luxury jeweller has unveiled what is said to be the world’s largest square emerald cut diamond. dailymail.co.uk Jeweller unveils world’s largest square emerald cut diamond BT: The Graff Lesedi La Rona was cut and polished from the second-largest rough diamond ever found. home.bt.com De Grisogono Salutes

News Edit: 15 July 2018

A round up of this week's international jewellery news... “It’s very difficult deciding what to bring” – jewellery exhibitor at Masterpiece Antiques Trade Gazette: London jewellery dealership Hancocks has exhibited at Masterpiece since the fair’s inception nine years ago. www.antiquestradegazette.com Cartier’s Coloratura high jewellery is a celebration of diversity and colour The Telegraph: Oh, to spend a day in Cartier’s stone archive. In my head it’s a gemmology geek’s version of Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory... www.telegraph.co.uk 10 affordable jewellery brands that fashion editors are obsessed with Accessorising well does not have to cost the earth. www.harpersbazaar.com Paris' high jewellery

Hockley Mint Shows Off Brand Refresh at IJL

Award-winning fine and bridal jewellery manufacturer Hockley Mint will unveil its updated brand identity at International Jewellery London this week. The firm’s new catalogues will feature stunning modern lifestyle imagery to reinforce the brand’s position as a high-end, award-winning bridal jewellery supplier. This brand refresh will also carry through to Hockley Mint’s website, which will include a section dedicated to its new designer bridal jewellery range. Gary Wroe, Managing Director of Hockley Mint, said, “We are well-established as a leading British manufacturer of jewellery, but we hope that these new innovations will further raise Hockley Mint’s profile with retailers. Our

Earth To Earth | Adi Toch Solo Exhibition

Earth To Earth | Adi Toch Solo Exhibition Sarah Myerscough Gallery, London W1K 23 November 2023 - 2 March 2024 Earth to Earth is the first solo presentation of new works by Adi Toch that explores the profundity of nature’s mark-making and the touches of time. The show features new collections that are an extension of her Shrouded series, exhibited as part of the Cheongju Craft Biennale in Korea in 2023. The artist slowly shapes her objects: vessels are converted from flat sheets of metal to final sumptuous forms, while mirrors are cut, engraved and polished. There is a delicacy in the generously rounded shapes that belies the intensity of the process. Adi exacts her will on malleable but defiant metal

Decorex 2018

Beauty needs space to flourish. Join us at Decorex 16-19 September at Syon Park and discover the finest concepts and products from a hand-picked collection of designers. Decorex has established itself as Europe’s leading interior design event, offering the finest furniture, lighting, textiles, craft and accessories from emerging and established names alike. The centrepiece of London Design Festival, Decorex provides an unparalleled opportunity for interior design professionals to discover exquisite creations from more than 400 international exhibitors. Venue Syon Park Brentford Middlesex TW8 8JF Dates Sunday 16th September 10.00 - 18.00 Monday 17th September 10.00 - 18.00 Tuesday 18th September 10.00

‘Rationed’ Solo Show - Jo Pond

‘Rationed’ a solo exhibition by jewellery artist Jo Pond Vittoria Street Gallery presents Following on from the success of her inaugural solo exhibition ‘Intimate’ which toured to Velvet da Vinci (San Francisco), Atta Gallery (Bangkok) and Contemporary Applied Arts (London), we are delighted to host a new collection of works titled ‘Rationed’ by internationally-renowned jewellery artist, Jo Pond. Stirred by a collection of diaries, bequeathed alongside hand-me-down stories, words and trinkets from a generation before, Jo Pond draws on evocative World War 2 artefacts to craft her own heirlooms. Almost in spite of itself, each static and inanimate object comes to

Call for Applications: Handmade Chelsea 2018

Call for Applications: Handmade at Chelsea 2018 Contemporary craft and design fair Handmade Chelsea is our 12th annual Christmas shopping event at the beautiful Chelsea Old Town Hall. The show will take place over three days from 9 – 11 November 2018. Event Details Handmade Chelsea 2018 Friday 9 - Sunday 11 November 2018 Venue Chelsea Old Town Hall, Kings Road, Chelsea, London SW3 5EE Deadline for Applications 30 April 2018 To Apply Please read the relevant application pack as the pack contains stand sizes, prices and all the information you need about exhibiting. http://www.handmadeinbritain.co.uk/chelsea www.handmadeinbritain.co.uk

Farnham Crafts Month

Farnham Craft Month 1 - 31 October 2019 Farnahm, Surrey Craft Month Full of Hidden Treasure Makers and craft organisations across Farnham - which was designated as England’s Craft Town in 2013 - are getting set for a month of craft festivities. Each October, Farnham hosts a celebration of craft with hundreds of opportunities to get involved with events featuring countless makers, pieces, organisations and venues, throughout the town. This is your chance to see makers in action; take a craft walk; get making and buy work from local designer makers. Farnham Craft Month celebrations have been growing steadily each

Call for Trustees: The Makers Guild in Wales

Call for Trustees: The Makers Guild in Wales The Makers Guild in Wales is a national applied art and craft membership organisation based in Cardiff, Wales. The organisation exists to engage and inspire audiences as a centre of excellence for Craft and applied art, and to champion Welsh craft makers. Our core purpose is to Inspire, Support and Celebrate. Inspiring craft engagement - The Guild inspires engagement and learning about contemporary craft, by providing opportunities for audiences and artists to experience contemporary applied art and craft in Wales. Supporting Welsh craft makers- The Guild is a membership organisation of Welsh

Inches Carr Bursary: Emerging Maker

Inches Carr Craft Bursary 2022 Applications are now open for the Inches Carr Craft Bursary: Emerging Maker 2022. This bursary focuses on makers who are looking to continue advancement in the field of contemporary craft. About the Emerging Maker Bursary The Inches Carr Craft Bursary: Emerging Maker focuses on makers who are looking to continue advancement in the field of contemporary craft. Activity may include: Innovative investigation of processes and materials Exploration of aspects of developing a sustainable practice Development of work with the potential for commercial application An apprenticeship or mentoring arrangement Further learning in the field of contemporary craft (not

Tresor 18

TRESOR Contemporary Craft TRESOR contemporary craft, Europe’s fair for high-end craft and contemporary applied arts, will open its doors 20–23 September 2018 in Basel. TRESOR contemporary craft brings together galleries specializing in applied arts worldwide, first-rate artists as well as promising young talent. They will showcase exciting trends and innovations in 21st century craft from a wide range of disciplines in which art, architecture and design intersect. The works will be either unique or produced in a small series and appeal to international collectors, specialists, architects, designers, interior designers, artists, students, tastemakers and a discerning broad audience. TRESOR contemporary craft

Artistar Jewels 2019

Call for Applications: Artistar Jewels 2019 The protagonists of the international contemporary jewelry will shine in a week entirely dedicated to the Jewelry world, the Milano Jewelry Week. The call for entries for the seventh edition of Artistar Jewels is officially open. Artistar Jewels is an international project dedicated to the international contemporary jewelry. The event will take place for the first time from 24th to 27th October 2019 during the Milano Jewelry Week, a new week of the Milanese schedule entirely dedicated to the world of jewelry. The city will be surrounded by a unique artistic flair, welcoming the

Festival of Crafts 2018

Festival of Crafts 2018 [youtube url=http://youtu.be/bDR5qDfLMfI] Farnham Maltings’ longest running craft event, festival of crafts, is back in October, with more makers showcasing their craft than ever before. The annual two-day show confirms that the appetite for handmade, contemporary craft continues to grow. Now in its 22nd year, festival of crafts has long been established as one of Britain’s leading independent craft events and will welcome over 2,000 craft and making enthusiasts through the doors over the weekend. Throughout the historic Maltings buildings, a curated range of over 80 emerging talents and established makers from Surrey, Hampshire and

Hands On 2023

Hands On Manchester Craft & Design Centre Hands On; a Manchester Craft & Design Centre programme of support including a £1000 bursary to help launch the careers of three makers who identify as underrepresented in Craft. Manchester Craft and Design Centre houses 20 studios in the Northern Quarter where our community of makers create and sell their work. Our studios are open to the public and visitor s can learn about Craft through our exhibitions, regular workshops and talks . We also have a café, community hub and a n exhibition and event s space which is managed by

QEST Northern Ireland Showcase Exhibition

QEST Northern Ireland Showcase Exhibition 1 February - 22 March 2024 Antrim QEST is delighted to be partnering with Craft NI to host our first physical event in Northern Ireland: an exhibition of works by QEST Alumni from the island of Ireland. The exhibition will be held in the Craft NI Gallery – Belfast’s only dedicated craft venue. Crafts on display will range from those familiar to Craft NI visitors – such as silversmithing and handloom weaving – to disciplines shown at the Gallery for the first time, including musical instrument making and wrought iron putter making. We look forward

Marketing & Community Co-ordinator

Marketing & Community Co-ordinator Location: Bovey Tracey, Devon Working hours: 3 Days, 9.30am to 5pm, with potential to increase. Fixed term contract: 12 months, with potential to become permanent Salary: £28,000 pro rata About us Craft Festival is one of the UK’s leading not-for-profit craft event organisations with a heritage of over 19 years. We host Craft Festival , a multi-award-winning live event programme, currently in Devon and Gloucestershire. We also run Find a Maker, an online portal, community and business school, host a popular podcast The Capital of Craft and business startup courses. We champion the finest designer makers

Studio Available - New Brewery Arts

Studio Available - New Brewery Arts Cirencester, Gloucestershire Studio 10, 2nd Floor £2910 per year, 18m2 (3.6m x 5m) We have availability for a craft based business to take on a publicly facing studio at New Brewery Arts. As a charity with a craft focus we are looking for somebody who shares our passion for the hand-made. We are especially keen to meet with craftspeople who have a heritage based craft practice consider the environmental impact of their craft Have a socially engaged making practice We are NOT accepting applications from those working solely in fine art (i.e. painting and

MAKE:GROW:FLOURISH

Call for Applications → MAKE:GROW:FLOURISH Craft Business Training Programme The Craft Enterprise Business Training Programme for Craft Businesses from Across Europe Programme duration: 25 April – 2 July 2024 Deadline for applications: 1 April WCCE presents MAKE:GROW:FLOURISH , a comprehensive business training programme that understands the specific needs and challenges faced by Craft Enterprises seeking to expand and thrive within the competitive marketplace. The programme was designed by Caroline Jackman , the founder of Creative Business Growth . To foster a trusted environment this programme will offer a mix of workshops, group discussions, resources, writing and exercises all designed

The Compass: Emerging Maker Programme

Call for Applications: The Compass: Emerging Maker Programme Craft Scotland is thrilled to announce the launch of Compass, a brand-new learning and development programme created specifically for Scotland-based makers. Compass is generously supported by the William Grant Foundation and Creative Scotland. Since our inception, Craft Scotland has run a variety of maker training initiatives, including; mentor and mentee training, lectures, business and marketing workshops and preparation days for makers involved in our exhibitions programme. Additionally, between 2012 – 2017, Craft Scotland supported 23 makers to undertake the Crafts Council’s Hothouse and Injection development programme. Following a review during 2017/18, Craft Scotland

Winter Market @ The Forge

Craft Central Winter Market at The Forge Join us this winter at Craft Central's wonderful new home, The Forge, for a seasonal market selling handmade products by over 50 talented craftspeople. Home accessories, fashion, jewellery, ceramics, stationery, prints and more will be on sale. The Craft Central winter market is a chance to meet and shop directly from designer-makers, explore our imaginatively converted 19th century Victorian forge building, take part in one of our family craft workshops and enjoy a drink in our pop-up café. Ceramics | Jewellery | Textiles | Prints | Interior Products and much more Dates 24

Make Your Futures - Makers Call

Call for Makers: Make Your Future The Crafts Council is looking for craft makers to plan and deliver workshops for our flagship craft education programme, Make Your Future . Make Your Future is a hands-on programme that connects traditional craft with digital technologies. The project brings together Higher Education Institutions, cultural partners, secondary schools, and makers to reignite a passion for making in schools and shine a light on craft as a cross-curricular bridge between science, technology, and creative subjects. In the project's first year: Birmingham schools have worked with Birmingham City University's World Class School of Jewellery to explore techniques

Call for Submissions Present Makers 2018, Thelma Hulbert Gallery

Call for Submissions: Present Makers 2018, Thelma Hulbert Gallery Applications are now open for designers and makers to exhibit in Present Makers 2018 THG is seeking makers who produce high quality, contemporary work, either one-offs or small scale production, to show in their annual selling exhibition of contemporary art and craft : Present Makers 2018 (10 November - 22 December). After the continued success of our annual selling exhibition of contemporary craft, THG will once again present a new selection of craft makers whose work highlights the skill and diversity of craft across the South West region. Present Makers 2018 gives

Wanted: Practising Contemporary Jeweller

Wanted: Practising Contemporary Jeweller Shelanu Jewellery Range 2017 Shelanu: Women’s Craft Collective, supported by Craftspace is seeking a contemporary jeweller to support the development of a new range which reflects the Collective, its diversity, place and ethos. Shelanu: Women’s Craft Collective is a developing craft social enterprise, supported by Craftspace, of migrant and refugee women producing high quality craft objects inspired by their adopted home, Birmingham and their experiences of migration. The aim of the Collective is to assist other migrant and refugee women to become more aspirational through creative development, working towards their integration into local communities and for

Spring Fling Exhibition in the Cotswolds

Cotswolds Outpost for Spring Fling Exhibition Art and Craft Tempting art lovers from the south of England to head north for Scotland’s premier art and craft open studios weekend. An exhibition showcasing hand-made craft and visual arts by Spring Fling participants opened this weekend in the Cotswolds. The Outpost | Spring Fling at New Brewery Arts (NBA) exhibition, in Cirencester, includes jewellery, ceramics, sculpture, original prints, textiles and photography by artists and makers from across Dumfries and Galloway. All were selected from the 93 participants for Spring Fling 2017, which is Scotland’s premier visual art and craft open studios event,

Collect 2018 - Call for Galleries

Collect is the craft sector's premier showcase, bringing together galleries, artists and collectors from around the world to present a stunning array of established and new talent. Since its launch in 2004, Collect has gone from strength to strength to become one of the world's leading fairs for contemporary applied art and the highlight of the craft calendar. In 2018, Collect will return to the beautiful setting of the Saatchi Gallery from 22nd to 25th February. Presenting craft in a fine art context, Collect profiles the exceptional skill and intellectual rigour behind modern craft – from works in ceramics, glass,

Festival of Living Crafts 2017

Hundreds of designer-makers will be showcasing British crafts in action at Hatfield House in Hertfordshire from the 4th to 7th May. This four day craft extravaganza is dedicated to promoting cutting edge creativity and excellence in craftsmanship. Pavilions are packed with established makers, carefully vetted for their individuality and innovation with a festival atmosphere combining craft demonstrations, workshops and entertainment. Visitors will be immersed for the day in British contemporary craft of exceptional quality, meet the friendly exhibitors who are passionate about their creative talents and enjoy watching craft masterclasses. This is the perfect opportunity to buy handmade gifts with

Lettering Project

Lettering artist wanted for project with Ditchling Primary School, Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft The purpose of Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft is to present the story and historical context of the artists and craft workers who lived and worked in Ditchling and its surrounding communities since 1900. This is to be achieved through the acquisition, organisation, presentation and interpretation of relevant and related objects and information and their deployment for public display, research and learning. The Project The museum is looking for a lettering artist to run a series of workshops with Ditchling (St Margaret’s) CE Primary

News Edit: 15 July 2023

A round up of this week's national and international jewellery news... The Most Jaw-Dropping Jewellery Presented At Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week Vogue: Despite the riots in France last weekend, Paris was relatively calm by the onset of haute couture week on Monday. www.vogue.co.uk The Jewels That Keep You Looking Chic And Cool In Summer Forbes: I usually like it hot. In winter, I dress in layers, sleep in cashmere and hang out in down slippers that might be suitable for Alaska. www.forbes.com Jewellery industry urged to see the light on sustainability FT: A recent global summit offered warnings

Garden Shed Jewellery Workshop Space to Rent in Hackney

Garden Shed Jewellery Workshop Space to Rent in Hackney Sole use of a garden summer house in Homerton, Hackney. Lots of windows and natural daylight, sounds of birds, overlooking many flowers and mini vegetable garden. Use of entire space - desk, jewellery bench and tools. Welcome to bring your own extra equipment/ tools and to store them. Available to rent two days a week. Days flexible and negotiable. £50 a week all inclusive. Tea/ coffee facilities provided in the shed. Electric heater and fan provided. Full use of kitchen, wc and garden. Bike security indoors. Cost: £50 a week all inclusive (Two days

News Edit: 26 January 2020

A round up of this week's international jewellery news... The dreamiest dresses of Haute Couture Paris Fashion Week 2020 The Evening Standard: The invitation-only week-long extravaganza is one bursting with the frothiest tulle, the daintiest embroidery and the most meticulous detail, all presented to the eyes of the most revered fashion editors and the wealthiest clients. standard.co.uk They’ve Got Their Gems to Keep Them Warm NY Times: At the high jewelry presentations in chilly Paris, Chanel went for tweed, Dior went for pairs, and Boucheron celebrated the Question Mark. nytimes.com The diamond deal that rocked Angola The Guardian: For

News Edit: 27 October 2019

A round up of this week's international jewellery news... Milan celebrates jewellery design Domus: For the first time in Milan a week dedicated to jewellery: the Milan Jewelry Week, open from 24 to 27 October 2019. domusweb.it Two become one in the hands of Lorenzo Mattotti and Van Cleef & Arpels Wallpaper: Adding to the maison’s rich rollcall of artist collaborations, Nicolas Bos, CEO of Van Cleef & Arpels, was keen to find an artist who could unite the different facets of dance, drawing and high jewellery for the maison’s 2019 high jewellery collection, ‘Romeo & Juliet’. wallpaper.com Julianne

Cutting Edge - Contemporary Glass Jewellery Exhibition

Cutting Edge - Contemporary Glass Jewellery Exhibition A special edition for New York City Jewellery Week 12 th – 17th November 2018 Adornment has the pleasure to present, on the occasion of the New York City Jewellery Week , a special edition of Cutting Edge , an exhibition of jewellery design and research into glass, first announced in Venice within the Venice Glass Week. The exhibition will be held in the revolutionary spaces of R & Company on 64 White Street, a showcase for global modernism spanning two centuries and focused on the future of design, from 12th – 17th

News Edit: 16 September 2018

A round up of this week's international jewellery news... The Piercing Trends That Will Soon Be Everywhere, According To Celebrity Jeweller Maria Tash The Independent: The Independent caught up with Maria Tash at the launch of her new store. www.independent.co.uk Shopping: The New Brands You Need To Know Including Rokh And Cecilie Bahnsen The Times: These up-and-coming labels are loved by fashion editors and other industry insiders. www.thetimes.co.uk The Fashion Week Street Style Jewellery Trends You Can Copy Immediately Elle: Every year, fashion week gives us a rich abundance of #OOTDs and street style inspiration for the coming season.

Diploma In Art & Design Level 3, K² Academy of Contemporary Jewellery

K² Academy of Contemporary Jewellery Autumn Short Courses 2017 Introductory Courses Course Title: Award In Art & Design Level 2 Duration: 12 Week Course, One Day A Week Dates: 13 Sept 2017 - 29 Nov 2017 Diploma Courses Course Title: Diploma In Art & Design Level 2 Duration: Year Long Course, 1 Day A Week Dates: 14 Sept 2017 - 14 Sept 2018 Course Title: Diploma In Art & Design Level 3 Duration: Year Long Course, 2 Days A Week Dates: 11 Sept 2017 - 11 Sept 2018 Short Courses Course Title: Experimental Setting Duration: 4 Day Course Dates:

Art & Design Level 2 Course, K² Academy of Contemporary Jewellery

Contemporary Wax Carving & Wax Modelling, K² Academy of Contemporary Jewellery

Diploma In Art & Design Level 2, K² Academy of Contemporary Jewellery

Lustre 2023

Lustre 2023 Lakeside Arts, Nottingham 10 - 12 November 2023 Our much-anticipated contemporary craft fair returns this autumn with 50 of today’s top designer-makers and craft artists from around the country. All exhibitors are hand-picked to give you the best in covetable, collectable craft, showcasing jewellery, textiles, ceramics, glass, leather, wood and much, much more. Get a head start on your Christmas shopping. Buy or commission unique gifts direct from the makers – and talk to them about their work and making process. If you love handmade, beautiful things, then Lustre is a must. Friday 10 November, 6-8pm Saturday 11

Grant-Turnstone Award

Call for Applications: Grant-Turnstone Award Guitar-maker Daisy Tempest and knife-maker Holly Loftus both joined Cockpit as recipients of the Newby Trust Award. Now both firmly footed in their own fields, the pair know what a difference this kind of support makes in the early stages of establishing a craft practice. The Grant-Turnstone Award came from their passionate desire to pay it forward. Named after their respective mentors, blacksmithing lecturer Juliet Grant and Luthier Rosie Heydenrych (founder of Turnstone Guitars), the award is open to anyone in any craft discipline that shows dedication to developing, nurturing and passing on their craft. “The

Marketing & Campaigns Manager

Marketing & Campaigns Manager ***NEW Extended deadline: Midnight, Sunday 10 July 2022** Marketing & Campaigns Manager – Craft Scotland Craft Scotland has an exciting opportunity for a talented and motivated Marketing & Campaigns Manager to join our dynamic team. The Marketing & Campaigns Manager will lead on results-orientated marketing campaigns and help audiences connect with Scotland’s vibrant contemporary craft sector. See the Recruitment Pack including vacancy details, full benefits package and capability profile (opens PDF)

Illuminating Silver, Rauni Higson

Rauni Higson - Illuminating Silver Alchemy in the 21st Century Solo exhibition at Craft in the Bay, Cardiff 9 September to 29 October 2023 Craft in the Bay, Cardiff Rauni Higson announces her first solo exhibition at Craft in the Bay, the Gallery of the Makers’ Guild in Wales, in Cardiff in September 2023. Supported by Arts Council Wales, the exhibition, entitled ‘Illuminating Silver’ will be an insightful glimpse into the process and practice of one of the UK’s leading sculptural silversmiths, Qest scholar and multi-award winning craftswoman. The exhibition will take visitors through the journey of a silversmith, told

Handmade Chelsea 2020

Call for Applications: Handmade at Chelsea 2020 Handmade Chelsea – The Contemporary Craft And Design Fair "...feel it's important for you to have events to look forward to later in the year, just as we are looking forward to Handmade Chelsea - The Contemporary Craft and Design Fair (13 - 15 November). Working at the moment is not easy so from selection in May we will start to work with you over the coming spring and summer months, connecting you to our audience who are well informed and great supporters of the craft sector - many of whom have

Make: Shift:Do, Crafts Council

Call for Partners: Make: Shift:Do, Crafts Council A celebration of craft innovation, Make:Shift:Do offers communities, families, children, and young people hands-on experiences of emerging craft technologies, new materials and digital making. Seeking three new partner organisations to deliver co-creation action research projects focussing on craft innovation in 2019/20. Crafts Council will offer successful partner organisations £2000 towards the delivery costs of their project, and provide support and feedback throughout the delivery of the project. Partner organisations will work with us to produce a case study describing the journey of their project, and sharing key successes and challenges. More details at

Makers & Tools Project

Makers & Tools Project Old Fire Station, Oxford 17 May - 15 June 2019 The Makers & Tools project provides makers with the space and time to take risks in their practice, to explore new ways of collaborative working and to develop skills that will contribute to the success of their careers in contemporary craft. It provides valuable continuing professional development opportunities for makers in the SW and SE, and makes visible the process of craft to a wider public audience. The project connects six contemporary craft makers in the early stages of their careers, who undertook a non-verbal conversation

Graduate Show University of Brighton 2017

MDes and BA Hons 3D Design and Craft Graduate Show University of Brighton The University of Brighton’s annual Graduate Show is when their talented graduating students in the arts, design, architecture and media stage their final-year shows. Our courses cover a range of disciplines and on show will be work from the following subject areas: architecture and interior architecture, fashion and textiles, film, fine art, photography, graphics and and illustration, design, craft, media, history of art and design. Meet the Makers on Sunday 4th June Graduating students from the 3D Design & Craft course will be presenting the processes used to

Call for Applications Emerging Designer-Maker Pavilion Living Crafts 2018

Call for Applications: Living Crafts 2018 Applications are now open for Living Crafts 2018 at Hatfield House 10 - 13 May 2018 Living Crafts brings beautifully crafted designs chosen for their high quality and innovation. More than just a craft show, this is creative day out for all the family with hundreds of designer-makers, masterclasses, workshops and spectacular craft demonstrations. The event takes place in matted pavilions on the Queen Elizabeth Oak Showground, in the magnificent parkland at Hatfield House and admission includes entry to the West Gardens. Featuring the best of contemporary and traditional craft from jewellery-making, ceramics, studio

Heritage Crafts Award Winners Announced

The last remaining professional fore-edge painter Martin Frost has been awarded Maker of the Year by the Heritage Crafts Association at its Textures of Craft conference on 6 th May. Fore-edge painting is one of the seventeen critically endangered crafts identified by the HCA. Martin took up the craft of vanishing fore-edge painting in 1970, continuing an English tradition that dates back to the 17 th century. Since then he has produced over 3,300 edge-paintings, many on carefully restored antique books.  His commitment to the craft as an artist and untiring efforts to raise its profile have won him respect

Pathways to Making II

Pathways to Making II Symposium Rugby College, Rugby 10am – 7pm, Friday 9 March 2018 Professional development for established, emerging makers and craft and design students. Professional craft skills include valuable material knowledge and problem solving. This symposium will explore the value of maker’s skills to potential partners or collaborators both within and outside the craft sector. Speakers will present case studies of self-generated wide-ranging opportunities; inspiring delegates to be more innovative and resourceful in their portfolio careers. This symposium supports the Made in the Middle touring exhibition and further explores themes highlighted in the exhibition. The day will close with

Festival of Crafts 2017

Festival of Crafts 2017 Festival of Crafts is returning for its 21st year at the Farnham Maltings, making it our longest-running craft festival. It marks the end of Farnham Craft Month (a celebration of contemporary craft in Farnham throughout October). Throughout the historic Maltings buildings festival of crafts will be celebrating contemporary crafts with over 70 leading makers, from Surrey and Hampshire and across the UK, selling their highly-skilled and unique handcrafted work. We have emerging and established makers specializing in a wide variety of crafts from textiles, glass-work, leather, ceramics, jewellery to furniture design and more will be gathering

Top female metalsmiths team up for UK campaign

Some of the UK's most distinguished female metalsmiths are set to launch a new campaign to promote the craft in Britain by exhibiting as a collective at the inaugural TRESOR Contemporary Craft in Basel, Switzerland next month. In a pioneering move, the group of award-winning internationally acclaimed artists, including Simone ten Hompel, Rebecca de Quin, Ane Christensen, Adi Toch and Juliette Bigley, will collaborate with a range of individual pieces and a specially made film which focuses on each artist and the craft. “We’ve worked beside and with each other, shared workshops and taught each other so it is particularly

National Trust Retail Opportunity

Call for Applications: National Trust Retail Opportunity National Trust has partnered with the Crafts Council - Britain's national development agency for contemporary craft - to sponsor the 2017 National Trust Artisan & Craft Retail Open Call. In addition to developing a range exclusively for the National Trust, the winner of the open call will receive a profile on the Crafts Council Directory for the best UK makers, the opportunity to develop their professional practice at a Crafts Council professional development workshop and a one year subscription to Crafts magazine - the magazine for contemporary craft, that brings together the best

Made In Clerkenwell Spring 2017

2 Buildings.100 Designers. New Products. Made in Clerkenwell is a bi-annual celebration of Craft Central resident designer-makers and Network members. Held across our two historic buildings, this is an opportunity for the public to go ‘behind the scenes’ and explore the studios of our renowned design community. Open Studios Throughout Craft Central St John's Square & Clerkenwell Green, you'll be welcomed to discover and meet some the UK's most notable designer makers in their private studios. This is your chance to purchase and commission directly from these designer makers. Inspired by NEW! This spring, Craft Central is focusing on all

Festival of Crafts

Call for Applications: Festival of Crafts A celebration of contemporary crafts from UK makers and designers. Now in its 21st year, festival of crafts is a two day craft event held at Farnham Maltings on 28 and 29 October 2017. Festival of Crafts is an annual two day craft event held at Farnham Maltings. Now in its 21st year, the festival is well established in the craft calendar and features a curated selection of makers from across the UK. The work shown is across all media, including but not limited to, homewares, jewellery, ceramics, stationery, accessories, furniture, lighting, textiles and

Ask the Professionals, The Sorting Office

Have you ever wondered just how to get your work sold in a shop? Or maybe how you get into a Trade Fair? What about exhibitions and craft fairs? When the competition is strong how do you stand out from the crowd, and what makes a successful application? In this event you will hear from 3 industry professionals on how to make successful applications to retail and online outlets, trade fairs, exhibitions and craft fairs. Jon Tutton - MADE Brighton MADE Brighton is an annual Design and Craft Fair held at The Corn Exchange in Brighton. The event, organised by

Rums Eg

There is an exciting opportunity for four artists, designers or craftsmen aged 18 or over to work in the Leckford Art Studio on the top floor at Rum's Eg, Hampshire for part or all of August 2017. Rum’s Eg is a contemporary gallery and arts space run by Hampshire Art & Craft CIC (Community Interest Company) which has over the last four years become a renowned centre of excellence for Art & Craft in the South of England. It was set up in 2012 as an accessible, affordable Art and Craft Gallery and creative hub, with a café, to support

Artist in Residence - School of Jewellery

Call for Applications: School of Jewellery Artist in Residence Scheme 2019-2020 This is a fantastic opportunity to develop new work and technical skills in a creative environment, working collaboratively within the Artist in Residence team. You will have an opportunity to exhibit your work in Vittoria Street gallery, and engage with the vibrant and rich community in the School. The residency scheme offer you access to facilities from September 2019 to August 2020 for no charge in exchange for student support one day per week. You will be expected to commit at least 2 to 3 days a week and

Artist in Residence Opportunity 2018, School of Jewellery

Call for Applications: Artist in Residence, School of Jewellery The School of Jewellery Artist in Residence (AiR) mentoring scheme is open for applications for 2018-19. The AiR mentoring scheme offers space and facilities in exchange for student support one day per week. You will be given access to bench space and the School's outstanding facilities for the duration of the residency, for which there is no charge. It is expected that you are able to commit to at least 2-3 days a week and agree to a common meeting day at least once a month. This is a fantastic opportunity

The Burke Prize 2018

Call for Applications: The Burke Prize (US Citizens Only) A new annual award that reinforces the Museum of Arts and Design commitment to celebrating the next generation of artists working in and advancing the disciplines that shaped the American studio craft movement, the Burke Prize is an unrestricted $50,000 award made to a professional artist under the age of forty-five working in glass, fiber, clay, metals, or wood. Named for Marian and Russell Burke, two passionate collectors of craft and longtime supporters of MAD, the Burke Prize will be determined by an annual jury of professionals in the fields of art,

Branching Out

Branching Out, Craft Centre and Design Gallery - Leeds Inspired by the beauty of trees we bring together a selection of talented makers creating contemporary jewellery, ceramics, glass and works in mixed media whose work captures the essence of these remarkably diverse and beautiful marvels of the natural world. Exhibition Run 18th March - 24th June 2017 Venue The Craft Centre & Design Gallery City Art Gallery The Headrow, Leeds West Yorkshire LS1 3AB www.craftcentreleeds.co.uk

Membership: The Makers Guild in Wales

The Makers Guild in Wales was set up as a maker-co-operative in 1984, and we still retain that ethos. As a member of the Guild you are part of a community of makers from all over Wales who's purpose is to promote and educate the public via the medium of Craft. If you are a professional Craft maker and you live and work in Wales, why not apply to join us? It is unique in it’s array of services that we offer our members including opportunities to all the different areas you may need to access as a Maker in

Traditional Diamond Setter Available for Outwork

Traditional Diamond Setter Available for Ouwork Claw grain rub over channel, set, invisible set. London, Luton. Call Simon 07982806592

Start up Workshops - Poplar Works

Call for Applicaitons: Poplar Works Start Up Workshops CFE , in collaboration with award-winning Housing and Regeneration Community Association Poplar HARCA, are taking on eight brand new solo and shared studio spaces will become available for emerging SME fashion and fashion tech businesses. CFE is London’s pioneering fashion and fashion tech business incubator and part of London College of Fashion (LCF), a constituent college of University of the Arts London (UAL). The studios are situated within Poplar Works, an exciting new development in Poplar, East London, located at 384 Abbott Road, London, E14. Currently under construction, completion is expected end of September

Desire 2019

Call for Applications: Desire 2019 - London & Winchester Desire are now inviting applications for their 2019 Desire Jewellery & Silversmithing Fairs in London and Winchester. Applications are invited from silversmiths and jewellers working in any media. Demand for spaces is expected to be extremely high so early application is advised with the main selection being made in September. Cabinets are available to hire at these events. Desire London 8 - 10 March 2019 This will be the thirteenth year of Desire in London and will be returning to Chelsea Old Town Hall (after relocating to Kensington temporarily in 2018)

Sara Peymanpour makes Wolf & Badger debut

Newly launched luxury jewellery designer brand Sara Peymanpour London, whose collections are inspired by Sara’s Persian heritage, will be stocked by concept store Wolf & Badger in London, New York City and online from August 2018. The eponymous, responsibly sourced Sara Peymanpour London brand launched in June at Couture London, a showcase invitation-only event for designer brands on Old Bond Street. “Wolf & Badger are very selective and only stock designers with a distinctive style, so this is a great start for my brand,” Sara said. “I am particularly pleased because it is very unusual for Wolf & Badger to

Silver Speaks: The Silversmiths' Toolbox Talk

Contemporary British Silversmiths is partnering with the V&A, the London Design Festival and the Goldsmiths' Centre to deliver a series of exciting events to promote silver in contemporary life. Over nine days in September, the London Design Festival features hundreds of events taking place across London, showcasing the city's pivotal role in global design. The London Design Festival 2016 will be held 17-25 September. Talk: The Silversmiths' Toolbox In Conversation with Contemporary British Silversmiths Join five prestigious members of Contemporary British Silversmiths in conversation on the importance of tools and materials to their practice. Led by Silver Speaks: Form exhibition

Silver Speaks: Idea to Object With Corinne Julius

Contemporary British Silversmiths is partnering with the V&A, the London Design Festival and the Goldsmiths' Centre to deliver a series of exciting events to promote silver in contemporary life. Over nine days in September, the London Design Festival features hundreds of events taking place across London, showcasing the city's pivotal role in global design. The London Design Festival 2016 will be held 17-25 September. Curatorial Tour: Silver Speaks: Idea to Object With Corinne Julius Design critic, journalist and curator, Corinne Julius introduces Silver Speaks: ‘Idea to Object’ in the Silver Galleries. The display of work by members of Contemporary British

Silver Speaks: Silversmithing Demonstration with Rebecca De Quin

Contemporary British Silversmiths is partnering with the V&A, the London Design Festival and the Goldsmiths' Centre to deliver a series of exciting events to promote silver in contemporary life. Over nine days in September, the London Design Festival features hundreds of events taking place across London, showcasing the city's pivotal role in global design. The London Design Festival 2016 will be held 17-25 September. Silversmithing Demonstration: Rebecca De Quin Acclaimed silversmith and Royal College of Art tutor Rebecca de Quin , will be demonstrating her technique of quilting silver to create her unique pieces. Come along to the V&A’s Silver Galleries throughout

News Edit: 31 July 2022

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... Highland artist Gilly Langton celebrates 25 years of contemporary jewellery at Plockton Village Hall Ross Shire journal: An internationally renowned jewellery designer is celebrating 25 years of practise this week by showcasing her vivid collection at Plockton Village Hall. www.ross-shirejournal.co.uk High Jewelry From Chanel, Cartier and Others Debut Just in Time for Emmys Red Carpet Planning Hollywood Reporter: Marion Cotillard and Henry Golding were among the stars to attend splashy events planned around the latest high-jewelry presentations during Paris haute-couture week. www.hollywoodreporter.com Out East, Renna Jewels Launched a

News Edit: 26 July 2020

As we find our 'new normal' here is a round up of last week's international jewellery news... The best high jewellery from Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week Tatler: Paris's Couture Fashion Week isn't all about the decadent gowns, it's also the time prestigious jewellery designers present their dazzling high jewellery collections. Here is Tatler's Watch and Jewellery editor's selection of the finest pieces. tatler.com Cartier Unveils [Sur]naturel High Jewellery Collection Tatler: Cartier's new haute joaillerie collection taps into the limitless inspirational reserve of mother nature. The pieces, whilst embodying the spirit of nature, are highly stylised and exquisitely crafted

News Edit: 1st March 2020

A round up of this week's international jewellery news... Washed-up plastics made into jewellery for York Fashion Week show York Press: Plastics from a Scottish beach will make it on to the catwalk in York Fashion Week thanks to local designer Kat Hick. yorkpress.co.uk How to Succeed: Élise Gonnet-Pon, Managing Director of L’École Asia Pacific, School of Jewelry Arts Life Style Asia: Élise Gonnet-Pon, the boss lady of L’École Asia Pacific, School of Jewelry Arts, shares her tips on building a successful career and more. lifestyleasia.com Ana de Armas sparkles as a Bond girl in the Chopard Golden Hearts

Handmade Oxford 2024

Call for Applications: Handmade Oxford 2024 21 – 23 June 2024 I had a good show, it was busy and I made new customers and saw returning customers. – Alexandra Aurum, Handmade Oxford 2023 “Thanks for an amazing show -I had a great few days and it was really worthwhile! – Chalk Wovens, Handmade Oxford 2023 We invite applications from a range of disciplines including: Contemporary Craft, Fine Art & Prints, Health & Wellbeing, Craft Supplies, Sculpture & Mix Media Artisan Food, Workshops & Talks Program, Craft Demonstrations, Sustainable & Eco Living Note: All Jewellery & Silverware applications will now be included in our Festival Waiting List.

‘Buy Less. Buy Better. Buy Handmade’ This Christmas

Manchester’s Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair launches national Christmas shopping campaign with support from the repair shop’s Jay Blades. With everyone feeling the squeeze this Christmas, Manchester’s award winning Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair (GNCCF) has joined forces with the Crafts Council and other leading UK craft organisations to launch a national Christmas shopping campaign, designed to support makers across the UK and encourage shoppers to Buy Less, Buy Better, Buy Handmade. This initiative to promote thoughtful gifting has also received the backing of The Repair Shop’s Jay Blades MBE and The Great Pottery Throwdown’s Keith Brymer-Jones. Ann-Marie Franey,

News Edit: 19 September 2021

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... Masked gunmen rob Bulgari Paris store of £10million jewelry The Street Journal: The world-famous jewelry and luxury product brand, Bulgari store on Place Vendome, in the capital city of Paris, was on Tuesday, robbed by gunmen. thestreetjournal.org Emma Raducanu ‘in talks with luxury jewellery brand Tiffany & Co’ Standard: Emma Raducanu is rumoured to be in talks with jewellery brand Tiffany & Co to become the high-end brand’s new ambassador. standard.co.uk A Groundbreaking Exhibit of Black Jewelry Designers Comes to Sotheby’s This Week Town and Country: These are

Rapid Lateral Flow Tests Available for Hatton Garden Businesses

Register by 11.59pm on Monday to order free rapid lateral flow coronavirus tests for your employees within the LB Camden borough. You can order free rapid lateral flow tests to test your employees twice a week in the workplace. If you have 10 or more employees, from early April you’ll be able to order tests for your employees to collect from their workplace and use at home twice a week. You can do this if you cannot provide testing in the workplace. You must register by 11:59pm on 12 April 2021 . If your business is closed or you cannot provide tests

Birmingham City University win at New Designers

An aspiring jeweller from Birmingham City University is one step closer to her dream career after being crowned ‘Designer of the Year’ at the prestigious New Designers showcase last week. An aspiring jeweller from Birmingham City University is one step closer to her dream career after being crowned ‘Designer of the Year’ at the prestigious New Designers showcase this week. Augusta Lazenb y, a final-year Design for Industry student, is just one of the five BCU Jewellery students recognised for their exceptional creative work at the showcase. Her 10-piece ring collection won plaudits from the

News Edit: 3rd March 2023

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... The wild new era of high-end men’s jewellery GQ Magazine: The freaky fashion wave has come for the upper echelons of men’s jewellery, replacing staid chains and signets with exuberant, opulent hardware. And guys are buying in – at outlandish prices – like never before. www.gq-magazine.co.uk LFW: 5 standout presentations for AW23 Fashion United: When it comes to fashion week, a catwalk format isn’t right for all designers, and a presentation can allow them to display their collection in a more intimate and creative setting. fashionunited.uk Grace Notes:

Getting Started 2021

Call for Applications: Getting Started 2021 Applications are now open for Getting Started 2021, the one-week free online introduction to business course Today the Goldsmiths’ Centre opens applications for Getting Started Online 2021, the one-week introduction to business course designed to support the most talented UK designers, designer makers and skilled craftspeople in the jewellery, silversmithing and allied industries. Celebrating 40 years, Getting Started Online 2021 is a free course, delivered for the first time completely virtually, and will provide up to 100 start-ups with the help to get practical guidance and advice on key aspects of getting their business

News Edit: 19 January 2024

A round up of this week's national and international jewellery news... York jewellery designer ripped off by scammers to appear on national TV Tork Mix: A designer from near York will appear on a consumer TV show next week after her work was ripped off and sold on auction sites. yorkmix.com York jewellery designer on TV show to highlight how her work is copied Yahoo: A York creator of handmade jewellery will appear on a BBC show on Monday warning of the dangers of counterfeit products. uk.news.yahoo.com The gleaming jewellery of the 2024 Emmy Awards Vogue:

News Edit: 12 June 2022

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... New faces and promotions at Roseberys, Bonhams and Freeman's - Antiques Trade Gazette Antiques Trade Gazette: The Goldsmiths' Company has appointed its 695th prime warden. Lord Mark Bridges succeeds Dame Lynne Brindley. Former private solicitor to the ... www.antiquestradegazette.com Platinum Jubilee: The Queen’s Brooches, New and Old Royal Central: Symbolism abounds this week during the Platinum Jubilee. The jewellery on display is no exception and no one does messaging through jewels better than the Queen herself. royalcentral.co.uk The Queen’s Jewellery: Platinum Jubilee Brooch Crown Chronicles: As part of

News Edit: 5 June 2022

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... Queen wears new Platinum Jubilee brooch Daily Mail: Her Majesty, 96, looked effortlessly elegant in a jade green Stuart Pravin crepe coat when attending the lighting of the beacons event at Windsor Castle. www.dailymail.co.uk Platinum Jubilee: The Queen’s Brooches, New and Old Royal Central: Symbolism abounds this week during the Platinum Jubilee. The jewellery on display is no exception and no one does messaging through jewels better than the Queen herself. For Trooping the Colour, a … royalcentral.co.uk Kate Middleton Wore Princess Diana's Sapphire and Diamond Earrings to

Benchpeg Guest Judges for Vanilla Ink's Project C/O/N/N/E/C/T

Vanilla Ink, Scotland’s unique jewellery school, have been keeping jewellers sane in lockdown with a series of weekly projects. Fuelled by their commitment to staying connected and a deep passion for making, Scott and the team at Vanilla Ink have taken their skills online to help keep the jewellery community entertained and engaged. This week, Benchpeg was delighted to judge the design of the week as part of their project C/O/N/N/E/C/T. Project C/O/N/N/E/C/T sits in a trifecta of online offerings, including ‘Big Answers With Scott (BAWS)’, a weekly topic-led Q&A session with Scott himself, and ‘INKapacitated Sessions’, a weekly Facebook

Chic Chain Reaction

Whilst the UK succumbs to the plunging temperatures and snow showers that January often delivers, the delights and burst of Springtime warmth feel like a far-distant dream. At Benchpeg, however, we're always of the opinion that you can never be too prepared, especially when your jewellery wardrobe is concerned. This is precisely why we're easing you into the Spring/Summer 2019 jewellery trends week-on-week so that you can invest in the all the sparkle that catches your eye whilst confidently knowing that you'll be a fashion catch when it comes to the style agenda later on this year. Everyone knows that the

Oscillations

Oscillations Exhibition Munich Jewellery Week 2019 14 - 17 March 2019 Munich, Germany The Birmingham School of Jewellery MA class of 2018 welcomes you to visit our Oscillations Exhibition as part of Polyphonous at Munich Jewellery Week 2019 Open Opening: Tuesday 14th March at 10:00 Exhibition Dates: 14th - 17th March 2019 Exhibition Times Open daily Thu-Sat 10:00-17:00 and Sun 10:00-16:00 Venue McArthur & McArthur Studios Ltd. Schwanthalerstraße 184 80339 München Germany More Information www.munichjewelleryweek.com www.facebook.com www.instagram.com

News Edit: 22nd November 2020

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... Scottish jewellery to make exhibition appearance – Scottish Business News Deadline News: For the first ever time, work by six jewellery designers working in Scotland are to be included in this year’s New York City Jewellery Week (NYCJW). deadlinenews.co.uk Fenton: The independent jewellery company which planned for Brexit from the start Real Business: Real Business talks to Jerome Brustlein, COO of Fenton, about how the independent jewellery company is navigating Brexit for a smooth transition. realbusiness.co.uk 21 of the best jewellery gifts to buy this Christmas Stylist: Christmas

Jacobs the Jewellers see record breaking Bishopsland awards

Over 300 members of the public voted for Bishopsland students in an emerging designers competition at Jacobs the Jewellers in Reading. Jacobs the Jewellers and the Bishopsland Educational Trust, together with sponsors the Goldsmiths’ Centre and HS Walsh, announced the winners of the fifth edition of the annual Emerging Designer Competition. The three week long competition closed this week with the winners announced and a demonstration at Reading based Jacobs the Jewellers; a record number of 300+ votes having been cast for the largest field of entries yet. In competition designers were joined by sponsors Chris Oliver, Head of Professional

BTEC certificated Art & Design courses in Jewellery with K2 Academy of Contemporary Jewellery

BTEC certificated Art & Design courses in Jewellery with K2 Academy of Contemporary Jewellery K2 Academy of Contemporary Jewellery is proud to announce that we now deliver BTEC certificated Art & Design courses in Jewellery. From September 2018 onwards we are offering three different certificated Jewellery courses, which run over a full year: BTEC Extended Certificate in Art & Design Beginners or Intermediate 1 Day a week - Mondays or Wednesdays BTEC Foundation in Art & Design Beginners, Intermediate or Advanced 2 Days a week - Mondays and Wednesdays BTEC Diploma in Art & Design Intermediate and Advanced 3 Days

Evening Jewellery Workshop – Tuesdays @ K2 Academy of Jewellery

Evening Jewellery Workshop – Tuesdays @ K2 Academy of Jewellery All Levels 8 week Workshop - 1 evening a week - Tuesdays 7 January - 3 March 2020 About the Course Have you ever wanted to make your own jewellery? Or have you done it before and would like to hone your skills? From beginners to experienced jewellers, come and practise making jewellery to your own designs. Whether you want to learn a range of jewellery techniques and picking up the basics of cutting, forming and texturing, or taking your designs to the next level with complex approaches such as

News Edit: 20 October 2019

A round up of this week's international jewellery news... Paris Jewelry: Best Of The Fall Showrooms Forbes: Alongside Paris Fashion Week earlier this month, the jewelry showrooms showcased some strong new collections from contemporary and independent designers. forbes.com Why recycling could be the biggest trend in fine jewellery, and where to go for a gemstone makeover The Telegraph: Jewellery isn’t sustainable in the way that, say, a renewable crop might be. telegraph.co.uk This Jewelry Designer Is Shrinking Bali's Carbon Footprint CN Traveller: John Hardy and his family are pioneers in the island's sustainable-living movement. cntraveler.com Meet

News Edit: 24 November 2019

A round up of this week's international jewellery news... Prue Leith launches her first jewellery collection with Lola Rose and we’re obsessed Woman and Home: Prue Leith, an authority on all things culinary, is now venturing in the fashion business by launching the Prue x Lola Rose jewellery collection. womanandhome.com The value in vintage jewellery Money Week: The key to making money from jewellery is to be a dedicated follower of fashion – and to have an eye for a well-cut gemstone. moneyweek.com Resin, wood, glass: Cosmima contemporary jewellery collective puts on a united material front Wallpaper: The North

Initiation 2018-Kallichoron

Open Call for Munich Jewellery Week 8 - 11 March 2018 Call for Aplictions: Initiation 2018-Kallichoron @ Athens Air Munich Jewellery Week 2018 Initiation 2018 – Kallichoron addresses international artists working in the field of jewellery regardless of their knowledge of or connection to Greece or/and Greek culture. Initiation 2018 – Kallichoron includes an Artist Residency program with curated visits to sites/museums’ collections relevant for jewellery artists, intensive workshops on ritual dance/performance/story telling + media work in Athens, as well as a following group show in a down town Munich venue during the Jewellery Week, 8 - 11 March 2018. Initiation 2018 –

Goldsmiths’ Fair 2017 - Part I

Goldsmiths’ Fair 2017 Week One: 26 September – 1 October 2017 Week Two: 3 – 8 October 2017 Goldsmiths’ Fair, organised by The Goldsmiths’ Company , is recognised internationally as the premier showcase in the UK for contemporary designer jewellery and silver. It’s a celebration of the best of British goldsmithing and silversmithing talent and a treasure trove of creativity, design innovation and superb craftsmanship. Over two weeks, this unique public event draws collectors, design lovers and luxury shoppers to the magnificent Goldsmiths’ Hall to browse the latest collections of the most exciting contemporary design talent in Britain. Visitors can buy directly

Goldsmiths’ Fair 2017 - Part II

Creative Urges 2018

Creative Urges 2018 Students Take the Studio for Camberwell Arts Festival 2018 Summer is here and it’s time to let the Flux Studio students shine. We’re giving them reign over our studio to indulge their creative urges. You’re invited too! Join us for a week of thrills including student exhibitions, jewellery demonstrations, family workshops and more. Celebrating the wild creativity of our students at Flux To coincide with Camberwell Arts Week we’re highlighting our brilliant jewellery students at work. We open our doors for you to see them in action. Watch them work their magic to transform raw materials into

News Edit: 10 June 2018

A round up of this week's international jewellery news... Reed Krakoff on how he plans to revitalise Tiffany & Co for the Instagram generation The Telegraph: While many column inches are devoted to the frantic spinning of fashion’s creative-director carousel, the jewellery industry’s head honchos tend to stay out of ... www.telegraph.co.uk Woman makes stunning jewellery out of fruits and vegetables Metro: It’s nice to have jewellery that you won’t see on anyone else. So perhaps it’s even more special to have bling so exclusive that it can only be worn for less than a week. metro.co.uk Markles'

Goldsmiths’ Fair 2018 - Part I

Goldsmiths’ Fair 2018 Week One: 25 - 30 September 2018 Week Two: 2 – 7 October 2018 Goldsmiths’ Fair, organised by The Goldsmiths’ Company , is recognised internationally as the premier showcase in the UK for contemporary designer jewellery and silver. It’s a celebration of the best of British goldsmithing and silversmithing talent and a treasure trove of creativity, design innovation and superb craftsmanship. Over two weeks, this unique public event draws collectors, design lovers and luxury shoppers to the magnificent Goldsmiths’ Hall to browse the latest collections of the most exciting contemporary design talent in Britain. Visitors can buy directly from

News Edit: 22 July 2018

A round up of this week's international jewellery news... All that glitters: dazzling high jewellery looks SCMP: Big is better and bold is beautiful when it comes to jewels www.scmp.com Gemstone-studded lace exposes the sensual side of high jewellery at Dior The Telegraph: For all the comings and goings of creative directors at the fashion houses that dominate the Paris Haute Couture schedule, those who helm the city’s jewellery maisons tend to have a more stable tenure. www.telegraph.co.uk Big in Japan: Les Mondes de Chaumet The Week: Les Mondes de Chaumet (The Worlds of Chaumet), an ambitious exhibition detailing the

Goldsmiths’ Fair 2017 Announces 2017 Exhibitors

The Goldsmiths’ Company has revealed the 126 designer-makers selected to show their latest exquisite collections at the 35th edition of Goldsmiths’ Fair  – 92 jewellers and 34 silversmiths, including 10 recent graduates making their debut. Half the exhibitors will feature in Week One and the other half in Week Two . Goldsmiths’ Fair is the UK’s leading luxury destination to view and buy original precious metal jewellery and contemporary silver direct from the makers.  Staged at the magnificent Goldsmiths' Hall, a stroll away from St Pauls’ Cathedral, the Fair is the perfect antidote to the tedium of the high

Crafts Council host FREE online expert discussions

Crafts Council host fortnightly expert discussions The Crafts Council have announced the launch of a series of online discussions which will cover funding, legal advice, e-commerce and website optimisation. The events will be free online discussions with industry experts to support craft businesses. For more information and to book www.eventbrite.co.uk

Lustre 2017

Lustre is the premier annual selling opportunity for contemporary, innovative craft in the midlands. Lustre provides an exceptionally high-quality retail experience. It attracted over 3,000 visitors in 2016. Lustre 2017 Dates 3rd - 5th November 2017 Venue Lakeside Arts Centre, University Park, Nottingham NG7 2RD www.lakesidearts.org.uk

Endangered Crafts Fund

Endangered Crafts Fund Deadline: Friday 22 March 2024, 5pm Thanks to support from the Pilgrim Trust, Radcliffe Trust, Sussex Heritage Trust, and private donors – Heritage Crafts invites craft practitioners and organisations in the UK to apply for small grants to fund projects that support endangered crafts (the craft must be listed as endangered or critically endangered on the current Red List of Endangered Crafts). A number of grants are ringfenced for East Sussex, West Sussex, and Brighton and Hove, but those outside of these areas are also eligible to apply. Heritage Crafts published the fourth edition of its groundbreaking

LUSTRE 2022

LUSTRE 2022 Lakeside Arts, Nottingham 4 - 6 November 2022 Get a head start on your Christmas shopping at our much-anticipated contemporary craft and design fair. At Lustre you can find everything from artisan jewellery and bags to ceramics, glass and tableware – a great place to look for unique gifts for your family and friends (or as a treat for yourself). We are delighted to welcome you back to Lustre at Lakeside, our annual, contemporary craft and design fair. Visitors can buy beautiful handmade objects or commission work direct from over 40 of the UK's finest established and emerging

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

Saltaire Open Village & Makers Fair 2023

Call for Applications: Saltaire Arts Trail 27 – 29 May 2023 Saltaire Saltaire Inspired is committed to inclusion and diversity and particularly encourages applications from artists whose backgrounds and experiences are underrepresented in the visual arts, contemporary craft and design sectors. Saltaire is a location of national and international significance, architecturally and artistically. As well as supporting creativity in Saltaire and its surrounding area, we aim to bring the best of visual art and craft to the World Heritage site, as an inspiration to local practitioners and audiences. Submissions to the Open Village and Saltaire Makers Fair are considered by

Call for Applications: Collect Open 2024

Call for Applications: Collect Open 2024 Now in its 20th year, Collect is one of the world’s most influential international art fairs for contemporary craft and design. Next years event will take place at Somerset House from 1 - 3 March 2024 (previews 28 and 29 Feb). Collect Open is the annual showcase of ambitious, conceptual, craft-led installations and artworks by individual artists or collectives; a unique platform for artists to exhibit alongside the specialist galleries taking part in Collect. Many artists have identified participating in Collect Open as a turning point in their careers. For more information please visit:

Handmade Oxford 2023

Handmade in Oxford 2023 Waterperry Gardens 16th – 18th June 2023 Continuing our partnership with Waterperry Gardens, the 3rd Edition of Handmade Oxford from the 16th – 18th June 2023, will bring together over 150 of the most exciting UK-based makers featuring a curated selection of fine arts and craft including jewellery, Fashion & Textiles, Ceramics & Glass, sculpture, and more. Handmade Oxford also offers a packed programme of craft workshops, demonstrations, and engaging talks, which will keep visitors occupied throughout the festival whilst enjoying the beautiful gardens, there will certainly be something for everyone. Live music by local musicians

Call for Applications: Saltaire Makers Fair 2023

Call for Applications: Saltaire Makers Fair 2023 Call for CONTEMPORARY CRAFT designer-makers working in a wide range of HANDMADE disciplines to exhibit work at the SALTAIRE MAKERS FAIR on Saturday 16 & Sunday 17 September 2023. Taking place over two days within Victoria Hall, located in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Saltaire, arts event organisers Saltaire Inspired are looking to select and showcase high-quality, innovative work to show and sell at this highly respected craft market, with A FOCUS ON HANDMADE PRACTICES in ceramics, textiles, jewellery, glass, metal, artists’ books, paper, leather, wood, furniture, plastics, fashion textiles and accessories,

Secretary and Trustees, Heritage Crafts Association

Call for Applications: Secretary and Trustees, Heritage Crafts Association The Heritage Crafts Association (HCA) is the only UK-wide organisation set up to safeguard and promote the full breadth of traditional craft skills. We are looking for a Secretary and additional Trustees to join our passionate Board. The successful candidates will be: EITHER Professional craftspeople engaged with the issues affecting their craft and heritage crafts in general. AND/OR Those who support our remit and have professional experience specifically in: Public relations and media Membership schemes Digital marketing Organisational change Charity governance Previous experience of being a Trustee is not compulsory. Trustees

Maker Needs Survey, Crafts Council

Maker Needs Survey, Crafts Council The Crafts Council's annual survey of maker needs has landed, and we want to hear from you! Now in its sixth year, the survey gathers vital intel from craft makers and business owners to inform future resources and initiatives and influence government policy. Complete the survey Understanding what you need to maintain and further your practice is vital to developing our work for artists, designers and makers at all career stages. This is particularly important in the context of COVID-19, Brexit and the future sustainability of your craft businesses. The survey takes 10-15 minutes

Lead Artist: Makers and Movers, Craftspace

Lead Artist: Makers and Movers, Craftspace We are looking to recruit a shadow artist (any artform but interested in early years), aged 18-25 and living in Birmingham or West Midlands, to support the planning and delivery of creative workshops and making kits for families. Makers and Movers is a craft and movement project for early years children (aged 0-5 years) and their families. Delivered by dance and craft artists working collaboratively, live sessions will use open-ended play to address areas of early year’s development that have been affected by lockdown, aiming to: rebuild physical strength and skills, nurture relationships and develop

Preparing to Sell

Preparing to Sell Craft Festival MAKE South West in Bovey Tracey Our popular, one day training and networking day, Preparing to Sell will be hosted at MAKE South West in Bovey Tracey on Wednesday January 25th. This lively and useful day, which is led by Sarah James, Director of Craft Festival, gives makers at all stages of their career, the best possible advice for selling directly to the public. The day includes presentations by Rosie Davies from PR Dispatch and Instagram Specialist, Lou Chudley, from Spark Social. Venue MAKE South West, Riverside Mill, Fore Street, Bovey Tracey, Devon, TQ13 9AF

Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust

Calling All Talented & Aspiring Craftspeople & Makers! Scholarship & Apprenticeship Funding Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust QEST Scholarships Scholarship funding takes many forms, from traditional college courses to vocational training, one-to-one training with a master-craftsman, or a series of short courses you put together yourself. Grants of up to £18,000 QEST’s mission is to support excellence in British craft. We do that by providing craftspeople with education and training grants of up to £18,000. We support advanced skill development in craftspeople who aim to become masters of their craft. QEST Apprenticeships QEST Apprenticeships offer salary support for craftspeople who have

Penland Scholarships Summer 2023

Penland Scholarships Summer 2023 Penland School of Craft Penland, North Carolina, USA Penland is an intentionally inclusive and dynamic creative community—a community that values the creative energy that arises from diverse artistic visions and approaches. Penland’s scholarship program exists to make our workshops accessible to those who are not able to participate without financial assistance and to create educational opportunities for people who have been underrepresented at Penland and in the craft world. Scholarships are one way we are pushing back on historic imbalances and barriers. We recently made some changes to reduce barriers in our scholarship application process. The

Preparing to Sell

Mending Community Exhibition

Call for Applications: Mending Community Exhibition We are inviting submissions from either individuals or collectives of artists or makers to propose a touring exhibition of contemporary art or craft addressing the theme of mending community. Mending Community explores how visual arts and/or craft can help repair communities. We are looking for works that might provoke, or inspire, our communities to take action, and where possible, to showcase innovative use of sustainable or recycled materials. Work can be in any form of visual arts practice that is suitable for display and touring in libraries, and can include 2D and 3D work (we

Future Edit

Open call for 2020 graduates: Future Edit Crafts Council are seeking applications from this year’s BA craft and design graduates, to exhibit and sell work at the Crafts Council Gallery this autumn. Future Edit will present work from a selected group of talented graduates, offering the public an opportunity to buy exciting work from gifted emerging makers, and support them in launching their careers. Bringing together graduates from higher education institutions across the UK, the exhibition will seek to represent a range of craft disciplines. This will be the Crafts Council Gallery’s opening exhibition and will demonstrate our commitment to

Chair of the Board of Trustees, Cockpit Arts

Call for Applications: Cockpit Arts Chair of the Board of Trustees Cockpit Arts wishes to appoint a new Chair to our Board of Trustees. We invite applications from individuals experienced in governance and with the commitment, qualities and attributes to effectively lead our award-winning social enterprise supporting craft, design and creative enterprise. Home to over 140 independent creative businesses, Cockpit is London’s leading studios for contemporary craft and the UK’s only business incubator for makers. Over 30 years, we have built an international reputation for quality, integrity and artistic excellence. In 2020 we were once again recognised on the NatWest

Curatorial Fellow, Crafts Council

Call for Applications: Curatorial Fellow, Crafts Council Are you our new Curatorial Fellow? The Crafts Council and Artisa Foundation are looking for a Curatorial Fellow to reveal the untold stories from our Collections. Challenging perceptions about craft and making, this ambitious fellowship is open to individuals and collectives and is the first of its kind at the Crafts Council. It will run from January to June 2020 and will be presented at our new gallery, opening in Spring 2020. Objects in the Crafts Council Collections date from 1972 to the present day and cover all craft disciplines. They represent excellence

LOEWE Launch 'LOEWE EN CASA' Series on Instagram Live

Founded in 1846, LOEWE may be one of the oldest luxury houses, but it never falls behind. In response to the Coronavirus outbreak, LOEWE have launched 'LOEWE EN CASA' (LOEWE at home) - a series of Intagram Live events and workshops to enjoy whilst we stay home. The first series began last Friday, featuring a studio tour and weaving workshop with Idoia Cuesta, a studio tour with Goldsmith and LOEWE Craft Prize finalist Giovanni Corvaja, and an ikebana demonstration with Toru Watari. The second phase of the lineup continues to celebrate craft and artisanship, exploring the words and the work [youtube

Lustre 2019

Lustre 2019 9 - 10 November 2019 Lakeside Arts, Nottingham An eagerly anticipated landmark in Nottingham's arts calendar, Lustre is a friendly, relaxed, contemporary craft and design market, where you can buy everything from artisan jewellery and bags to ceramics, glass and tableware. If you love crafts that are handmade, individual and beautiful, then Lustre is a must for you and we have even more to offer you this year. Buy or commission work direct from over 60 of the UK's finest established and emerging designer/makers, selected for the quality and uniqueness of their craft. Returning to Lustre this year

Art of Glass 2018

Art of Glass The National Centre for Craft & Design 20 October 2018 – 20 January 2019 Following its hugely popular exhibition at the National Museum of Scotland, this Autumn The National Centre for Craft & Design is proud to present Art of Glass. The exhibition explores the work of artists embracing the medium of glass in innovative and exciting ways, challenging the perception of glass as merely a material for creating functional objects. Presented in partnership with National Museums Scotland, Art of Glass showcases 15 leading and emerging glass artists working in Britain today. 20 Oct 2018 – 20

NY NOW 2020

Call for Applications: NY NOW 2020 Saturday 1 to Tuesday 4 February 2020 Craft Scotland via New York, USA UK-based makers, this is your opportunity to showcase at the Handmade Designer Maker section of NY NOW 2020 , a renowned international trade fair. We’re excited to announce applications for NY NOW 2020 are now open. We have 20 places available for makers living and working in the UK. As part of our partnership with the Department for International Trade (DIT) , Craft Scotland will showcase the work of twenty UK-based makers at renowned international trade fair NY NOW in February

Call for Applications: GNCCFonline Christmas Edition

Call for Applications: GNCCFonline Christmas Edition Apply NOW for GNCCFonline at Christmas. Deadline midnight 4 th October 2020. Great Northern Events, a not for profit organisation, organises the portfolio of Great (& Little) Contemporary Craft Fairs in the North of England. All exhibitors for our prestigious shows are selected for their excellence in their craft by an expert panel, to sell their work to the public and trade. Now in in our 13 th year, our fairs are renowned as the place to buy and commission unique and exceptional handmade work. Whilst we are unable to hold live events, our fairs

Winston Churchill Memorial Trust

Call for Applications: Winston Churchill Memorial Trust Travelling Fellowships for artists/makers and arts in the built environment The Winston Churchill Trust awards travelling fellowships includes an artists and makers award category and is currently open for applications. If you are inspired by the work of overseas designers, have a project in mind to support craft skills or want to work with overseas craft people/designers and have a project in mind to advance practices in the UK design sector, find out more on the Trust’s website. A new category of Churchill Fellowship has been set up to fund travel that will

European Prize For Applied Arts 2019

Monumentality / Fragility: European Prize For Applied Arts 7th February – 23rd June 2019 National Design & Craft Gallery and Kilkenny Castle Kilkenny will host major exhibition of works from 76 makers from 19 European countries at dual locations: the National Design & Craft Gallery and Kilkenny Castle Monumentality / Fragility, a major exhibition of contemporary crafts featuring 76 makers from 19 European countries, including seven Irish participants, will show at two locations in Kilkenny in February 2019. The European Prize for Applied Arts aims to reward the best creations of contemporary expression in applied arts and craftsmanship. The exhibitors and

Lustre!

Lustre! Saturday 3 & Sunday 4 November 2018 An eagerly anticipated landmark on Nottingham’s arts calendar, Lustre is a friendly, relaxed, contemporary craft and design fair, where you can buy everything from artisan jewellery and bags to ceramics, glass and tableware. If you love crafts that are handmade, individual and beautiful, then Lustre is a must for you. Buy or commission work direct from over 80 of the UK’s finest established and emerging designer/makers. Each has been specially selected for the quality and uniqueness of their craft, and each will be on hand to talk to you personally about the

NY NOW 2019

Call for Applications: NY NOW Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City 3 - 6 February 2019 Apply to exhibit and sell your work at the Handmade Designer Maker section of NY NOW, an international trade fair in February 2019. NY NOW is a four-day wholesale/ trade event held twice annually in New York. In February 2019, Craft Scotland will be participating in the show, taking a group of UK-based makers to New York to exhibit and sell their work to international trade buyers. Craft Scotland is now an accredited Trade Challenge Partner (TCP) of the Department for

Final Call Gifted Contemporary Christmas Market 2018

*Final Call* Call for Applications: Gifted 18 Contemporary Christmas Market Stallholders The National Centre for Craft & Design Come and be part of our special Contemporary Christmas Market weekend on Saturday 8 & Sunday 9 December. NCCD invites you to apply to take part in Gifted and welcomes applications from designer/makers of all disciplines of high quality British contemporary craft and design, and makers and suppliers of high quality specialist local food produce. The makers and food producers of Gifted are the reason our much loved event has grown over the years. This year we are making a number of

The Festival of Crafts 2018

The Festival of Crafts 2018 The Festival of Crafts will return on Saturday 27 & Sunday 28 October 2018. Exhibitor applications are now open. The Festival of Crafts is an annual two day craft event held at Farnham Maltings. Now in its 22nd year, the festival is well established in the craft calendar and features a curated selection of makers from across the UK. The work shown is across all media, including but not limited to, homewares, jewellery, ceramics, stationery, accessories, furniture, lighting, textiles and print. The festival champions great design and the process of making, both traditional and modern

The Other Mountain: Contemporary Jewellery from China

The Other Mountain: Contemporary Jewellery from China The National Centre for Craft & Design is a unique and ambitious gallery that seeks to exhibit the most innovative, challenging and accomplished artists practicing within the craft and design arena today. The Other Mountain showcases an innovative jewellery collection from contemporary Chinese jewellers. The exhibition title stems from the ancient Chinese art of Jade carving, with Jade carvers typically perceived as the aristocrats of Chinese jewellery making. Traditionally, Jade that was mined from one mountain had to be cut using stone from another mountain. In the same way as the Jade was cut with stone from another mountain,

Call for Applications: Emerging Designer-Maker Pavilion

Call for Applications: Living Crafts 2018 Applictions are now open for Living Crafts 2018 at Hatfield House 10 - 13 May 2018 Emerging Designer-Maker Pavilion This is an opportunity for free space in the Emerging Designer-Maker pavilion at Living Crafts, a four day major craft event which is being held Hatfield House in Hertfordshire from 10-13 May, 2018. This is an initiative to support recent graduates and is sponsored by Craft&Design online. About the Event Living Crafts brings beautifully crafted designs chosen for their high quality and innovation. More than just a craft show, this is creative day out for

‘In Conversation’ Event with Joanna Hardy and Cartier

Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council & The Goldsmiths’ Centre to host ‘In Conversation’ event with Joanna Hardy and Cartier Acclaimed jewellery specialist, Joanna Hardy, leads an ‘In Conversation’ with Cartier, the world’s most esteemed and respected Maison in the luxury goods industry, for an exceptional event. Founded in 1874 in Paris, Cartier is renowned worldwide for its high jewellery creations and watches – symbols of craftsmanship and elegance, quality and excellence. Hosted by the Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council (GC&DC) in partnership with The Goldsmiths’ Centre, and Joanna Hardy, this exclusive ‘In Conversation’ event celebrates 60 years of unique partnership

Buy Me 2018

Call for Applications: Buy Me Christmas Craft Cabinets call for applications from local designers, makers, artists and craftspeople. We are looking for applications from local designers, makers, artists and craftspeople who would like their work to be considered for display and sale within our craft cabinets, throughout the Christmas period. Brampton Museum, in Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, is known for selling quality handmade art and crafts, to suit all budgets, and we sell work from both local and national artists. The work will be displayed in our crafts cabinets, alongside our Christmas exhibitions in the main gallery, hall gallery and

Call for Applications: Fairtrade Jewellery Design

Call for Applications: Fairtrade Jewellery Design Goldsmiths Craft & Design Council Awards 2018 Fairtrade Jewellery Design category sponsored by Ingle & Rhode Submissions are now open for the Fairtrade Jewellery Design category of the Goldsmiths Craft & Design Council Awards 2018, sponsored by Ingle & Rhode. The 2018 awards include a new Fairtrade category for ethical jewellery designers. Entrants are asked to design a fine jewellery ring, pendant or pair of earrings that are sympathetic, symbolic and supportive to the natural world and global preservation issues. About the Submission The design should be a one-off exclusive jewel, cast and hand

Designer/Maker Portfolio Reviews

Designer/Maker Portfolio Reviews at The National Centre for Craft & Design - Sleaford If you are a designer/maker seeking critical feedback on your work or if you are a recent graduate seeking guidance about your development as a creative practitioner, then this for you! Book a free 45 minute one-to-one session with one of Design Factory’s resident craft and design experts and receive advice on product development and exhibiting or selling work. These sessions are suitable for everyone at any stage of business and creative practice and offer vital advice and critical feedback to guide ongoing development and growth. Dates

Crafts for Christmas 2017

Crafts for Christmas 2017 Come along to our annual Crafts for Christmas Fayre to browse a wonderful collection of OVER 50 STALLS including jewellery, wood, glass, ceramics, textiles, craft and so much more! Enjoy FESTIVE ENTERTAINMENT and an outdoor BIRDS OF PREY DISPLAY in the beautiful castle gardens. There is something for the little ones too including CHILDREN'S CRAFT WORKSHOP and FACEPAINTING by Fabulous Faces! Relax over coffee and cake whilst taking in the stunning sea views from our café before continuing on to the food hall in our medieval Tythe Barn where you will find FOOD STALLS including bread,

Cockpit Arts Awards 2018

Call for Applications: Cockpit Arts Awards x4 Cockpit Arts have four awards currently open for application - comprising subsidised studio space and support for one year. Cockpit Arts are looking for talented makers to join the Cockpit Arts community: The Cockpit Arts / The Arts Society Award - This Award supports a maker practicing a traditional craft that requires skills at risk of dying out. The Cockpit Arts / Clear Insurance Award - This Award which specifically aims to support professional makers who have been in business for less than three years and have aspirations to develop their craft business.

The Other Mountain: Contemporary Jewellery from China

Deadline Extended: Gifted 2017

National Centre for Craft and Design's successful Christmas market will return in December and kicks off an exciting programme of seasonal activities at NCCD. Following on from the success last year, they will be throwing open their doors for a two day contemporary Christmas event. During this special advent weekend the craft market 'Gifted' will host makers from across the UK selling high quality jewellery, ceramics, textiles, glass and tableware. The food market will offer a variety of local and specialist food and there will be a family focused programme of workshops, demonstrations, musicians and exhibitions. Gifted has grown into

Call for Applications: Hothouse - Crafts Council

Hothouse is the Crafts Council’s intensive programme of creative and business development for ambitious and talented emerging makers who have set up their creative practice or craft business in the last three years. Applications close on Monday 5 September 2016. If you're an ambitious maker who has set up their creative practice or craft business in the last three years, ‪the Crafts Council's Hothouse could be for you. This creative practice and business development programme has transformed the careers of more than 200 emerging makers to date, helping them to establish a strong foundation for their business. Hothouse includes a

Spring Fling 2017

Spring Fling is a vibrant visual art and craft open studios event covering the length and breadth of Dumfries and Galloway in South West Scotland; it is highly regarded as one of the UK’s most successful contemporary visual art and craft events. In Autumn 2015 Spring Fling CIC evolved to become Upland CIC , a bold, ambitious, world-class rural based visual art and craft development organisation. Spring Fling is Upland's Flagship Event. Dumfries and Galloway; inspiring, vibrant and buzzing with creativity is a well recognised as a haven for artists and makers and Spring Fling has helped put the region on the national

Gifted 2017

Craftsmanship & Design Awards 2017

T he Goldsmiths’ Craft and Design Council is a non profit making organisation founded over one hundred years ago in 1908. Today, the Council continues its work from its original remit: "...to encourage, stimulate and promote the pursuit of excellence in craftsmanship and design amongst all those in the United Kingdom who work within silversmithing, goldsmithing, jewellery and the allied crafts." The Council Awards embrace every aspect of craft and design activity currently being practiced in the UK industry. Diverse and wide ranging, the skill set of British silversmithing, jewellery and allied trades is showcased annually as part of the Council’s unique

Call for Applications: Collect Open

Exhibit at Collect Open Collect: The International Art Fair for Contemporary Objects, presented by the Crafts Council, is returning to the Saatchi Gallery from 22 to 25 February 2018. Collect Open offers a unique opportunity to exhibit alongside international galleries showing the very best contemporary craft from around the world. It has been a rich addition to the fair since 2011 and encourages artists to show work which challenges traditional perceptions of craft and design. This is a unique opportunity to present the unexpected to an influential and high-profile audience. Applications from Individuals & Collectives We are interested in receiving

Unique Apprenticeships at Cockpit Arts

Unique Apprenticeships at Cockpit Arts The only Apprenticeships of this kind being offered in the craft sector Cockpit Arts has launched a new and unique Apprenticeship Programme for the craft industry and is seeking young people to take up new positions as studio assistants. The programme is the only one of its kind in the craft sector that gives young people transferrable skills to obtain work in any small and medium-sized creative enterprise. Piloted over the past few years, it is widely considered to be a pioneering initiative that helps craftspeople take on their first employees and offers an attractive employment route for young people choosing not to go to university. The new Apprenticeships

The Other Mountain: Contemporary Jewellery from China @ Wolverhampton Art Gallery

Handmade in Britain 2017

Following a show-stopping tenth anniversary event, Handmade in Britain will be returning to the Kings Road with their flagship Chelsea craft fair on Friday 10th November to Sunday 12th November (with a Private View evening on Thursday 9th November). Handmade in Britain's Chelsea shows have become the top contemporary craft selling events for designer makers in the UK. Individual makers working across the following disciplines are welcome to apply: ceramics, jewellery, fashion & textiles, glass, paper, furniture, metalwork, sculpture and interior accessories. Handmade in Britain’s 2016 highlights include: Gail Klevan, Carole Waller, Araminta Campbell, Adam Aaronsoon, Terry Macey, Jonathan Rogers.

Rings

Rings, Craft Centre and Design Gallery - Leeds Every year we select jewellers to display with us whose rings offer a unique alternative to what you might find out on the high street. Stunning engagement and wedding rings, rings to mark special occasions or just a ring to wear every day; there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Exhibition Run 14th January – 24th June 2017 Venue The Craft Centre & Design Gallery City Art Gallery The Headrow, Leeds West Yorkshire LS1 3AB www.craftcentreleeds.co.uk

Top Drawer 2023

Top Drawer 2023 - S/S Edition Olympia, London 15 - 17 January 2023 Held in the heart of London, Top Drawer is the UK's leading design-led trade show, carefully curated with buyers in mind. Join us at Olympia London on 15-17 January for the S/S edition. More than just a retail tradeshow, Top Drawer is where tastemakers meet to connect, discover, buy, sell, explore and learn. Top Drawer is created to put you in touch with the newest design stories from emerging brands and established names showcasing new design-led products from all corners of the lifestyle spectrum. Combined with tips and trips to

Shapeshifter: The Multiverse of Wallace Chan

Shapeshifter: The Multiverse of Wallace Chan Asia House, London 14 -17 September 2019 Renowned jewellery artist and innovator, Wallace Chan, will be presenting his first solo show in London, Shapeshifter: The Multiverse of Wallace Chan, at Asia House from 14-17 September 2019. It is Wallace Chan's first-ever solo exhibition in London, and the last in a series of three international exhibitions, following presentations at Crosby Street Hotel, New York in November 2018 and Christie’s Gallery Hong Kong in January 2019. It is also the first time that The Wallace Chan Porcelain will be introduced to art lovers and connoisseurs in

RCA Show 2019

Royal College of Art Show 2019 29 June – 7 July 2019 Hester Road, London SW11 3AN Lambeth High Street, London SE1 7AG Kensington Gore, London SW7 2EU The Royal College of Art’s annual Show offers visitors a unique opportunity to experience the very best of emerging contemporary art and design practice. Over 800 postgraduate art & design students will showcase work of exceptional quality, imagination and skill across a broad spectrum of creative disciplines. The RCA Show presents the opportunity to meet the artists and designers of the future, as well as to see their creations that range from

Cluster Jewellery Artist-In-Residence

Cluster Jewellery Artist-In-Residence Cluster London is delighted to announce the launch of its first artist-in-residence programme, which will offer artists the opportunity to experience the capital’s creative vibrancy through a fully-funded residency, and to develop their network in the city through a tailored mentorship programme. A Home from Home in London The Cluster Residency seeks to offer artists a life-changing opportunity to kickstart their practice in London, and to equip them with everything that they could need to develop an exhibition or project in this international art hub. The residency will last 4 weeks, and will include transportation

FREE Jewellery Production 1 Course

FREE Jewellery Production 1 (Jewellery P1) Professional Development Course We have extended the deadline for our Jewellery 2-day intensive, fully-subsidised production workshops. CFE Jewellery P1 programme empowers London-based designer businesses with the best tools and practices to successfully navigate their way through the production process. If you are London-based and looking for support on your production process - apply for 2 days of expert workshops. To qualify, you need to: – Be registered and operating in a London borough – Have been trading for at least 12 months Jewellery P1, is a 2-day intensive workshop, created to help small jewellery designer-maker businesses ready

A Ring Is A Ring Is A Ring

BAJ, Alchimia and Hocheschule Trier Students showcase results of year long collaborative project in exhibition during London Design Festival. The exhibition titled "A Ring Is A Ring Is A Ring" is the result of a yearlong project between 3 European jewellery schools. Students from the hosting institution, the British Academy of Jewellery based in London; the Department of Gemstone and Jewellery of the Hochschule Trier located in Idar Oberstein, Germany and Alchimia School of Contemporary Jewellery based in Florence, Italy, will be displaying their work during the London Design Festival. As a focal point, the students took inspiration from the

IJL to showcase their Bright Young Gems

International Jewellery London has announced the four winning designers nominated as the Bright Young Gems for 2018 – Katharina Kraus, Zeemou Zeng, Daisy Grice and Yayun Fang – at a special celebratory preview in London, IJL Curated 2018. Now in its fourteenth year, this IJL project provides the winners, all young talented designers chosen as ‘the stars of the future’, with the unique opportunity to showcase their work at this premier industry jewellery show, as well as benefit from dedicated mentoring from jewellery experts before the event to ensure that they maximise the experience. International Jewellery London has announced the

New Designers survey reveals entrepreneurial ambition

A survey of the best design graduates from across the UK, exhibiting over the last two weeks at New Designers in London, has revealed significant concerns about the cost of living in London, where traditionally the majority of creative jobs have been harboured, paired with an uncertainly over the impact of Brexit on the creative industries. Asked about where they intend to work post-graduation, of the 27.5% who intend to set up in London, 79% cite ‘more exciting creative opportunities’ as the reason. However more than 2/3 plan to avoid the capital, with over 1/3 saying that the most significant

Scoop 2018

Scoop Saatchi Gallery, London 28 – 30 January 2018 Scoop is a premium and contemporary womenswear and accessories tradeshow held at the iconic Saatchi Gallery, London. Our exhibitors are leaders in the industry – directional, talented, successful and unique. Scoop was launched in February 2011 by fashion industry expert Karen Radley. With an impressive line-up of premium collections, Scoop is based around creating an international design-led and London-based exhibition for niche designers; one where labels do not have to battle one another for attention and where the diverse brand offering guarantees visitors something they have not seen elsewhere. Today, Scoop

Isabella Liu wins IJL Editor’s Choice Award for Creative Originality

London based designer Isabella Liu won the International Jewellery London (IJL) Editor’s Choice award for Creative Originality. Claire Adler, a luxury communications consultant, and Sam Willoughby, the IJL Event Director, selected the awards this month. T he Creative Originality award is presented to the brand or designer that impressed the judges with true originality in terms of design, innovative use of materials or striking colour combinations. Isabella Liu was born in China and is now based in London. She founded her own studio in 2014 and is an award winning jewellery designer and artist whose w orks have been

Merci Maman Awarded Prestigious Queen's Award for Enterprise

Second royal seal of approval for London-based French mumpreneur. The personalised jewellery brand – worn by the Duchess of Cambridge – receives the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the International Trade category. Merci Maman, the personalised jewellery company founded by a London mum from her kitchen table, has been awarded the prestigious Queen's Award for Enterprise in the International Trade category and its founder will receive the award from the Queen at a Buckingham Palace Reception. Merci Maman was founded by mother of four Béatrice de Montille in Fulham, London, in 2007. She now works with a team of 22

Workbench For Sale

Workbench For Sale Jeweller's workbench for sale. It is in good, used condition. Asking £450. Price is negotiable. Located in London NW3 area. Contact Ruth ruthantrich@gmail.com

Pre loved Seco Pendant Drill

Pre loved Seco Pendant Drill Pre loved Seco Pendant Drill with bits. Works perfectly. Bench clamp stand included. £200 Collection only, London N4 Caroline 07855 890161 / watgem@gotadsl.co.uk

3 Station Flamefast Soldering Brazing Unit

3 Station Flamefast Soldering / Brazing Unit Disassembled, without 2 torches but in very good working order. Price to be discussed, it needs to go quickly. Location – London, NW8 Contact Ceres 07930241977 / c3335655@gmail.com

Balco Polishing Machine For Sale

Balco - Polishing Machine Polishing machine perfectly working, I’m selling it only because I've got the new model. Cost: £200 Location: Hatton Garden, London Contact Davide 07563736570

'Vision & Virtuosity' the Tiffany & Co Exhibition

Tiffany & Co.’s “Vision & Virtuosity” Exhibition Announced in London featuring an Extraordinary Display of Jewels, Craftsmanship and Creativity Marking Tiffany and Co.’s 150th anniversary in London, “Vision & Virtuosity” debuts at the Saatchi G allery, located in the Duke of York’s headquarters near Sloane Square, from 10th June – 19th August, 2022. Complimentary tickets are available from 2nd May through the Tiffany & Co. exhibition app where you can also discover exhibition highlights, exclusive content and more. Marking Tiffany and Co.’s 150 th anniversary in London, “Vision & Virtuosity”, an astounding exhibition from this iconic jeweller, debuts at the Saatchi Gallery, London, from

Kensington and Chelsea College

Kensington and Chelsea College offers full, part-time and evening courses in 2 centres throughout Kensington and Chelsea, London. Undergraduate: Ceramics, Glass and Jewellery BA (Hons) www.kcc.ac.uk

Brilliant & Black

Brilliant & Black Age of Enlightenment 22 September to 2 October 2022 Sotheby’s, London After last year's triumphant selling exhibition celebrating Black jewelry designers, the new edition of 'Brilliant & Black' focuses on enlightenment and the continuous representation of Black talent. Brilliant & Black: The Age Of Enlightenment runs from 22 September to 2 October at Sotheby’s London. www.sothebys.com/en/buy/brilliant-and-black www.sothebys.com/en/brilliant-black

January 2024 Hallmarking Figures

Birmingham Assay Office has compiled t he latest UK Hallmarking figures for all four offices, Birmingham, London, Sheffield and Edinburgh for January 2024 vs January 2023 .. Hallmarking figures from Birmingham, London, Sheffield and Edinburgh: January 2024 Compiled by Birmingham Assay Office Author: Published:

Alternative Wedding Showcase 2020, Tomfoolery

Alternative Wedding Showcase 2020 21 March - 2 May 2020 Tomfoolery, Muswell Hill, London Tomfoolery London’s 2020 Alternative Wedding Showcase has successfully launched its stunning collection of innovative jewellery lines. Hailed as the destination for alternative fine jewellery, this show promises to be an essential edit for the discerning bride or groom. Dates 21 March - 2 May 2020 Address 109 Fortis Green Road Muswell Hill London N10 3HP www.tomfoolerylondon.co.uk

Hatton Garden Party 2018

Hatton Garden Party 2018 Join the Hatton Garden Party on Thursday 5th July as we celebrate the colourful past and brilliant future of this London gem. We'll close the streets to traffic from 12-8pm to make way for delicious food and drink from Leather Lane Market, jewellery stalls, an artisan jewellery market in Bleeding Heart Yard, street performers, a treasure hunt and more... Date 5th July 2018 Times 12pm - 8.00pm Venue Hatton Garden, London, EC1N 8 Facebook

Heritage Skills Festival 2017

Witness the skills, celebrate the heritage, come and have a go! For the first time ever the City of London Livery Companies and Lincoln Cathedral are joining together to celebrate traditional crafts and skills essential to the preservation of the Cathedral and other ancient buildings as well as keeping heritage and skills alive. Come and see and have a go. Displays both inside the Cathedral and on the East Green. On the Saturday afternoon, there will be an auction of work produced during the event by the City of London Livery Companies. Dates 23 – 24 June 2017 Venue Lincoln

Call for Applications: The Design Museum Market

The Design Museum Market is the newest addition to a portfolio of successful events organised by Designers/Makers in collaboration with cultural venues in London. Launching for the first time this year, The Design Museum Market is set to become the leading showcase and selling event for contemporary design in London. The three day selling event is highly consumer oriented and offers visitors the opportunity to meet the designers and view, buy or commission products. The event targets and appeals to an informed and highly motivated audience of UK and international consumers, collectors and aficionados as well as a select audience

News Edit: 9 October 2022

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... King Charles III's coronation to feature jewels worth £3.5 billion Cambridge News: The most expensive crown jewels were recently seen placed on top of the Queen's coffin. www.cambridge-news.co.uk Step Inside Chanel’s New Paris Flagship Designed by Peter Marino Galerie Magazine: The Place Vendôme space debuts with a celestial high-jewelry collection inspired by Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel’s archival designs. galeriemagazine.com Gigi And Naomi Celebrate Messika’s “Empowering” Paris Fashion Week Runway Show Vogue: The Parisian house’s latest high jewellery collection heralds the return of body jewellery. www.vogue.co.uk Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's bridal

News Edit: 3 March 2024

A round up of this week's national and international jewellery news... Discover the wondrous world of Karina Choudhrie Jewels The Jewellery Editor: We reveal the work of Karina Choudhrie Jewels that ranges from fantastical ocean-inspired masterpieces to the chic everyday Vitamin Pink jewels. www.thejewelleryeditor.com Holly Tupper’s ‘Cultus Artem’ Jewels Look Chic At Paris Fashion Week Forbes: How many independent jewelers who dream of creating fragrance and skincare ranges to complete their collections succeed? Goldsmith/designer/perfumer Holly Tupper is one of those fortunate few. www.forbes.com The Mysterious True Story Behind Italy’s Hidden Royal Jewels Vogue: Where are Italy’s Royal Jewels hidden and

News Edit: 20 February 2022

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... High jewellery goes online with David Morris and Farfetch Wallpaper: David Morris and Farfetch have collaborated once again on an exclusive 17-piece high jewellery collection. www.wallpaper.com Tatler's Jewellery Editor presents the most dazzling pieces of High Jewellery from Paris Couture week Tatler: 10 of the most fabulous pieces you'll see this year. www.tatler.com Woman who launched jewellery brand with five items now owns multimillion pound business Mirror: Charlotte Donoghue launched Say It With Diamonds in June 2016 and is now celebrating six years since she became an entrepreneur.

News Edit:11 July 2021

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... Piaget’s 2021 high jewellery collection lights up Paris Couture Week Wallpaper: Piaget unveils its new high jewellery collection, Extraordinary Lights. The vivid, fluid pieces are inspired by lights against the night sky. www.wallpaper.com Argento owners’ profits top £1.6m as jewellery chain looks to be ‘fully operational’ again Belfast Telegraph: The Northern Ireland company behind jewellery retail chain Argento has reported sales of £19m for the year to the end of June 2020, down 14% from £22m. www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk Cartier’s 2021 high jewellery collection launches Wallpaper: The new Cartier collection

Silent Protest: Jewellery & Activism Exhibition @ Goldsmiths' Fair

Silent Protest: Jewellery & Activism Exhibition @ Goldsmiths' Fair Week One: 26 September to 1 October | Week Two: 3 October to 8 October 2023 Goldsmiths Fair, Goldsmiths' Hall This exhibition not only showcases a multitude of internationally recognised and renowned, design-led political messaging, it also illustrates how jewellery with meaning is never ‘alternative’ curated by Dr Mahtab Hanna. Exhibits on show by artists such as: Dr Mahtab Hanna, UK, Farish Alborzkouh, Iran, Boris Bally, USA, Karin Paynter, UK, Ai Wei Wei, China, Mah Rana, UK, Ruudt Peters, Netherlands, Lin Cheung, UK, Ted Noten, Netherlands, BYCHARI USA In the world today

News Edit: 22 October 2022

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... Wexford jewellery designer Bláithín Ennis is a shining star of Irish design as she scoops award at Irish Made Awards Independent: Jewellery designer Bláithín Ennis is one of the shining stars of Irish design having won the esteemed ‘jewellery’ category at the Irish Made Awards last week. www.independent.ie How I got my job as… Founder of Etika Jewels Emirates Woman: Welcome to the Emirates Woman weekly series ‘How I got my job as…’ where we speak to some incredible entrepreneurs and businesswomen both based in the UAE and

News Edit: 29 August 2020

Here is a round up of last week's international jewellery news... Katherine Ryan revealed as host of BBC Two's All That Glitters I Talk Telly: The six-part series sets out to find the UK’s next up-and-coming jewellery star. italktelly.com Caroline Scheufele and the passion for Gemology CEO World: Caroline Scheufele’s passion for gemstones began long before she began designing jewellery for Chopard. As a little girl, whilst her peers played with dolls, Caroline Scheufele played with diamonds. ceoworld.biz Scarborough auction this week for family collection of jeweller-watchmaking dynasty begun by Samuel Sharpe The Scarborough News: The private family collection

News Edit:22 September 2019

A round up of this week's international jewellery news... Chain, Chain, Chain NY Times: A favorite street accessory has been getting a luxury makeover. nytimes.com Hermès Celebrated its Latest Fine Jewelry Collection With a Slick Performance Vogue: Hermès’s latest fine jewelry collection, Enchaînements libres, is on a world tour! Coming from Paris is a performative dance work, commissioned by Hermès from esteemed French choreographer Christian Rizzo. vogue.com The Big Jewelry Trends During New York Fashion Week, Spring 2020 Forbes: New York, the first stop on the international ready-to-wear runway circuit is where we get a glimpse of the jewelry

News Edit: 2 February 2020

A round up of this week's international jewellery news... The Cartiers: Understanding the jewellery and those who made them The Week: Francesca Cartier Brickell was sent down to the cellar by her grandfather to fetch a bottle of champagne. When she came back without a bottle, she stumbled upon a battered trunk full of letters. theweek.in Chopard CEO: Karl-Friedrich Scheufele swears by independence FT: Karl-Friedrich Scheufele talks about Chopard’s ethical stance. ft.com Cult Designer Anissa Kermiche’s Fine Jewellery Line Will Capture Fashion Hearts Vogue: Anissa Kermiche is no stranger to fine jewellery. When the French-Algerian designer launched her brand

News Edit: 6 September 2020

Here is a round up of last week's international jewellery news... Van Cleef & Arpels’ transformable jewellery The Peak Magazine: The brand’s lyrical inventiveness is a magical element that’s ever present throughout its creations. thepeakmagazine.com.sg Katherine Ryan to host a TV jewellery show Chortle: All That Glitters seeks Britain's top designers. chortle.co.uk De Beers expects diamond sales to rebound in October-December The Week: India was one of the strongest markets for De Beers in 2019. theweek.in Roads shut as iconic 117-year-old Jewellery Quarter clock dismantled for 'extensive restorations' Birmingham Mail: The historic landmark will be removed from the roundabout

News Edit: 3 February 2019

A round up of this week's international jewellery news... Chaumet's muse Empress Joséphine inspires high jewellery full of colour The Telegraph: There’s something about a diamond tiara that ignites a flurry of excitement inside even the most staunchly indifferent. www.telegraph.co.uk Chroma: Ana Khouri’s golden touch Wallpaper: The entire technique, which I’ve spent years developing, is a secret,’ says the Brazilian-born, New York-based fine jewellery designer Ana Khouri of the manufacturing process behind this delicate choker, formed from a mesh of coloured gold. www.wallpaper.com Iris Van Herpen 3d Printed “Face Jewellery” Expresses Hybridity At Paris Fashion Week 2019 3D Industry

News Edit: 14 October 2018

A round up of this week's international jewellery news... Alex Monroe has designed a stunning capsule jewellery collection for Doctor Who The Brag: To celebrate the release of the BBC’s highly anticipated new series of Doctor Who. Jewellery designer Alex Monroe has created a gorgeous capsule collection. thebrag.com Why one jewellery brand thinks offline media ‘no longer makes sense’ Marketing Week: German jewellery and watch retailer Thomas Sabo is increasingly shifting its spend from magazine placements to media that is “easier to measure”. www.marketingweek.com Irish tourist ends up in hospital after ‘swallowing £30k diamond ring he stole from jewellers’

Goldsmiths’ Fair Awards Best New Designs

Goldsmiths' Fair awarded two prizes during the event run this year, in weeks one and two for 'Best New Design'. Max Danger and Patrick Davison both won the acknowledgement for best new product with a selection of runners up in each week. Week One Winning piece: Honey Bee Cluster Ring by Max Danger Runners up: Mirror Brooch/Pendant by Zoe Arnold and Ishihara #1 Brooch by Andrew Lamb Announcing the prize, renowned design curator and consultant, Mary La Trobe-Bateman, drew attention to the charm, intricacy, and craftsmanship of Danger’s standout piece - a gold, black rhodium and natural yellow diamond piece of wearable

9th edition of Jacobs the Jewellers’ Emerging Designer Competition launches this Summer

Supporting craft skills and talent with the Bishopsland Educational Trust, the Goldsmiths’ Centre and HS Walsh Blake Roberts In this year’s 75 th anniversary year, award winning Jacobs the Jewellers, Reading’s oldest independent jewellery retailer, today revealed the return of its annual Emerging Designer competition featuring nine emerging designers from Bishopsland Educational Trust. Helping boost fledgling careers, the event combines a virtual show with instore experience reflecting the local and national audience for amazing craft skills and design. As is customary, each competitor creates both a piece from a jewellery and an object category. Angela Cork, Principal Bishopsland Educational Trust

Collect 2021 Talks Programme

Collect 2021 Talks Programme, Crafts Council Collect takes place online 26 February - 2 March 2021 Collect 2021 Talks Programme In association with Crafts magazine We're delighted to announce the Collect 2021 Talks Programme taking place 26 Feb - 2 March with leading figures across art, interiors and culture. Carry on reading to discover the full schedule below and book your place now before they're gone: Breaking the Boundaries of Craft: LOEWE FOUNDATION Friday 26 February 12 noon (GMT) An international panel of LOEWE FOUNDATION Craft Prize finalists - ceramist Takeshi Yasuda, textile artist Yeonsoon Chang, glass maker Harry Morgan and jeweller Patricia Domingues - are brought

International Women's Day Event

International Women's Day Event National Design and Craft Gallery Friday 8 March 1pm - 4pm Celebrate International Women's Day at the National Design and Craft Gallery. Join us for crafternoon tea treats, chats and tote bag screen printing to mark the occasion. All are welcome to drop in between 1pm - 4pm. For group bookings please email events@ndcg.ie to confirm your time of arrival. FREE event. International Women's Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. International Women's Day

Get Fresh 2019

Call for Applications: Get Fresh 2019 'Get Fresh' is a popular biennial exhibition celebrating emerging designer-makers. The Open Call is for early career craft makers in the South West region (including photography, print-making and sculpture). Eligibility Criteria Resident of the South West UK (Bath, Bristol & Somerset, Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Somerset and Wiltshire) Craft maker within 5 years of graduating/ finishing training or setting up a new practice If you would like to express your interest in exhibiting and selling work in Get Fresh, please supply 1 digital image (size 1MB) and some brief details about your work. Exhibition

FORGE Showcase - Extended Offer

Due to the overwhelming success of the FORGE launch party and subsequent interest in FORGE the Launch Showcase of 20 independent designers is Extended and we are delighted to announce an Expression of Interest Call for Next Jewellery Showcase. FORGE is thrilled to announce that the Launch Showcase of 20-independent designers will be extended until Friday 3 March, providing another week for visitors to see the wonderful work by all our jewellery designer after the Private View to be held on Wednesday 22 February. The fortnight of events that followed the launch party has been hugely popular and demonstrates the

Jewellery Bench To Rent In Hatton Garden

Available from May 2022 £60.00 (plus vat) per week Inclusive of bills Gas and oxygen torch at your bench Access to some equipment. Friendly, 2 floor, spacious, bright workshop, with beautiful natural daylight. Very convenient location in middle of Hatton Garden with everything you need on your doorstep! All enquiries welcome. Contact Amanda for more details and to arrange a viewing on 0203 490 2872 or amanda@amanda-mansell.com

Best Actress Olivia Colman wears silver ERA5050 badge

The BAFTAs took place this week and Olivia Colman took the award for Best Actress for her role in The Favourite . The BAFTAs are recognised for their importance in Britain but are also seen as an indicator for the Oscars which will happen on 25 th February, later this month and as such garner international press coverage. Olivia Colman wore a specially commissioned silver edition of the Equal Representation for Actresses (ERA5050) badge to the ceremony, clearly seen on the red carpet, an organisation which is closely aligned with the Time’s Up movement. The badge which was designed by

Isabella Liu previews her new ethical collection Twilight at the Zaha Hadid Gallery

Isabella, who has been named as both Influencer and Ambassador for the China Britain International Design Week and the British Council in Asia for 2018, has been invited to preview her new ethical jewellery collection Twilight at the Abstract Expressions exhibition at the Zaha Hadid Gallery The Twilight Collection is a celebration of Love, encapsulating the beauty and energy of the Goddess of the Moon. The Moon and its many phases, often believed to symbolise the female form and the cycle of life, have inspired Isabella to create pieces which tell the tale of life - the crescent is youth

Welcome To The Wonder Ears

Word on the grapevine is the bigger, the better and when it comes to the adornments flaunting their sass and style for Autumn, the oversized disco hoops were rife with a mix match of metals, charm and detail. As the summer begins to make its gentle wind down into the balmy evenings of Autumn, the fashion gurus are revving up their awaited fashion week reveals by breathing life and size into our newfangled ear adornments. It looks as if the reign for statement earrings is not prepared to hang up its crown as the it accessory of Summer 2017 as

De Beers nail colours to the synthetic diamond mast with Lightbox launch

Man-made diamonds might not be forever but they are for long enough to persuade De Beers to part with millions and millions to capitalise on the growing demand worldwide for cheaper, traceable stones. De Beers have in fact been producing lab-grown diamonds for years but only industrialists will have been familiar with their products, since they have been used only in equipment for mining and drilling and making semiconductors. Using them for jewellery was a step too far, they maintained, and they were vocal in their reluctance to go down the synthetic path. Until now that is. This week, they

Traditional to Contemporary Wax Carving and Wax Modelling at K2 Academy

Traditional to Contemporary Wax Carving and Wax Modelling 5 Week Course - Thursdays 26 April 2018 - 24 May 2018 About the Course The course is designed to explore working with different traditional carving and modelling waxes, that are used for jewellery making. If you are starting out on wax carving, you will get a set of projects, such as carve a simple ring and a pendant or brooch. If you are a returning learner, you will be guided to work on your individual projects and pieces. You will also be shown how to integrate gems into your designs and

School of Jewellery Artist in Residence Opportunity

School of Jewellery Artist in Residence Opportunity 2017 The School of Jewellery is pleased to announce that applications to the Artist in Residence (AiR) mentoring scheme scheduled for September 2017 to August 2018 is now open. About the Residency The position offers space and facilities in exchange for student support one day per week. You will be given access to bench space and the School’s outstanding facilities for the duration of the residency, for which there is no charge. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop new work and technical skills in a creative environment, through collaboration with the Artist

Scotgold Bulk Processing Trial Sales Update

Scotgold Resources Ltd last week entered into an agreement with Ocean Partners for the sale of up to 120 tonne of the gold rich pyrite concentrate to be generated by the Bulk Processing Trial in Scotland. The first shipment to Ocean Partners’ premises in the Netherlands will take place as soon as the appropriate logistics have been put in place. The Company has now accumulated what is considered to be a cost effective shipping load and as of 26th October, the BPT had generated an estimated mass of approximately 13.5t of pyrite concentrate with a preliminary estimated gold content of

Desire Jewellery and Silversmithing Fair 2018

Desire Jewellery & Silversmithing Fair Kensington Town Hall, London 2nd - 4th March 2018 The Desire Fair at Kensington Town Hall, London will be open as planned across all days despite the unusual weather. Should this change for any reason the event will announce this on their Facebook page so do be sure to ‘like’ the page to stay updated. The next Desire Jewellery & Silversmithing Fair will take place at Kensington Town Hall, London from Friday 2nd to Sunday 4th March 2018. We regularly rotate exhibitors, which makes annual repeat visits a must, so that you can keep up with the

Galleries and Boutiques

Knowing where to sell your work and being able to develop a list of stockists to sell your work is important for business growth. Here we have compiled a list of shops, galleries and boutiques which sell design-led jewellery... @ work 35 Ponsonby Terrace Pimlico London SW1P 4PZ www.atworkgallery.co.uk 80/81 80/81 Ebrington Limavady Road Derry-Londonderry BT47 6JE www.culturecraft.co.uk Ada 4 The Courtyard Bennett’s Place Market Harborough LE16 7NL www.adagallery.co.uk Alan Vallis 2.09 OXO Tower Wharf Barge House Street London SE1 9PH www.alanvallis-oxo.com Alexander Gallery Kings Road Arches Brighton BN1 www.baileyalexander.co.uk Argenta 82 Fulham Road London SW3 www.argenta.co.uk Artizana Prestbury www.artizana.co.uk

Wiltshire Guild of Crafts

Wiltshire Guild of Crafts seek Committee Members Wiltshire Guild of Crafts is looking for committee members to help to shape and launch the Guild in 2020. With the objective to promote the work of Designer Makers and Craft Skills in Wiltshire, in order to get up and running, a number of committee members are needed. If you are an original Designer Maker interested in being a part of this very exciting phase of launching the Guild, please do not hesitate to contact genevieve@wiltshireguild.com www.wiltshireguild.com

Hothouse 2020

Call for Applications: Hothouse 2020 Hothouse: Supporting new makers Hothouse is the Crafts Council’s programme of creative and business support. It’s for ambitious and talented new makers. Have you set up your craft business or practice in the last 4 years? Hothouse provides you with the tools to grow a sustainable and successful business when you need them most – at the start of your career. Applications close Monday 9 September 2019. For more information and to apply online visit: www.craftscouncil.org.uk/hothouse

First ever online Goldsmiths' Fair opened by Prince Charles

[youtube url=http://youtu.be/GGvGiWC4RJE] Goldsmiths' Fair opened this year, for the first time in its 38 year history, as an online only event, due to to the global pandemic. In an act of support of the jewellery and silversmithign craft and industry Prince Charles made a personal address to open the event on 23rd September. The Goldsmiths' Company took the decision in Spring 2020 not to cancel their support for the industry to which they are wedded, but to pivot the event so that it continue to go ahead, providing an essential route to market for the small independent businesses [youtube

Objects of Desire

Objects of Desire A selection of some of the best contemporary craft from across the UK, including glassware, ceramics, jewellery, limited edition prints, textiles and accessories. There’s nothing mass produced in this showcase; everything is lovingly created by hand. Ask about the person behind each piece! Dates 11 November 2017 – 13 January 2018 Venue Chapel Gallery, St Helens Road, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 4QR chapelgallery.org.uk

Gilbert Collection Residency

The Victoria & Albert Museum is inviting applications for a residency responding to the V&A’s Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Collection. Intricate craft and a sense of wonder characterize many of the works collected by Sir Arthur Gilbert and his first wife Rosalinde during the second half of the twentieth century. This is particularly true for those masterpieces that play with the idea of the minuscule: from small gold boxes to painted enamel miniatures, from the ornamental details of silver to micromosaics. About the Residency The V&A is looking for residency proposals that draw on this fascination with virtuoso artistry on

Christmas Fair, Farnham Maltings – Surrey

The Farnham Maltings annual Christmas Fair is full of festive charm, featuring a bustling marketplace with over 150 stands specializing in handmade gifts, unique stocking fillers, crafts, vintage, food and drink. This year’s event will be held on Wednesday 30th November & Thursday 1st December 2016. For more information please contact Caroline Pearce, Craft Co-ordinator: caroline.pearce@farnhammaltings.com Dates: Wednesday 30th & Thursday 1st December 2016 Venue: Farnham Maltings, Bridge Square, Farnham, Surrey. GU9 7QR craft.farnhammaltings.com

Andrew Geoghegan: Collections for 2016/17

Every Andrew Geoghegan piece originates from an intrigue with unity, the bringing together of contrasting aesthetics, the creation of relationships between people and natural materials, the cohesion of craft and engineering. It amounts to jewellery with harmony. And it’s this relationship that inspires the most. As seductive and enduring as each Andrew Geoghegan piece is, it never eclipses the wearer. For all of its gleam and exuberance, it will never outshine her. The spirit and ambition of each creation is to enhance and illuminate the individual. To invigorate and compliment. The Wearer It's not about wanting to be ‘someone else’.

Vacuvest Mixing Machine

Vacuvest Mixing Machine Robotech Developments Made in UK Vacuum mix and pour. Description: In excellent condition. Mixes and pours of investment powder under vacuum. Price: £6000. Location: Forest Hill, London. Contact: Magdalena mengest86@yahoo.it

Wanted: Old jewellers workbench along with engraving tools

I am looking to source an old jewellers workbench along with engraving tools. They don’t need to be in good condition (in fact the more used the better as they are going to be props for a shop space and photoshoot). Ideally London but can travel to collect. Eliza WhatsApp: 07709 786 344

Office / Workshop To Rent

Office / Workshop To Rent Self contained with own double door entry , natural light , approx 3.5x2.6 metres , sink , for 1-2 people , storage cupboards and shelves, Hatton Garden / Greville Street London EC1 £850 pcm including electric Ian Barrett 07970-290292 ianbarrett1@live.com

Quality Outwork Service

Quality Outwork Service Handmade – CAD – Assembly – Clean Up – Pre-Polish Laser Welding Based In North London – Pick Up – Drop Off – Post Out Call Josh: 07876200606 greenstone.jewelry@gmail.com www.greenstone.jewelry

Two Durston Work Benches

Two Durston Work Benches Come with lots of accessories GRS plate and pin holder Metal pole for holding drills Back shelf Lots of other extras £750 for each bench with all accessories Collection: London EC1N Contact Daniel info@dgbespokejewellery.com

Latest UK Hallmarking Figures: May 2022

The figures for all four assay offices - Birmingham, London, Sheffield and Edinburgh - for May 2022 vs May 2021 have been released. Birmingham Assay Office compiled the May 2022 UK Hallmarking figures. Author: Published:

'Jewellery Oscars' GCDC Awards Exhibition

Jewellery Oscars GCDC Awards Exhibition 2024 Goldsmiths' Hall, London Tuesday 5 to Friday 8 March 2024 Following the Awards Ceremony next Monday, the exhibition will be open to the public from 5th – 8th March between 10am and 5pm in the magnificent Goldsmiths’ Hall, Foster Lane, London EC2V 6BN. Don’t miss the first opportunity to see the incredible award-winning work from the 2024 Goldsmiths’ Craftsmanship & Design Awards! A unique chance to view the incredible hand crafted jewellery, silversmithing, allied crafts and objet d’art from emerging and established designers, makers and craftspeople. The GCDC team will be on hand for

Stunning Mid 20th Century Ruby, Emerald And Diamond Ring By Cartier Sells For Hammer Price Of £20,000 At Dix Noonan Webb

A stunning mid 20th century ruby, emerald and diamond ring by Cartier was sold for £20,000 - almost three times its high estimate - by Dix Noonan Webb in their auction of Jewellery, Watches and Objects of Vertu on Tuesday March 15, 2022 at their Mayfair saleroom (16 Bolton Street, London W1J 8BQ). Comprising three bombé hoops, it had been estimated to fetch £5,000-7,000, and was bought by a member of the London trade and consigned by a private vendor [lot 265]. As Frances Noble, Head of the Jewellery Department and Associate Director at Dix Noonan Webb, commented after the sale: “ The

Serpenti Metamorphosis by Refik Anadol

Serpenti Metamorphosis by Refik Anadol Gallery 3, Saatchi Gallery, London 25th November - 23rd December 2022 Bulgari embarks on a new chapter with award-winning media artist and director Refik Anadol. After last year’s success with their exhibition and digital experience in Piazza del Duomo in Milan, it is London’s chance to celebrate the second chapter of Serpenti Metamorphosis. From November 25th to December 23rd, Bulgari will present an immersive experience with Refik Anadol’s artwork representing its most famous icon, Serpenti, within the world-renowned Saatchi Gallery in Chelsea, London, for the first time ever. It will be the

10 Artists & Makers

10 Artists & Makers Weiss Gallery, Jermyn St, London 10 - 18 March 2023 We are a group of 10 artists and makers who have come together for this show. We use a broad, inclusive mix of methods and materials and are all very happy to be showing in this important central London gallery. The Weiss Gallery have given us the unique opportunity to curate and present our work in their space. For us this is an exciting and unusual opportunity to share opinion and perspective across traditionally separated disciplines. This is rare for visitors too as they are offered

The Jewellery Show 2023

The Jewellery Show 20 - 21 September 2023 ExCeL London Join us at the Jewellery Show, the UK’s premium trade event for retailers, buyers, manufacturers, designers, and suppliers of fine jewellery, returning to the ExCeL London on 20-21 September 2023. 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. Approved attendees will have access to the largest exhibition of its kind in the UK, including a trend forecasting runway and an exciting seminar programme covering the latest

Treasures of Gold and Silver Wire

Treasures of Gold and Silver Wire 30 September - 12 November 2023 Guildhall Art Gallery, Basinghall Street, City of London EC2V 5AE Dazzling display of robes, uniforms, costumes, and jewellery provides “feast for the senses” at Guildhall Art Gallery exhibition A piece of the only surviving dress worn by Queen Elizabeth I, Charles Dickens’ court suit, an RSC robe worn by David Tennant as Richard II, and the Coronation glove of Queen Elizabeth II are among the highlights at a major exhibition at the City of London Corporation’s Guildhall Art Gallery. Featuring over 200 items dating from the Middle Ages

RCA Show 2023 🎓

Royal College of Art Show 2023 13 July to 16 July 2023 Truman Brewery, London This summer, students at the Royal College of Art (RCA) will present RCA2023, a series of exhibitions and events across the College’s Battersea and Kensington campuses, at the Truman Brewery in East London, and online as a digital discovery platform. Encompassing over 2,400 postgraduate students across the RCA’s four schools – Architecture, Arts & Humanities, Communication and Design – RCA2023 will feature an international cohort of emerging artists, designers, architects and creative practitioners. From 13 July to 16 July, students finishing our two year MA

RCA Show 2023 🎓

Royal College of Art Show 2023 30 June to 3 July 2023 Battersea Campus, London This summer, students at the Royal College of Art (RCA) will present RCA2023, a series of exhibitions and events across the College’s Battersea and Kensington campuses, at the Truman Brewery in East London, and online as a digital discovery platform. Encompassing over 2,400 postgraduate students across the RCA’s four schools – Architecture, Arts & Humanities, Communication and Design – RCA2023 will feature an international cohort of emerging artists, designers, architects and creative practitioners. There are two opportunities to see the incredible work of RCA students

Deputy Warden of the Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office Retires

The Deputy Warden of the Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office in London, Dr Robert Organ, is to retire after 21 years of service. Robert began his career at the Goldsmiths’ Company in 2000 as Superintendent Assayer of the London Assay Office, before taking over as Deputy Warden (Managing Director-equivalent) in 2006. The Goldsmiths’ Company has been responsible for guaranteeing the purity of items made of precious metals since 1300, when the hallmarking statute was passed. Commenting on his retirement, Robert said, “It has been a privilege and honour to serve as Deputy Warden. I have taken great pride in adding to

Jubilee hallmarking competition invites crafty kids to design their own maker’s mark

Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office launches Mark Your Mark Kid’s Competition to celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Kids across the UK are being encouraged to get crafty over the Platinum Jubilee weekend by creating their own maker’s mark, as part of the Jubilee celebrations. The Make Your Mark Kid’s Competition, launched by the Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office (London Assay Office), is open to anyone aged 10 and under. To introduce the world of hallmarking to a new generation, the London Assay Office has created a fun and educational activity pack about hallmarking. The activity pack, available online , includes information about

The Wheel of Time, Wallace Chan at Christie’s

The largest exhibition of Chan’s work in Europe - five decades of art creation Christie’s, King Street, London 4 - 10 September 2023 Featuring one of the largest cut black diamonds in the world "In the blink of an eye, half a century has flown by. I am humbled by the opportunity to present my largest exhibition in Europe at Christie's in London. My heartfelt thanks go to Christie's for supporting my creative journey throughout the years and across the globe. I am also grateful to my long term collectors for loaning the pieces, without their friendship the exhibition would not

UK Ethical Gem Fair

UK Ethical Gem Fair Monday 16th and Tuesday 17th January FORGE, 59 Leather Lane, London, EC1N 7TJ On Monday 16th and Tuesday 17th January, Nineteen48 is joining with Fair Trade Gemstones and Gemstones Brazil to host our first ethical gem fair of 2023 at FORGE, the brand-new creative hub and retail space in Hatton Garden, London. The event will run from 10am to 5pm on both days. It's free to attend, but please email us to register in advance, so that we know you're coming. Kathy Chappell (Fair Trade Gemstones) - kathy@fairtrade-gemstone.com Stuart Pool (Nineteen48) - stuart@nineteen48.com Maira Toledo (Gemstones

East and West Dialogue: One World One Dream, ‘How to Develop the Sustainability of National Craftsmanship’

East and West Dialogue: One World One Dream, ‘How to Develop the Sustainability of National Craftsmanship’ The London Design Academy 9.30am, Saturday 29 August 2020 The exciting international educational initiative – The London Design Academy (LDA) – continues the global educational debate this weekend with the second in a series of online global forums, East and West Dialogue: One World One Dream, ‘How to Develop the Sustainability of National Craftsmanship' live online on Saturday 29 August 2020 9.30am With the world facing unprecedented economic and social challenges in the aftermath of COVID 19, these forums are themed to the

Foundation Programme

Call for Applications: Foundation Programme The Goldsmiths’ Centre's Foundation Programme is a fully-funded programme for 16 to 19 year olds in London and the South East, who are seeking a career in jewellery or silversmithing, introducing them to a range of creative and technical skills specialisms, which can result in a City & Guilds qualification. The Foundation Programme is a also key gateway into the Goldsmiths’ Company Apprenticeship Scheme. Applications for 2019/2020 close on Sunday 5 May 2019. Now in its 6th year, the Foundation Programme is unique to the UK and offers young people in London and the South

Online retailer, Jewellerybox, launch split payment method for large orders

Jewellerybox, the London based online jewellery store, have been all over our news pages recently. The company, whose mantra is to create fine jewellery at costume prices, have been making waves with their business model; which seems to be resembling popular fashion brands. Earlier in the year, we saw Jewellerybox partner with the app regain, to offer customers discounts in exchange for recycling their clothes. And last month, released an International Women’s Day collection, where purchases were matched 1 to 1 with donations to women’s shelters throughout London. Keeping up with all the latest e-commerce trends, such as same-day delivery

Q&A: Robert Organ

Robert Organ is the Deputy Warden of the Goldsmiths’ Company’s Assay Office in London. Robert, of Welsh heritage, hails from Gwent. He gained a degree in Natural Sciences and a PhD from Emmanuel College, University of Cambridge. He joined the Assay Office London as Superintendent Assayer in 2000, and has been responsible, over the seventeen years of his tenure, for the introduction of new technologies such as laser marking and XRF machines within the modern day assaying process, as well as the introduction of sub-assay offices. He also played an active part in the successful lobbying for the exclusion of

Cockpit Arts Open Studios 2019 - Deptford

Cockpit Arts Summer Open Studios 2019 - Deptford 18-22 Creekside London, SE8 3DZ 21 - 23 June 2019 Cockpit Arts is open over two weekends for a midsummer celebration; visit for a glimpse behind the studio doors and a chance to buy direct from London’s best independent makers, alongside demonstrations, workshops and a secret postcard sale. Meet over 140 different craftspeople during the two weekend openings at Cockpit Arts’ studios; located in Holborn, at the heart of Bloomsbury and in the creative South East London neighbourhood of Deptford. Open Studios is the only time Cockpit Arts is open to the public, making

Artist Jeweller John Moore named IJL Jeweller of the Fair 2019

International Jewellery London Celebrates the Best of British with Jeweller of the Fair International Jewellery London have announced a new, exciting trade accolade with the introduction of The Jeweller of the Fair. This year’s honour, which was created to shine a light on the UK’s best and brightest talent, will go to Artist Jeweller John Moore. John Moore, winner of two IJL-supported Goldsmith Company Gold Awards (2016 and 2019), was selected because the complexity and engineering dexterity of his creative jewellery couture. John is universally acknowledged as a highly skilled artisan and visitors to IJL will get the opportunity to

Jewellery fashion will be futuristic, multi-cultural and celebrate the power of nature in SS/20, says IJL

International Jewellery London reveals 6 jewellery trends for SS/20 IJL trends editors and jewellery expert, Paola De Luca, has outlined six key jewellery trend themes for Spring-Summer 2020 for International Jewellery London (IJL), the UK’s leading trade event for the international jewellery industry. Her vision includes authentic designs that subvert deep-rooted stereotypes with gender, touches on societal pressure with minimalism and brings to life an organic amalgamation of nineteenth century deco with nature; all the while toying with abstract shapes, futuristic expression and dark jewels. These will be showcased on IJL’s SS20 Trends Catwalk where Paola will present her detailed

Cockpit Arts Open Studios 2019 - Holborn

Cockpit Arts Summer Open Studios 2019 - Holborn Cockpit Yard, Northington St, London, WC1N 2NP 14 - 16 June 2019 Cockpit Arts is open over two weekends for a midsummer celebration; visit for a glimpse behind the studio doors and a chance to buy direct from London’s best independent makers, alongside demonstrations, workshops and a secret postcard sale. Meet over 140 different craftspeople during the two weekend openings at Cockpit Arts’ studios; located in Holborn, at the heart of Bloomsbury and in the creative South East London neighbourhood of Deptford. Open Studios is the only time Cockpit Arts is open to the

Flourish

Flourish Hosted by the Crafts Council 17 - 18 June 2019 Goldsmiths' Hall, London Flourish – the Crafts Council’s two-day professional development conference for makers and designers – will be taking place on 17 - 18 June 2019. Flourish is primarily for makers who have been in practice for at least four years, and feel their business needs a boost. Taking place at Goldsmith’s Hall, London, both days will be packed with industry leading voices, workshops and panel discussions that cover international trade, business growth, marketing, earning potential, work-life balance, sustainable design, legal advice and articulating your USP.

Market Entry Programme 2019

Call for Applications: Market Entry (MEP) London's Pioneering Fashion and Fashtech Business Incubator Market Entry (MEP) The Market Entry Programme is designed to empower fashion, fashtech, jewellery and accessories SMEs with industry expertise to unlock growth for their brand. Join us for 2 days of business expertise in areas such as protecting your brand, range planning, costing and pricing, selling and the fundamentals of finance, managing your production, and sales strategies. The programme will run on 24 and 25 July with a 1-2-1 diagnostic exit session to follow. Eligibility Criteria All businesses must be operating in a London Borough All

Liberty Open Call 2018

Liberty Open Call 2018 Liberty London is on the lookout for the next big talent, offering artists, creators and designers a chance to have their own unique artwork immortalised in iconic Liberty Fabric, simply by uploading a photo to Instagram using the hashtag #LibertyOpenCall This year’s #LibertyOpenCall prize also puts the winners at the centre of the creative journey, including time spent developing the artwork alongside the Liberty London Design Team, as well as a trip to Liberty London’s fabric mill in Italy, where they will watch as the winning fabrics are printed. With a heritage of art and design

Q&A: Dan Dower

Dan Dower is the Co-Founder and Design Director at Dower & Hall, the company he established in 1990 with wife Diane Hall. The well known independent British jewellery brand has two standalone stores in London and Glasgow, has concessions in top UK department stores and are stocked up and down the country by over 100 independent retail outlets. Dan heads up the design and bespoke element of the Dower and Hall business. A graduate of Middlesex University's Jewellery Degree course, he is a member of the National Association of Jewellers, a Freeman of the Goldsmith Company and City of London, and

Final day before Wright and Teague close their doors for 9 months

Iconic duo, Wright and Teague, close their doors for nine months tomorrow to embark on their next enigmatic project. Today is the last day customers can make orders via the Wright and Teague eBoutique or browse and purchase from the London store. Iconic duo, Wright and Teague, close their doors for nine months tomorrow to embark on their next enigmatic project. Today is the last day customers can make orders via the Wright and Teague eBoutique or browse and purchase from the London store. It's not too late to snap up a piece before the short hiatus. The pair met

Swarovski Foundation Scholarship - Central Saint Martins Students

Swarovski Foundation Scholarship BA Jewellery Design The Swarovski Foundation BA Jewellery Design Scholarship of £4,869.85 each is available to 4 final year students on the BA (Hons) Jewellery Design course at Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London. Eligibility To be eligible for The Swarovski Foundation BA Jewellery Design Scholarship students must be: Enrolled on their final year of study of the BA (Hons) degree (full-time) Jewellery Design course at Central Saint Martins, in September 2019 About The Swarovski Foundation has a long standing partnership with University of the Arts London. The Foundation not only supports BA Jewellery Design

Rare Opportunity to Purchase £15,000 Earrings Arises

A magnificent pair of emerald and diamond earrings made by London Jewellers Graff, which was once described as ‘the finest jewellers in the world’ is an eye-catching entry in Cheffins’ Jewellery, Silver and Watches Sale on Thursday 1st August. The earrings are described as ‘asymmetric double clusters featuring 12.5cts of diamonds and 5cts of emeralds’, and have been given a conservative estimate of £10,000 - £15,000. Made by London Jewellers Graff, the earrings emit luxury and are sure to be of exceptional quality. The company’s founder and chairman, Laurence Graff OBE, is an enthusiastic buyer of the largest and most

Cockpit Arts Winter Open Studios 2019 - Holborn

Winter Open Studios 29 November – 1 December Cockpit Arts, Holborn Cockpit Arts’ celebrated Winter Open Studios - located in the creative South East London neighbourhood of Deptford and heart of Bloomsbury – brings you the chance to meet and shop directly with over 140 of London’s finest makers during two weekends. This twice-yearly shopping event is the only time Cockpit Arts is open to the public, making this an exclusive chance to meet some of the best craftspeople in London, see where it all happens and support this hub of creative talent. Throwing open the studio doors, it’s the

Cockpit Arts Winter Open Studios 2019 - Deptford

Winter Open Studios 6 – 8 December Cockpit Arts, Deptford Cockpit Arts’ celebrated Winter Open Studios - located in the creative South East London neighbourhood of Deptford and heart of Bloomsbury – brings you the chance to meet and shop directly with over 140 of London’s finest makers during two weekends. This twice-yearly shopping event is the only time Cockpit Arts is open to the public, making this an exclusive chance to meet some of the best craftspeople in London, see where it all happens and support this hub of creative talent. Throwing open the studio doors, it’s the destination

The Sunny Art Prize Competition and Exhibition 2018

Call for Applications: The Sunny Art Prize The Sunny Art Prize is an international art competition hosted by Sunny Art Centre, London. This fine art award is a global platform, giving an opportunity to emerging and established artists to showcase their talents to a wider audience. We aim to display artistic and cultural diversity to the international art scenes of London, Beijing, Guangzhou and Macau. Sunny Art Award will promote an exchange in creativity between Western and Eastern cultures. We are looking for a variety of submissions which can range from two-dimensional works such as paintings, drawings and photographs, to

The SOLO Award 2018

Call for Applications: The SOLO Award™ 2018 The SOLO Award™ is an annual contemporary art prize open to artists of all ages, working in all media. The finalists are exhibited in a group show each spring and the overall winner receives a cash prize and a solo exhibition at the London Art Fair each January. The SOLO Award is an entirely not-for-profit project, now in its 7th year. Aimed at supporting the careers of emerging and mid-career artists, the award broadens audiences by presenting the winners' ambitious and creatively risk-taking solo projects within the established commercial context of the London Art

Fire and Facets

Image credit- Left: Ami Pepper, Middle: Max Danger, Right: Shimell and Madden. Gill Wing Gallery presents Fire and Facets, a pioneering collaboration of craftsmanship across the continents. The project has created new jewellery by leading contemporary British designers featuring opals from Australia’s famous Lightning Ridge. The exhibition takes place in Gill Wing’s beautiful gallery in Islington, the leading London destination for contemporary jewellery. Fire and Facets is guest-curated by renowned New York jewellery blogger A Thousand Facets and will reveal limited edition opal inspired fragrances specially composed by award winning perfumer Sarah McCartney, made in London at her indie perfume

‘Legacy Collection’ luxury jewellery line is launched by Parham Ramezani

Entrepreneur and jewellery designer, Parham Ramezani introduced his new ‘Legacy Collection’ luxury jewellery line to London and the UK during an evening recpetion with guests including the likes of Jenson Button. The event introduced press, influencers and esteemed members of the luxury world to the brand. The celebration was cohosted by F1 world champion and ambassador of the brand, Jenson Button. Guests included Mark Francis from MIC as well as Ladies of London it girl, Noelle Reno. The inspiration behind the Legacy Collection comes from the majesty of La Scala, the Opera house in Milan, home to some

Market Entry Programme

Call for Applications: Market Entry Programme Centre for Fashion Enterprise London's Pioneering Fashion and Fashtech Business Incubator Perfect for new businesses, the Market Entry Programme is designed to empower fashion, fashtech, jewellery and accessories SMEs with industry expertise to unlock growth for their brand. Join us for 2 days of business expertise in areas such as protecting your brand, range planning, costing and pricing, selling and the fundamentals of finance, managing your production, and sales strategies. Workshop Dates: 28th and 29th November 2018 Eligibility Criteria All businesses must be operating in a London Borough All businesses must have been operating for

Under the Sea by Philippe Pfeiffer, Summer 2017

Philippe Pfeiffer is a London-based jeweller who specialises in creating spectacular, hand-crafted jewellery. Founded in 1997 in Zurich, Philippe Pfeiffer Jewellery is now based at 52 Artillery Lane, in the heart of Spitalfields, London. Each piece is designed and made by Philippe Pfeiffer in his Spitalfields atelier. Dedicated to creating unique pieces from a selection of rare and precious stones, he produces a range of daring combinations made from a variety of materials. A vast and eclectic collection of materials and found objects inform his creative process and can be seen at his atelier. His imagination knows no bounds and

The Scottish Silversmith Adrian Hope

The Scottish Silversmith Adrian Hope Adrian Hope is one of the UK’s finest contemporary silversmiths who specialises in refined, traditional techniques. An established silversmith since 1980, now based in The Scottish Borders, Adrian creates beautiful, classic pieces that are both sculptural and functional. Public Collections include: National Museums Scotland, Edinburgh; Aberdeen Art Gallery and Museum, Aberdeen; The Museum of Edinburgh; Bute House Collection, Edinburgh; Victoria & Albert Museum, London; Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths, London; Kelvingrove Museum & Art Gallery, Glasgow; Incorporation of Goldsmiths, Edinburgh Exhibition Run 6 January - 3 February 2018 Venue The Scottish Gallery, 16 Dundas St, Edinburgh

Sarah Straussberg Unveils Latest Commission

London based jewellery brand  Sarah Straussberg   has revealed its latest commission, the  Photo London   ‘Master of Photography’ Award 2017. This is the third year running that Straussberg has been commissioned to create the award, with previous winners including photography icons Sebastiã o Salgado and Don McCullen . This year’s winner is another hugely infl uential artist: Taryn Simon. Simon is a multidisciplinary artist working in photography, text, sculpture and performance. Guided by an interest in systems of  categorisation and classifi cation, her practice involves extensive research into the power and structure of secrecy and the

Scoop 2017 - S/S18

Scoop is a premium and contemporary womenswear and accessories tradeshow held at the iconic Saatchi Gallery, London. Our exhibitors are leaders in the industry – directional, talented, successful and unique. Scoop was launched in February 2011 by fashion industry expert Karen Radley. With an impressive line-up of premium collections, Scoop is based around creating an international design-led and London-based exhibition for niche designers; one where labels do not have to battle one another for attention and where the diverse brand offering guarantees visitors something they have not seen elsewhere. Today, Scoop has become a key destination for showcasing

Free Permanent Pop Up Space

Call for Applications: Free Permanent Pop Up Space Launching in February, 'The Crossing' will be a unique retail space within the West Brompton Crossing development. This space will be available to students and young London businesses wanting to do a pop-up for two-weeks for free. West Brompton Crossing are keen to speak with anyone interested in a residency at The Crossing. Venue 14 Lillie Rd, Earls Court, London, SW6 1TT To Apply For more details regarding the space please email your name, email, address, phone number & information about your businessto: communityshop@westbromptoncrossing.com

FREE Technology Open Day

FREE Technology Days Hosted by Coherent Rofin Hatton Garden, London Jewellery experts Coherent Rofin will again be co-hosting two forthcoming Technology Events at the Goldsmiths’ Centre in Hatton Garden, London. Evening Seminar 6 June 2017 6.30pm - 8.30pm The Goldsmiths' Centre On 6 June 2017 at 6.30 pm there will be an evening seminar with industry experts offering an insight into developing laser and additive technologies. Talks will cover all the laser applications offered by Coherent Rofin, together with CAD software and 3D printing (both resin and metal powder bed technologies) and how future technologies will shape and benefit the jewellery industry. Technology Day

FREE Evening Technology Seminar

Jewellery Pioneer

Call for Applications: Jewellery Pioneer Delivered in partnership with Centa Business Services (CENTA) , the 6-month programme nurtures emerging London-based jewellery businesses, identifying and providing solutions for some of the issues that may be stifling growth in the early stages of business. Topics covered include: Jewellery Product Development Production & Manufacturing Techniques Ethical & Environmental Considerations Routes to Market Project Management ...and more Eligibility Criteria Businesses must be operating in a London Borough Businesses must operating for a minimum of 12 months Businesses must have a minimum of £10,000 sales Application Deadline: 19 April 2018 Apply now: Jewellery Pioneer All

House & Garden Festival 2017

House & Garden Festival - its debut at Olympia London this summer. The four-day event will bring together three leading lifestyle events: Spirit of Summer Fair, The HOUSE Fair and GROW London, to create the ultimate celebration of summer and stylish living. The House & Garden Festival will play host to over 500 exhibitors from Wednesday 21 to Saturday 24 June. Showcasing a hand-selected treasure trove of interior, garden and lifestyle brands. Style Rooms and Decorated Spaces will be designed by stylists using their favourite pieces from the huge array of products available at the Festival. The event will welcome

Grant Macdonald – International Silversmith

Grant Macdonald – International Silversmith Goldsmiths' Hall, London This glittering exhibition features exquisite gold and silver items of superlative design and craftsmanship from a leading London-based silversmith and represents decades of international export success and national achievement. The Goldsmiths’ Company is proud to present Grant Macdonald – International Silversmith, an exhibition celebrating five decades of elegant modern design and excellent craftmanship fuelled by the extraordinary creativity and entrepreneurial spirit of silversmith Grant Macdonald. This major exhibition brings together stunning silver and gold objects designed by Macdonald to tell the inspiring story of the exceptional British craftsmanship and innovative design that

Call for Applications: Kickstart 2018

Call for Applications: Kickstart 2018 Emerging UK up-and-coming jewellery designers with their sights set on success are invited to battle it out for one of just six places in this year’s KickStart initiative – organised by International Jewellery London, the must-attend annual destination for the jewellery industry, taking place at Olympia London from 2 – 4 September 2018. This long-running mentoring, advice and exhibition platform is a key link in the IJL Journey – a unique industry path that guides design talent from final year student to successful consumer-facing brands. In a change for 2018, KickStart will accept just six

Services Offered

Not recommendations, but a signpost of allied trade services available... Gemstone Dealers Spinel Gem Ltd Specialising in eye-clean natural spinel in various colours, sourced directly from our primary branch based in Mogok, Myanmar. We offer ethically sourced, untreated natural gemstones with a known origin. For your convenience, we also offer in-person gemstone private viewings either at your London business premises or by appointment only at Spinel Gem Ltd, FORGE, 59 Leather Lane, EC1N 7TJ. As a London-based company, we are easily accessible for any inquiries you may have. For more information or to book a private viewing, visit www.naturalspinelgem.co.uk Setting

Lesley Ann Craze MBE 1935 - 2016

Lesley Craze the stalwart of the contemporary jewellery movement has died peacefully at home in Suffolk at the age of 81 on the 20 th August 2016. We write an obituary. Lesley’s contribution to contemporary jewellery was second to none and championed modern jewellery for more 30 years through her gallery in Clerkenwell, London. She helped ‘launch’ many emerging makers and supported many more jewellers in the various stages of their careers by providing an impeccable showcase opportunity through the East London gallery. Invitation to the ceremony for the cremation of Lesley Ann Craze The family would like to invite

Blooming a Labour of Love: Weston Beamor Proud to be Part of Somme Poppy Pins project

The casting, 3D printing and bespoke manufacturing company Weston Beamor has recently confirmed its involvement in an interesting new project casting Poppy Pins designed to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme in 1916; some examples of which will be on display on their stand (No D60) at International Jewellery London. The special poppies are being cast by Weston Beamor for the London-based company TMB Art Metal (www.TMBArtMetal.com) as a fund raising initiative for the Royal British Legion. They are sold exclusively online through the ‘Poppy Shop’ on the RBL’s website www.britishlegion.org.uk with the proceeds of all

Forward Ladies Women in Business Awards 2016: Harriet Kelsall wins ‘Retail Businesswoman’ award

British jewellery designer Harriet Kelsall has won the ‘Retail Businesswoman’ award at the London regional finals of the Forward Ladies Women in Business Awards 2016. The regional heat took place on Friday at a celebration lunch at an exclusive London hotel, before an audience of senior and influential business leaders. Harriet Kelsall is one of the most respected bespoke jewellery designers and business trailblazers working in the UK jewellery industry today. She founded her business – Harriet Kelsall Bespoke Jewellery - in 1998 and it is now recognised in the UK and across the world as a market leader in

Market Entry Programme

Call for Applications: Market Entry Programme, The Centre for Fashion Enterprise Unlock growth for your business. We are pleased to announce that our Market Entry programme is now open for applications. Empowering London-based Fashion, Jewellery, Accessory and FashTech SME’s, the intensive two-day programme delivered by industry experts and at no cost to delegates, will cover topics including: Digital, Marketing and PR, Brand development, Range planning, Costing and pricing, Managing your Production, Intellectual Property, and Sales Strategies. The programme will run on 26th and 27th April in East London with a 1-1 diagnostic exit session to follow. Eligibility Criteria To qualify

Sarah Straussberg Whistles With Pleasure

London-based jewellery brand Sarah Straussberg is now stocking WHISTLES online and their Kings Cross St Pancras International store. Both brands target the contemporary woman and combine effortless chic with structured sophistication. Sarah Straussberg studied Materials Practice at Brighton University following an Art & Design Foundation at Central St. Martins College of Art. Blending her love of sculpture with an exquisite eye for craftsmanship, she hand-makes every piece in her London workshop. Drawing inspiration from natural patterns and textures, Sarah uses sterling silver with 18ct gold plate to create sculptural forms that are elegant and wearable. In tribute to the people that

Barbican Pop Up Shop

Open call for new emerging design talent In addition to a wide range of exclusive commissions, the Barbican offers a ‘pop-up’ space, showcasing emerging makers on a revolving three-month basis. We are now looking for the next Barbican Maker Potential applicants' businesses should be under three years old and currently have a minimal retail presence. Designers and makers local to the Barbican – the City of London, Clerkenwell and East London – are particularly welcome. The Barbican will work closely with the makers to identify the best space for their work within the store, how to display it and will

City Fringe Partnership

The City Fringe Partnership was a ground-breaking public and private sector alliance between the London Development Agency, the London boroughs and private business partners which ran from 1996 - 2009. Through their European Development-funded project, the Jewellery Sector Investment Plan (JSIP), they created £3 million worth of jewellery support programmes, improving collaborative and training opportunities in the industry. The projects ran until 2009, and they continue to inspire long-term regenerative partnerships today. Projects like Future in the Making supported 340 businesses to increase their sales and contacts, and beginner’s jewellery and awareness courses were run for 125 socially and economically

Barbara Cartlidge (1922 - 2017)

Barbara Cartlidge, jewellery designer and Founder of the world famous Electrum Gallery has passed away aged 94 on 27 February 2017. Renowned for her influential creativity and leadership in promoting contemporary art and studio based jewellery, Barbara Cartlidge will forever be hailed for her creative passion, knowledge, and as a driving force within the jewellery industry. Born in 1922 in Berlin, Germany, she later fled to London due to the war in 1938. Barbara went on to study jewellery design at London's renowned Central School of Arts and Crafts which resulted in a solo exhibition hosted by Heal's in 1960.

Scoop 2017

Assay Offices

By law all items sold as gold, silver, platinum or palladium in the UK must be hallmarked to confirm that they meet the legal standard of alloy proportionality for the precious metal they are being sold as. This can only be carried out by one of the four UK Assay Offices, or an Assay Office belonging to the International Convention. Here are where to find the four UK offices... Assay Office London Goldsmiths' Hall Gutter Lane London EC2V 8AQ www.thegoldsmiths.co.uk Birmingham Assay Office 1 Moreton Street Birmingham B1 3AX theassayoffice.co.uk

Lesley Ann Craze MBE 1935 - 2016

News Edit: 3 December 2023

A round up of this week's national and international jewellery news... The diamond industry is coping with a 20% price drop and worries Gen Z isn’t all that interested in its stones Fortune: When the world’s most important diamond buyers arrived at De Beers’ offices in Botswana late last month, they were presented with a rare offer by their host: the option to buy nothing at all. fortune.com The hot new jewellery trends for winter 2023 The Times: Make a fun statement with a Dalí-inspired lobster piece or keep it classic but cool with a seriously chunky chain.

Dutch Silver Miniature Collection Proves Popular at Auction

Olympia Auctions is thrilled with the result achieved this week for a highly unusual private collection of Dutch solid silver miniature household objects. The silver pieces, which were down-sized versions of the real thing, proved very popular with buyers far and wide, with bidding on the internet and the telephones. Among the highlights was a pierced and engraved miniature basket with four tiny bottles inside. The basket was intricately engraved with urns and swags and a central finial, which took the form of detachable sugar caster. It sold for a staggering £16,250 - 13 times its pre-sale low estimate of

News Edit: 13 August 2023

A round up of this week's national and international jewellery news... Irish Jewellery brand designs KPMG Women’s Irish Open Trophy Irish Golfer: KPMG, a long-time supporter of female entrepreneurs and women in sport, has today announced an exciting collaboration with Ireland’s most loved fine jewellery brand Chupi. irishgolfer.ie Jewellery to invest in for timeless style and sophistication Woman and Home: Jewellery worth investing in, that you can love now and forever. www.womanandhome.com A pioneering 18th-century Sephardic silversmith’s Torah decorations to be displayed in US museums for first time JTA: In 1725, Abraham de Oliveyra was officially registered as a

Jeweller Seeking Bench to Rent in Edinburgh

Jeweller Seeking Bench to Rent in Edinburgh I would like to rent a bench in Edinburgh around February time for 4-6 weeks. I have my own fine jewellery business in Kent and would like to experience working in another city for a while. I would be open to doing some part-time self-employed work for yourself too. I am a very skilled and confident diamond mounter with 10 years experience at the bench. I have lots of photos of pieces that I have made and can provide references. I will be visiting Edinburgh for a week from the 10-17 September and it

News Edit: 8 January 2023

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... Moda Jewellery and Watch launch bursary for emerging jewellery designers Fashion United: Jewellery and Watch (J&W), the UK’s biggest returning jewellery showcase taking place at Moda, has announced a New Jewels Bursary in collaboration with the National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) and sponsored by Curteis Creates to offer an up-and-coming jewellery designer access to invaluable advice and support. fashionunited.uk Independent spirit The Guardian: Pearls & Pomegranates is a new ethical jewellery destination founded by Natalia Kübler with the conscious shopper in mind. Each purchase at Pearls & Pomegranates

News Edit:18 April 2021

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... A Girl’s Best Friend: Meet the Ethical Jeweller Empowering Women Vanity Fair: Shiffon Co. Founder Shilpa Yarlagadda is a young entrepreneur making waves in the jewellery industry. www.vanityfair.com 14 Sustainable Jewelry Brands To Support On Earth Day Elle: Since its conception in 1970, Earth Day has become one of the largest secular observances in the world. It spreads awareness about the conditions of our planet and the ways in which we can create a more sustainable lifestyle. www.elle.com 6 Sustainable Jewellery Collections To Celebrate Earth Day 2021 Tatler:

News Edit: 6 August 2023

A round up of this week's national and international jewellery news... Reading town centre jeweller marks its 75th anniversary by looking to the future RDG Today: A Reading jeweller is marking its 75th anniversary by looking to the future as it searches for the best budding designer. rdg . today Ethical Jewelry Certifications You Need To Know Eluxe Magazine: Sure, diamonds may still be a girl’s best friend. But we have questions. Like: Where did they come from? Were children mining them? Were they sold to fund wars? eluxemagazine.com Mystery of how diamonds are formed is SOLVED Daily Mail:

Gemstone Discovery Tour South Tanzania 2024

Gemstone Discovery Tour 2024 South Tanzania 27 July to 10 August 2024 26 July - 9 August 2025 One week option available on request Join Hubert Heldner and Kim Rix (Gemstone Detective) on an unforgettable 14-day exploration of South Tanzania's gemstone treasures. This immersive journey will take you on a 2,500-kilometer adventure, delving into the heart of Tanzania's gemstone mining regions. As you traverse the diverse landscapes of South Tanzania, you'll have the opportunity to witness firsthand the fascinating world of gemstone mining. Engage in hands-on experiences, including: Unearthing Gemstone Treasures: Participate in actual gemstone mining activities, learning the techniques

Gemstone Discovery Tour South Tanzania 2025

Gemstone Discovery Tour 2025 South Tanzania 26 July - 9 August 2025 One week option available on request Join Hubert Heldner and Kim Rix (Gemstone Detective) on an unforgettable 14-day exploration of South Tanzania's gemstone treasures. This immersive journey will take you on a 2,500-kilometer adventure, delving into the heart of Tanzania's gemstone mining regions. As you traverse the diverse landscapes of South Tanzania, you'll have the opportunity to witness firsthand the fascinating world of gemstone mining. Engage in hands-on experiences, including: Unearthing Gemstone Treasures: Participate in actual gemstone mining activities, learning the techniques and methods employed by local miners.

News Edit: 2 April 2023

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... Rising gold prices bring 14 carats to the fore FT: UK consumer demand is only just growing now, despite its popularity in the US. www.ft.com Newsworthy Jewelry-Making Technologies And Sustainable Practices Showcased At Vicenzaoro Forbes: For 69 years, Vicenzaoro has showcased the jewelry and timepiece industry’s best, brightest and most innovative designs. Along with being Europe’s most well-attended; stylistically influential jewelry and timepiece fair, Vicenzaoro also features the latest advanced technologies, applications, equipment and instruments used in key realms of the jewelry supply chain. www.forbes.com Ethical Accreditation for

New Boutique launched to service ‘responsible and meaningful’ purchases

The launch this week of the new ‘Emerald Studio’ marks a new wave in consumer sensitivity going mainstream. Emerald Studio will cater for discerning clientele who seek not only beauty but also a responsible and meaningful purchase. The newly launched platform which will offer both In-person and online accessibility will showcase one-of-a-kind fine jewellery pieces in 18ct and 22ct gold, with ethically sourced diamonds and precious gems on the menu. Tourmalines, pearls and emeralds, as the signature stone will feature. The Emerald Studio aims to bring together an informed and styled curated selection of jewels that celebrate the best in

News Edit: 10 March 2024

A round up of this week's national and international jewellery news... Beautiful and blue! Aquamarine jewellery to capture the stunning appeal of March's birthstone Tatler's Jewellery Editor falls under the spell of the incomparable gem, which has long been a royal favourite. www.tatler.com Buccellati announces a major retrospective in Venice The upcoming Buccellati exhibition in Venice, ‘The Prince of Goldsmiths, Rediscovering the Classics’, is produced by Balich Wonder Studio and curated by Alba Cappellieri. www.wallpaper.com What shines in the world of jewellery Add some sparkle to your jewellery box with the best and brightest news and moments to note this

BCU Design students showcase bespoke ensembles at opera event

Students from Birmingham City University (BCU)’s Institute of Jewellery, Fashion and Textiles showcased their costume and jewellery design skills at a special Voice of Black Opera (VOBO) event last week, creating bespoke ensembles worn by the project’s finalists. The VOBO project aims to promote the Commonwealth’s finest Black and South Asian singers as they launch international operatic careers, the finals took place at a Gala ceremony at Birmingham Town Hall. Competing were five finalists, each wearing bespoke concert outfits and coordinating jewellery pieces researched and designed by BCU Jewellery, Fashion and Textiles students, in collaboration with the Black British Classical

News Edit: 27 March 2022

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... Royal Mint releases largest ever platinum coin for Queen's jubilee Mining Weekly: The UK Royal Mint has unveiled its largest ever platinum coin, with a diameter of 150 mm and weighing 2 kg, to coincide with the year of Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee. www.miningweekly.com Meet the jeweller using age-old methods to honour the dead and keep Jewellery Quarter traditions alive Birmingham Mail: Makers in Birmingham have been encapsulating loved ones' hair and ashes in jewellery for centuries and Jo Herriotts is sticking to the old techniques. www.birminghammail.co.uk The

News Edit: 18 December 2022

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... Bentley goes for gold in 3D printing PES Media: Bentley Motors has introduced 3D printed solid gold in the exclusive Mulliner Batur – the first time such a ground-breaking process is believed to have been used in the automotive industry. www.pesmedia.com A Luminous Triumph: How Regional Jewellery Brand Sheen Is Ushering In A New Era Harpers Bazaar: With the Luma collection, Saudi-born, Dubai-based designer Nosheen Bakhsh celebrates emerging from the Covid-pandemic slumber with an ebullient fête of gems and 18-karat gold. www.harpersbazaararabia.com Legend of Diamonds: President And CEO

News Edit: 20 March 2022

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... How much will it cost to keep the Herefordshire treasure in county? Hereford Times: Herefordshire Council has set aside over a million pounds to buy, look after and display the famous Herefordshire Hoard. www.herefordtimes.com Kate Middleton pays heartfelt tribute to Ukraine with symbolic jewellery choice Hello: The Duchess of Cambridge, 40, opted to wear a diamond and sapphire necklace with hidden ties to Ukraine at the Commonwealth Day Service alongside Prince Williams. www.hellomagazine.com Introducing Jimmy Choo’s dreamy new jewellery collection Marie Claire: Jimmy Choo is launching jewellery, and

News Edit: 22 August 2021

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... Jewellers and retailers flock to digital marketplaces FT: Companies such as Joor and Nouvelle Box take the place of the trade show due to the pandemic. www . ft . com ‘Sculpture to wear’: artists’ jewellery intrigues at Sotheby’s Wallpaper: Jewellery by artists including Man Ray, Jeff Koons, Anish Kapoor and Alexander Calder is set to go under the hammer at Sotheby’s East Hampton, in a selling exhibition. www.wallpaper.com Man made diamonds explained Wallpaper: Man made diamonds are having a moment. Whether as a sustainable alternative to classic

News Edit: 18 March 2023

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... The Best Jewelry At The 2023 Oscars Forbes: It was a night to remember. The diamond looks and statement pieces of the prior awards shows led up to the big event of the 95th Academy Awards, which twinkled and shone with some of the brightest jewels of the season. www.forbes.com The best jewellery moments from the 2023 Oscars Harpers Bazaar: The couture gowns might grab most of the headlines on Oscars night, but the stunning array of jewellery on last night's red carpet is also worth your attention.

News Edit: 10 November 2023

A round up of this week's national and international jewellery news... The best jewels from the autumn collections The Times: Form an orderly queue, please, for this season’s striped treasures, says Jessica Diamond. www.thetimes.co.uk Boucheron Acquires High Jewellery Workshop Near Place Vendôme GJEPC: Boucheron has recently acquired a high jewellery workshop, renowned for its excellent expertise in traditional craftsmanship as part of its ongoing growth and development strategy. gjepc.org From the coronation to the state opening of parliament, how do jewellery designers use the royals to inspire their craftsmanship? Tatler: As the King and Queen make their annual visit

News Edit: 6 March 2022

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... Alrosa Steps Down From Board of Responsible Jewellery Council In Store Magazine: Alrosa was among the institutions hit with U.S. sanctions following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. instoremag.com Rich Russians turn to luxury jewellery, watches to shield savings Aljazeera: Much like gold, which can serve as a store of value and a hedge against inflation, luxury watches and jewellery can hold or even increase in price amid economic turmoil. www.aljazeera.com Danish government likely to exempt Ukrainians from controversial refugee ‘jewellery law’ The Local: A controversial law allowing Danish authorities

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News Edit: 12 March 2023

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... Celebrate the women in your life this International Women’s Day with jewellery designed with sustainability and social impact in mind Big Issue: Quazi Design is a vendor available on the Big Issue shop, which sources ethical and socially conscious products for all your needs. www.bigissue.com Jewels linked to Winston Churchill and Princess Diana to be sold for £125,000 Daily Express: A golden necklace that has links to the Duke of Wellington, Queen Victoria, Sir Winston Churchill and Diana, Princess of Wales is to be made available for sale

News Edit: 26 February 2024

A round up of this week's national and international jewellery news... Stolen Jewels, Now on Display NY Times: The British Museum recovered more than 350 ancient artifacts that were looted from its store rooms and is putting some on show. www.nytimes.com The collaborations with artists breathing fresh life into the world of jewellery Spears WMS: Contemporary collections blur the line between art and adornment. spearswms.com Tooth fairy gifts children $100 bills and designer jewellery SKY: Not only has the amount of money children receive for losing a tooth increased, but some parents are also leaving a gift under the pillow.

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Evening Workshop K2 Academy of Contemporary Jewellery All-levels 8-week Workshop | 1 evening a week | Tuesdays 20 Apr - 15 Jun 2021 This evening jewellery course is for students who want to get an insight into jewellery making. You will learn new techniques, practice your skills, refine your designs and work on your own jewellery projects. Who is the course for? This course is suitable for students of all skill levels. Beginners will get an insight into jewellery making and learn the basic techniques. This includes learning the correct tool handling and equipment for jewellery making. They will also

News Edit: 5 November 2023

A round up of this week's national and international jewellery news... Scottish designers tell us about showcasing their work at the Elements Festival of gold, silver and jewellery Scotsman: It’s an opportunity to pick up some cutting-edge creations. www.scotsman.com Bulgari’s past and future meet as artists interpret Serpenti for Milan exhibition Wallpaper: Bulgari exhibition ‘75 Years of Infinite Tales’ (until 19 November 2023) sees artists interpret the Serpenti collection, in mediums from robotic performance to sculpture. www.wallpaper.com Silver Jewellery Is Officially Back In The Spotlight Vogue: The Princess of Wales, Beyoncé and a new collection by Tiffany & Co.

News Edit: 7 July 2023

A round up of this week's national and international jewellery news... Neons, leopard print and jewels: it’s pure maximalism for men at Dior The Telegraph: Say goodbye to quiet luxury – Kim Jones' new collection fuses Gen-Z futurism with storied classicism. www.telegraph.co.uk Jewellery worth £20,000 to be sold at Goldsmiths North in Sheffield next month Yorkshire Post: Jewellery worth up to £20,000 will be on display and up for sale at a specialist three-day selling fair in Yorkshire next month. www.yorkshirepost.co.uk How to wear holiday jewellery this summer SCMP: Have fun in the sun with Jacquie Aiche’s lapis lazuli

News Edit: 26 February 2022

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... 30 Jewellery Companies to Watch in 2022 Techround: With the effects of the pandemic still prevalent for many businesses and startups, the team at TechRound thought it was important to recognise those in the fashion industry creating beautiful, unique and timeless products during February with the month being internationally renowned for fashion. techround.co.uk Jiamini’s powerful jewellery pieces celebrate the strength of Kenyan women Wallpaper: Jennifer Mulli, creative director and founder of Jiamini, brings a modern take to Kenyan artisanal jewellery. www.wallpaper.com Bold in gold: the ‘knuckle-duster’ rings that

News Edit: 18 September 2022

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... Queen Elizabeth II's ten most famous and memorable jewels The Jewellery Editor: As we share our memories of the late Queen Elizabeth II, which ten jewels from crowns to tiaras and brooches are most closely connected to her reign? www.thejewelleryeditor.com Queen Consort Camilla wore this jewellery piece in honour of the late Queen Elizabeth II Marie Claire: As the world continues to mourn Queen Elizabeth II, members of her family are paying tribute to her in many different ways, including wearing items that meant a lot to her.

News Edit:15 August 2021

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... Black designers gain impetus in year of reckoning FT: Despite greater opportunities and strong networks, funding is among challenges that remain. www . ft . com Shaun Leane: All That Glitters proves TV gold for the industry FT: The jeweller and judge on the British talent show says its educational impact has been huge www . ft . com My Favourite Pieces: Contemporary crafts with the power to surprise FT: Consultant and collector Helen Drutt is most impressed by jewellery that stops her in her tracks www .

News Edit: 11 September 2022

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... The Queen's most meaningful jewellery Good Housekeeping: We look back at the personal and historical significance of 12 pieces of jewellery worn and loved by Queen Elizabeth II. www.goodhousekeeping.com Queen Elizabeth: Royals could inherit her jewellery collection of tiaras, brooches & more Express: Queen Elizabeth Ii has died at the age of 96. Throughout her reign, the royal was known for her impressive jewellery collection. www.express.co.uk Calls Grow for Return of Crown Jewels to India, Africa After Queen's Death NewsWeek: People in Africa and India have called for

News Edit: 28 March 2021

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... 1970s model, muse and jewellery designer, Elsa Peretti, dies aged 80 Tatler: The Florentine jewellery designer who helmed Tiffany & Co was a regular on the New York social scene at Studio 54 alongside Halston, Andy Warhol and Liza Minnelli. www.tatler.com Why an artist is turning pandemic waste into jewellery Live Mint: Argentina's Marcelo Toledo is collecting recycled covid-19 waste, including masks and syringes, to make accessories and sculptures. livemint.com Jewellery Distributor On The Move Insider Media: A Cambridgeshire-based jewellery service distributor has acquired new premises after reporting

News Edit: 4 December 2022

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... A dazzling year: the best jewellery moments of 2022 Tatler: From Zoë Kravitz on the red carpet to the Princess of Wales at the state banquet, these were the jewels in the crown. www.tatler.com St. George studio offers silversmithing workshops, donates portions of profits to humanitarian efforts St George Utah: Looking for a place to celebrate an anniversary, a birthday or a girls’ night out? You can learn the art of silversmithing in just one session at this unique studio. www.stgeorgeutah.com Channel the Roaring Twenties this season in

News Edit: 27 November 2022

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... Charles handstamps king’s mark on silver cross gifted to church in Wales The Independent: The hallmarking took place at The Goldsmiths’ Centre where Charles met jewellery and silversmithing trainees and apprentices. www.independent.co.uk Charles handstamps king’s mark on silver cross gifted to church in Wales Express and Star: The hallmarking took place at The Goldsmiths’ Centre where Charles met jewellery and silversmithing trainees and apprentices. www.expressandstar.com Charles handstamps king’s mark on silver cross gifted to church in Wales Bury Mercury: The King has handstamped the king’s mark on a

News Edit: 25 June 2023

A round up of this week's national and international jewellery news... FOPE Is The Jewellery Brand You Need In Your Life Elle: Hello easy-to-wear elegance. www.elle.com The Sustainable Jewellery To Invest In Now, According To The A-List Vogue: Investing in statement jewellery is one of the easiest ways to update your wardrobe this summer – but how to ensure that any pieces you purchase don’t have a hugely negative impact on the planet? www.vogue.co.uk Jewellery to shell out on FT: Unleash your inner Ariel this summer. www.ft.com Fine Jewelry for Every Part of Your World W Magazine: Among gadgets

News Edit: 14 April 2024

A round up of this week's national and international jewellery news... The perfumers with a nose for fine jewellery’s rich history FT: Perfumers commissioned by luxury houses are finding inspiration in the facets and colours of iconic gemstones. www.ft.com Sophie Bille Brahe’s heart-shaped diamond jewellery is anything but girly Wallpaper: Sophie Bille Brahe rethinks the heart in the Ensemble de Coeur collection, created for Harrods. www.wallpaper.com Watches as jewellery enjoy a red carpet revival FT: Celebrity fashion is fuelling a trend for unusual timepieces, from pendants to chokers and anklets. www.ft.com BBC The Repair Shop expert shares reason they almost

News Edit: 26 February 2023

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... Life on the farm inspires Ballymoney jewellery Kathryn Reid who has taken Tiktok by storm with her creations Northern Ireland World: A jeweller from Ballymoney has taken inspiration from life on the farm to create a business which has skyrocketed after millions of people across the world began watching her videos on Tiktok. www.northernirelandworld.com Mariah Carey Is Decked Out in Butterfly Bling With Her New Chopard Collections Elle: The pop icon has teamed up with the jewellery brand for two collections that are sure to set your heart

News Edit: 4 July 2021

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... Garden of Eden necklace expected to fetch up to £10,000 at auction Evening Standard: Commissioned by the daughter of a famous cabaret artist, the elaborate pendant shows the Biblical scene complete with the serpent. www.standard.co.uk David Morris combines antique inspiration with cutting-edge craftsmanship in jawdropping jewellery The Telegraph: The British house's latest high jewellery range is a staggering feat of contemporary goldsmithing expertise, inspired by antique lace. www.telegraph.co.uk Bulgari’s new high jewellery pays tribute to Milan Wallpaper: Bulgari unveils a new high jewellery and watches collection, Magnifica, as

National competition for Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Emblem

Call for Applications: Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Emblem A national competition to design the official emblem for Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022 launched this week. The competition – run by the V&A, in conjunction with Buckingham Palace – is open to young people between 13 and 25 from all over the United Kingdom. Aspiring artists and designers will have the opportunity to submit an original design for an emblem to signify Her Majesty’s historic, seventy-year reign, and capture the spirit of the national festivities. Symbolising the very first Platinum Jubilee, the emblem will feature prominently

News Edit: 22 October 2023

A round up of this week's national and international jewellery news... eBay Authentication Guarantee for Fine Jewellery Channel X: eBay UK have announces the expansion of the eBay Authenticity Guarantee programme to include fine jewellery. channelx.world Ana Khouri On The Layers Of Meaning Behind Her Textured Jewellery Collection, “Raw” Vogue: No one is a better ambassador for her brand than Ana Khouri. When I meet the Brazilian jewellery designer at The Row’s Mayfair boutique – where she’s debuting the latest fine and high jewellery pieces in her “Raw” collection – she’s impeccably dressed in pieces from the Olsen

The Goldsmiths' Company appoints Annie Warburton as its new Clerk and CEO

Annie Warburton has been announced as the new Clerk and CEO of the Goldsmiths’ Company. Annie becomes the first female Clerk and CEO of the Goldsmiths’ Company in its 700 year history, she has more than 20 years’ experience in creative industries organisations that span the private, public and charity sectors. She will join the Goldsmith’s Company in January 2024. This week the Goldsmiths’ Company announced that Anne-Christina ( Annie ) Warburton, CEO of Cockpit Arts and former Creative Director of The Crafts Council, has been appointed Clerk and CEO of The Goldsmiths’ Company, starting in January 2024. With

News Edit: 28 August 2022

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... TV tonight: Katherine Ryan is golden in this jewellery-making competition The Guardian: First round of the bauble competition tonight, judged by top designers Dinny Hall and Shaun Leane. Plus Holier Than Thou, a sharp new comedy. Here’s what to watch this evening. www.theguardian.com When is All That Glitters series two on TV? Start date, judges and contestants as Katherine Ryan returns to host Wales Online: Eight creatives will go head-to-head in the hopes of becoming the 2022 winner. www.walesonline.co.uk All That Glitters: Bristolian jeweller could make jewellery for

News Edit: 21th February 2021

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... Five minutes with… Emirati entrepreneur Noor Shamma Gulf Business: The founder of an eponymous New York City-based jewellery brand ensures that ethical and sustainable practices are implemented right through the supply chain. gulfbusiness.com What does it actually mean to be an ethical and sustainable jewellery brand? Fashion Journal: How to tell if ‘sustainable’ jewellery brands are really putting in the work, according to the founder of one. fashionjournal.com.au Missoma launches its first fine jewellery collection Harpers Bazaar: The affordable brand branches out with solid gold and diamond pieces.

News Edit: 30 January 2022

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... New Jewels for the Modern Maharajah Town and Country: Boucheron’s new high jewelry was inspired by their best male client. www.townandcountrymag.com Gems Aren’t Just for Your Fingers NY Times: From sparkly pins to glittering skullcaps, jewelry for your hair is regaining popularity. www.nytimes.com York based jewellery brand offers service to help keep engagement rings a secret York Press: A jewellery brand based in York has launched a secret service engagement ring concierge to help its customers keep their engagement plans from getting out. www.yorkpress.co.uk 4th generation jeweller invests

News Edit: 21 June 2021

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... Gucci unveils second high jewellery collection Wallpaper: The new high jewellery collection from Gucci is a dazzling ode to the natural world. www.wallpaper.com 5 Of The Most Meaningful Pieces In Kate’s Jewellery Collection Vogue: As the wife of the future King, the Duchess of Cambridge has acquired some impressive jewellery – and frequently dips into the Queen’s unparalleled collection for formal occasions. www.vogue.co.uk Diamonds in the rough – the rise of cast-not-set jewellery FT: How a renegade approach to gem-setting went mainstream. www.ft.com Gucci second collection of High

News Edit: 21 August 2022

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... Plans mooted for Jewellery Quarter incubator The Business Desk: The Jewellery Quarter Development Trust (JQDT) has commissioned research and an options appraisal for a potential Jewellery Quarter Incubator to support growth of the jewellery and other creative industries in the area. www.thebusinessdesk.com Watch: Thandie Dowery shares inspiration behind jewellery brand Nomi Handmade Biz Community: Local designer Thandie Dowery credits her mother as the driving force that inspired her to launch her successful jewellery brand Nomi Handmade in 2015. www.bizcommunity.com Jewellery Maker Pandora Goes Big on Lab-Made Diamonds With

Annie Warburton appointed as new Clerk and CEO at the Goldsmiths' Company

Annie Warburton has been announced as the newly appointed Clerk and CEO of the Goldsmiths’ Company. Annie becomes the first female Clerk and CEO of the Goldsmiths’ Company in its 700 year history, she has more than 20 years’ experience in creative industries organisations that span the private, public and charity sectors. She will join the Goldsmith’s Company in January 2024. This week the Goldsmiths’ Company announced that Anne-Christina ( Annie ) Warburton, CEO of Cockpit Arts and former Creative Director of The Crafts Council, has been appointed Clerk and CEO of The Goldsmiths’ Company, starting in January 2024.

News Edit: 10 February 2024

A round up of this week's national and international jewellery news... A new shop selling lab grown jeweller is opening at Mailbox Birmingham - here’s when Birmingham World: Birmingham’s Mailbox is set to welcome a new shop with a focus on some beautiful sustainable jewellery. www.birminghamworld.uk Miley Cyrus Shines in De Beers at the 2024 Grammy Awards Macau Business: De Beers Jewellers natural & ethically sourced diamond jewelry shined on Grammy winner Miley Cyrus at the 66th annual Grammy awards held at the Crypto . com Arena in Los Angeles. www.macaubusiness.com Solitario - World's First Lab-Grown Jewellery Brand Featured on

News Edit: 23 January 2022

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... Valentine’s Day Gift Guide: The Best Ethical And Eco-Friendly Jewelry Forbes: Jewelry is a classic choice for a Valentine’s Day gift, but it will mean even more if it’s eco-friendly and produced ethically. In fact, if you have someone difficult to shop for this Valentine’s Day, gifting a unique jewelry piece that was produced with fair labor and sustainable environmental practices is a way to win instant points. www.forbes.com Chanel marks 90 years of high jewellery with new 1932 collection The National News: The maison is paying tribute

News Edit: 20 November 2022

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... Boucheron returns to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia with a visionary and intimate High Jewelry experience Zawya: The resort is located in Diriyah, the birthplace of the first Saudi state, historical crossroads of pilgrims and traders, and home to one of the kingdom’s most ambitious heritage developments. www.zawya.com Unstitched: Otiumberg Harpers Bazaar: The responsible jeweller talks about changing the industry and why we should all focus on longevity. www.harpersbazaar.com 5 Jewellery Advent Calendars We’re Dreaming Of Opening Refinery 29: Festive fervour seems to have erupted overnight with holiday adverts dominating

News Edit: 7 April 2024

A round up of this week's national and international jewellery news... Expected to Fetch up to $15 Million at Auction Robb Report: Phillips will hold its second jewel auction in Geneva next month. robbreport.com At Tiffany’s Flagship, Luxe Art Helps Sell the Jewels NY Times: Turrell. Hirst. Basquiat: This 10-story palace is filled with famous names, for a heady fusion of relevant, and discomfiting, contemporary art and retailing. www.nytimes.com Wokingham designer wins gold at the jewellery Oscars Wokingham Today: Janet Richardson, jewellery designer, maker, and tutor has won a prestigious award for her recent work, made from an unusual medium.

News Edit: 7 August 2022

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... A Proud Achievement for Michael Hill and Its Commitment to an Ongoing Sustainability Journey Yahoo: The global jewellery brand is thrilled to announce it is the first major jeweller in Australia & New Zealand to become an Accredited Retailer for Certified Sustainable Laboratory-Created Diamonds. finance.yahoo.com BrandBuildr announces 135.36% sales growth in past three years Business Manchester: North-West based company BrandBuildr ranks as 15th in The Sunday Times 100 fastest growing private companies. Sales last year reached £17.6 million. businessmanchester.co.uk Diamond jeweller Rohan Milne built a career working with

News Edit: 8 January 2022

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... The Engagement Ring Trends You’ll See Everywhere In 2022 Vogue: If 2020 and 2021 reminded us of anything, it’s that the future is completely unpredictable – and precious. This reality impacted everything: from our livelihoods to our habits and the way that we consume. www.vogue.co.uk The jeweller making modern talismans FT: Nigora Tokhtabayeva of Tabayer is putting the idea of protection at the centre of her designs. www.ft.com Crystals and denim are the only partywear pairing you need Wallpaper: Team crystals and denim for nonchalant dazzle this party

News Edit: 31 March 2024

A round up of this week's national and international jewellery news... Style Edit: Bulgari’s Mediterranea High Jewellery collection is a tribute to its founder’s journey, taking inspiration from Italian baroque aesthetics in art and architecture SCMP: Bulgari CEO Jean-Christophe Babin calls the collection ‘an epic and immersive journey’ through the crossroads of Mediterranean influences, from Rome to Venice. www.scmp.com Somerset resident turns recycled ocean trash into jewellery for her own business Yahoo: Sophie Witt, who was born and raised in Frome, recently turned her beachcombing hobby into a successful jewellery business. uk.news.yahoo.com Meet the artisan jeweller whose ethical, traceable designs

News Edit: 12 February 2023

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... Marchmont House silversmithing national workshop launched Herald Scotland: It was a popular occupation during the 17th and 18th centuries as the upper and middle classes demanded functional and beautiful serving ware and other household goods. www.heraldscotland.com Haute stuff: High Jewellery collections that made headlines in Paris Tatler: Tatler’s Jewellery Editor, Charlie Miller, presents her highlights, from Dior Joaillerie to Graff. www.tatler.com Famous Cheltenham Festival trophy stolen from Sheffield silversmith 6 weeks before race ITV: Police are appealing for information after a famous horse racing trophy was stolen from

News Edit: 5 December 2021

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... Top Scottish jeweller designs stunning collection in support of human trafficking charity Daily Record: Kindhearted Karlin Anderson - who has made pieces for models Kate Moss and Claudia Schiffer - is helping modern slavery charity Hope For Justice. www.dailyrecord.co.uk Kiki McDonough to rent jewellery on Hurr Fashion United: British jewellery designer Kiki McDonough is launching a curated edit of fine jewellery on UK rental platform Hurr to coincide with the festive season. fashionunited.uk Celine jewellery revives fluid sculpture of artist Louise Nevelson Wallpaper: Hedi Slimane continues Celine’s artist

News Edit: 4 June 2023

A round up of this week's national and international jewellery news... Mixed Metals: Gold and Silver Jewellery To Mix and Match Broadsheet: When it comes to jewellery, silver and gold need not compete for attention. Here’s how to combine the two for a look that’s both artful and modern. www.broadsheet.com.au How high jewellery brands are reimagining heart motifs today: SMCP: from Chopard’s colourful pendant at Cannes Film Festival and Messika’s Cupid-inspired earrings to Boodles’ fancy pink rings www.scmp.com Fantastical Emerald High Jewellery: The Birthstone of May Prestige Online: If you are lucky enough to have a May birthday, then

News Edit: 28 November 2021

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... Why ‘Slow Jewellery’ Is The Next Big Trend The Times: Nothing beats a piece designed and made by the same jeweller. Wish lists at the ready … www.thetimes.co.uk Coventry school crowned winners of community engagement award In Your Area: The school were praised for their work on inter-faith education and collaboration. www.inyourarea.co.uk A precious jewel of an advent calendar New Post Leader: Imagine opening the window of your advent calendar in the run-up to Christmas and instead of finding a chocolate you find a precious gem. www.newspostleader.co.uk Chester

News Edit: 7th February 2021

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... The Jewel Box offers a versatile melange of handcrafted silver and fashion jewellery Indulge Express: The outlook towards wearing jewellery has undergone a tremendous change. From flashy and elaborate gold metal the shift is towards ‘less is more’. ndulgexpress.com Lockdown love: Couples pop the question to beat pandemic blues EDP24: People in Norfolk are being "more sentimental and romantic" during lockdown, jewellers have said, having seen couples and families go out of their way to make loved ones smile during the pandemic. edp24.co.uk Reddit Forum Said to Cause

News Edit: 23 May 2021

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... Designer Flora Bhattachary Shares Her Thoughts On The Jewellery Industry Asia Tatler: The British designer sheds some light on her influences and thoughts on the jewellery industry. asiatatler.com Lacock jeweller takes on All That Glitters TV challenges Wiltshire Times: A Lacock jeweller has taken on intricate challenges from the BBC series All that Glitters. www.wiltshiretimes.co.uk Gobbins Crafts Jewellery Studio becomes 11th NI Tourism Business to be granted Économusée Status News letter: Gobbin’s Crafts, a jewellery studio in Islandmagee is the 11th business in Northern Ireland to be granted

News Edit: 3 July 2022

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... The enticing collection of jewellery from the house of eagle & pearl jewelers The Hiltonian: As one of the oldest jewelers in the world, Eagle and Pearl has continued its legacy over the years by partnering with high-quality brands. thehiltonian.com Singapore chemical engineer sees career bloom after switching from oil to flowers Yahoo News: Janice Lim had always considered herself a risk-averse person who planned her schedules well in advance. news.yahoo.com How to land a job in the luxury industry: 3 tips every student should know Study International:

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Apply Now - A Few Places Still Available at Bishopsland for September 2021! Are you looking for a bridge between university and a professional life as a Silversmith or Jeweller? Bishopsland is an internationally recognized postgraduate residential course which provides equal concentration on silversmithing skills and the professional skills needed to be able to work successfully as a self-employed maker. This integrated approach makes the course unique. About the Course Bishopsland is committed to craftsmanship, innovation and helping makers to be sustainable. We offer a 46 week sustained intensive training course in design, technical and business skills. Our Fellows Bishopsland

News Edit: 26 June 2022

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... Bling ring: the ultimate versatile jewellery FT: A party jacket is a bespoke gem-set jewel that can transform a treasured solitaire, giving it extra sparkle — and a new lease of life. www.ft.com Jewellery preservation — handle with care FT: Conservator Katrina Redman saves jewels in danger of deterioration at the V&A. www.ft.com Jewellery by artists from Picasso to Grayson Perry reaches new heights FT: Often overlooked as a minor part of their practice, jewels are attracting major market attention. www.ft.com Bvlgari unveils its precious Garden of

News Edit: 16 May 2021

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... Made in Britain: Handcrafted jewellery brand, ‘The Silver Stable’ BM Magazine: Last year, Camilla Cottle took the plunge and launched her jewellery brand, The Silver Stable. She talks to us about what inspired her business and some of the challenges she has faced so far. bmmagazine.co.uk Jewellers recreate historic necklace made from 1,000 pearls for Chatsworth exhibition Sheffield Telegraph: A historic necklace has been recreated by a jeweller – and will go on display at Chatsworth House. sheffieldtelegraph.co.uk Phillips Announces WOMAN TO WOMAN – The Female Voice In

News Edit: 21 November 2021

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... Why Jewellery’s Diversity Problem Is So Hard to Fix BoF: The industry is reckoning with a lack of opportunities for Black designers. But change comes slow in a world where money and connections often determine who has access to precious stones. businessoffashion.com In Conversation With Taiwanese Jewelry Designer Anna Hu Forbes: New York-based, Taiwanese independent jewelry artist Anna Hu is leading the way in nature-inspired looks that speak of the preciousness of gemstones from the depths of the earth. forbes.com Royal Jeweller Garrard at centre of new Kensington

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RJC announce new appointments to Board and Committees at AGM

The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC), the world’s leading standard setting organisation for the entire jewellery and watch supply chain, has announced new appointments to their Board and Committees at their Annual General Meeting (AGM) this week. The RJC welcomed members to their virtual AGM, in which members participated from across the globe on Wednesday 5th May. During the meeting, David A. Bouffard, RJC Chair, and Vice President of Corporate Affairs for Signet announced the results of elections to the RJC Board of Directors. Elections were held in each RJC Member Forum and for Board officers. Each elected Director will represent

GOLDDUST 2022

GoldDust is a highly focused, personalised online masterclass - comprising of 6 live sessions over 6 weeks - led by jewellery expert Kate Baxter, and special guest speakers. Aimed at independent jewellery designers and jewellery entrepreneurs looking to grow a coveted and desirable collection that stands out in a highly saturated market, topics range from developing and owning your signature style, how to connect with your dream bespoke customer and grow a thriving engagement ring and bespoke collection, to how to take the ultimate shot for instagram. Each week Kate will lead you through an essential topic with a range

News Edit: 19 June 2022

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... Duchess Camilla reveals controversial jewellery opinion – and it will surprise you Hello: The Duchess of Cornwall revealed that she does not have her ears pierced in a recent exclusive interview with Vogue. www.hellomagazine.com Why LVMH’s Venture Fund is Betting on Lab-Grown Diamonds BoF: For years, luxury’s biggest jewellers have dismissed synthetic diamonds as inauthentic. But an investment by LVMH’s venture fund in lab-grown diamond company Lusix suggests this calculus may be changing alongside consumer interest in ethical and sustainable products. www.businessoffashion.com Jewellery business boasting Sheridan Smith and

News Edit: 12 January 2024

A round up of this week's national and international jewellery news... Argent Silversmith Founder Elizabeth Herman Reveals A Pair Of Earrings Put Her On The Path To Make $1 Million | Exclusive Quick Telecast: Elizabeth Herman was running a childcare centre when she bumped into a friend wearing an eye-catching set of earrings. quicktelecast.com A pair of earrings inspired Liz's living room hobby. Now it's a business set to make $1m this year Honey Nine: Elizabeth Herman was running a childcare centre when she bumped into a friend wearing an eye-catching set of earrings. Those earrings changed her life

News Edit: 5 May 2023

A round up of this week's national and international jewellery news... The priceless jewellery Queen Camilla may wear to the Coronation The Telegraph: From the Coronation necklace to the Queen Consort's ring, many invaluable pieces will be on display at Westminster Abbey. www.telegraph.co.uk From mine to Met Gala: The story behind Michaela Coel's Ghanaian gold Harpers Bazaar: Challenged to create a suite of jewels for the co-host of this year’s event, Ghanaian-British designer Emefa Cole chose fully traceable single mine origin gold to celebrate their shared heritage. www.harpersbazaar.com The Best Jewellery Moments From The 2023 Met Gala Vogue: Amidst

News Edit: 13 November 2022

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... Beguiling black gems for a dose of gothic glamour Tatler: Jewellery Consultant Mary Sanderson reveals why these darkly alluring stones should be your go-to for party season. www.tatler.com Radford Street has a new hidden gem, The Courtyard Workshop A little bit of stone: Earlier this year, a new business sprung up in Stone; we caught up with the owner Nikki Hough to hear more about The Courtyard Workshop and what it offers. alittlebitofstone.com Collectors charmed by bejewelled bags FT: Fashion houses are betting on combining two of the

News Edit: 10 September 2023

A round up of this week's national and international jewellery news... From Meghan Markle To Serena Williams, How Shiffon’s Tennis Ring Became An A-List Favourite Vogue: There’s no doubt that jewellery has the power to send a strong message, from the Princess of Wales wearing heirloom pieces that belonged to Queen Elizabeth II, to outspoken environmentalist Emma Watson opting for lab-grown diamonds. www.vogue.co.uk How did a 150-year-old jewellery brand become a pioneer in social and ethical responsibility? Shanya Amarasuriya shares The Honeycombers: Meet Shanya Amarasuriya, the creative force behind B.P. de Silva Jewellers, a 150-year-old family business that's not

News Edit: 7th February 2021

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... How powerful women have made jewellery work for them FT: Choice of accessories can be loaded with meaning. www.ft.com How Your Jewellery Origins Might Be Related To Weapon Funding For Terrorists In War-Torn Countries Ed Times: Jewellery is a gift, a piece of integrity often bought as a token of love and thus needs to be treasured. So, it’s very important to note that whenever we make that investment, no matter big or small in monetary terms, do dare to ask about its traceability. edtimes.in Fei Liu’s Artistic

News Edit: 22 May 2022

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... Glittering exhibition tells city’s story Portsmouth Gov: Also on show will be precious silver items loaned by the Royal Navy, the city's Anglican cathedral and the Goldsmiths' Company Charity. www.portsmouth.gov.uk Ethical Jewelry Stunners for Cannes’ Red Carpet Hollywood Reporter: These spectacular pieces will add a feel-good vibe at the film festival, part of the jewelry industry’s new standard of responsible sourcing of diamonds, gemstones and metals. www.hollywoodreporter.com Russia impact: Surat diamond industry stares at massive job losses in June Business Standard: The month of May offers some respite

News Edit: 10 December 2023

A round up of this week's national and international jewellery news... World Wildlife Fund criticises watch and jewellery industry Jeweller Magazine: The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has issued a scathing criticism of the jewellery and watch industry, publishing a report raising questions about the environmental impact of the trade. www.jewellermagazine.com Jewelry and Watch Brands Must Be More Transparent, Says WWF Rapaport: The jewelry and watch industry is still lacking when it comes to sustainability, the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) said in a report on brands’ environmental performance. rapaport.com The Ethical Jewellery Labels To Put

News Edit: 1 May 2021

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... Precious jewellery demand set for continuing recovery, Platinum Guild says Mining Weekly: Following a challenging year for luxury goods marketers in 2020, the latest consumer survey commissioned by worldwide marketing organisation Platinum Guild International (PGI) during the first quarter of 2021 has determined positive sentiment for the jewellery industry, with a strong indication of robust demand for precious jewellery in three of platinum’s major markets during the coming 12 months. www.miningweekly.com Cartographer discovers Sweden's 'most spectacular' trove of Bronze Age jewellery on forest floor ABC: A Swedish orienteering

Savvy student seals Swiss success

A Birmingham City University [BCU] horology [the study of watches and clocks] student was treated to a trip to the historical home of Swiss watchmaking, after winning a major competition sponsored by British watch retail giants Christopher Ward. Marcus Laing, a student at BCU’s School of Jewellery, enjoyed a week-long trip to the picturesque town of Biel, Switzerland – complete with a grand tour of Christopher Ward’s manufacturing facilities. The competition saw second-year BA Horology students at the university enter unique watch and clock designs as part of an end-of-year module. Laing used cutting-edge Computer Aided Design [CAD] technology available

News Edit: 15 May 2022

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... Princess Beatrice’s secret jewellery hack revealed Hello Magazine: Princess Beatrice has a stunning collection of jewels at her disposal – and she’s even got a clever hack that has gone unnoticed www . hellomagazine . com Meet the Designer: Olivia Young of Ouroboros Jewellery - Something About Rocks Something About Rocks: Olivia Young, the British jeweller behind Ouroboros Jewellery describes her journey to making jewellery and her sensual new collections somethingaboutrocks . com The Maison Chopard at the Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition Gulf Times: Chopard's delicate Haute

News Edit: 8th May 2022

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... How Goldsmiths’ is (hall)marking the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee The Times: As the Goldsmiths’ Company reveals a new hallmark to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, Kim Parker explores the history of its Assay Office, which for centuries has set the standard for precious metals. www.thetimes.co.uk Bulgari Releases 2022 Serpenti Viper Collection Made From Ethical Gold Harpers Bazaar: Italian luxury brand Bulgari has opted for a stripped-back approach to its snake-like motif this year, opting for simple, ethical luxuries. harpersbazaar . com . au 4 Sustainable Jewelry Brands to Wear

News Edit: 31st January 2021

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... Inside the Goldsmiths’ Company: how forensic experts take down the UK’s biggest silver forgers INews: Royal jewellery experts, traders and Antiques Roadshow valuers meet to forensically examine claims of ‘fake’ silverware. inews.co.uk Anuka - the Tarporley jewellery brand made with a conscience Living Edge: Do you know where your favourite silver necklace was made? Can you trace its creation back to the very beginning? www.livingedge.co.uk 10 best jewellery gifts for her this Valentine’s Day Independent: From delicate necklaces to statement earrings, these pieces are sure to impress. www.independent.co.uk

Getting Started Online 2023

Call for Applications: Getting Started Online Applications are now open for Getting Started Online, the one-week free introduction to business course. Delivered through live webinars from 20th until 24th March 2023, Getting Started Online helps up to 100 creative start-ups to get their businesses in the jewellery and silversmithing industry off the ground. The course enables participants to learn business essentials from industry experts, network with their peers and others in the industry, and exhibit their work. Getting Started Online consists of five industry-specific themed days covering how to start and run a creative business, product development, raising a business

News Edit: 17 October 2021

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... New-season jewels – with all the trimmings FT: Adorn yourself in the patterns and palette of the Bauhaus Weavers. www.ft.com Explain the Crown Jewels’ colonial history to visitors, says Marina Wheeler The Telegraph: The former wife of the Prime Minister suggested exhibition notes on the diamond’s Punjab origins would be ‘a lot more interesting’. www.telegraph.co.uk Perthshire jeweller Laura’s journey from insecure to entrepreneur The Courier: When Laura Grace Caldwell got jewellery classes from her mum, little did she know it would eventually change her life. www.thecourier.co.uk The Essex

News Edit: 3 October 2021

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... From Bond Street to Bond Girl: Dazzling jewels from the 007 films Tatler: The role of the Bond Girl has evolved and developed over the years, but diamonds really are forever. As No Time To Die makes its long-awaited debut, Tatler looks back at the glittering pieces that have graced the beloved spy franchise through the years. www.tatler.com Vogue’s Jewellery Director Reveals Her Must-See Designers At This Year’s Goldsmiths’ Fair Vogue: Goldsmiths’ Fair, the annual celebration of the UK’s top jewellery makers, is back. www.vogue.co.uk DCK selected by

News Edit: 16 October 2022

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... How King John really lost the Crown Jewels... according to an astronomer The Telegraph: Maligned monarch’s mishap was not down to poor planning, but a freak tidal wave caused by rare celestial events, claims expert. www.telegraph.co.uk All the Crown Jewels to be used at King Charles III coronation including St Edward's Crown and Coronation Spoon Manchester Evening News: The Crown Jewels are oen of the most iconic representations of the majesty of the British monarchy . www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk Diamonds, a sceptre and a set of spurs among crown jewels

News Edit: 6 October 2019

A round up of this week's international jewellery news... The Best Birthstone Jewelry for October Birthdays Town and Country: Opal and tourmaline give October birthstones a full rainbow of colors to choose from. townandcountrymag.com Our fashion team has fallen for Fearne Cotton’s gorgeous jewellery collaboration with notonthehighstreet Woman and Home: Fearne Cotton, presenter, designer and founder of the Happy Place Festival and podcast has collaborated with notonthehighstreet partner, Carrie Elizabeth, to create the most stunning jewellery collection. womanandhome.com Under the loupe: our latest watch and jewellery finds wallpaper.com Why vintage-style bombé rings are making a glamorous statement once again

The Goldsmiths’ Company Delivers the Largest Conference in the World to Date to Address Jewellery Materials

Last week, the Goldsmiths’ Company delivered the first Jewellery Materials Congress. The conference, which is the largest conference world-wide to address jewellery technology, was created to support the jewellery and silverware community, by providing a forum for the exchange of knowledge to better the industry, free of commercialisation. Over the two-day conference, a wide agenda of topics was addressed through a series of talks and Q&A, broadly categorised by four themes: academic research, visions of the industry, and artisan and industrial materials manufacture. These talks were delivered by a panel of eighteen international speakers, including keynotes delivered by Eddie Bell,

Flexibility, Creativity & Productivity: The New Industry Model for Working

In 1926, Henry Ford introduced the 8-hour working day, now not-so-lovingly colloquialised as ‘the 9-5’. Back then, this revolution changed the way people lived- from working 10-16 hours a day, 6 days a week, to what reformist Robert Owen formulated as “eight hours labour, eight hours recreation, eight hours rest” . The dramatic decrease in hours actually led to higher productivity, and consequently higher profit margins. This model has reigned supreme for almost a century, but now people are now beginning to question whether it’s time to rethink working patterns once again. The Swedish famously trialled a 6-hour workday, in

News Edit: 31 May 2020

As we find our 'new normal' here is a round up of last week's international jewellery news... Jewelry crush: The 1970s sunglasses chain by Zoï Paris Vogue: Spotted at several fashion shows recently, the glasses chain is making a comeback. And that's the daring gamble this jewelry designer has taken. We're crushing on this vintage-inspired piece of jewelry for this summer. vogue.fr The Minimalist’s Guide to Elegant, Everyday Jewelry Vogue: Every wardrobe should establish a roster of minimal, everyday jewelry, whether you prefer silver, gold, or a combination of both. Finding the right pieces that feel personal can take

Jacobs the Jewellers’ launch annual competition as its first online virtual exhibition

Jacobs the Jewellers, Reading’s oldest independent jewellery retailer, this week announced the start of its annual Emerging Designer competition with 2020 being a totally online virtual exhibition allowing international participation with internet powered voting. Normally an instore only experience based in the renowned Reading store, the organisers took the view to move entirely online as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. The new format will also help widen the audience for the established event’s growing reputation. 2020’s sixth edition will feature 5 talented designers competing in two categories, a silver object and a piece of jewellery. From 25th May a

News Edit: 23 August 2020

Here is a round up of last week's international jewellery news... These Dazzling New Watches Capture the Beauty of Underwater Life MSN: Beginning in the 15th century in France, marquetry, or the art of inlaying thin pieces of wood or metal into an intricate design, became a winning decorative approach in furniture. msn.com Turning over a new leaf: Chopard follows a sustainable path Prestige Online: Blending ethics with enchanting aesthetics, Chopard has been on a Journey to Sustainable Luxury since 2013 thanks to the initiative launched by Co-president and artistic director, Caroline Scheufele. prestigeonline.com Editorial: Masterpiece a Story of

Celestial Inspired Jewellery

Jewellers turn to celestial bodies for design inspiration time and time again, with some of the biggest names in fine jewellery returning to star, sun and planet motifs for 2019. These forms are both familiar and yet magical to us, becoming part of the pantheon of jewellery history for many collectors and admirers writes Jodie Smith. Cartier Released during Paris haute couture week, Cartier introduced an entire galaxy of 14 limited edition pieces of jewellery in ‘Les Galaxies de Cartier.’ This is the first in the series of Cartier’s collections based on the mission statement: ‘Explore New, Create Amazing’, and

News Edit: 9 November 2019

A round up of this week's international jewellery news... Life aquatic: Jordan Askill's new jewellery collection is inspired by the ocean Vogue: A fascination with environmental phenomena proved a natural well of inspiration for Jordan Askill, who dove headfirst into the sea to design his new jewellery collection. vogue.com.au Last chance to see Bulgari’s magical history tour Wallpaper: ‘Bulgari, the story, the dream’ charts the 135-year history of the Roman jewellery house across two locations in its Italian home city - Castel Sant’Angelo and Palazzo Venezia. wallpaper.com Jeweller Boodles teams up with African miner to sell ethically sourced gold

Benchpeg catches up with Karin Paynter

As part of our lockdown chats series, this week Benchpeg catches up with Karin Paynter. Its a long one, but worth a listen, as we go through Karin's career, and the skill sets she developed intentionally and unintentionally along the way. Karin is an Independent Consultant, the Strategic Lead for Contemporary British Silversmiths and the Creative Director of ERA5050, a campaign for gender balance on British Stage and Screen. [youtube url=http://youtu.be/O0qcGGd67C0] She’s also a Medway trained Jeweller and Silversmith, with an MA from the Royal College of Art, is an award winning Silversmith in her own right, has

News Edit: 24 May 2020

As we find our 'new normal' here is a round up of last week's international jewellery news... Why the super-rich are investing in diamonds and rare gemstones in lockdown The Telegraph: Amid economic uncertainty, the super-rich are looking to ultra-rare precious gemstones as a 'safe' store for their wealth. telegraph.co.uk In a pandemic, why are collectors splashing out millions on jewellery online? CAN Luxury: Despite the current climate, collectible jewellery sales are soaring at online auctions, with collectors having no qualms about purchasing pricy jewels sight unseen. channelnewsasia.com Stellar Price of Gold Might Dent Jewelers’ Profits This Year WWD:

News Edit: 27 January 2019

A round up of this week's international jewellery news... My head, their hands — a jeweller’s extraordinary collaboration After being paralysed from the neck down, Romilly Saumarez Smith found a new way to make art. www.ft.com 4 Jewellery Trends To Embrace In 2019 With fashion changing every season and the constant pressure to turn out fresh looks for every event, keeping up to date with the trends can feel exhausting. www.elle.com.au "More And More Women Are Buying Jewellery For Themselves" - Maya Magal On The Changing Market A quick scroll through Instagram will tell you that semi-precious jewellery

New Fairtrade Gold Jewellery Collection Re-imagined

Alison Macleod Jewellery, a Scottish based fine jewellery designer has launched her new ‘Silhouette Collection’, a range that celebrates the exquisite elements that make up her jewellery, from the lustrous fair trade gold to brilliant-cut diamonds that adorn some of the key pieces. Alison is part of a select group of jewellery designers representing Scotland at New York Jewellery Week taking place between the 16th and 22nd of November. 'I am excited to present the new Silhouette Collection, a series of simple silhouettes with a nod to traditional love tokens, amulets and good luck charms, each piece celebrating the lustrous

Benchpeg Offer: Sold Out Tickets Available

This week, we are delighted to announce that Benchpeg are the official Media Partners for Make Your Mark 2019. With over 600 students and graduates already booked to attend, it looks set to be a fantastic event. Benchpeg has supported the jewellery industry for over 10 years now and in particular, those making their first steps into the industry. We have done this through our weekly newsletter, careers advice, jobs boards, funding opportunities to mention just a few and we love promoting beautiful work. Benchpeg at Make your Mark At this year’s Make Your Mark, Benchpeg will be on hand

News Edit: 17 May 2020

As we find our 'new normal' here is a round up of last week's international jewellery news... Chopard taps actress and environmentalist Marion Cotillard to model its ethical jewels LifeStyle Asia: With the world going on reset mode lately, everyone has gotten a rare chance to pause and reflect on how we’ve been so preoccupied by packed work and social schedules, the blind obsessions for possession and power, or that we’ve forgotten about some of more important things in life: self-care, compassion for your neighbours and, last but certainly not least, for the planet we live in. lifestyleasia.com 8

The Benevolent Society bestow 50 goodwill hampers to beneficiaries

The Benevolent Society were delighted to identify up to 50 of their hardest up and longest standing beneficiaries and to send to each of them this week a beautiful hamper full of goodies as a timely reminder that they have not been forgotten. The Society issued a statement which said: "With all of the talk of worldwide pandemic, economic disaster, job losses, the NHS being overwhelmed, it is important that we do not forget those that have gone before us and contributed so much to making our great industries what they are today." Simon Dawe the BenSoc Chairman said: “It

News Edit: 14 July 2019

A round up of this week's international jewellery news... Why Chaumet's bejewelled tribute to all things celestial was an astonishing masterstroke of high jewellery The Telegraph: Chaumet got just one thing wrong with its new high jewellery collection: displaying the pieces under alarmed spotlights so that whenever anyone tried to get a close-up photo, a siren went off and the perpetrator was left red-faced. www.telegraph.co.uk Haute Couture Jewelry Report: A New Generation Alights Vogue: In the wake of big anniversary celebrations at heritage houses like Boucheron, De Beers, and Cartier, this year marks yet more milestones in the world

Zoe Davidson to unveil new ‘Spring Tides’ collection at upcoming Scotland’s Trade Fair

An Orkney-based jeweller will unveil her new Spring Tides collection at a Scottish Trade Fair this week. The striking new collection takes its inspiration from the sea-carved shorelines of the designers home-land; and sits amongst her previous collections as another tribute to Orkney’s unique landscapes: Saltaire, Barriers and Hoy Sound . The collection will launch with a selection of pendants, earrings, bracelets and rings. Each piece consists of silver and combines Zoe’s signature fold-formed metalwork with contrasting gemstones, accents of gold and bold patina treatments; all handmade with great craftmanship and care from her Stromness-based Studio, open to visitors on

News Edit: 10 May 2020

As we find our 'new normal' here is a round up of last week's international jewellery news... 2021 Baselworld Watch And Jewelry Show Is Cancelled Forbes: The MCH Group, which owns and operates the annual Baselworld jewelry and watch trade show, has canceled its 2021 fair in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic and the mass exodus of its most important watch exhibitors. forbes.com Get creative with these home teaching aids from the jewellery community Wallpaper: Though not necessarily intended for teaching purposes (indeed, the meditative art of colouring in is as enjoyable for adults), we have found these

News Edit: 9 August 2020

Here is a round up of last week's international jewellery news... How The Jewelry Industry Is Mobilizing To Stamp Out Racism Forbes: In the wake of the global social justice movement over recent weeks, black jewelry designers have found themselves thrust front and center as consumers look for ways to show their support. forbes.com Shiny new business idea from Chippenham jeweller Wiltshire Times: Chippenham jeweller Tamara Eggleston has had a Eureka moment. She had to cancel her silver jewellery making workshops due to lockdown back in March. So she has invented a home jewellery making kit to keep her

News Edit: 3 May 2020

As we find our 'new normal' here is a round up of last six week's international jewellery news... Coronavirus Causes First Quarter Gold Jewelry Demand To Plunge 39% Forbes: The global novel coronavirus pandemic has caused first quarter year-on-year demand for gold jewelry to plummet by 39% to 325.8 tons, a record low for the quarterly Global Demand Trends report by the World Gold Council (WGC). Rising prices for the precious metal fueled by safe-haven investment, and a shuttered retail and manufacturing environment were credited with the drastic decline. forbes.com Cybersecurity Amid The Pandemic: Protect The Crown Jewels Forbes:

News Edit: 10 March 2019

A round up of this week's international jewellery news... This Singapore Bespoke Jeweller Is Who You Want For Modern Day Heirlooms Harpers Bazaar: Calla Lily Fine Jewellers will weave your story in precious gems. harpersbazaar.com Lady Gaga Wears Audrey Hepburn's Breakfast At Tiffany’s Jewels At The Oscars Vogue: When Tiffany & Co was musing over which nominee to bejewel for the Oscars 2019, there was only one name the brand saw lit up in diamonds: Lady Gaga. vogue.co.uk Jewels That Glow In The Dark? Vogue: Cora Sheibani is turning heads with a new jewellery collection featuring gemstones that turn

News Edit: 28 April 2019

A round up of this week's international jewellery news... This Sustainable Fine Jewellery Collection from Dover Street Market Is The Perfect Mix of Creativity And Innovation Vogue: There are few conversations within this industry that have become as profoundly important as that surrounding sustainability. vogue.co.uk In My Jewellery Box: Marla Aaron The Telegraph: New York-based jewellery designer Marla Aaron fell in love with jewellery as a young girl playing with her grandmother’s collection, but she never envisaged making a career out of it. telegraph.co.uk The jewellers turning their hand to home furnishings How To Spend It: Cutting-edge jewellers are

News Edit: 2 August 2020

Here is a round up of last week's international jewellery news... The Ethical Jewellery Labels To Put On Your Radar Marie Claire: While ethical fashion and jewellery were once pegged as 'having a moment', the reality is that now more so than ever consumers are becoming increasingly aware of where their pieces are coming from. marieclaire.com.au The jewellery you've been buying in lockdown AFR: Los Angeles designer Irene Neuwirth has garnered a loyal following with her whimsical designs and COVID-19 has proven no barrier to sales. afr.com Jeweller to the stars lost job after head-on bike crash with Uber

Bishopsland 2019

Call for Applications: Bishopsland 2019 Apply Now - A Few Places Still Available at Bishopsland Are you looking for a bridge between university and a professional life as a Silversmith or Jeweller? Bishopsland is an internationally recognised postgraduate residential course which provides equal concentration on silversmithing skills and the professional skills needed to be able to work successfully as a self-employed maker. This integrated approach makes the course unique. About the Course Bishopsland is committed to craftsmanship, innovation and helping makers to be sustainable. We offer a 46 week sustained intensive training course in design, technical and business skills. [youtube

News Edit: 9 December 2018

A round up of this week's international jewellery news... My lightbulb moment: Jewellery designer Annie Haak, reveals the inspiration behind her accessories brand Daily Mail: Annie Haak is a 61-year-old jewellery designer and founder of Annie Haak Designs. She lives in Hampshire with her husband, Johnnie, 62. They have three grown-up children. www.dailymail.co.uk Glenmorangie and National Museum of Scotland commission major new artwork The Edinburgh Reporter: National Museums Scotland (NMS) and The Glenmorangie Company have commissioned a major new piece of contemporary silverwork for display in the museum. www.theedinburghreporter.co.uk The rock star: Monica Vinader is the £100 million brand [youtube

News Edit: 21 April 2019

A round up of this week's international jewellery news... Coachella 2019: The most beautiful jewelry spotted on models at the festival Vogue: From seashell earrings to wild necklaces, take a look at some of the most beautiful jewelry looks spotted at the first weekend of the most fashion-forward festival out there. vogue.fr Artist recreates exiled dictator's treasure trove in 3D—but what happened to the originals? Art Newspaper: Pio Abad and Frances Wadsworth Jones's replicas of jewels smuggled into Hawaii by Imelda Marcos are displayed at the Honolulu Biennial alongside the social services they could have paid for. theartnewspaper.com Nigora

News Edit: 8th November 2020

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... The powerful women behind Cartier’s most iconic symbol Harpers Bazaar: A new interactive exhibition at Harrods celebrates the glittering heritage of Cartier’s most famous emblem, and the pioneering woman who inspired it. harpersbazaar.com An ode to nature Bankock Post: Chopard translates its love for flora and fauna into a new range of high-jewellery creations for this year's Red Carpet collection. bangkokpost.com All the coolest Australian jewellery designers are now in one place Fashion Journal: I don’t know about you, but I find that buying jewellery online can be

Raw Pearls Celebrate After Record Breaking IJL

Raw Pearls, one of the UK’s leading pearl jewellery suppliers, have announced that they had their most successful IJL ever after exhibiting there earlier this week for what was their 6 th year at Olympia. Many visitors took advantage of the discounted prices Raw Pearls had on offer as part of their huge clearance sale at the show. They have reported that the most popular items were cultured Tahitian strings, nucleated freshwater strings both round and baroque, and also, in line with recent fashion trends, larger baroque freshwater strings. Director, Miranda Raw went on to say “We were thrilled with

Spring into Colour

With what feels like most of the world working from home these days, many of us are going to have a lot more time on our hands. More time stuck indoors in our pyjamas may well be disastrous for the old waistline but does give plenty of opportunities to swat up on the spring runway jewellery trends! Between clothing, accessories, furniture and makeup trends, Spring's jewellery trends are by far the most fun and adventures to play with. As new collections are released every week, we're seeing designers forgo the single-use of gold and silver for an explosion of colour

News Edit: 8 September 2019

A round up of this week's international jewellery news... A Trio of Tiaras Are The Crowning Glory Of Jewels In The Downton Abbey Film Forbes: If you are excitedly anticipating the jewelry that will be worn in the Downton Abbey film like I am you will be happy to note that among the 1920s style sautoirs, ultra-long strands and of necklaces and swingy earrings, there will be three regal diamond-encrusted tiaras. forbes.com Antiques Roadshow: Guest stunned by whopping valuation of Wallis Simpson brooch replica Daily Express: Antiques Roadshow visited Morden Hall Park last night where one guest was

Karl Lagerfeld 1933 - 2019

This week, on Tuesday 19 February, saw the loss of fashion legend Karl Lagerfeld. He died in Paris, at the age of 85. With appearances scheduled in to oversee the Chanel Womenswear show on March 5 this year, he fulfilled his promise to never retire. Known for his tireless work ethic, and unrivalled ability to stay one step ahead in the incredibly fast-paced world of fashion, Lagerfeld created collections for both Chanel and Fendi simultaneously, in addition to his own namesake label, which celebrated his iconic look. His collections were never just that, better described as ‘experiences’ or installations: “His

Amanda Mansell on why she is committed to creating a jewellery hub in Hatton Garden

Benchpeg spoke to Amanda Mansell this week, as she is nearing the end of her campaign to realise her jewellery hub concept ‘Loupe’ – a multi faceted initiative to support the jewellery industry in the heart of its geographical home. "When I was first introduced to the Hatton Garden jewellery industry about 20 years ago, so much of it operated behind closed doors. It wasn't easy gaining entry. I was lucky enough to receive help which opened some of those doors, but ever since then I’ve been involved in various projects and initiatives to help connect people and encourage the [youtube

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Stellar line up set for IJL 2019

Artist jeweller John Moore, The Futurist Paola de Luca, DeBeers, Sotheby’s, Fairtrade Gold, Hilary Alexander OBE and Graduate Fashion Week among stellar IJL 2019 line up IJL,, opens on Sunday 1 September and will welcome some of the biggest brands, cutting-edge designers and the latest in Jewellery and Watch technology and sustainability to the show. IJL’s event programme features designers including: Jeweller of The Fair John Moore @IJL, Monday 2 September: The inaugural Jeweller of The Fair John Moore will show his collection on the IJL Inspires Catwalk Theatre on Monday 2 September (13:45 - 14:30) followed by questions from

News Edit: 2 December 2018

A round up of this week's international jewellery news... Jeweller announces profits of £13.7m for last 12 months The Business Desk: Lancashire based jewellers Beaverbrooks has announced profits of £13.7m over the last 12 months. www.thebusinessdesk.com Meghan the muse! Jeweller Shaun Leane reveals he now designs collections with the Duchess in mind - after the royal prompted his £225 A-list approved Talon earrings to sell out Daily Mail: Jeweller Shaun Leane has revealed how the.... www.dailymail.co.uk The House of Garrard has created a glamorous Christmas tree for The Lanesborough Tatler: Jewellers to the royal family, the House of Garrard, [youtube

Postponed: Loot 2020

Postponed: Loot: Mad About Jewelry Museum of Arts and Design, New York City, USA 20 - 26th April 2020 LOOT: MAD About Jewelry has been postponed to the week of December 7, 2020. Out of an abundance of caution and with careful consideration of evolving public health concerns in New York City, the Museum has determined that the potential risk to the well-being of LOOT's international roster of artists, the attendees, and Museum staff must be the primary consideration. We thank all of our supporters for their understanding and cooperation during this unprecedented situation and for their commitment to support

Loot 2020

Postponed: Loot: Mad About Jewelry Museum of Arts and Design, New York City, USA LOOT: MAD About Jewelry has been postponed to the week of December 7, 2020. Out of an abundance of caution and with careful consideration of evolving public health concerns in New York City, the Museum has determined that the potential risk to the well-being of LOOT's international roster of artists, the attendees, and Museum staff must be the primary consideration. We thank all of our supporters for their understanding and cooperation during this unprecedented situation and for their commitment to support MAD. We look forward to

News Edit: 18 October 2020

Here is a round up of last week's international jewellery news... Collecting guide: David Webb jewellery Christies: Best known for his zebra and frog bangles, the American jeweller David Webb has long been a favourite with movie stars and fashion icons for jewels that combine ancient motifs, bold colours and fabulous beasts. christies.com Fresh SMU grad gets chance to shine at jewellery retailer Straits Times: Last year, Ms Cheryl Tan decided to take up an internship in her final year of studies at Singapore Management University, delaying her graduation by six months. straitstimes.com Cheating husband exposed by simple mistake

3D CAD Designing and Printing Course at the Vannetta Seecharran School of Jewellery

3D CAD Designing and Printing Course This is an evening course beginning on Monday 25th February, meeting one evening each week for 5 weeks from 6.30pm - 9pm. This is a beginners course aimed at anyone interested in learning how to design with the 3D Design computer program Rhino. The course is suitable for jewellery makers, small-scale sculptors and anyone interested in 3D modelling with a view to creating physical objects. Modelling ideas in 3D widens the scope for jewellery designers, allowing for more intricate, elaborate and innovative designs. This course is an excellent taster and the perfect introduction to

News Edit: 28 June 2020

As we find our 'new normal' here is a round up of last week's international jewellery news... These are the 6 most searched for jewelry trends on the internet this year Vogue: From colorful beads to layered necklaces and superimposed rings, here is the ranking of the 6 most sought-after jewelry trends on the Internet this year according to Stylight. vogue.fr 150-year-old Sheffield jeweller, HL Brown, focused on customer safety as it returns following coronavirus closure The Star: James Frampton is proud of the Sheffield business founded by his great-great-grandfather in 1861. thestar.co.uk Jeweller turns electronic waste into eye-catching

Liu Yifei wears Chaumet for the premiere of Mulan in Los Angeles

This week in Los Angeles, on the occasion of the premiere of Mulan, directed by Niki Caro, Liu Yifei, ambassador of the Maison, was wearing the Nuages d’Or earrings from the High Jewellery collection Les Ciels de Chaumet, as well as a ring from the High Jewellery collection Soir de Fête. Ambassador of Maison Chaumet in China, Liu Yifei is one of the leading actresses of her generation. Sharing with the Maison the same vision of elegance, the Chinese-American actress personifies the contemporary femininity of Chaumet jewellery creations. Author: Published:

Karl & Lisa

For those who are lucky enough to be in Melbourne, Australia, there is still more than a week to visit the Karl & Lisa exhibition at the Funaki Gallery, a double solo show dedicated to two of the most important names in the world of contemporary jewellery writes Ilaria Ruggiero. Lisa Walker necklace, 2019, fabric, stuffing, thread, acrylic paint Lisa Walker necklace, 2019, merino, stuffing, acrylic paint, thread Karl Fritsch and Lisa Walker have been at the forefront of contemporary jewellery for over 20 years, constantly pushing and questioning what jewellery is and can be. They met while studying at the prestigious

News Edit: 25 November 2018

A round up of this week's international jewellery news... Harumi collaborates with Goossens on the ultimate jewellery as 'wearable sculpture' The Telegraph: People tend to assume that jewellery designer Harumi Klossowska de Rola started off as a sculptor, but then moved to jewellery. www.telegraph.co.uk Marie Antoinette's pendant sells for £25m in jewellery auction Sky News: Jewellery belonging to France's most famous queen has fetched millions of pounds at auction in Geneva. news.sky.com Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle are backing this major jewellery trend Marie Claire: ICYMI, Prince Charles celebrated his 70th birthday last night, with a super fancy party

Experts share insight on non-essential retail shops reopening and provide reassurance on how to shop safely

This week, all non-essential retail shops re-opened after 12 weeks of closure since the COVID-19 outbreak. Hundreds of thousands of non-essential retail shops across England are set to reopen including Shopping centres and shops will look and operate differently compared to three months ago, when the public were last shopping in them. To inform the public on what to expect and showcase the new changes that have been implemented, shopping expert and TV star Gok Wan along with media doctor Dr Zoe Williams were granted early access to some stores on London’s iconic Oxford Street to find out more before they

News Edit: 12 January 2020

A round up of this week's international jewellery news... Jewellery trends for 2020: recycling deluxe, strange stones and the rise of demi-bespoke The Telegraph: With more precious raw materials and longer production times, jewellery trends move at a slower pace than those in the fashion world. This is a relief for buyers - there’s no need to worry that a new, four-figure piece will scream ‘last season’ in a few short months. telegraph.co.uk The Men’s Jewellery Trend We’re Planning On Copying In 2020 Vogue: At this time of year, in addition to the resolutions and intentions, the winds of

News Edit: 2 June 2019

A round up of this week's international jewellery news... First UK visit for Hammerclub will reconnect Dundee with silver heritage Deadline News: Dundee’s precious metals heritage will be connected to its growing contemporary reputation for design... deadlinenews.co.uk The Ancient Egyptian collection that marked Karl Lagerfeld’s final runway appearance Prestige Online: The civilisation was the inspiration for Chanel’s recent Metiers D’ Art collection. Established in 2002, the... prestigeonline.com Symphony In Red: Van Cleef & Arpel’s Treasure Of Rubies Harpers Bazaar: Showcasing over 3,000 carats of certified rubies, Van Cleef & Arpels' Treasure of Rubies is a disciplined study of beauty.

News Edit: 21 June 2020

As we find our 'new normal' here is a round up of last week's international jewellery news... The jewellery industry announces a scholarship to support black students Wallpaper: Fifty jewellery brands have united to create a long-term scholarship and mentorships to support black students at New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology. wallpaper.com 50 Jewelers Have Created a $50,000 Scholarship for Black Students to Study Design Robb Report: On Wednesday, a group of fifty jewelry designers and jewelry-related businesses announced the creation of a $50,000 endowment for black students studying jewelry design at New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology. robbreport.com

News Edit: 27 September 2020

Here is a round up of last week's international jewellery news... ‘Making things is human instinct’: Prince Charles supports UK jewellers at Goldsmiths' Virtual Fair The Telegraph: As the Prince opens this year’s digital offering, the Head of Goldsmiths' Fair selects her top 10 highlights from the virtual show. telegraph.co.uk A Sneak Peek At The Uber-Talented British Jewellers Not To Be Missed At This Year’s Goldsmiths Fair Vogue: British Vogue’s top picks from the first digital edition of the famous fair that showcases independent designer-makers. vogue.co.uk No Piercing? No Problem. Marion Cotillard Designs A Piercing-Free Curated Ear Capsule For

News Edit: 8 December 2019

A round up of this week's international jewellery news... The most exceptional jewellery boxes for the connoisseur in your life this Christmas If you’re serious about collecting jewellery, it makes sense that you’d be serious about where you keep it. telegraph.co.uk Unusual Christmas gifts for jewellery-lovers Jewellery is one of the trickiest things to gift. There is the metal to think about, the ring size, the stone colour and that's before you even get to the shape and style of the piece. theweek.co.uk Ultimate Christmas Gift: An Heirloom Jewelry Box Filled With Jewels Online fashion retailer, Net-A-Porter, has teamed

Geko Takes Inspiration From Iconic 20th Century Female Artists For New Collection

Gecko Jewellery have sought inspiration from some of the 20th century’s most highly regarded contemporary female artists for the new Fiorelli Silver collection, which launches this week. The new range, which features 74 new lines, contains striking, contemporary pieces, with the designers drawing inspiration from the work of Frida Kahlo, Yayoi Kusama and Anni Albers. Commenting on the new collection, Creative Director Desiree Pringle, said: “The new Fiorelli Silver collection is a beautiful fusion of art and design, featuring minimal and modern profiles which lend themselves easily to every day wear and layering. The artists who inspired the collection

News Edit: 14 June 2020

As we find our 'new normal' here is a round up of last week's international jewellery news... The Creative Women Behind Such Prestigious Jewellery Brands As Chopard & Cartier Tatler: Meet the women responsible for reimagining the heritage of world class brands through a 21st century lens. asiatatler.com 22 Black Jewellery Designers Who Deserve Your Support And Investment Vogue: Prominent black voices are rare in jewellery. Even though many of the world’s riches in the form of precious metals and gemstones come from Africa, its residents are far more likely to have been cruelly exploited in the name of

News Edit: 20 September 2020

Here is a round up of last week's international jewellery news... Works of art: the best of this season’s high jewellery pieces It can take hundreds, if not thousands, of hours to create a high jewellery piece. Jessica Diamond on this season’s sparkling labours of love. Photographs by Charles Negre. www.thetimes.co.uk From Gabrielle Chanel to Elsa Peretti, Meet the Women Who Changed the Jewelry World The world of jewelry was, for a long time, the domain of men. But throughout the twentieth century, exceptional women have taken control and revolutionized the codes of the most prestigious houses. Meet the

Trends to Keep Watch of This Autumn

Hands up who's bored of waking up to nothing but rain, rain with a side of rain? Us too. As the seasonal calendar clicked over to a new month last week, it seems as if the weather Gods have also pulled the plug on any residual sunny heat leftover from summer, leaving us well and truly in the throes of a UK Autumn. For those of us fashion mavens, not only is the end of summer a happy instance to refill our wardrobes with autumn fashion trends, but it also provides the perfect excuse to snuggle up indoors with a

LVMH confirms it has submitted Tiffany transaction for approval by the European Commission

In a flurry of press releases this week LVHM have stood firm with their position in the failed acquisition of Tiffany which have led to legal action by the American jeweller which have filed a suit in the American state of Deleware. “LVMH confirmed on the 18 September that immediately after receiving approval to proceed by the European Commission, it has submitted the proposed acquisition of Tiffany for antitrust review, as it has always stated it would do. Eight of the ten requisite antitrust clearances have already been obtained. LVMH expects to receive approval from the European Commission and Taiwan

News Edit: 24 March 2019

A round up of this week's international jewellery news... Beyond Fabergé: Bykovs And Russian Jewelry Renaissance Forbes: From the Tsars to the Kardashians, uniqueness outweighs carat-count when it comes to fine jewelry ownership. forbes.com Meet Göran Kling, Who Is Crafting Street-Smart “Slang” Jewelry in Sweden Vogue: Peer out jeweler Göran Kling’s window and what do you see? An abandoned concrete factory riddled with graffiti. vogue.com Contraceptive Jewellery Could Be The Next Method Of Birth Control Independent: Contraceptive jewellery is currently being tested by scientists as a new form of birth control. independent.co.uk Mystery of the largest hoard of Celtic

News Edit: 25 May 2019

A round up of this week's international jewellery news... The Jewelry on Game of Thrones Offers Clues to the Season 8 Finale Town and Country: T&C’s experts weigh in on the women of Westeros and their not-so-subtle accessories. townandcountrymag.com The Best 'Game of Thrones' Jewellery To Make You Look Like The True Queen Of The 7 Kingdoms Bustle: Winter is here and the end is nigh. Season 8 of Game of Thrones has really split fans so far but very soon it will all be... bustle.com Coining it in: the rise of numismatic jewellery FT: Real money may have

Meet Jacqueline Ryan @ The Scottish Gallery

On the Surface - Jacqueline Ryan The Scottish Gallery 24 July - 24 August 2019 Meet the Maker 11-12 noon, Saturday 27th July Jacqueline Ryan’s spectacular On the Surface is now open. This is Jacqueline’s first major presentation with The Gallery since the seminal exhibition ‘Art Jewellery’ twenty years ago and it is ten years since Aberdeen Art Gallery & Museum acquired a similar enamel necklace to the one shown opposite for their permanent collection. Jacqueline is in Edinburgh this week to celebrate her new body of work. You can meet Jacqueline Ryan on Saturday 27th July 11-12noon and find

News Edit: 8th March 2020

A round up of this week's international jewellery news... 15 Jewellery Pieces That Are Too Cute To Resist Harpers Bazaar: Whimsical pieces which are conversation starters. harpersbazaar.com Meet the Indian Jeweler Inspired by Madonna and Frida Kahlo Town and Country: Sabyasachi Mukherjee's work, now at Bergdorf Goodman, fuses modernity and heritage. townandcountrymag.com Timothée Chalamet Is The New Poster Boy For High-Low Dressing Vogue: Timothée Chalamet is a fan of fashion with a capital F, having turned heads in everything from an embellished Louis Vuitton bib to a sporty Prada suit. But while his designer red-carpet looks by Off-White and

News Edit: 10 February 2019

A round up of this week's international jewellery news... Ring bought at boot sale for £10 and kept in a box for 33 years is DIAMOND worth £740,000 The Sun: A cash-strapped mum paid £10 for a boot sale “glass” ring — but it was a £740,000 diamond. www.thesun.co.uk Chaumet's high-jewellery ode to Africa, with a little help from artist Evans Mbugua and his menagerie of bejewelled beasts The Telegraph: The elephant in the room when Chaumet presented its Trésors d’Afrique high-jewellery collection was not, in fact, in the room. www.telegraph.co.uk Piaget demonstrates its prowess with materials in high

Nikki Couppee - A pop and gothic flavor

This week we discover the work of a real experimenter in jewelry field, the American jewelry designer Nikki Couppee writes Ilaria Ruggiero. Originally from Pensacola Beach, Florida, she is currently living in Oakland, California. Her work is located in a very special stylistic dimension, between pop culture and gothic flavor, in a mix of very different languages and codes. I addressed her few questions to better understand her world. IR: Where does your passion for jewelry come from? NC: Growing up I used to look in my mom’s jewelry box and inspected and tried things on and loved hearing the stories,

All Pandora jewellery to be made from recycled silver and gold

Full shift from mined to recycled silver and gold will reduce CO 2 and be better for the environment. Pandora, the world’s largest jewellery brand, thie week announced it will entirely stop using newly mined silver and gold in its jewellery by 2025 and only buy from recycled sources. This will cut carbon emissions by two thirds for silver and by more than 99% for gold. “Silver and gold are beautiful jewellery materials that can be recycled forever without losing their quality. Metals mined centuries ago are just as good as new. They will never tarnish or decay. We wish to help

News Edit: 21 July 2019

A round up of this week's international jewellery news... How the Moon Landing Changed Jewelry History Town and Country: Jewelers have always looked to the heavens, but the Apollo 11 mission inspired a new era of designs. www.townandcountrymag.com Serena Williams Wears the Most Unusual Ear Jewelry in Harper’s Bazaar Feature In Store Magazine: A new Serena Williams feature in Harper’s Bazaar is sure to attract attention. But what might be most interesting to jewelers is the unique ear ornament she wore in one of the photos. We’re not even sure you can call this Gucci accessory an earring. instoremag.com

Apply Now - A Few Places Still Available at Bishopsland

[youtube url=http://youtu.be/vio-MmIpaJw] Apply Now - A Few Places Still Available at Bishopsland Are you looking for a bridge between university and a professional life as a Silversmith or Jeweller? Bishopsland is an internationally recognized postgraduate residential course which provides equal concentration on silversmithing skills and the professional skills needed to be able to work successfully as a self-employed maker. This integrated approach makes the course unique. About the Course Bishopsland is committed to craftsmanship, innovation and helping makers to be sustainable. We offer a 46 week sustained intensive training course in design, technical and business skills. Our Fellows

News Edit: 7 June 2020

As we find our 'new normal' here is a round up of last week's international jewellery news... 10 Black Jewellery Designers Who Deserve Your Support And Investment Vogue: Prominent black voices are rare in jewellery. Even though many of the world’s riches in the form of precious metals and gemstones come from Africa, its residents are far more likely to have been cruelly exploited in the name of adornment than to have benefited from it. vogue.co.uk Lockdown prompts a rethink of how we buy and sell jewellery Wallpaper: Gallerist Elisabetta Cipriani offers a creative alternative to trying on jewellery.

News Edit: 19 May 2019

A round up of this week's international jewellery news... Fairytale that thrust me into the fabulous world of Fabergé! Daily Mail: Sarah started life in a modest semi, now she rubs shoulders with billionaires after discovering she was a scion of the world’s most famous jewellery family. dailymail.co.uk ‘I want to see it, I want to touch it’: the new alchemist at Louis Vuitton The FT: In her first interview since taking over jewellery at the luxury house, Francesca Amfitheatrof talks about the... ft.com The shifting shapes of Scandi jewellery Vogue: Geometric lines are out, soft, organic shapes are

Artisan Paul Wayne Gregory creates a giant Rotary Greenwich Timepiece replica from Chocolate for C4's Extreme Chocolate Makers

Last week, Rotary made its TV debut on the Channel 4 show, Extreme Chocolate Makers. The new series follows chocolatiers from around the UK as they tackle tricky builds and complicated commissions in an attempt to deliver a little bit of chocolate heaven. Ahead of its 125th birthday, Rotary commissioned Paul Wayne Gregory, of the TV show, to create a griant-sized replica of one of their most popular watches. The Greenwich timepiece, is a particularly challenging feat in chocolatiering- with its skeletal detailing and intricately detailed face. Image caption or copyright Paul, who creates bespoke chocolate commissions for a living, has

News Edit: 4 November 2018

A round up of this week's international jewellery news... Alexander McQueen's favourite jeweller Shaun Leane turns his hand to buildings The Telegraph: Shaun Leane has never quite toed the line when it comes to what we expect of a fine jeweller. It was Leane who created the major pieces that came to define... www.telegraph.co.uk Why Heinz Mayer is the chosen supplier to the Jeweller of Her Majesty, The Queen of England First Classe: The independent German jeweller has been the steadfast supplier to the official jewellers of the palace for decades despite being a small company of only approximately

Princes Trust Development Awards

Funding: Princes Trust Development Awards Young people facing financial barriers to taking the next step into work, education or training can apply for grants of up to £500 through the Princes Trust Development Awards. The grants can cover some of the costs involved in accessing education, training or moving into employment. Eligibility The grants are available to UK residents aged between 14 and 17 who do not have/are not expecting to achieve 5 GCSEs grades A-C-(or equivalent), or those aged 17-25 who are unemployed or working fewer than 16 hours a week, or in education fewer than 14 hours a

New ethical consultancy launched

New consultancy firm V&V launches to debunk the myth that working responsibly and transparently has to be complicated and costly. Victoria Waugh, formerly the face behind Fairtrade’s work on gold, has teamed up with supply chain traceability expert Vanessa Brain, to provide tailored consultancy services to jewellery and fashion businesses, in a language that's easy to understand. Launching ahead of the Fair Luxury conference next week, the duo will work collectively with jewellers and manufacturers to help them understand their footprint on the world and grow profitable, sustainable businesses. Services offerred will include support to identify supply chain risks,

Hazel Thorn’s mixed-metal work garners “Best New Design” award at Goldsmiths’ Fair

Hazel Thorn's delicate and intricate works bear resemblance to shards of colourful, patterned eggshells. Her work in mixed-metal silversmithing has taken an interesting turn this year, after placements on an internship scheme run by the Goldsmiths’ Centre. During the 16 week placement, interns undergo intensive one-to-one tuition with master silversmiths, in this case Adrian Hope, Rauni Higson and Mary Ann Simmons. Thorn has credited this opportunity for expanding her skill set and “opening up new design possibilities.” This new work (pictured below article) comes from learning the technique of seam-raising, where a flat sheet is formed into a cylinder or

News Edit: 28 October 2018

A round up of this week's international jewellery news... Historic Art And Contemporary Jewels At TEFAF New York Fall Art Fair Forbes: The third annual TEFAF New York Fall art fair will return to the Park Avenue Armory in New York on October 27 -31 with about 90 exhibitors from around the world... www.forbes.com Jeweller’s tribute to her late husband The Herald: She is known for reflecting her Orkney roots in her work. But Sheila Fleet’s new collection has a deeper meaning than usual, as the jewellery designer was inspired by happy memories of life with her late husband.

Blossoming Alyssum heralds 2018 buzz for Fei Liu Fine Jewellery

It was clear from the clamour around his stand at the IJL last September that Fei Liu was offering something special and the Christmas sales figures unveiled this week confirmed the newly-launched Alyssum Collection as one of his most popular to date. Just three months after Alyssum was launched by British brand Fei Liu Fine Jewellery, it became the brand's best seller for the Christmas period, which considering the depth and breadth of his many collections suggests the high levels of interest at the show were backed up by high levels of orders. It effectively doubled Fei Liu Fine Jewellery’s

It's raining gold in Russia

It was raining gold in Siberia this week after a Russian cargo plane's doors flew open during take off flinging around 200 gold bars across the runway. The Antonov An-12, carrying an estimated $378 million worth of gold, diamonds and platimum, had stopped at Yakutsk Airport in Siberia to refuel en route to Krasnoyarskbut as it rose again into the sky, the doors reportedly buckled under the weight and the precious cargo was sprayed into the atmosphere. The gold bars, weighing more than three tons, were spilled onto the runway which was hastily closed by the police to stop the

Miss World China crowned with Fei Liu's glorious £11 million masterpiece

Fei Liu's magnificent Blue of Dreams tiara, worth £11 million and featuring a stunning 88 carat sapphire, was placed ceremoniously on the head of Chinese beauty queen Guan Siyu last week when she won the Miss World China 2017 pageant in Dalian, China. The Fei Liu Fine Jewellery founder collaborated with the New Silkroutes Group Ltd to create his amazing masterpiece and took a full 9 months to complete it - in a painstaking process of design and intricate craftsmanship. Look closely and you will see the majestic 88ct Sri Lanka blue sapphire set in platinum, six high-grade over sapphires,

Call for Applications: PREZIOSA Young 2018

Call for Applications: Preziosa Young Design Competition 2019 Entries are now open for the international contest and exhibition for young jewellery makers, the 2019 edition of PREZIOSA Young. International contest/exhibition for young jewellery makers. 5 to 8 participants will be selected by the international panel and exhibited in specially designed exhibition spaces at PREZIOSA, Florence Jewellery Week in May-June 2019. 2 prizes are also available: The LAO special prize – 1 to 3 month artist in residence in Florence, and The Inhorgenta prize - a free space to exhibit at Inhorgenta 2020. About the Competition The competition is organized by

Open for Applications - Bishopsland 2018 Intake

Call for Applications: Bishopsland 2018/9 Intake Bishopsland is now booking interviews for the September 2018 intake – Only a few spaces left! Are you looking for a bridge between university and a professional life as a Silversmith or Jeweller? Bishopsland is an internationally recognised postgraduate residential course which provides equal concentration on silversmithing skills and the professional skills needed to be able to work successfully as a self-employed maker. This integrated approach makes the course unique. About the Course Bishopsland is committed to craftsmanship, innovation and helping makers to be sustainable, We offer a 46 week sustained intensive training course

Nailing The Crystal Look In Geode Goodness

With the runways awash with the footsteps of hundreds of models in new season thigh high boots, houndstooth print seen left right and centre and bold granny chic adornments dangly from polished and preened earlobes, fashion week has once again descended upon our calendars! Last fall the jewellery and beauty worlds came together in all their tantalising trends to bring us spellbinding galaxy nail art and geode lips. Makeup artists have made it easier for you to take your covetable crystal collection everywhere with you by drawing inspiration from the world's prettiest gemstones and turning it into gorgeous geode nail

News Edit: 29 April 2018

A round up of this week's international jewellery news... Police launch murder probe after builder 'viciously attacked' at work in Hatton Garden The Independent: Forty-seven-year-old found dead on roof of business www.independent.co.uk Kate jeweller Annoushka loses sparkle The Times: A jeweller favoured by the Duchess of Cambridge and celebrities such as Rihanna swung to a loss last year. www.thetimes.co.uk Jewelry consortium to use IBM blockchain technology to verify, authenticate diamonds, engagement rings ZDNet: The TrustChain Initiative is being launched with IBM and a consortium that represents every step of the jewelry value chain from mine to manufacturer to retail. www.zdnet.com

News Edit: 2 September 2018

A round up of this week's international jewellery news... Why rock’n’roll jeweller Stephen Webster is a national treasure GQ: Just as Andy Warhol took soup tins and turned them into art, so Stephen Webster has done with his work, transforming the most mundane of articles into jewellery, and the ideal. www.gq-magazine.co.uk Gems Are This Man’s Best Friend: Danilo Giannoni, Founder Of Arte Oro Prestige: The Valenza-trained jeweller brings Italian craftsmanship to Singapore with his new state-of-the-art atelier. prestigeonline.com SKINCREDIBLE? Skin-growth jewellery is the bonkers new beauty trend that Kim Kardashian and Chrissy Teigen are loving… and we

Appointment: Francesca Amfitheatrof appointed Louis Vuitton artistic director

French fashion house LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton has unveiled former Tiffany & Co design director Francesca Amfitheatrof as their new artistic director to shape their new high jewellery and watch collections. Amfitheatrof, 49, who was born in Japan and trained at Chelsea Art School, Central St Martins School of Art and Royal College of Art, left Tiffany & Co last year after overseeing their product lines for four years and has since been instrumental in the launch of new collections for Chanel and Marni. This week, her appointment as artistic director at Louis Vuitton was confirmed, guaranteeing a prime

Francesca Amfitheatrof appointed Louis Vuitton artistic director

Museum of Arts and Design Announce Winners of the Loot Acquisition Prize 2018

This week, the Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) announced Isabelle Molénat and Sarran Youkongdee as the winners of the third annual LOOT Acquisition Prize. Awarded on the occasion of the eighteenth edition of LOOT: MAD About Jewelley, the Museum’s annual exhibition and sale of contemporary art jewellery, this year’s prize will result in the acquisition of two jewellery works, Molénat’s Collection Knots Necklace (2018) and Youkongdee’s Siam Rattikarn (2017), for MAD’s permanent collection. “We are thrilled to add these two new works to the Museum’s collection, as they continue our tradition of support for new artists and new thinking

Jewellery Certificate Level 2 at Morley Collage

Jewellery Certificate Level 2- VJE070A Morley College 13 Sep 2017 - 4 Jul 2018 This year long course is 3 hours a week from September and is an intermediate course aimed at people wanting to further their skills, start a business, work in the jewellery industry or progress onto further education. The course covers press-forming, etching, stone setting, fashion jewellery, a competition project with the V&A museum, using found objects in jewellery and enamelling. At the end of the course there is a show which the students organise, run and participate in. It also covers running a small business, setting

Jewellery glitterati to launch Leopards Awards for Excellence in Jewellery

The inaugural Leopards Awards for Excellence in Jewellery is set to get top billing at a Goldsmith's Hall Gala dinner next week, flagging up a new British campaign to raise the profile of British designers and encourage jewellery training among young people from underprivileged backgrounds. Organised by a group of leading lights in the UK jewellery profession, the Gala Awards will be the first official event to showcase the work and plans of the Leopards, who were fornmed in 2016. They include designers Solange Azagury-Partridge, Shaun Leane, Theo Fennell and Stephen Webster plus Carol Woolton, jewellery editor of Vogue magazine

Jewellery Industry expert Karin Paynter speaks at BAFTA on campaign she co-created

This week jewellery industry expert Karin Paynter saw the ERA 50:50 campaign which she co-created, backed by thousands of supporters including Emma Thompson, Olivia Colman and Lena Headey, bring together 200 of the most powerful names in the entertainment industry in one room and called on them to change the way women are represented on stage and screen. Currently, whilst women make up 51% of the population, there are 2 men for every 1 woman across film, television and theatre. Even in crowd scenes, men vastly outnumber women by more than 4 to 1. In fact, there are proportionately fewer

RJC Hosts Its First Ever Open Day In Birmingham

Last week, the RJC held its very first Open Day in  Birmingham.  The newly built Birmingham Assay Office located in the Jewellery Quarter, played host to the event where attendees gathered to hear more about the commercial relevance and necessity of RJC membership and certification in today’s jewellery industry. Attendees heard from a panel of industry experts that consisted of David Lewis, Managing Director of Maker Mends (RJC member since 2011);  Himesh Pala, Managing Director of Pala Diamond Company Ltd (RJC member since 2011) and Gary Wroe , Managing Director of Hockley Mint Ltd (RJC member since 2013). The panel

Traditional to Contemporary Wax Carving and Wax Modelling

Traditional to Contemporary Wax Carving and Wax Modelling 6 Week Course - Saturdays 20 Jan 2018 - 3 Mar 2018 (half-term 24 Feb) What will be taught? This course is designed to explore working with different waxes such as the traditional carving wax but also modelling waxes used in the jewellery and dental casting industries. You will learn traditional techniques with an experimental approach to working with waxes and we will encourage you to combine them with unusual materials and stones etc, to explore the boundaries of lost wax casting. You will learn how the lost wax casting process works

Goldsmiths’ Fair 2018 - Part II

Goldsmiths’ Fair 2018 Week Two: 2 – 7 October 2018 Goldsmiths’ Fair, organised by The Goldsmiths’ Company , is recognised internationally as the premier showcase in the UK for contemporary designer jewellery and silver. It’s a celebration of the best of British goldsmithing and silversmithing talent and a treasure trove of creativity, design innovation and superb craftsmanship. Over two weeks, this unique public event draws collectors, design lovers and luxury shoppers to the magnificent Goldsmiths’ Hall to browse the latest collections of the most exciting contemporary design talent in Britain. Visitors can buy directly from the maker or commission personal one-off pieces

News Edit: 15 April 2018

A round up of this week's international jewellery news... ‘Forensic jeweller’ to take starring role in BBC crime programme The Courier: A Dundee University student who is on track to become the world’s first “forensic jeweller” will appear on a BBC historical crime series on Monday. www.thecourier.co.uk Back to black: jewellery turns to the dark side How to Spend it: Black is inspiring innovation, as jewellery designers explore unorthodox materials and game-changing applications in a quest for the perfect hue. howtospendit.ft.com The Best Sculptural Jewellery To Buy Right Now The Times: This season’s designs are clean, sculptural

News Edit: 3 June 2018

A round up of this week's international jewellery news... Richemont to Buy Watchfinder as Pre-Owned Watch Market Heats Up NY Times: Swiss luxury goods group Richemont SA said on Friday it is to buy Watchfinder.co.uk Limited. nytimes.com De Beers to Sell Diamonds Made in a Lab Bloomberg: De Beers, which almost single-handedly created the allure of diamonds as rare, expensive and the symbol of eternal love... www.bloomberg.com De Beers admits defeat over man-made diamonds CNN: The world's largest diamond miner is doing the unthinkable: Selling stones produced in a laboratory. money.cnn.com Cindy Chao set to be the only Asian jeweller

News Edit: 30 September 2018

A round up of this week's international jewellery news... The Jewellery Brand Casting Three-Dimensional Scans in Silver All Blues is launching a revolutionary three-dimensional scanning service that allows for almost anything to be turned into a piece of jewellery. www.anothermag.com Dior's Victoire de Castellane on why, after 20 years, she's still ripping up the high jewellery rulebook Seismic changes rarely occur in the jewellery world. Material values are so high and the risks so great that houses are crippled by conservatism, averse to trying anything different... www.telegraph.co.uk Bulgari celebrates women with jewellery exhibition in Moscow Russia’s Moscow Kremlin Museums

Cad / Design Intern, Pruden and Smith Ltd - Ditchling, East Sussex

The Role CAD / Design Intern Pruden and Smith Ltd Ditchling, East Sussex (Nr Brighton) Paid 6 month Internship potential for ongoing employment We are looking for a Jewellery Designer to work 5 days a week (Tuesday to Saturday) in the village of Ditchling near Brighton. This is an exciting chance to be a part of a fast growing and award winning jewellery business. About the Job Daily tasks will include: In CAD: Modelling existing designs for the digital design library. In CAD: Modelling and costing existing designs with clients variations after or during client appointments. Conducting client consultations and

News Edit: 23 September 2018

A round up of this week's international jewellery news... Celebrated jeweller Helen Britton takes a fresh look at Newcastle The Herald: The brooches, necklaces and rings made by Helen Britton are known, exhibited and admired globally and... www.theherald.com.au Jewellery Digest: Annoushka Ducas Vogue: Sustaining a successful career in the jewellery industry for over two decades is no mean feat, but Annoushka Ducas... www.vogue.co.uk The Monica Vinader effect: how this woman reinvented your jewellery box The Telegraph: Marilyn Monroe famously sang that diamonds are a girl’s best friend, but if she were performing today... www.telegraph.co.uk Put a ring on it:

Fei Liu unveils ‘The Blue of Dreams’ tiara with 88ct sapphire

Last week, the Designer of the Year, Fei Liu, unveiled his latest masterpiece ‘The Blue of Dreams’ in Shenzhen City, China, to press and the Chinese jewellery industry. ‘The Blue of Dreams’ tiara is a collaboration between Fei and the Chinese beauty pageant. Fei sought inspiration from the flying fairy murals of Dunhuang , China. A city which symbolises the beginning of the Silk Road. The marvellous main sapphire stone has a weight of 88ct and is worth approximately £3million. The entwined ribbons of platinum are set with hues of sapphire and rose-cut diamonds, to give the tiara

Scotland’s art colleges sign up to Ethical Making Pledge

The Incorporation of Goldsmiths celebrated a major milestone in its drive to make Scotland the world leader in ethical silverware and jewellery by gathering Scotland's jewellery colleges at its symposium and adopting an 'Ethical Making Pledge'. Representatives of Scotland’s leading art colleges offering HND and degree level courses in jewellery and silversmithing gathered last week at an international symposium and put their names to the Incorporation of Goldsmiths’ Ethical Making Pledge designed to help the country become a world leader in ethical gold and silver work. The move reflects a growing determination among makers, designers, educators and consumers to demand

News Edit 20 May 2018

A round up of this week's international jewellery news... Meghan Markle Wore The Most Beautiful Tiara With Her Wedding Dress Elle: Although—no lie—we were waiting with baited breath to see Meghan Markle step out in her wedding dress at Windsor Castle, we have also been waiting for the other big reveal of the night: her tiara. www.elle.com.au A close-up look at Meghan Markle’s wedding jewellery The Telegraph: An old pair of Cartier earrings, a new bracelet (also by Cartier), a borrowed tiara from the Queen's collection and, as part of her evening look, a blue cocktail ring that belonged to

The Pier Commission, The Exchange

The Pier Commission, The Exchange The Exchange invite proposals from practitioners to transform London’s longest pier into a piece of art for the period of Totally Thames. We are looking for artists, designers, architects, performers, curators, and other creatives to propose an ambitious contemporary arts installation that will shine a spotlight on one of Erith’s greatest assets. This opportunity is sponsored by Orbit and Wates. Fee £8,000 Artist Commission available to develop a site-specific work based on Erith Pier throughout a three-week period in September 2017 coinciding with Totally Thames. This is a unique opportunity for practitioners to present work

Intermediate & Advanced Workshop Projects at K2 Academy

Intermediate & Advanced Workshop Projects at K2 Academy 10 Week Course - Fridays 20 April 2018 - 6 July 2018 What will be taught? Each term focuses on a different topic where students will be taught how to explore new designs and ideas within a set theme. This term we concentrate on casting with an overall theme of 'Food glorious food' and we will start off with an inspirational research into food in the widest sense. From the food itself, to food packaging, cooking utensils etc. This theme can then used for making a specialised piece, which can include different

News Edit 1 April 2018

A round up of this week's news... Hatton Garden heist suspect is son of biology pioneer The Times: A jewellery designer believed to be the mysterious tenth man in the Hatton Garden heist is the son of a pioneering Cambridge biophysicist, The Times can reveal. www.thetimes.co.uk Where to buy the best vintage, period and antique jewellery The Telegraph: No matter what today’s jewellers come up with, no matter how sophisticated the designs or exquisite the materials, I never fail to be charmed by vintage and antique jewellery. www.telegraph.co.uk Kate Middleton's wedding tiara heads up 'dazzling' Canberra exhibition SBS News: Iconic

Silversmiths Put on Winning Display for Royal Highland Show

Hamilton & Inches celebrates 105 years as trophy makers and guardians for Scotland’s annual farming and countryside show. Scotland’s luxury jewellery house will mark more than 105 years as silversmiths to The Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland this week. Hamilton & Inches have responsibility for displaying and caretaking the 300 trophies which are awarded at the Royal Highland Show each year - between 40-45 of which have been handcrafted in the Hamilton & Inches workshops on George Street, Edinburgh - and the show’s trophy room is managed by Alain Wright, Stock Controller from the Royal Warrant holders throughout

Getting Started 2018

Call for Applications: Getting Started Have you graduated in the last five years form a certified UK Precious Metal course? Do you need support in developing your business skills, but aren’t sure exactly what skills you need? Getting Started could be the course for you. What is this course about? Getting Started is a FREE, one week business taster programme for recent graduates who want to pursue a career within the industry. Funded by the Goldsmiths’ Company, the course is delivered and takes place at the Goldsmiths’ Centre in Clerkenwell. Course dates 9am until 5pm, Monday 8th to Friday 12th

Marcia Lanyon going going... almost gone

One of the UK’s industry’s leading figures Marcia Lanyon might be winding down her much loved business but customers have no reason to worry about being left in the lurch, she says. The 69 year-old gemmologist, who is one of the leading suppliers to jewellery designers and makers in the UK, announced her retirement last week having carved out an unrivalled reputation for sourcing precious stones from all corners of the planet. Over a period of 40 years, she has built up an enviable mailing list of around 7,000 clients but says none will be left high and dry when

The Goldsmiths’ Company 2017 Studio Internship Graduate Award

SIGA The Goldsmiths’ Company 2017 Studio Internship Graduate Award About the Award A Goldsmiths’ Company award open to two graduates (within 5 years of graduation) to support the next generation of silversmiths. The award offers the opportunity to train with the country’s leading silversmiths for 16 weeks (which can be undertaken on a part time basis) before creating an exhibition of work at the Goldsmiths’ Centre. On completion, a certificate will be awarded at a special ceremony at Goldsmiths’ Hall. Funding for Each Graduate Includes A maintenance living grant of £210 per week for a total of 16 weeks.

Gill Wing Launches “Behind the Scenes” Windows

Gill Wing Jewellery Celebrates their team's own personal passion for creating jewellery with “behind the scenes” windows showing the inspiration and skill behind the jewellery they each make themselves. For over 20 years Gill Wing has been the place to discover raw jewellery talent. Many of our favourite makers have gone from beyond the cabinets to also be part of the Gill Wing team over the years, sharing their knowledge and passion for hand-made jewellery in Islington. Our first “behind the scenes” window begins on Monday 22nd May, showcasing work from Eden Silver-Myer and Zoe Stevens. Each week a new

Initiation 2018

Initiation 2018 // Kallichoron Munich Jewellery Week 2018 A Jewellery, Narrative & Performance show to reflect the night of the sacred orgies. The project INITIATION 2018 // KALLICHORON focuses on „ Body – Ritual - Narrativ e“ as a means to bridge jewellery with the sacred context of its origins and to find meaning in its future development. For 2.000 years Eleusina, a farmers' community close to Athens, was the spiritual capital of the Greek-Roman world. The cult of Demeter and Persephone - Mother and Daughter – also know as "orgies" (work) celebrated the establishment of human settlements and agriculture,

The Incorporation of Goldsmiths of the City of Edinburgh launch first Ethical Making Resource

The Incorporation of Goldsmiths of the City of Edinburgh is set to host its second Ethical Making Symposium and Workshop event entitled It's In Our Hands - One Year On . At the event in Edinburgh next week the organisation will also launch the first ever Ethical Making Resource for jewellers and silversmiths. The Incorporation is a non-profit organisation set up by Royal Charter in 1687 which operates two charities, ‘Silver of the Stars’ and ‘The Scottish Goldsmiths’ Trust’ and administers and operates the Edinburgh Assay Office. Spearheading Ethical Knowledge Last year it held a ground breaking two day event

News Edit 13 May 2018

A round up of this week's international jewellery news... Detectorist strikes gold finding 4,000-year-old jewellery in East Yorkshire field Yorkshire Post: A metal detectorist literally struck gold when he unearthed a 4,000-year-old gold armlet in an East Yorkshire potato field. www.yorkshirepost.co.uk A piece of jewellery or a work of art? Gulf News: An exhibition highlights many of the greatest artists and designers of the 20th and 21st centuries who have turned both their thoughts and talent to jewellery. gulfnews.com Is Yoon Ambush the coolest jewellery designer on the planet? Evening Standard: Designing for Kanye, partying with Bella Hadid and now

Call for Applications: JOYA Barcelona 2018

Call for Applications: JOYA Barcelona 2018 JOYA Barcelona Art Jewellery & Objects is the main art jewellery and art objects event in Spain. Gathering a great number of independent artists as well as related organizations, schools and other entities, JOYA, in its 10th edition prepares to present excellence and innovation in contemporary art jewellery and objects. About the Event JOYA is held during Barcelona Jewellery Week. Its goal is to promote national and international artists through exhibition and communication, support jewellery and help open up an artistic market that has remained under exploited until now. Moreover, JOYA is a platform

Three IJL Editors' Choice Pre-Show Winners Announced

The winners of IJL’s very popular and highly regarded exhibitor Editors’ Choice Awards have been announced this week; designer Isabella Liu, The Rock Hound, and Franco Florenzi. Re-launched this year with an exciting new format and inspirational new categories to reflect the breadth of creative flair and innovative design talent at the show, the pre-show winners have been selected by the two judges, Claire Adler, luxury communications consultant and Financial Times contributor and Event Director, Sam Willoughby. Sam Willoughby comments: “These three winning collections really do showcase the best in creative originality, technical finesse and commercial know-how.  Created by a designer,

Chopard unveils the first creations in a shimmering collection for the red carpet in 2018

This week as Basel opened, and as the Cannes International Film Festival approaches, the High Jewellery workshops of the Maison Chopard have showcased some of the forthcoming pieces which they have been giving life to as a splendid collection dreamed up by Caroline Scheufele. An anthem to femininity and beauty, these exceptional jewellery creations will adorn the greatest actresses on the red carpet, making Chopard an inescapable lodestar when it comes to glamour. Partnering the Cannes Festival for 20 years, the Maison annually crafts the legendary Palme d’or, made from Fairmined-certified ethical gold. While the High Jewellery ateliers are hard

Small Business Saturday Businesses Invited to 10 Downing St.

A small jewellery business from Penarth was chosen to be among 100 selected businesses from around the country invited to Downing Street on this week to attend a reception to mark the UK’s fourth annual Small Business Saturday on Saturday 3 rd December. Anne Morgan, owner of Anne Morgan Jewellery, a gallery that specialises in selling handmade jewellery by 30 jewellery designer makers as well as her own work, joined other small business owners at a reception at No.10 Downing Street attended by the Small Business Minister Margot James. Prime Minister Theresa May said about the initiative, “Small Business Saturday

Harriet Kelsall Awarded HSBC 'Retail Businesswoman of the Year'

This week jewellery designer Harriet Kelsall was awarded HSBC 'Retail Businesswoman of the Year' at the Forward Ladies Women in Business Awards 2016. Trailblazing and pioneering women from enterprise and business gathered at the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds for the grand final to celebrate each other’s achievements in what is one of the country’s biggest ever searches for successful women in business. Harriet founded her business – Harriet Kelsall Bespoke Jewellery - in 1998 and it is now recognised in the UK and across the world as a market leader in bespoke jewellery design, with over 20 national and

Winners of the Make Your Mark Awards Announced

The winners of the inaugural Make Your Mark Awards were announced at a glittering Reception at Goldsmiths’ Hall this week. The Reception and Awards Exhibition was buzzing with excitement as students, graduates and tutors mingled with well-known industry personalities and members of the Goldsmiths’ Company. Keynote Speaker, Richard Fox, opened the event, talking about the Goldsmiths’ Company and its history of supporting the industry and the challenges faced by newcomers. Commenting on the Awards, he said, “It always fascinates me to see such enthusiasm from our young designers and makers. There seems to be a thirst for knowledge. It is

Weston Beamor Restructures Management Team

Weston Beamor, the Birmingham-based 3D printing, casting and bespoke manufacturing company, has restructured the workings of its Management Team and appointed new staff in a bid to grow further its customer base. Glen Day remains as Head of Business Development, but, rather than being office based as in the past, he will now spend four days a week travelling the country to meet with Weston Beamor’s customers and potential customers. Day, who reports directly to the company’s Managing Director Andrew J Morton, retains his overall, supervisory role within Weston Beamor. However he hands over greater responsibility for the day-to-day running

British Fashion Council Announce Designer Fashion Fund Recipients

The British Fashion Council (BFC) this week announced Mother of Pearl and palmer// harding as the winners of this year’s BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund at a champagne reception hosted at Hotel Café Royal in partnership with Perrier- Jouët . In 2017 the Fund adjusted its format with a focus on bringing key expertise into designer businesses to assist with development and growth. The £200,000 Fund was opened up to be shared between up to three recipients, enabling the fund to benefit multiple designers at a pivotal stage in the growth of their brand’s development. The winners still receive a full

The Pommier Launches Pop-Up Shop At Boxpark Shoreditch

This May, global online retailer The Pommier will launch its first pop-up shop at Boxpark Shoreditch to showcase its unique and creative range of independent accessory designers. Customers will now be able to experience The Pommier in real life and get to meet the world’s most exciting emerging designers in person for a limited time only. The pop-up will feature 25 designers who will showcase their handmade fashion accessories throughout the week. The Pommier pop-up shop will launch on 16 May and will be open until 28th May. The shop will house six spectacular designers each day on a rotating

Laser Specialist Tom Rucker Wins Gold

Tom Rucker was awarded five Gold Awards at the Goldsmiths’ Craftsmanship and Design Awards 2017 this week, at Goldsmiths’ Hall, for his latest piece, the ‘GEO.NIOT' Brooch. The GEO.NIOT Brooch features a bright blue platinum that Tom invented and developed over many months and is a world first. The brooch is made using his cutting edge laser technique and decorated with pure white diamonds. Awards: Gold - The Goldsmiths’ Company Award 2017 Gold - The Boodles Award 2017 Gold - 3D Design Technological Innovation Award 2017 Gold - The Brown & Newirth Jewellers’ Award Gold - The Senior Award 2017

Hidden, RCA

The RCA’s technical staff have a wealth of skills knowledge as staff and students know well – from an award-winning photographer, to Lady Gaga’s shoe designer. To the outside world, these remarkable talents are hidden away. Hidden celebrates some of their most innovative creative work. The week-long exhibition will showcase work by over 40 technicians across the College, including an exciting mix of jewellery and textile design, painting and sculptures, as well as handmade bespoke cars and interactive virtual realities. Hidden will showcase many well-known designers and artists including Natacha Marro, a world-renowned shoe designer. Celebrated for wild and visually

Contemporary Jewellery Classes with Jessica Turrell

This course will allow you to explore a contemporary approach to jewellery making using both traditional and alternative materials and techniques This 25 week course will encourage a contemporary approach to jewellery making and using both traditional and alternative materials and techniques. Students can choose to work on a series of set briefs or on individually negotiated projects. What will I learn? The course covers techniques including: silver soldering, saw piercing, surface texturing, forming, annealing, wire and sheet metal techniques, and making fittings and findings. The course will also cover the use of alternative materials such as wood, paper and

Support For Starting A Business

The Princes Trust work with 18 to 30-year-olds to turn big ideas into a business reality through their Enterprise programme. From training and mentoring support to funding and resources, they will be with you every step of the way. Eligibility If you’re 18 to 30, living in the UK and unemployed, or working fewer than 16 hours a week, and have a business idea or some ideas to explore, the Enterprise Programme could be for you. Getting Started Kicking off with a free information session in your local area, The Princes Trust will tell you how they can support you

Baselworld 2017 Launches with Press Conference

The 100th Edition of the one unmissable trendsetting show that unites key players from all sectors of the global watch and jewellery industry and sets the tone for the coming year, Baselworld 2017, commenced this week with its inaugural press conference. As every year, the eagerly awaited start of a new edition of the most unique annual event for the entire industry was witnessed by the most important international press representatives from print, television and digital media and by many thousands around the world who followed the press conference via the livestream. Mr René Kamm, CEO of the MCH Group,

The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Galleries Re-Open

The V&A’s spectacular Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Galleries reopened to the public last week in preperation for the V&A’s Exhibition Road building project. The newly updated suite of four galleries display highlights from one of the most important collections of decorative art ever given to the nation, alongside recent acquisitions. Over 500 precious objects amassed by 2oth-century collectors Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert, including European silver and gold plate, delicate gold boxes, Italian mosaics and enamel portrait miniatures, are now back on public display in newly re-curated galleries. The objects dating from the 15th to the 20th centuries were carefully

The 8th edition of SalonQP up 7.4% on Visitor Numbers

Curated by Telegraph Events, SalonQP returned to the Saatchi Gallery for its eighth edition in the first week of November. The show attracted over 6,500 watch aficionados, with paid for attendance up 7.4% and brands seeing a windfall of sales across the three-day event. Visitors came to acquire some of the finest timepieces currently made, from established names such as Girard-Perregaux, Chopard and Bremont to leading independent brands like MB&F, Garrick and F.P. Journe. Launch brands included Atelier de Chronomètrie, Fears, JR Bespoke Timepieces and Vault Watches. SalonQP 2016 was the event’s sixth year at the Saatchi Gallery and eighth

Call for Applications: Bishopsland 2017/18

Bishopsland is now booking interviews for the September 2017 intake Are you looking for a bridge between university and a professional life as a Silversmith or Jeweller? Bishopsland is an internationally recognised postgraduate residential course which provides equal concentration on silversmithing skills and the professional skills needed to be able to work successfully as a self-employed maker. This integrated approach makes the course unique. About the Course Bishopsland is committed to craftsmanship, innovation and helping makers to be sustainable, We offer a 46 week sustained intensive training course in design, technical and business skills. Our Fellows Bishopsland is about the

Alexis Dove Re-Locates to Lewes High Street

Award winning jewellery designer Alexis Dove proudly launched her newly located store this week, on Lewes High Street, East Sussex. Having moved from a quaint boutique and studio in The Needlemakers, the new location opened its doors to VIP guests, press and longstanding customers for a festive night of fun and celebration. An invite only event, the party was attended by over 125 guests, who enjoyed a selection of delicious wines donated by long time customer, British TV presenter and wine expert Olly Smith. Championing her passion for all things eco after a trip to two Fairtrade accredited gold mines

Responsible Jewellery Council Re-Certifies Clogau Gold

The RJC announced this week that Clogau Gold of Wales Ltd has achieved Certification against the 2013 Code of Practices (COP) at its Headquarters and retail facilities in the UK. “It is a pleasure to announce Clogau Gold of Wales Ltd has been certified against the 2013 COP. The provisions under the 2013 COP address important issues for our Members and their supply chain. We are delighted to see Members achieving Certification against the standard and warmly congratulate Clogau Gold of Wales Ltd,” said Andrew Bone, RJC’s Executive Director. The successful verification assessment was led by Roshini Wickramasinghe from SGS

Editors’ Choice Awards, IJL 2017

IJL this week announced the launch of the highly regarded exhibitor Editors’ Choice Awards for 2017. In this ninth year, the competition has been extended to include an exciting new format, together with new categories, to reflect the breadth of innovative and commercial talent across all sectors of the show. Four awards will be judged pre-show with the winners revealed in June, followed by a further four new categories judged during IJL by an extended panel of industry media editors. The pre-show Editors’ Choice competition is now open for entries, with IJL exhibitors able to nominate their pieces and collections

Allum & Sidaway Open New Flagship Store in Salisbury

Allum & Sidaway have launched the opening of their new flagship store in Salisbury this week, making a grade II listed building in the heart of the city, their new home. Having been in Salisbury for over 40 years, Allum & Sidaway invested in a notable grade II listed period building, creating two luxurious floors showcasing fine jewellery, a brand boutique, bridal lounge, watch gallery & prosecco bar. Expanding their brand offering, new collections include Doves, Alex Monroe, Swarovski & Chlobo along with watches from Elliot Brown, Ball, Frederique Constant & Seiko. The stylish shop fit draws inspiration from the

Amanda Mansell Unviels Striking New Piece

Jeweller Amanda Mansell has unveiled a new jewellery piece at Goldsmiths' Fair this week to accompany her iconic Concentric Ring. “Jewellery goes beyond the aesthetic. How a piece looks is important but it's more than that. Jewellery captures stories and moments in time. It's a lasting testament to the craftsmanship required just to bring a design to life. It's how it feels and what it means. This is what's important…” -Amanda Mansell Amanda was thrilled to be selected for a second consecutive year after her debut last year when her Concentric Ring featured on the flyer and poster for the

The Fashion Awards 2016 Winners Announced

The British Fashion Council announced the winners of The Fashion Awards 2016 this week at the Royal Albert Hall. 4,000 members of the industry and the public gathered to watch this year’s awards, where an international set of winners were announced at a larger ceremony than ever before. The room was a who’s who of the fashion industry and their muses; business leaders, creative influencers, global brands, fashion icons and designers from across the globe came together to celebrate their industry. Notable attendees included Anna Wintour OBE, Carine Roitfeld, Dame Natalie Massenet, David Beckham OBE, Domhnall Gleeson, Gigi Hadid, Joan

Call for Applications: Getting Started 2017

Have you graduated in the last five years from a certified UK Precious Metal course? Do you need support in developing your business skills but aren’t sure exactly what skills you need? Getting Started could be the course for you. What is the Getting Started course? Delivered by the Goldsmiths’ Centre and funded by the Goldsmiths’ Company, Getting Started is a free, one week business taster programme for people who want to pursue a career within the industry. Delivered as a series of seminars, interactive workshops and talks from keynote speakers, the programme focuses on: how best to sell your

IJL 2016 Showcases Record Number of Award Winning Designer Brands

This week IJL is set to showcase a set of exclusive ‘Designer Brands’ at its showcase Olympia event. The show will feature a record number of 17 designers within an expanded area of the show, displaying both silver and fine Jewellery. Elite designers from the UK, alongside those from Sweden, Australia and Brazil, will present the very best in fine and contemporary jewellery with the launch of exciting new collections, as well as acclaimed signature pieces. Sam Willoughby, IJL Event Director, commented, “This year’s Designer Brands showcase is a wonderful celebration of the best in creative flair and innovative talent.

Summer Fayre at St Donat’s Castle 2024

Trader Applications Open Summer Fayre at St Donat’s Castle, UWC Atlantic, Saturday 8th June Our summer fayre at St Donat's Castle (in the Vale of Glamorgan) often welcomes over 3,000 guests and families for the day. The event gets bigger and better each year with a variety of activities to attract shop-a-holics, families and adventure lovers. The summer fayre offers a range of live music, magic show and bookable adventure activities. But the event wouldn't be possible without a community of quality food, drink and craft traders. Are you a Welsh business or use Welsh produce? Are ethical, environmental and sustainable practices part of

Sustainability Award

Heritage Crafts and the Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST) have teamed up to create a new QEST/Heritage Crafts Sustainability Award, with a £2,000 prize, open to any craftsperson or micro-business, working with traditional craft skills or materials, who has improved their environmental sustainability within the last 12 months. Crafts are often thought to provide an environmentally-friendly alternative to mass-production. This can be true, with items produced using locally-sourced materials and hand-production methods that may have less impact on the environment. Campaigns like ‘Buy Less, Buy Better, Buy Handmade’ have promoted handmade objects which are built to last, in comparison with

New Heritage Crafts / QEST Sustainability Award

New Heritage Crafts / QEST Sustainability Award Heritage Crafts and the Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust - QEST have teamed up to create a new Sustainability Award, with a £2,000 prize, open to any craftsperson or micro-business, working with traditional craft skills or materials, who has improved their environmental sustainability within the last 12 months. Crafts are often thought to provide an environmentally-friendly alternative to mass-production. This can be true, with items produced using locally-sourced materials and hand-production methods that may have less impact on the environment. However, there are still areas that can be improved, such as with energy-intensive crafts

Enamelling Workshops - Cloisonné

Enamelling Workshops FORGE, Hatton Garden 16 March, 20 April, 6th July Immerse yourself in the vibrant colourful world of enamelling with FORGE’s upcoming workshops! Did you miss out on our last enamelling taster session a few weeks ago? Not to worry! Here’s your chance to join in and master this ancient craft with the talented and multi award winning Linda Connelly with our upcoming enamelling workshops. "Great venue, great tutor, great course, great fun!" - Andrew Beney, February 2024 workshop participant. Cloisonné In this class you will learn how to use vitreous enamelling techniques and cloisonné wires to create a

Foundation Degree Arts - Metalwork, West Dean College

[youtube url=http://youtu.be/4R-YxX8Dpvs] Foundation Degree Arts - Metalwork Duration: Two academic years (36 weeks each year) full time Applications open for 2021/22 Scholarships and bursaries are available from £500 to £10,000. Find out about funding opportunities On this foundation degree course, you will develop well-rounded metalworking theory and skills that will enhance your employment prospects or allow you to continue your studies in higher education. Projects become more challenging as the course progresses and encompasses both silversmithing and blacksmithing. You will be encouraged to understand historic craft practice to place your own work in a broader context and gain

Join FORGE as its Open House!

Discover how you can be part of our community, how to get involved and what opportunities there are for you. Have a look around and ask questions any time on Thursday 6th April between 11am - 4pm. Register your attendance here , FORGE was born out of our founder’s passion to celebrate Hatton Garden’s heritage, promote UK design and protect craft skills, by offering business support and affordable workspace to Artisans and future talent. Our motto is ‘enriching lives through creativity’ and at the heart of that is the belief that creativity is not only inspirational and nurturing but helps

Trustee Vacancy

Trustee, Heritage Crafts Association We are seeking a Trustee who has the strategic vision to enable us to grow as an organisation and to help us to deliver projects which meet our strategic aims, including greater recognition for heritage craftspeople and better access to craft education and training. We are particularly looking for Trustees skilled in any of the following areas and with an enthusiasm to bring these skills to bear for the benefit of the organisation: Human resources Charity law Public relations / media liaison Research (academic or commercial) Campaigning Practising craftspeople However we will also consider applications from

2022 Annual Maker Needs Survey

Annual Maker Needs Survey Crafts Council The Crafts Council have released their 2022 Annual Maker Needs survey and would love you to participate. Hearing direct from makers is invaluable to teh Crafts Council and will help inform their offer of support for artists, designers and makers at all stages of their careers; as well as being shared with other craft organisations to support the important work they offer the sector. Prize Draw Five lucky entrants will be randomly selected to receive The Design Trust 2023 Diary Planner or Journal planner (worth £50), which includes 6 hours online business training and

New Scholars & Apprentices Announced

QEST have announced the recipients of awarded funding to 22 new Scholars and 3 Apprentices working across the UK in a varied range of crafts. QEST have announced the recipients of awarded funding to 22 new Scholars and 3 Apprentices working across the UK in a varied range of crafts. The 25 new craftspeople have recently been awarded QEST funding to further their training and education, making the total grants awarded this year £450,000 to 47 makers. The new Scholars and Apprentices include makers working in architectural origami, thatching, knifemaking, woodturning, the endangered craft of sporran making and much more.

Bishopsland Educational Trust celebrate 30 Years of success with a Hall full of friends

On Friday 30 June, over 200 members of the industry and Bishopsland Fellows gathered at Goldsmiths’ Hall to celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of the Bishopsland Educational Trust. Since it was founded in 1993 by Pope and Oliver Makower, it has become an internationally recognised and accredited charity dedicated to the training and support of people in the craft of silversmithing. Behind the growth of Bishopsland was Pope and Oliver’s vision, support and dedication and a generous patronage built from a belief in helping others. Bishopsland’s unique one-year residential course has helped over 200 graduates with a passion for precious metalwork

A Fresh New Look For The Scottish Goldsmiths Trust

The Incorporation of Goldsmiths have announced the launch of the new Scottish Goldsmiths Trust website where you will find information about who they are, projects, opportunities, events and history. The Scottish Goldsmiths Trust (SGT) was founded by The Incorporation of Goldsmiths of the City of Edinburgh in the year 2000. Its aims remain to support and promote the education, art an craft of Scotland’s gold and silversmithing heritage and trade. The Scottish Goldsmiths Trust has a dynamic programme of opportunities, exhibitions and awards. The SGT curates the Millennium Silver collection, Silver of the Stars and the historical archives of The

Silver Jewellery Making

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Enamelling Workshops - Blending Colours with Enamel

The Goldsmiths Company Charity helps to address the cost-of-living crisis

£197,380 awarded in donations and grants to support jewellers and those working in the allied trades The Goldsmiths’ Company Charity has issued multiple cost-of-living grants to charities and apprentices within the trade to support them during this difficult period, using the remainder of the funds from its Covid-19 Fund. Originally created to address the impact of the pandemic, the Covid-19 Fund provided financial support to individuals working in the jewellery, silversmithing and allied trades to help them through a period of hardship and help sustain the craft, skills and future of the industry during what was an unprecedented period in most

Festival of Silver 2024

Festival of Silver, Cheltenham part of Craft Festival Cheltenham Town Hall 17 - 19 November 2023 Festival of Silver’s mission is to promote the skills, design and craftsmanship of UK silversmiths and to give a high-profile platform to both established and newly qualified silversmiths. We also strive to be a comprehensive resource and showcase for the industry. Originally set up by Gordon Hamme and Brett Payne in 2008, British Silver Week quickly grew to become Festival of Silver and has mounted over 80 major exhibitions across the UK bringing new silversmithing talent to the attention of the media and public. In 2019 Gordon Hamme handed over

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On Friday Benchpeg visited the New Designers show 2023. With a sparse showing of jewellery and silver specific courses in representation, combined craft courses are clearly becoming a dominant factor in educational pathways. However, it was great to see strength in many of the jewellery, silver, gold and horology specific course degree shows. Here are a selection of our found highlights of the show (in no particular order). Shinta Nakajima Shinta Nakajima In an age where ancient symbolism has lost its mysterious power, Shinta Nakajima, has confronted the question, “Why do we decorate?” In traditional silversmithing, flora has been used

Benches Available at the Forge

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MASTERY. Women in Silver

MASTERY. Women in Silver Ruthin Craft Centre 24 July – 18 September 2021 This is the first exhibition to focus on the UK’s exceptionally talented contemporary women designer silversmiths. Fifty years ago, it would have been impossible to assemble an exhibition like this, as there were so few women working in the field. What was once a totally male discipline has been transformed within three generations. The Mastery exhibitors represent a large cohort of women working at the highest level of silversmithing and include long-established and mid-career artists alongside some emerging makers of exceptional promise. The work itself was chosen

Goldsmiths' Fair 2024

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Digital Training Programme 2024

Call for Applications: Digital Training Programme 2024 Crafts in the Digital Age: Mastering Innovation and Sustainability Are you a craft practitioner and want to explore the intersections of traditional crafts making and cutting-edge digital technologies? WCCE, in collaboration with the Distributed Design Platform, invites you to participate in the second edition of this transformative learning experience. Program Overview Duration: Two months, from February to March 2024. Format: Online masterclasses and collaborative working sessions with 12 thematic capsules containing 8 workshops Hosts: Expert facilitators from the Distributed Design Platform and the Fab Lab Network, including Teresa Georgallis, Stefanie Edelhofer, Davide Onestini, Secil

Elements - Festival of Jewellery 2022

Elements: Festival of Jewellery, Silver & Gold Edinburgh 28 - 30 October 2022 Elements returns for 2022, bringing together forty-six of the UK’s finest Jewellers and Silversmiths for a selling fair, exhibition and series of events at the stunning showroom of Lyon & Turnbull in Edinburgh. From silver vases glittering with flecks of gold, to colourful, three-dimensional sculptural jewellery, Elements celebrates the vast range of expert craftsmanship and innovative design of makers from across the UK. For the first time, award-winning work from the prestigious Goldsmiths' Craft & Design Council (GC&DC) Competition, will be showcased in Scotland at Elements. The

Goldsmiths’ Company announces new acquisitions for 2020/2021

The Goldsmiths’ Company has announced its latest acquisitions from the last year for its Collection, which comprises works of art of world class importance. The acquisitions reinforce the Company’s support for contemporary makers through commissions and purchases, in what has been a challenging year for British craftspeople. Dr Dora Thornton, Curator of the Goldsmiths’ Company says that the report of acquisitions reveals extraordinary examples of work made for the Collection. “Our commissions, and purchases recognise and celebrate the quality and handmaking skills of our craft. All the pieces contribute to our wider understanding of contemporary jewellery and silver. They tell

Hand Engraving: Basic Principles

Hand Engraving: Basic Principles (Learn at home) The Hand Engravers Association is pleased to offer an online hands-on and practical “ Two-Day-Plus ” course aimed at complete beginners and those with limited experience of the craft. Dates Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th March 2022. Each day starts at 10am (GMT) and runs until 4pm. The short follow-up session is on Saturday 26th March at 10am. Cost £230.00 includes all tools and materials needed, which will be sent to you prior to the course. To book please go to: www.eventbrite.co.uk Hand engraving is the embellishment of precious objects using traditional engraving tools.

FORGE Celebrates One Year Anniversary

FORGE, Jewellery Hub in Leather Lane, Celebrates their First Birthday with Champagne, Reflections and Announcements On Thursday 8th February, FORGE celebrated it’s one-year anniversary with a spectacular party. Annie Warburton, on her first public engagement as CEO and Clerk of The Goldsmiths’ Company, gave opening remarks congratulating FORGE Founder, Amanda Mansell, on her achievements so far. “Amanda, you are one of the many inspiring, gutsy, entrepreneurs who are breathing new life and new ideas into our trade, into our craft, into our art, into our industry. You had a vision you had an idea and you have passion, a passion

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

A celebration of 30 years of Bishopsland Educational Trust Exhibition

A celebration of 30 years of Bishopsland Educational Trust Exhibition 17 June to 29 July 2023 The New Ashgate Gallery, Surrey Bishopsland Educational Trust has nurtured the careers of over 200 silversmiths and jewellers over the last 30 years. Today the Bishopsland society of Fellows are some of the foremost craftspeople in their field, continuing to pass their skills onto others and contributing to the vibrancy of the British craft sector. This exhibition celebrates both new and established makers from the Bishopsland, showcasing exceptional and highly collectable jewellery and silversmithing work. The makers from Bishopsland alumni are Sarah Shelton-Palmer, Charlotte

The Royal Mint announces partnership with Heritage Crafts

The Royal Mint has partnered with Heritage Crafts to launch four bursaries to preserve and champion traditional British craftmanship skills. The UK has an incredible range of heritage craft skills, from blacksmithing to bagpipe making, and some of the finest craftspeople in the world. But many of these skills are in the hands of individuals who have been unable to pass them on, often due to limited training opportunities and poor financial stability, leaving a number of traditional British crafts under threat. As Britain’s oldest business and the original maker of UK coins and precious metals, The Royal Mint hopes

Training bursary for crafts involving precious metals

£4,000 Precious Metal Bursaries for Training The Heritage Crafts Association and the Royal Mint Deadline: 5pm on Friday 10 March 2023 This training bursary is targeted at trainees and prospective trainees of crafts involving precious metals who are experiencing financial hardship. It is sponsored by The Royal Mint and is one of a suite of awards and bursaries offered by Heritage Crafts to support and celebrate heritage craftspeople. Apply for up to £4,000 to start training in a precious metal craft or to further develop your skills. Many people are dissuaded from training in precious metal heritage crafts because of the

Training Bursaries For Crafts Involving Precious Metals

Training Bursaries For Crafts Involving Precious Metals Deadline: 5pm on Friday 23 February 2024 The Royal MintThis training bursary is targeted at trainees and prospective trainees of crafts involving precious metals who are experiencing financial hardship. It is sponsored by The Royal Mint and is one of a suite of awards and bursaries offered by Heritage Crafts to support and celebrate heritage craftspeople. Apply for up to £4,000 to start training in a precious metal craft or to further develop your skills. Emma Jane-RuleMany people are dissuaded from training in precious metal heritage crafts because of the cost, and therefore

Enamelling Workshops - Enamel with Decals

QEST and national Saturday club launch craft&making clubs for 13-16 year olds across the UK

QEST and The National Saturday Club launch craft&making clubs for 13-16 year olds across the UK The National Saturday Club gives 13–16 year olds across the UK a unique opportunity to study subjects they love for free, on a Saturday at their local university, college or cultural institution. This new National Saturday Club programme aims to introduce young people to the world of craft and making, creating valuable opportunities for them to develop their creativity and practical skills. Club members will work with varied materials, such as wood, ceramics, glass, metal, and textiles, and will gain an understanding of the

Master Jeweller, Toye Kenning & Spencer - Birmingham

The role Master Jeweller Toye Kenning & Spencer Birmingham Toye, Kenning & Spencer, a company with a storied history spanning over three centuries, is renowned for its exceptional craftsmanship in creating regalia, jewellery, and bespoke items. We blend time-honoured skills with contemporary innovation to craft pieces that are not merely symbols of honour and achievement but true works of art. Our team of skilled artisans is dedicated to producing items of the utmost quality, and we are now seeking an experienced Master Jeweller to join our esteemed team in Birmingham. Position Overview We are seeking a seasoned Master Jeweller who

Adur & Worthing Trust Creative Commissions

Call for Applications: The Adur & Worthing Trust Creative Commissions The Adur & Worthing Trust Creative Commissions are offering grants of £300 – £700 to produce a new piece of work in any artform – visual arts, performance, music, film, photography, dance, digital, literature, craft and more – plus accompanying documentation (such as photographs, film, text or a combination of different media) that must be submitted at the end of the project. Your Commission must take place in Adur or Worthing, and must be completed by the end of January 2022. SWAG Award One additional commission this year will be

A new home for silversmithing

Scotland’s new home for silversmithing offers a thriving future for an ancient craft. A new home for silversmithing in Scotland aims to secure a thriving future for one of the country’s great and most ancient traditions. The Scottish Goldsmiths Trust (SGT) is establishing The Marchmont Silversmithing Workshop as a national centre where up to five silversmiths at a time can design and create stunning pieces from precious metals. Thanks to a generous bequest it is being fully equipped with the entire collection of tools, machinery and books built up by celebrated Scottish master silversmith Graham Stewart, of Dunblane, who died

Spring Fling 2021

Call for Applications: Spring Fling 2021 Applications open for mixed digital and physical event that will showcase the creative talent of Dumfries and Galloway Spring Fling 2021 will offer new and different ways to showcase some of the best contemporary visual arts and craft from Dumfries and Galloway. Organisers, Upland CIC, are delighted to announce plans for this year’s event which will be a vibrant mix of digital and some physical activities in place of the usual open studios weekend. This will hopefully include a pop-up shop and walks with artists plus online exhibitions, workshops, demonstrations, live talks and studio

Spring Fling 2021

Spring Fling 2021 29 May - 6 June 2021 Spring Fling 2021 will offer new and different ways to showcase some of the best contemporary visual arts and craft from Dumfries and Galloway. Organisers, Upland CIC, are delighted to announce plans for this year’s event which will be a vibrant mix of digital and some physical activities in place of the usual open studios weekend. This will hopefully include a pop-up shop and walks with artists plus online exhibitions, workshops, demonstrations, live talks and studio tours. Upland also hopes that this year’s Spring Fling can be extended beyond the traditional

Open Studios Bishopsland Educational Trust

Open Studios @ Bishopsland Educational Trust On Saturday 6 August between 2pm and 5pm the workshops and exhibition space at Bishopsland Educational Trust will be open to the general public. There will be demonstrations of traditional hand craft silversmithing techniques and an exhibition & sale of work produced here by this year's resident-makers and a number of fellows, including Malcolm Appleby, Bryony Knox, Alice Fry, Nan Nan Liu and Sheila MacDonald. The event is free to attend. Bishopsland Educational Trust, Dunsden, S Oxfordshire, RG4 9NR c.murdoch@bishopsland.org.uk Photo : Yuyi Cheng Chalice 2022

QEST Scholarships

QEST Scholarships The Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST) offers Scholarships of up to £18,000 for the training and education of talented craftspeople. We want to sustain vital skills in traditional and contemporary crafts and contribute to excellence in the British craft industry. Applications are now open and will close on Monday 12 February at 5 pm. To apply for a QEST Scholarship please register via the form below. To support applicants in preparing their application for our Spring funding round, we held an online zoom session on Friday 19 January from 1-2pm. If you wish to access a copy of

Funded studio space at Cockpit

Funded studio space at Cockpit Cockpit is home to over 160 of the UK’s most exciting makers. As a result of incredible support from their partners, Cockpit have three awards now open to new makers looking to grow their business and profile. Every maker gets bespoke business training , a chance to showcase work at our biannual open studios – where you’ll be seen by buyers, curators, collectors and press – and a place in a thriving, globally respected community . Cockpit are looking for sky-high creativity and craft skills, and a can-do entrepreneurial spirit. Apply now for: Cockpit

Call for Applications: Craftsmanship and Design Competition 2021

Call for Applications: Craftsmanship and Design Competition 2021 The Goldsmiths’ Craft and Design Council have opened their 2021 competition which now comprises of 32 sections and 19 Special and 6 Major & Premier Awards all generously supported by Patrons and Sponsors without whom it would not have been possible to stage the Awards. 2020/21 Changes In order for the Competition to go ahead, the Council have adapted the format, endeavouring to keep everyone safe whilst still observing responsibilities to the Council and the community. Several of the competition procedures will be considerably different to past years. It is therefore highly

City of Glasgow College run eco jewellery competition

The City of Glasgow College recently ran a Jewellery Design competition for Secondary Schools in Scotland during Lockdown with the theme #climatemergency and received over 300 entries. The competition challenged young people to design a pendant that reflects the world’s climate emergency. Mirin Scott from Carluke High School has won the S1-S3 category for her design which highlighted bees becoming endangered. Grace Anderson from Blairgowrie High School took first place for S4-S6 with her pendant underlining the urgency of time. Lisa McGovern, Curriculum Head for Craft and Design at City of Glasgow College, said: “We had over 300 entries for

Call for Applications: Making A Start

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Makers' Marathon

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Cockpit Makers’ Market - Holborn

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Fusion Biennial of Contemporary Glass Jewellery

Call for Applications: Fusion Biennial of Contemporary Glass Jewellery With the aim of promoting the talents and values of contemporary European jewellery, a new edition of the Biennial of Contemporary Glass Jewellery is being launched, and expanding this time at European level. The Biennial aims to offer a representative sample of this sub-sector of craft and bring together in a single exhibition, young talents and established artists who work around the versatile material of glass while simultaneously promoting synergies and collaborations between artisans from different fields. Jewellery creators who produce pieces made primarily from glass are invited to participate in the

Cockpit Makers’ Market - Deptford

European Prize for Applied Arts 2024

Call for Applications: European Prize for Applied Arts 2024 Initiated in 2009, in partnership with the City of Mons, the WCCE and supported by the Ministry of Culture of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation, the European Prize for Applied Arts rewards creations of contemporary expression in the field of Applied Arts and Craft Design. The call is open to all disciplines relating to the applied arts, which include ceramics, glass, textile, wood, paper, jewellery, furniture, accessories and ”artisan design”. Winning projects will be selected on the basis of criteria of artistic merit, technical mastery and innovation. Two prizes will be awarded 3.500€

Scotland’s annual festival of gold, silver and jewellery is set to sparkle

Elements - Scotland’s only festival celebrating the very best in gold, silver and jewellery – begins tomorrow, bringing a weekend of unparalleled sparkle to Edinburgh. It will feature a spectacular exhibition of award-winning work from the Goldsmiths' Craft & Design Council (GC&DC) Competition – being showcased in Scotland for the first time. There will also be workshops and expert talks. But the highlight for many will be a selling fair where visitors can meet close to 50 superb makers from all across Scotland and the rest of the UK who will be showing wonderful designer gold, silver

Making It 2021

Call for Applications: Making It Devon Guild of Craftsmen is inviting applications to be part of its ambitious exhibition and development programme for emerging talents in the South West. Making It aims to be the leading showcase for emerging artists, makers and designers in the South West, celebrating innovation, diversity and collaboration in craft and making. The exhibition will see up to 30 emerging talents shown in the prestigious Jubilee Gallery at Devon Guild of Craftsmen, along with an engaging programme of public events. Application Deadline: 9am, 26 April 2021 For more information and how to apply visit Making

Winner Of The Hand Engraved Card Competition 2021 Announced

Working together for the first time, the Hand Engravers Association and Baddeley Brothers are proud to declare the winner of their inaugural greeting card competition. A skill so rare that there was recently only a handful of craftsmen left, has been given a boost by workshops and competitions that have brought the ancient craft of copperplate engraving back into the limelight. And now with support from a specialist printer, one such competition winner will see his engraving of Santa Claus go into production as Christmas Cards. Andy Beavan-Smith’s work caught the eye of the Hand Engravers Association in their recent

European Prize for Applied Arts 2021

Call for Applications: European Prize for Applied Arts 2021 Initiated in 2009, in partnership with the City of Mons, the WCC-Europe and supported by the Ministry of Culture of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation, the European Prize for Applied Arts rewards creations of contemporary expression in the field of Applied Arts and Craft Design. This 5th edition will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the association. This competition is for all artists working in the field of applied arts and artisanal design and residing in a European country (including non-EU members). The works selected for the competition must be of a high standard, both technically and aesthetically, and

Collect 2021

Call for Applications: Collect 2021 The Crafts Council founded Collect in 2004 and since then it has become a major moment on the international cultural calendar. It is the only gallery-presented fair dedicated to contemporary craft and design and welcomes over 40 galleries from around the world each year. Collect Open provides an opportunity for individual artists or collaborations to exhibit alongside world-class galleries. It welcomes and encourages thought-provoking, ambitious new proposals where individual artists or small collaborations can demonstrate how they are pushing their creativity and practice. Many previous Collect Open exhibitors cite it as a turning point in

Q&A: Alan Craxford

Alan Craxford is an esteemed master craftsman, probably best known for his painstaking and meticulous hand crafted work with hand engraving and the creation of one of a kind jewellery and silver pieces. His career spans some 40 years in the Craft, having held positions, other than his work as a practitioner, at Sir John Cass as Senior Lecturer, and as a founding member and former Chair of the Hand Engravers Association, and well as being a member of the Contemporary British Silversmiths. Using form, colour and surface texture in precious materials, as a metal artist he creates bespoke pieces

Herbert Hofmann Prize 2020

The International Craft Fair in Munich, planned from March 11th to 15th, was unfortunately cancelled due to the spread of the coronavirus. Nevertheless, for the 47th time the coveted Herbert Hofmann Prize of the SCHMUCK special show was awarded to three goldsmiths and jewellery designers writes Ilaria Ruggiero. The jury, consisting of Prof. Otto Künzli from Munich, Prof. Jantje Fleischhut from Düsseldorf, Dr. Gert Bruckner from the Danner Foundation Munich and Dr. Sabine Runde from Frankfurt, met virtually on Friday, March 13, 2020 to select the three award winners: Melanie Isverding and Katrin Feulner from Germany and Carla Nuis from the

Annual Spring Fling 'At Home' Brings You Studio Tours, Workshops and Exhibitions

The organisers of Spring Fling are launching SF | At Home – a new programme of digital activities. The initiative is to support Spring Fling audiences and artists though this period of isolation and fill some of the gap left by the postponement of Scotland’s leading open studios weekend. A total of 87 artists and craft makers across Dumfries & Galloway were expecting to welcome around 12,000 visitors through their doors between 23 and 25 May. Despite having to delay the long-running annual event its parent organisation, Upland CIC, has worked with artists, makers and supporters to go digital. Some studios will

Vanilla Ink: Business INKubator Programme

Call for Applications: Vanilla Ink INKubator Programme Vanilla Ink is Scotland’s unique jewellery school, offering Jewellers and Silversmiths in the early stages of their career a professional development INKubator. The Vanilla Ink INKubator is looking for it's next round of ' Inkers ' to immerse themselves in their 9 month professional development programme. Open to Jewellers and Silversmiths taught at any level and within their first 3 years of setting up. Immersed in a 9 month programme, the Vanilla Inkers are encouraged and supported while developing their craft practice. Content includes: Monthly professional development sessions with industry innovators, you are

Q&A: Stephen Bottomley

Stephen Bottomley is a Jewellery Designer, Academic and Researcher and will take up position as the new Head of School at the School of Jewellery Birmingham this Spring. Formerly he was the Head of Department and Programme Director of BA & MFA Jewellery and Silversmithing at Edinburgh College of Art. Up until recently he was also Director Post Graduate Research in the School of Design, the Chair of RAFT an Interdisciplinary Network at ECA and on the Board of Craft Scotland. Stephen's jewellery is represented in collections at the National Museums Scotland, British Museum, South East Arts Collection and Royal

BCTF 2020

Call for Applicaitons: BCTF 2020 The British Craft Trade Fair (BCTF) has revealed a major new development for the 2020 event, which will be opened to the public for one day before the full retail trade show gets underway. Show organiser, Margeret Bunn, announced the changes on the first day of BCTF 2019, which opened on Sunday April 7 at the Yorkshire Event Centre in Harrogate. She commented: “In its 45-year history BCTF has been open solely to trade buyers, but next year we will open the doors for one day to the public, allowing consumers to buy directly from

Museum of Arts And Design New York, Appoints Christian Larsen as Windgate Research Curator

The Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) today announced the appointment of Christian Larsen to the position of Windgate Research Curator, effective immediately. In this position, funded by the Windgate Charitable Foundation, Larsen will lead an educational and curatorial partnership between the Museum of Arts and Design and Bard Graduate Center (BGC) to increase the visibility of craft and design in art history and the contemporary art world. He replaces Elissa Auther who was named Deputy Director of Curatorial Affairs and William and Mildred Lasdon Chief Curator last September. 'With great enthusiasm, we welcome Christian to the curatorial team at

The Cockpit Arts / Arts Society Award 2019

Call for Applications: The Cockpit Arts / Arts Society Award 2019 Cockpit Arts have announced that the Arts Society Award at Cockpit Arts is now open for applications. The Cockpit Arts / Arts Society Award comprises of business support provided by Cockpit Arts as well as subsidised studio space for one year. Applications are invited for the Award which aim to support professional craftspeople working with traditional craft skills. Particular consideration will be given to crafts requiring skills at risk of dying out. The Award is worth £3,000 towards a studio at either Cockpit Arts site, to be supplemented with £1.650

The Goldsmiths’ Centre’s New Talent and Tutors Scoop Twenty Five Accolades at the ‘Jewellery Oscars’

The Goldsmiths’ Centre scooped twenty-five accolades at this year’s Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council competition, known as the 'Jewellery Oscars', seeing its new talented craftspeople and their tutors represented across award categories. The prestigious award ceremony, which was held at Goldsmiths’ Hall on Monday 25 February 2019, saw the Goldsmiths’ Centre’s current and former Foundation Programme trainees, Goldsmiths’ Company apprentices, Setting Out course participants as well as their tutors win accolades across specialisms, from polishing, diamond mounting to silversmithing, reflecting the exceptional standard of talent, skill and the level of teaching in both the Junior and Senior Award categories. Chosen

Hardship Fund for Creative Freelancers - Scotland

Creative Scotland Hardship Fund *Please note that applications open midday on 10 November, you will only be able to apply from then* What is this fund for? This fund has been provided by Scottish Government to support freelance craft practitioners working in Scotland who are experiencing immediate financial hardship due to the loss of income as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. This fund offers a one-off bursary to those who are most deeply impacted and disadvantaged as a result of COVID-19. This includes practitioners who operate using a personal service company (PSC) or ‘loan-out’ type structure, sole traders and

Appointment: Museum of Arts and Design Appoints Elissa Auther as Deputy Director of Curatorial Affairs & Chief Curator

The Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) has announced the appointment of Elissa Auther to the position of Deputy Director of Curatorial Affairs and William and Mildred Lasdon Chief Curator, effective immediately. In this role, Auther will collaborate with Nanette L. Laitman Director Chris Scoates to create diverse exhibition programs and collections, foster relationships with artists and designers, and develop forward-looking strategies for engaging a broad audience. “A highly valued colleague, Elissa is a gifted curator and scholar who is passionate about the vital and evolving importance of craft in contemporary art,” said Scoates. “ In her new leadership position at MAD, she will

In:Site Festival 2019

Call for Applications: In:Site Festival 2019 Birmingham Cathedral Square, Birmingham 7th September 2019 Applications for new graduates are open until 14th July. There are also opportunities for shadow artists, film makers and volunteers. In:Site Festival returns: Supporting design graduates In:Site Festival returns to Birmingham City Centre for a ninth year this September with recent graduates transforming the outdoor space around the cathedral with unusual craft ‘interventions’. In:Site is organised by Birmingham based arts charity Craftspace and takes place in Cathedral Square from the 5th – 7th September. It is free for everyone to watch and take part. The Cathedral Square

94 Studios selected for this years' Spring Fling: Scotlands top 'open studios' event

Spring Fling is Scotland’s premier visual art and contemporary craft open studios event covering all Dumfries and Galloway. The event, which takes place between 25th-27th May, is a chance for the public to meet high quality painters, original printmakers, ceramicists, jewellers and glassmakers, wood and metal workers, photographers in the places where they live and work. Spring Fling is a much-loved feature of the country’s arts and cultural calendar, attracting more than 10,000 visitors a year from across Scotland, the rest of the UK and overseas – and generating over £1.2 million for the regional economy. Joanna Macaulay, Events and Exhibitions

Vanilla Ink Programme: INKubator

Call for Applications: Vanilla Ink INKubator Programme Vanilla Ink is Scotland’s unique jewellery school, offering Jewellers and Silversmiths in the early stages of their career a professional development INKubator. Immersed in a 9 month programme, the Vanilla Inkers are encouraged and supported while developing their craft practice. Content includes: Monthly professional development sessions with industry innovators, you are paired with a mentor from the design sector, Meet the Maker talks with inspirational creators and designers, skills development with our Master Goldsmith Scott McIntyre, peer support with Critical Feedback and a platform to network and showcase your work. The Vanilla Ink

Lindsey Mann - Contemporary Jewellery

Lindsey Mann - Contemporary Jewellery 17 March - 10 May 2020 Craft in the Bay, Cardiff Drawing inspiration from themes of collecting memories Lindsey creates playful jewellery which might explore a fleeting moment, a chance encounter or a material souvenir charged with meaning. Referencing shape, form, colour and pattern to realise each piece of jewellery she hopes to create something which has both familiar and yet foreign associations, perhaps triggering a vague memory for the viewer too and hopefully raising a smile! Working from her studio in rural Wiltshire, Lindsey constructs jewellery using hand-printed anodised aluminium, precious and non-precious metals

Endangered Crafts Award 2019

Call for Applications: Endangered Crafts Award 2019 The Heritage Crafts Association (HCA) is offering an award of £1,000 for a proposal to help secure the survival of an endangered craft. The Endangered Crafts Award, which is funded by the Marsh Christian Trust, is to recognise a practitioner of one of the 62 crafts currently listed in the Critically Endangered or Endangered categories of the HCA Red List of Endangered Crafts. The award was made for the first time in 2018 to Steve Tomlin (SteveTomlinCrafts.co.uk), a spoon carver, ash basketmaker and scything tutor. Steve applied to learn to make Devon stave

Susie Freeman, Martin Smith and Jane Adam @ Ruthin

Susie Freeman, Martin Smith and Jane Adam @ Ruthin Ruthin Craft Centre 18 January – 29 March 2020 Gallery 1: Susie Freeman: WOWI + A Retrospective of work by Susie Freeman including Pharmacopoeia with Dr Liz Lee Susie established herself as a textile artist of great originality early in her career. As a postgraduate student at the Royal College of Art, following Manchester School of Art where she had studied weaving, she invented a knitted network of pockets using a monofilament thread: into each small transparent pocket she dropped a tiny object before safely sealing them with a further row

Q&A: Mary Michel

Mary Michel is the Director of the Incorporation of Goldsmiths in Edinburgh. She has been with the company for 15 years and is responsible for initiatives such as Elements and the forthcoming online Ethical Making Resource . She also sits on the board of Craft Scotland and is their Vice-Chair. She answers the Benchpeg Q&A. What’s your name, and what do you for a living? MM: Mary Michel, I’m the Director of the Incorporation of Goldsmiths in Edinburgh . How did you come to work in the jewellery industry? MM: By happy accident – I started here 15 years ago on a

MADE Makers Online

MADE MAKERS online 13 - 14 June 2020 from 9am MADE MAKERS online fair is Tutton & Young’s response to the recent closure of galleries, shops and events, meaning that there are limited opportunities for makers to sell work. The fair will provide an opportunity for buyers to be able to make contact with makers again and see exceptional handmade pieces. A FREE indoor design and craft fair showcasing handmade homeware, jewellery, textiles and more. All from the comfort of your own home! 15% of all sales made at this show will be donated to three charities. REFUGE – Since

Crafts Council Launch Hardship Fund

Crafts Council Launch Hardship Fund The Craft Sector Hardship Fund will open at 11am on Wednesday 17 June Apply here The Crafts Council recognise this is an incredibly challenging time for makers and with generous support of The Radcliffe Trust they will be awarding 150 makers with a £500 bursary. They will award on a first come first served basis in order to get cash into makers hands as soon as possible. They are therefore relying on your integrity to only apply if you really need this help. Crafts sector hardship grant FAQs: Who is eligible? This grant is open

HCA's Red List of Endangered Crafts Grows with 37 New Additions

For the 2019 edition of the Heritage Craft Association's Red List of Endangered Crafts, 212 crafts were assessed to identify those which are at greatest risk of disappearing. Of the 212 crafts featured in the research, four have been classified as extinct, 36 as critically endangered, 70 as endangered and 102 as currently viable. Sixteen new crafts have been added to the ‘critically endangered’ category of the Red List, meaning that they are at serious risk of dying out in the next generation, including withy crab pot making, millwrighting and commercial handmade paper making. They join 20 other critically endangered

Tweet 16th March - 22nd June 2019 The Craft Centre & Design Gallery, Leeds, West Yorkshire Makers inspired by the beauty of birds come together in this remarkable display of jewellery, ceramics, stone, wood and works in mixed media. Each maker translates their inspirations into unique handmade creations for you to own or admire. Jewellery Sally Ayling Sally’s jewellery is inspired by nature, in particular birds. The graphic images from field-guide books and wildlife illustrations, ordinance survey maps, charming old packaging, classic industrial design and many other bits and pieces Sally sees on her travels. Sally enjoys using unconventional materials

Christmas Jewellery Show 2019

Christmas Jewellery Show 2 November 2019 - 11 January 2020 Craft Centre and Design Gallery, Leeds Established and emerging jewellers are celebrated in this exhibition of contemporary jewellery. A selection of 5 jewellers in their first 5 years of business and 5 who have been making for 5+ years come together to highlight the craftsmanship behind jewellery making today. 5 Established Jewellers Bea Jareno Jewellery making is a life-long passion for Bea. She learnt watch-making as a young child with her grandfather and vividly remembers her first experience of seeing a ring being made; she knew from that moment that

Call for Applications: Gifted 19

Call for Applications: Gifted 19 Extended Deadline - National Centre for Craft & Design 7 & Sunday 8 December 2019 We're delighted to announce that our ever popular Contemporary Christmas Market will be taking place on Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 December 2019. We're on the lookout for quality designer-makers to be at the heart of our festive celebrations and to make 2019 the best Gifted yet! If you would like to be part of our biggest event of the year, then please download an application form here and return it to Katie at shop@nccd.org.uk by 5pm on Friday 31

We Are Commoners

Call for Submissions: We Are Commoners! A Craftspace national touring exhibition launching at Midlands Arts Centre in Birmingham in September 2020 “The commons means: Things we share/ Places we share/ Systems we share/ Ideas we share/ Culture we share” Peter Barnes, On the Commons co-founder Craftspace is seeking submissions for We Are Commoners, a contemporary craft exhibition on the theme of ‘the commons’. Following our first callout we have a shortlist of artists and are currently oversubscribed for textiles, but continue to seek work in other applied arts disciplines. The exhibition will highlight acts of ‘commoning’ that are shaping the

Summer Fayre at St Donat’s Castle 2019

Call for Applications: Summer Fayre at St Donat's Castle Sunday 9th June, 10.30am - 6pm Join us at our inaugural Summer Fayre at St Donat’s Castle, UWC Atlantic College and browse a wonderful collection of over 50 food, drink and craft stalls. The fayre is set across the charming rooms of St Donat’s Castle and Arts Centre as well as the striking outdoor gardens that overlook the sea. This fayre offers a mix of traders from family friendly and charity stalls to luxury handmade crafts and gifts. Stalls include a variety of jewellery, wood, glass, ceramic and textiles. You will

Desire Jewellery and Silversmithing Fair 2019

Desire Jewellery & Silversmithing Fair 22nd - 24th November 2019 The Guildhall, Winchester Our mixed discipline Craft In Focus Fair will run alongside the Desire Fair. The two fairs will be in separate halls, but with a single entry fee covering both events. Purchase from a stunning treasure trove of original and affordable designs created by some of the finest craftsmen and artists in the UK. Textiles, paintings, furniture, metal, leather, ceramics, jewellery, glass, fashion and more Desire has become firmly established as the “must visit” event for its stunning collection and unrivalled choice of contemporary jewellery and stylish silverware.

Simone ten Hompel to discuss Glenmorangie Commission

Silversmith Simone ten Hompel will discuss her major commission for the National Museums Scotland and The Glenmorangie Company to create a new piece of contemporary metal artwork inspired by the museum’s early medieval collections. Regarded as one of the most inventive metalsmiths of her generation, of international repute, and one of Britain’s most critically acclaimed craft artists, Simone ten Hompel is one of the foremost metal practitioners in the UK. Working within this medium for over 40 years, she is known for her metalwork and sculptures that subvert our ideas of domesticity and navigate the metaphorical depth of everyday vessels [youtube

Gioielli In Fermento Award 2019

Call for Entries: Gioielli In Fermento 2019 Award Student Award Undergraduate and Below - Learning Section Eligibility - For students attending secondary art schools, craft schools or first level in any course of studies of art, jewellery design, gold / metalsmithing, or related disciplines (student attendance to be confirmed by teacher / school and sent with submission). Applicants must not have taken part in previous editions of Gioielli in Fermento – professional section. Entry can be a design dossier (sketches, drawings, cad, prototypes) and or a finished workpiece – interpretation free or inspired to the annual theme (according to the

Nexus

Nexus at the Ruthin Craft Centre ‘Nexus’: a connection or a series of connections linking two or more things This exhibition looks at some of the ways in which 21st -century artists and makers are changing preconceptions about their art forms. Jewellery, silversmithing, textiles and ceramics all have long histories and deep-rooted traditions behind them. Today their familiar, often restricting, boundaries are being expanded by makers taking leaps of imagination and devising fresh approaches to the way they work. Several pieces in this exhibition are hybrids that are impossible to categorise. The exhibitors in Nexus are linked by great technical skill,

Brighton MA Graduate creates jewellery collection from landfill

Harriet Laurence, a recent graduate of the MA Craft degree at the University of Brighton will present her range of recycled polymer jewellery in a first-time partnership exhibition with Hove Museum and Art gallery, which will run from the 15th September - 6th November 2018. Created in collaboration with Weez & Merl Ltd, a local polymer recycling studio, Harriet’s three statement necklaces are handcrafted from 3.9kgs of waste plastic diverted from landfill. The range explores how jewellery design can play an active role in responsible, sustainable material use and challenge the perceived hierarchy of materials. www.harrietfrench.co.uk www.weezandmerl.com Author: Published:

Appointment: Cockpit Arts appoints Annie Warburton as new CEO

Cockpit Arts had announced the appointment of Annie Warburton as its new CEO. After five years as Creative Director of the Crafts Council, Annie will join Cockpit in November. “Home to some of the foremost makers and designers in the country, Cockpit Arts is a beacon for making at the heart of the capital. I am thrilled to be joining this award-winning social enterprise with its admirable track record of social impact and business success. With craft in the ascendant but pressures on creative businesses intensifying, its mission has never been more vital. I look forward to working with the

Handmade at Kew 2017

Following the storming success since its launch in 2015, Handmade in Britain will return to Kew Gardens for the third edition of HANDMADE AT KEW in October 2017. This four-day international contemporary craft event offers you the opportunity to meet and buy directly from over 200 extraordinary designer-makers working across all disciplines including: ceramics, jewellery, fashion and textiles, glass, paper, furniture, metalwork, sculpture and interior accessories. It’s a really special chance to invest in beautiful, unique products at a show where you can buy, browse and commission directly from the maker; unearthing the stories, inspirations and processes behind the exquisite

The Collectives Fair 2018

Call for Applications: The Collectives Fair 2018 Part of the hugely successful Select Festival, The Collectives Fair returns for 2018 and is now open for applications. The Collectives Fair brings a curated range of handmade contemporary craft, desirable textiles and baskets lovingly sourced to the public The Select Festival, brought to you by SIT select is now in it's 12th year and has regular attendance of over 15,000 visitors coming from far and wide. 2018 Dates The Festival has an outstanding reputation for delivering excellence and The Collectives Fair will continue to promote the very best of high quality contemporary

Wayne Meeten wins another Gold at the #JewelleryOscars

Internationally renowned silversmith Wayne Meeten picked up another gong at the #JewelleryOscars, the Goldsmiths’ Craft and Design Awards, this month. Meeten’s piece, ‘Spirit of Energy’ took Gold in the three dimensional finished piece category. The work was a commission made for a client “who was having a house built in the West Country, in Devon by the Estuary. It was designed to be placed under their new glass staircase.” The silversmith said. The client’s design brief was to design a centre piece with the wonders of the sun as its reference. My client chose their building plot, what will eventually

Desire: The Contemporary Jewellery and Silversmithing Fair - Winchester

A mixed discipline craft fair being staged alongside the Desire Jewellery & Silversmithing Fair. This will be our tenth year with Desire at Winchester. Admission gives entry to both events. Purchase from a stunning treasure trove of original and affordable designs created by some of the finest craftsmen and artists in the UK. Textiles, paintings, furniture, metal, leather, ceramics, jewellery, glass, fashion and more… Tickets may be purchased on entry to the show and are not available in advance. Dates 2-4 November 2018 Open Friday 12 noon - 6pm, Weekend 10am - 5pm Admission £5 Venue The Guildhall, Winchester,

Elisavet Messi- Essential Jewellery focusing on Sustainability

Elisavet Messi, an award-winning jewellery designer, celebrates sustainability with her new ‘fragments’ collection. Despite the fact that her jewellery is defined by simple lines, they carry sculptural values that focus on the material’s properties. With a minimalistic approach and belief in the purification of craft through good design; She tries to base her work on efficient essentialism; by embracing the truth of the materials used when possible. This approach results in minimal pieces with sculptural values. "It is quite a challenge to create based on simplicity; however it is also quite rewarding, when people focus on the material itself. You

Weston Beamor’s Katy Tromans Exhibition Feature

Katy Tromans, a 3D Print and CAD Technician at Weston Beamor, is a woman of many talents. In addition to her work at Weston Beamor, Katy is a prize-winning silversmith recently awarded a Gold Medal for her CAD presentation in the prestigious Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council Awards. Katy is also Artist in Residence at the School of Jewellery at Birmingham City University, where she trained. Her latest work will shortly go on display in the ‘One Year On’ alumni exhibition being staged by BCU at its Park Side Gallery from Monday 12th of June to Friday the 30th of

Heritage Crafts Association Awards 2018

Call for Applications: The Heritage Crafts Association Awards Craftspeople urged to apply for awards and bursaries recognising traditional skills The Heritage Crafts Association (HCA) has announced its call for applications for a suite of awards and bursaries recognising people working in traditional skills. Craftspeople can be nominated for Heritage Crafts Maker of the Year, HCA/Marsh Trainer of the Year, and HCA/Marsh Volunteer of the Year. Nominations can also be made for the HCA/Marsh Heritage Crafts ‘Made in Britain’ Award. Each award is worth £1,000. Heritage crafts make up the largest part of the craft sector, yet many heritage crafts are

Handmade Oxford

Call for Applications: Handmade Oxford Handmade in Britain would like to welcome you to the first edition of Handmade Oxford, the contemporary crafts & design fair at the elegant and historic Oxford Town Hall. The event will take place from Friday 18 May to Sunday 20 May 2018, with a private view evening reception on Thursday 17 May. For the past decade, Handmade in Britain’s shows have become the top contemporary craft selling events for designer makers in UK. This three day showcase sees the industry’s biggest talents exhibiting alongside new graduates and emerging designer-makers. With innovative design alongside truly exceptional

Professional Development Workshops, Crafts Council

Professional Development Workshops - Crafts Council The Crafts Council has released tickets for their next series of workshops and 1:1 advice sessions for makers and designers – with more coming soon. They cover a range of topics including: Application writing & presentation skills Business visioning Finances for craft businesses Fundraising skills International practice IP & copyright (incl. employment law) Product photography Reaching your market (incl. social media) Relationship management with galleries and commissioners Working with manufacturers More details online www.craftscouncil.org.uk

Future Icons Winter Showcase

Future Icons Winter Showcase 67 York Street Looking to begin your Christmas shopping? We have the finest home decor, art and fashion accessories available to buy right now from 67 York Street. Read on for a sneak peek of available collections on display by 18 of the most sought after contemporary designers and craft practitioners on the market today. Ceramics: Helen Beard // Ikuko Iwamoto MA RCA // Jo Davies MA RCA // Vezzini & Chen MA RCA // With special guest: Helen E Ceramics Furniture & Lighting: Kevin Stamper // Louis Jobst // With special guest: David Pringle MA

Degree Shows Plymouth 2017

Breaking Through Degree Shows 2017 Plymouth College of Art Risk-taking and convention-breaking — discover the future of creative practice at our annual showcase of fresh talent in art, design, craft and digital media. Taking place throughout our HE campus, our state-of-the-art workshops and studios will transform into a dynamic exhibition space, free and open to the public from Saturday 10 to Thursday 22 June 2017. Showcasing work from students across the college’s Undergraduate, Masters and Foundation Diploma in Art & Design programmes, this summer’s Degree Shows offer an exclusive window into life at an independent art school, and a chance

Courses in Jewellery or Silversmithing

Knowing where to study to embark on a career, to up-skill, or simply to persue a hobby can be a bit daunting. We've compiled a list of higher education providers, professional development opportunities for lifelong learning and international institutions... There are a number of useful organisations who might be able to provide further information about career pathways, craft, design and creativity.... Useful websites: Hotcourses www.hotcourses.com Floodlight www.floodlight.co.uk Compare different University Jewellery courses university.which.co.uk UCAS search tool ucas.com Arts Council England www.artscouncil.org.uk Crafts Council www.craftscouncil.org.uk Creative Choices ccskills.org.uk D&AD www.dandad.org Design Council www.designcouncil.org.uk NAJ: Jewellery Education & Training www.najeducation.co.uk National Careers

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Dovile B stands out at the Goldsmith's Fair

Since being selected for the Goldsmiths' fair graduate bursary programme- Dovile B has spent her summer planning, designing and creating jewellery for the prestigious fair. Amongst the various stands, her jewellery stood out for its originality. The jeweller herself exuded a fun energy, perhaps reeling excitement from her Goldsmiths' fair debut, whilst talking through her pieces with a confident and impressive knowledge of her craft. It was a surprise then to learn that phobias were the inspiration behind much of her jewellery. It’s no coincidence that a collection motivated by such original inspiration would yield such head-turning pieces. Phobia

The Jewellery Industry Salary and Benefits Survey 2017

The National Association of Jewellers has launched its Jewellery Industry Sa lary and Benefits Survey 2017 which will be open until the 1 August . The survey will be used to allow businesses to benchmark themselves against the national wage average across industry. The questions include salary brackets, benefits and rewards across the wide range of job functions and craft skills associated with our sector. Only survey participants will have access to the detailed results where a ll individual responses will be confidential. Understanding the current market r ates for salaries and wages is vital as it will

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Jewellery Jobs, Retail Jobs, Design Jobs, Sales Jobs, Marketing Jobs & Internships

Jewellery Jobs, Careers and Recruitment Benchpeg offers the best range of jewellery jobs in the jewellery industry for your career. Find and apply for the latest jewellery jobs and careers on benchpeg.com Benchpeg’s jewellery recruitment listings cover all areas of jobs in the jewellery trade and jewellery making jobs to make it the No. 1 resource for jewellery jobs in the UK. About benchpeg.com/jobs The jewellery jobs listed on benchpeg.com/jobs provide opportunities for career moves in all types of jobs in the jewellery industry. From creative and jewelery design roles, to craft and jewellery manufacturing jobs, to head office, management

‘Masterpiece’ Stolen From Master Silversmith

Wayne Meeten has described himself as “totally devastated” at the loss of his prize winning Mokume Gane silverware piece. The piece, a solid silver truffles container, was stolen from his workshop and was stored in a 9” wooden box at the time. The inspiration for the piece came on a trip to the Grand Canyon, which formed the basis of the silverware vessel design. It went on to win the Grand Prize Saul Bell International Craft Award 2011. Tessa Murdoch, Acting Keeper Department of Sculpture Metalwork, Ceramics and Glass at the V&A called the work a “Masterpiece”. The piece of

In:Site Festival Opportunity

Call for Applictions: In:Site Festival In:Site Festival is open to new craft and design graduates. Opportunity for BA Graduates and MA Postgraduates Craftspace returns to Birmingham Cathedral Square for the eighth year with In:Site, a festival of site-specific and co-created work created by recent graduates. In:Site provides an opportunity for selected applied arts graduates to create temporary, bespoke public artworks. Working outdoors within the Cathedral grounds, each graduate has a day to make their creative intervention on-site, turning the making process into a performance. The daily making performances, sometimes participatory, are intended to gradually fill the square with installations. Past

Christmas Fayre at St Donat’s Castle 2018

Christmas Fayre at St Donat’s Castle 2018 Join us at our annual Christmas fayre at St Donat’s Castle, UWC Atlantic College and browse a wonderful collection of over 50 food, drink and craft stalls to celebrate the festive season. This fayre offers a mix of traders from family friendly and charity stalls to luxury handmade crafts and gifts. Stalls include a variety of jewellery, wood, glass, ceramic and textiles as well as photography, paintings and festive decorations. Continue through to the food hall in the Tythe Barn to find stalls including bread, cake, fudge and chutney, before heading outdoors to

Call for Applications: The European Prize for Applied Arts 2018

Call for Applications: The European Prize for Applied Arts 2018 The European Prize for Applied Arts celebrates the work of artists in the field of applied arts and design-led crafts and living in a European country. The initiative recognises excellence in craftsmanship and includes an exhibition of selected work and two awards. Prizes The “Master Prize” Prize of the Ministry of Culture of the Federation Wallonia- Brussels € 3,500 will be awarded to the author of a masterpiece in any craft based material. The “Young Talent Prize”, Prize of the World Crafts Council-Europe € 3,000 will be awarded to a

New Studio 'The Smiddy' to Launch with a Project that Celebrates Local Crafts People

Vanilla Ink’s is throwing open its doors for its first expansion in beautiful Banff. The brand new, recently renovated The Smiddy: Centre of Excellence for Silversmithing & Jewellery, will open to the public on September 22nd – and for their first project and exhibition, they want to hear from you! The Royal Borough of Banff is richly steeped in silversmithing heritage, with locally made silver fetching great interest and fantastic prices at auctions. Vanilla Ink mean to revive that history, firmly returning local craft to the global silversmithing map. This is where you come in; to help the revive tradition,

Spotted at Top Drawer

Applications to the Next Edition of Spotted at Top Drawer are Open The Autumn / Winter 2018 edition of Spotted at Top Drawer is open, the selection process has begun and stands are already filling fast, indicating that this edition is on track to be the best yet. Open to brands from across the world looking to make their UK trade fair debut, Spotted encompasses each of Top Drawer’s sectors: Home, Gift, Fashion, Craft, Greetings & Stationery and Food. Over the past eight years this programme has helped to launch over 200 small businesses and is now firmly established as

Cockpit Arts Awards

Call for Applications: Cockpit Arts Awards Cockpit Arts are once again looking for talented makers to join their community. They ahave a variet of Awards open for application, comprising subsidised studio space and business support for one year. The Cockpit Arts Ros Stracey Ceramic Residency Open to a ceramicist who has a strong desire to experiment and take risks with their practice; we are looking for makers who demonstrate originality, innovation, creativity, craft skill and quality in the work and concepts presented. Closing date = noon, October 5 2018 The Cockpit Arts / The Worshipful Company of Basketmakers’ Award **

Made at Yorkshire Sculpture Park

Future: Made Yorkshire Sculpture Park MADE is YSP Shop's changing programme of contemporary craft and applied arts which showcases the work of established and up-and-coming artists, designers and makers. This silver tower by Vicki Ambrey Smith is inspired by Bella Vista, a folly that used to stand in the grounds before it became the Sculpture Park. It is a stacking set of small containers for perfume perhaps, or potpourri. ‘As a folly the original tower was built for fun. Ed’s picture evokes a story of exploration. I like my silver objects to have a playful, unexpected aspect to them. This

Tresor Paris create the ‘Artisan Collection’

Tresor Paris celebrates the wonderful diverse nature of gemology with the unique Artisan collection, featuring slices of precious stones set in 18 carat gold for a contemporary take on traditional gem stones. Using breath-taking natural Ruby, Sapphire and sliced diamond stone cross-sections set in luxurious 18 carat yellow gold, every piece is truly individual. The contours of the outer shape of the gem are all different as are the naturally occurring inclusions inside each stone. Every piece is hand made using the gem stones as a starting point to craft a beautiful piece of jewellery around it. Salim Hasbani, Director

Call for Applications Hothouse 2019

Call for Applications: Hothouse 2019 Crafts Council Applications are now open for Hothouse, a programme of creative and business development, which provides talented new makers with the tools to grow a sustainable and successful creative business. The deadline for applications is 7 September 2018 and the programme starts in Jaunary 2019. Hothouse is unique in being a nationally recruiting programme which takes place at a series of leading centres of craft activity around the country, maximising opportunities for you to broaden horizons and build diverse networks. This national outlook is balanced with a personalised approach to learning. The workshop and

Bounded + Unlimited Contemporary Jewellery

Bounded + Unlimited Contemporary Jewellery Bounded + Unlimited is an exhibition of exceptional precious jewellery and goldsmithing by four contemporary jewellery artists from Ireland and China. The exhibition explores the parallel working practices of these jewellery artists across design, techniques and materials, from the perspective of differing cultural contexts. The title refers to how the artists are bounded by their respective personal and national cultural experiences, yet unlimited in opportunities for communication and understanding through the traditions of their craft. The two Irish jewellery artists represented are Eimear Conyard , manager of the Design & Crafts Council of Ireland’s Jewellery Goldsmithing

Rudolf Heltzel - Bounded + Unlimited

Rudolf Heltzel || Bounded + Unlimited Master goldsmith and an icon of Irish craft and design, Rudolf Heltzel presents a solo exhibition of his exceptional sculptural pendants. Heltzel has gained an international reputation for the originality, quality and timeless aesthetic of his craftsmanship with each piece created meticulously by hand using some of the world’s oldest jewellery techniques. This exhibition, In Precious Metal , will showcase many of Heltzel’s most ambitious and technically complex designs, selected from his personal archive together with newly produced work. Three of his most significant collections of scultptural pendants will be presented; Rock Crystal Treasure

Handmade Oxford 2018 Emerging Talent

Call for Applications: Handmade Oxford 2018 Emerging Talent Handmade in Britain would like to welcome you to the first edition of Handmade Oxford, the contemporary crafts & design fair at the elegant and historic Oxford Town Hall. The event will take place from Friday 18 May to Sunday 20 May 2018, with a private view evening reception on Thursday 17 May. For the past decade, Handmade in Britain’s shows have become the top contemporary craft selling events for designer makers in UK. This three day showcase sees the industry’s biggest talents exhibiting alongside new graduates and emerging designer-makers. With innovative design

Justified Sinner leads modern renaissance in men’s jewellery

The renaissance in modern men's jewellery, driven by avant-garde designers prepared to push the boundaries of conservatism, is attracting international attention with a stunning exhibition called The World is Your Dressing Up Box at The National Centre for Craft and Design in Sleaford. Among the exhibits is a selection of work from the influential designer Dauvit Alexander, the Justified Sinner who is driving the revolution in mens jewellery using customs from the 16th Century when the size of 'bling' was directly related to the wearer's status. Alexander uses scrap metal, mainly corroded steel and iron, alongside precious metals and gemstones,

Scottish Gallery Celebrate Jacqueline Mina at 75

The Scottish Gallery, Scotland’s prestigious art and craft selling venue, will be celebrating esteemed artist goldsmith Jacqueline Mina’s 75th birthday this summer with a blockbusting exhibition from 3rd August – 2 September in Edinburgh. The gallery, which will show a collection of Mina’s most recently work, has timed the exhibition to coincide with the Scottish summer months and is highlighting the event as their Festival Exhibition 2017. Jacqueline Mina has had a longstanding relationship with the Scottish Gallery, having exhibited her first solo exhibition there in 1993. Jacqueline Mina is one of the most significant goldsmiths in the UK today.

Make 2018 – Contemporary Crafts for Christmas

Call for Applications: Make 2018 - Contemporary Crafts for Christmas Exhibit at Devon Guild of Craftsmen 2018 -19 MAKE is our annual Christmas selling exhibition celebrating the diversity of contemporary craft. The exhibition focuses on selling handmade, high quality craftsmanship; connecting makers with our Christmas customers. By highlighting one-off, unique pieces alongside small scale batch production we aim to offer a range of mediums and prices to suit all. The exhibition is open to any UK-based craftsperson or designer-maker whose work fits these criteria. We are particularly looking for makers who produce exciting and contemporary work. The Christmas season is

Cockpit Arts subsidised Studio Space Awards 2018

Call for Applications: Cockpit Arts Subsidised Workshop Space Awards Cockpit Arts are looking for talented makers to join the Cockpit Arts community. They have four Awards currently open for application, comprising subsidised studio space and support for one year. The Cockpit Arts / Clear Insurance Award This Award which specifically aims to support professional makers who have been in business for less than three years and have aspirations to develop their craft business. The Cockpit Arts / The Clothworkers’ Foundation Awards Open to graduates within the last five years, these awards aim to assist weavers to set up in business. The

Freelance Artist / Craftsperson (Wire & Beading)

Freelance Artist / Craftsperson (Wire & Beading) Arts Development Lichfield District Council Artist/Craft person (beading & wire) required to run an art activity at a one day family festival in Burntwood on 1st July 2017. The artist is to work with members of the public to help them create small, intricate and quality art pieces for them to take away. Please send examples of work, evidence of DBS and public liability insurance. Fee Artist fee £200 materials £50. Application Deadline 1st June 2017 Contact Celia Houghton celia.houghton@lichfielddc.gov.uk

Crafts for the Future Conference

Crafts for the Future The Heritage Crafts Association is pleased to announce that booking for the 2018 conference, Crafts for the Future, is now open. Keynote speakers this year will be HCA Patron and ceramics producer, Emma Bridgewater and Sam Walton from Hole & Corner magazine, a bi-annual print magazine devoted to celebrating craft, beauty, passion and skill. In the afternoon session, makers from the critically endangered category of The HCA/Radcliffe Red List of Endangered Crafts will be addressing the audience. Martin Frost, fore-edge painter Kate Hetherington, horse collar maker Wim Visscher, parchmenter JoJo Wood, apprentice clog maker and wood

Present & Collect 2017

Present & Collect 2017 This November, Contemporary Applied Arts, home to works from Britain’s leading craftspeople, will launch Present & Collect, their annual seasonal selling exhibition. It will offer a range of meaningful gifts at accessible price points, as well as high-value collectors’ pieces. This curated selection is imbued with skill, innovation and tradition. From the decorative to the functional and wearable, in a range of diverse materials from clay to precious gemstones, each handmade object is a one off. As the leading authority on high-end British craft, CAA is a trusted resource for collectors and first time buyers alike.

Ambiguous Implements

Ambiguous Implements Vittoria Street Gallery 27th November to 15th December 2017 Bringing together practitioners from the fields of design, jewellery, ceramics, metalwork and sculpture Ambiguous Implements presents a collection of contemporary works that playfully reconsider the familiar objects of our day to day domestic life. Re-thinking the tools we use for eating, grooming, cooking and cleaning, the exhibiting artists have employed and subverted traditional craft techniques, reframed existing tools in new sculptural assemblages, or given seemingly banal objects new functions and effects. The third installment of Ambiguous Implements takes place at Vittoria Street Gallery within the School of Jewellery at

COLLECT Open 2019

Call for Applications: Collect Open 2019 Collect : The International Art Fair for Contemporary Objects is an annual fair presented by the Crafts Council. Collect Open offers a unique opportunity for individual makers and collectives to exhibit alongside international galleries showing at Collect. It has been a rich addition to the fair since 2011 and encourages artists to show work which challenges traditional perceptions of craft and design. Introduced in 2011, Collect Open has built a reputation as the home of some of the biggest and boldest installations exhibited at Collect. Individual Applications Collect Open provides a unique opportunity to present

MADE BRIGHTON at St Bartholomew’s

MADE BRIGHTON at St Bartholomew’s A Contemporary Craft and Design Christmas Shopping Fair Whilst still showing the best makers in the country, the MADE BRIGHTON - St Bartholomew’s fair will be a down to earth ‘Village Hall’ one day, table-top selling event. Using the main body of this stunning church to show the handmade work of sixty makers; jewellery, knitwear, ceramics, wood, print, silversmithing, textiles, clothes, toys and more, with a full range of prices to ensure there is something for everyone. St Bartholomew’s Church is just a 5-minute walk from Brighton Station. The church is a stunning late Victorian

Benchpeg Award Winner: Design for Manufacture

Benchpeg Awards 2016 Winner: Victoria Barker This category invited entries to the competition which used either technology or hand craft skills to manufacture and create a high quality finished piece taking into account construction processes. Judges took into consideration methodology of production, ease of manufacture and how the design would best translate when placed into production. Victoria submitted a range of 2D CAD designs which the judges looked upon with merit when looking at the deigns of the pieces entered and the consideration given by the designer to production methods. Victoria says of her inspiration and designs, “The somatic senses are

MAD's The Store Launches Fine Jewellery Collection

The Store at the Museum of Arts and Design, New York, will premiere its new collection of contemporary fine jewellery in May. Entitled “ Redefining Fine Jewelry ,” the curated selection features works made by hand and crafted by a global cohort of artists, whose cutting-edge jewellery reflects the ethos of the Museum of Arts and Design’s or MAD's mission to champion work at the intersection of arts, craft, and design. Each of the pieces featured offers a dynamic contemporary alternative to the traditional heirloom, responsive to our changing lifestyles while remaining timeless in the face of the shifting aesthetics

MAKE '16 - Contemporary Crafts For Christmas, Devon Guild of Craftsmen - Devon

The Devon Guild of Craftsmen’s annual Christmas selling exhibition 'MAKE', showcases over 50 designer-makers from across the UK. With works in a variety of disciplines and with a range of prices to suit everyone, 'MAKE 2016' is an excellent opportunity to buy an individual piece of craft this Christmas. In addition to the exhibition, the shop has everything you need to decorate your home and celebrate Christmas. As well as cards, gift wrap and decorations we stock a huge range of South West makers work offering more choices for Christmas present buying. Exhibitors: Zohreh Adle-Ghadjar, Tamsin Arrowsmith-Brown, Alex Aurum, Libby

Commission: New Huguenot Silver

The Huguenot Museum seek to commission some unique pieces of silver to be sold in our Museum Shop in time for Christmas. About the Museum: The Huguenot Museum opened last year and tells the important story of the French Protestants who fled persecution in France in the 17th Century. Silver was one of the key trades practiced by these new arrivals, who changed the face of the craft. About the Project: We seek to commission a new piece (or pieces) of silver or jewellery which has been inspired by Huguenot Heritage which we will then sell in our Museum shop

MADE BRIGHTON, St Bartholomew’s - Brighton

A Contemporary Craft and Design Christmas Shopping Fair Sixty-five top quality contemporary designer/makers across all media will be selling their handcrafted work direct to the public on Saturday 10th December. Ideal for late Christmas shopping, MADE BRIGHTON at St Bartholomew’s Church will offer original and beautiful ceramics, jewellery, homeware, glass, woodwork, textiles, screen-prints and more. There'll be a range of prices to ensure there is something for everyone. A full list of makers attending can be found here . Tickets are £4.50, and are available online or on the door. Date: Saturday 10th December Time: 10.30am – 6.00pm Venue: St

Handmade for Christmas, Millennium Gallery – Sheffield

When something is made by hand, you know it’s been crafted with love by someone who cares. Because a gift should be special, everything on sale in our Christmas show is handmade in the UK. Featuring the very best in contemporary British craft and design, Handmade for Christmas presents work by some of the country’s most talented makers, offering an inspired alternative to the high street for this year’s Christmas shopping. Discover jewellery, glassware, ceramics, prints and much more, all created by artists, designers and craftspeople marrying traditional skills and techniques with innovative, contemporary approaches. You’ll find lots more gift

West Dean College

West Dean College in West Sussex is internationally recognised for excellence in conservation and arts education. From short courses to diploma, foundation and Masters degrees. Courses in metalwork range from making to conservation. You can expect a strong emphasis on developing good hand skills underpinned by theoretical study. Students on all programmes are encouraged to understand historic craft practice in order to place their work in a broader context. The course is delivered in a purpose-designed workshop, with areas for photography, analysis (microscopes, metallurgy), chemicals, hot work (including casting, soldering, welding) and machining. You will also have access to on-site

Handmade at Kew

Handmade in Britain will return to Kew Gardens for the second edition of Handmade at Kew in October. The four-day international contemporary craft event offers visitors the opportunity to meet and buy from over 200 extraordinary designer-makers working across all disciplines including: ceramics, jewellery, fashion and textiles, glass, paper, furniture, metalwork, sculpture and interior accessories. Over four days, the picturesque gardens at Kew will showcase exceptional and innovative British and international craftsmanship, for both fashion and interiors. Handmade at Kew is a very special chance to invest in beautiful, unique products at a show where you can buy, browse and

RHS Wisley 2017

This event, one of our largest, will be held mainly in floored marquees within the beautiful surroundings of RHS Garden Wisley so visitors will be able to view and purchase contemporary craft and art from around 170 exhibitors whilst also enjoying the beautiful spring garden with its huge plant collection. In addition visitors will be able to discover a diverse range of sculptures, garden art and outdoor exhibits as they wander around the world renowned garden and up towards the state-of-the-art glasshouse where there will be a display of work by some of the UK's finest contemporary silversmiths. Venue RHS

Scotland’s Top Open Studios Event Makers Revealed

Spring Fling has unveiled the diverse range of 93 artists, makers and designers selected for Scotland’s premier open studios event in 2017. Nearly a third will also show work in a curated craft focused exhibition that will offer a taste of the much-loved annual Scottish cultural event to Cirencester in the heart of England. The 15th annual Spring Fling takes place across Dumfries and Galloway from 27 to 29 May and will include 15 new participants as well as familiar exhibitors such as the Langholm-based landscape painter Julie Dumbarton and watercolour artist Hazel Campbell from near Castle Douglas. Visitors will

Creative & Cultural Skills Annual Awards Evening 2017

Creative and Cultural Skills recently held their annual awards evening for the winners of the 2017 Cr eative & Cultural Skills Awards which were judged by leading employers in the creative industries. The awards were designed to celebrate inspirational individuals, teams and organisations, who show an outstanding commitment to the training and development of new talent in the creative industries. The Awards Evening allowed recognition for those individuals and organisations responsible for passing on their skills, as well as those who show an outstanding dedication to the creative industries. The jewellery industry had two winners in the Craft Skills

Selling Showcase: Modern Art Oxford

Modern Art Oxford is offering a year-round selling showcase opportunity, featuring a range of contemporary craft: jewellery, textiles, ceramics and glass. All work is offered for sale on a commission basis. Work is invigilated by gallery staff, and is insured. Showcases usually run for three months, changing alongside main gallery exhibitions. This opportunity is suitable for small to medium scale work. How to Apply Please send images of your work, short personal statement, trade prices, and dates your work is available to shop@modernartoxford.org.uk Modern Art Oxford 30 Pembroke Street Oxford OX1 1BP modernartoxford.org.uk

3D Printing: The Good, The Bad and The Beautiful

3D Printing: The Good, The Bad and The Beautiful In partnership with the University of Lincoln, The National Centre for Craft & Design presents a thought provoking exhibition exploring 3D printing technology. The Good, The Bad and The Beautiful, urated by Bryony Windsor, Head of Exhibitions for NCCD, in partnership with Professor Anne Chick for the University of Lincoln, celebrates innovation, poses ethical questions and considers the future of the manufacturing process. Works on display explore the innovative, political, social and environmental aspects of 3D printing. The show highlights that whilst the process is opening up new creative possibilities for makers, the

Cutlery Design Challenge, Institute of Making and Worshipful Company of Cutlers

Earlier this year the Institute of Making and Worshipful Company of Cutlers launched a very exiting design challenge to design and make a new implement, tool or device for eating. The art, craft and science of what we eat and how we eat it has engaged civilisations across the ages. Rituals, routines, manners and methods have been developed to ensure that the way we eat and the tools we use to eat with perform a huge range of functions; from preventing us contaminating our food with unwashed hands, to marking us out as from a particular social class. in recent

Christmas Celebration Day

Christmas Celebration Day Join us for a day of Christmas Festivities, including free craft demonstrations, mulled wine, seasonal food and drink tastings - with music and storytelliing to get you in the spirit! Browse hand-made gifts and a range of cards, wrapping and Christmas decorations - all crafted locally, or fair trade goods. FREE. Just drop by. At: Devon Guild of Craftsmen at Riverside Mill, Bovey Tracey, TQ13 9AF During the run of MAKE 2016 13,796 people visited the exhibition, approximately 14,600 visited online and over £24,000 in sales were achieved. Dates Saturday 2 December 2017 Open 10am - 4pm.

Call for Applications: MAKE '17

Call for Applications: MAKE '17 Contemporary crafts for Christmas, Devon Guild of Craftsmen MAKE '17 is the annual Christmas selling exhibition in the Devon Guild's large contemporary gallery space. It runs from Saturday 18 November, 2017 to Monday 7 January, 2018. This show celebrates the diversity of contemporary craft and will focus on selling handmade, high quality craftsmanship, highlighting one-off, unique pieces alongside small-scale batch production. Eligibility Criteria The exhibition is open to any UK based contemporary craftsperson and designer-maker whose work fits these criteria. We are particularly looking for makers who produce exciting and contemporary work. Selling Event The

Call for Applications: Artists in Schools Residencies

Applications are now invited for Cove Park's 2017 Artists in Schools residency project. Cove Park will award two funded residencies, of two weeks each, to individual artists working in any medium with experience and/or a desire to extend their practice into education. Artists working in Visual Arts, Craft & Design, Literature, Performance, Film etc. are welcome to apply. The Artists in Schools residencies are part of our wider public engagement programme called Hands-On Cove Park . They will take place concurrently during May 2017. Artists on residency are given the time, space and financial support to concentrate upon the development of their work.

Call for Applications: Spring Fling 2017

The 2017 Spring Fling Open Studios are open to applications. Building on the success of 2015, SF2016 welcomed over 40,500 studio visits and brought over £1.5 million to the regional economy. Why not apply to take part in Scotland's premier art and craft open studios event? In 2017 we are celebrating our fifteenth year, so join us! What you need to know Spring Fling Open Studios will be held on the 27 – 29 May 2017. How to apply Applicants must apply via the SF2017 Application form – emails/postal applications will not be accepted. There is a £10 application fee (non-refundable)

Shine On: Carolina Bucci & her Superstellar Collection

Carolina Bucci is a jewellery designer whose creations are synonymous with a modern and effortless sense of luxury. Her jewellery is a vibrant re-invention of her family’s rich heritage, and it has redefined what fine jewellery can be, and how it should be worn. Working with the same techniques and tools used by her great-grandfather, who founded the family business in Florence in 1885, the designer continues to explore new methods of her craft. She creates unique pieces that combine the tradition of Florentine artisanship with a distinctly hip and modern sensibility. How is a star born? In Carolina's own

GK Gallery & Tearoom - Salford

GK Gallery & Tearoom is holding a craft fair for Mother’s Day on the 24th and 25th March. We are looking for a variety of emerging creatives (Crafters, Jewellers, Ceramicists, Illustrators etc.) who would be interested in selling cards and gifts for Mother's Day. About Us We are a new gallery based on Chapel Street in Salford, aiming to give emerging artists an opportunity to showcase their work. The focus of the Gallery is on graduates from Salford and Manchester Universities and also people from the local surrounding areas. We get particularly busy at weekends and we will be promoting

Made Brighton - Corn Exchange, Brighton

MADE BRIGHTON and the Brighton Art Fair the conjoined art, craft and design fair, takes place between Friday 23rd – Sunday 25th September. Last year MADE BRIGHTON celebrated ten years of bringing the most exciting contemporary designer/makers to the Corn Exchange for this annual show. This year we will present 50 of the best makers in the country selling work ranging from cutting edge ceramics, contemporary jewellery, blown and kiln formed glass as well as wood and textiles. It's a fantastic opportunity to meet the artists and makers, to discuss their practice, their inspirations, their techniques and to buy direct

Fifty Facets Exhibition

Fifty Facets is a selling exhibition exploring the myriad ways in which rings can be faceted. The exhibition will feature four well known UK based artisan jewellers who approach facets in the rings they craft in exciting, challenging and diverse ways – Chris Boland, Sarah Pulvertaft, Louise O’Neill, and Mark Nuell. Alongside the collections of these four jewellers will be Fifty Remarkable Rings by a selection of Fifty renowned international jewellers, each ring a celebration of just how multifaceted a ring can be – from a ring crafted from sugar crystals, to a faceted ebony Matterhorn ring, to a ring carved

The Missing, Linda Brothwell - The Holburne Museum, Bath

In a new commission by the Holburne Museum, renowned artist and pioneer of contemporary British Craft Linda Brothwell has created a playground of textures and colours in stone, wood and metalwork in response to the most intricate works in the Holburne Museum’s collection. Brothwell’s work will be shown alongside the elaborate carved wooden, gilt bronze and hardstone plinths upon which Sir William Holburne displayed his porcelain and bronzes. Many of Holburne’s plinths were separated from their objects in the 20th century, leaving an alluring and eclectic collection of empty plinths. Brothwell has created pieces of wearable jewellery in silver and

Moor Otter Commission

In 2017 Dartmoor National Park is undertaking a public arts initiative, the model will be a 3 foot tall Moor Otter - primed and ready to paint. We are now calling for artists, craft makers, designers etc to submit a design submission for one of the 100 Moor Otters. To Apply The application process is quite simple. You submit a proposed design on or before Friday 11th November 2016, at 17h00 . All designs will be reviewed by our expert ‘Selection Panel’ on Friday 18th November '16. If selected, you will receive a 3 foot tall fibreglass & resin Otter,

Call for Submissions

Call for Submissions - Outdoor Performance, Festival of Making CIC Festival of Making CIC are looking for submissions from outdoor performing arts organisations and individuals (theatre, dance, and street arts) for The National Festival of Making, taking place in Town Centre locations in Blackburn, Lancashire on Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th May 2017. About the Festival Be part of the first ever National Festival of Making, a FREE family festival taking place in the manufacturing heartland of Blackburn. Innovative art installations, hands-on workshops, live performances and markets promoting handmade products, including fine foods and craft ales, give visitors chance to

Handmade at Kew 2017

Following the storming success since its launch in 2015, Handmade in Britain will return to Kew Gardens for the third edition of HANDMADE AT KEW in October 2017! Taking place from Thursday 12th October to Sunday 15th October 2017, this exciting consumer event is fast becoming the leading international showcase for contemporary crafts. Handmade at Kew welcomes applications from individual makers, groups and galleries of contemporary craft working in the following disciplines: furniture, metal, ceramics, glass, jewellery, textiles, woodwork, paper and sculpture. Handmade at Kew Dates 12th-15th October 2017 How to Apply Please see the Application Pack for more details

A Quiet Unfolding of Ideas. A retrospective Exhibition: Pamela Ritchie

A Quiet Unfolding of Ideas. A retrospective Exhibition: Pamela Ritchie 2017 Saidye Bronfman Award Laureate Pamela Ritchie creates jewellery that explores linkages between traditional craft processes, contemporary ideas of science and culture, and the language of alternative materials. Her work celebrates the concentrating effect of detail, and the paradox that an abundance of ideas, form, and pattern can be encapsulated in very small objects. Her studies include an MFA from the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design and postgraduate research work in Norway supported by a scholarship from the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada in conjunction with

Lustre 2017

Call for Applications - Lustre 2017 Nottingham Lakeside Arts has announced that applications are now open for Lustre 2017. Lustre is the premier annual selling opportunity for contemporary, innovative craft in the midlands. Exhibiting here is your chance to reach the discerning crafts consumer and to tap into the lucrative pre-Christmas gift market. Lustre provides an exceptionally high-quality retail experience. It attracted over 3,000 visitors in 2016. A comprehensive marketing strategy ensures a consistently high profile for the event amongst key identified markets, and it is successful in attracting both regional and national press coverage. Lustre prides itself on providing

Ortwin Thyssen Unviels Competition Winner 2016

To celebrate his shop’s 10-year anniversary, King’s Mile jeweller, Ortwin Thyssen set his makers a challenge; to design and craft a piece of jewellery of their own inspiration using traditional artisan methods. The pieces were displayed during September and the public were invited to vote, alongside industry professionals, on their favourite piece. “What you see here is the result of a challenge that every artist faces, the challenge to make ‘what you feel is right’” explained Ortwin during his presentation speech at the competition awards evening, held in the intimate surroundings of the Lilford Gallery in Canterbury. After achieving the

Weekend Studio Hire

Weekend Studio Hire Weekend Studio Hire Professional Jewellery studio to hire weekends only, based in West London, Ladbroke Grove, W10. Access 24/7 with a set of keys, minimum contract 6 months £450 pcm. Must be confident using the studio flexible jewellery bench hire No contract or deposit just pay as you go at our professional jewellery studio based in West London, Ladbroke Grove, W10. Our workshop offers you: - Bench Space with pendant drill Forging area Stakes, hammers, barrel polisher, ring stretcher, Durston rolling mill & basic hand-tools Soldering area with professional blowtorch oxi & micro torch Kitchen area with

Jerwood Art Fund Makers Open 2022

Jerwood Art Fund Makers Open 28 January – 9 April 2022 Jerwood Arts , London Anna Berry | Cecilia Charlton | Jahday Ford | Vicky Higginson | Francisca Onumah and Helena Russell Jerwood Art Fund Makers Open returns in 2022 for its eighth edition, showcasing new work by Anna Berry , Cecilia Charlton , Jahday Ford , Vicky Higginson and Francisca Onumah and Helena Russell . The se outstanding early-career artists and makers are displaying their commissions at Jerwood Space , London until 9 April 2022. Showcasing a broad range of material disciplines, including glass, textiles, digital modelling, silversmithing and

January 2023 Hallmarking Figures

The latest UK Hallmarking figures have been published for all four offices, Birmingham, London, Sheffield and Edinburgh for January 2023 vs January 2022 . Hallmarking figures from Birmingham, London, Sheffield and Edinburgh: January 2023 January 2022 January 2023 Variance % Gold 999 69 240 171 247.8 990 1 0 -1 -100.0 916 35,641 28,555 -7,086 -19.9 750 62,676 49,595 -13,081 -20.9 585 10,566 12,283 1,717 16.3 375 202,033 126,955 -75,078 -37.2 310,986 217,628 -93,358 -30.0 Silver

December 2022 Hallmarking Figures

The latest UK Hallmarking figures have been published for all four offices, Birmingham, London, Sheffield and Edinburgh for December 2022 vs December 2021. Hallmarking figures from Birmingham, London, Sheffield and Edinburgh: December 2022 December 2021 December 2022 Variance % Gold 999 27 409 382 1414.8 990 1 0 -1 -100.0 916 30,861 28,263 -2,598 -8.4 750 64,830 51,136 -13,694 -21.1 585 19,643 20,340 697 3.5 375 255,491 142,286 -113,205 -44.3 370,853 242,434 -128,419 -34.6 Silver

Cockpit Arts Open Studios Xmas 2018 - Holborn

Christmas Open Studios 2018 Holborn 23-25 November, Deptford 30 November - 2 December The Cockpit Arts Open Studios is the perfect Christmas shopping opportunity to purchase beautifully handcrafted gifts direct from independent makers. Whether you’re looking for jewellery, homewares, ceramics or fashion and accessories… there’s so much on offer. Holborn · 23 - 25 November Opening times: Fri 1pm – 8pm, Sat + Sun 11am – 6pm Cockpit Yard, Northington St, London, WC1N 2NP Deptford · 30 November - 2 December Opening times: Fri 1pm – 8pm, Sat + Sun 11am – 6pm 18-22 Creekside London, SE8 3DZ Tickets In

Cockpit Arts Open Studios Xmas 2018 - Deptford

Solidscape 3Z Studio

Solidscape 3Z Studio For Sale £675.00 Solidscape 3Z Studio - It was working up until a few weeks ago, currently not working and is being sold as is for parts. Various parts recently replaced including build jet, support jet and belts. Has spare paper roll, some build and support material, hot plate and wax bath. If you would like any more information please contact me. Collection from London. Contact Ben Day info@benday.co.uk 0208 617 9293

Looking for someone to share a studio space

Looking for someone to share a studio space I'm looking to share a studio space with another metalsmith in South West of London (SW19 area). I have a few spaces in mind, but would also be happy to consider other options. Cost - £375 (shared total cost). If this is of interest, please contact me on kmf.design@yahoo.com

Welding Machine

Orion Welding Machine Welding Pack Laser Orion Sunstone Machine A welding machine purchased 2 years ago, still in great condition. The Orion 100c pulse arc welder provides power up to 100 joules of pulse-arc weld energy. The machine comes with a foot pedal and a few tools. The machine is missing its rubber eye guards. Cost: £2950 RRP: £3795 Location: Pick up is at Oval, London, SW9 6DE Contact darcie@thealkemistry.com 07533438005

Freelance Jewellery / CAD Designer Available For Work

Freelance Jewellery /CAD Designer Available for Work I am a Jewellery and CAD Designer based in London. I am looking for freelance opportunities to use my CAD or jewellery design skills. I am experienced in Matrix and in rendering hand-painted jewellery illustrations. I am happy to talk through any designs and projects you want to bring to fruition. Please do not hesitate to get in touch. Contact Etta Burton at ettaburtonjewellery@gmail.com or call 07769971305

First King Charles III submitted for testing at the Trial of the Pyx

Landmark year as the first King Charles III coins and the largest coin in The Royal Mint’s history are submitted for testing at the Trial of the Pyx The Royal Mint has today submitted nearly 10,000 coins for testing at the UK’s oldest judicial ceremony, the Trial of the Pyx, held at Goldsmiths’ Hall in the City of London. The 700-year-old ceremony aims to protects consumers by upholding the quality of the nation’s coinage through rigorous testing – as important today as it was at the first recorded public trial in 1248. The process ensures that the coins produced by

Full Casting Shop

Full Casting Shop Barely used it was only used for samples for x3 months Includes: projet 1200 3d printer 2kg wax machine mould press vulcan 3-550 digital burn out furnace graficarbo 2kg graphite crucible pre-cast vacuum casting machine cost me £10k+ a few years back, I still have receipts Cost: £1850 Location: London Contact jegede@lovebullets.co.uk 07903311532

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

Join our riverside gallery at OXO Tower Wharf

Join our riverside gallery at OXO Tower Wharf Now that life is returning to retail and to our vicinity on the popular London riverside trail, it is the ideal time to look ahead and plan for your autumn/winter selling and beyond. People are increasingly keen to buy, gift and commission jewellery and doing it in the controlled environment of a gallery feels safe. And with Christmas coming, this is a great, economical and low risk opportunity for independent designers to recoup some lost ground. You will be part of a small, like-minded group, dedicated to ride the storm and maximise

Hallmarking Figures - June 2020

The latest hallmarking figures have been released by Birmingham Assay Office. Birmingham Assay Office have released the June 2020 hallmarking figures for all four UK offices Birmingham, London, Sheffield and Edinburgh, for June 2020 vs June 2019. The figures, which are widely regarded as a litmus test for the health of the industry, unsuprisingly show the impact of coronavirus. Figures courtesy of Birmingham Assay Office Author: Published:

The Silversmith and Jewellery Charity Dinner 2018

The Silversmith and Jewellery Charity Dinner The Silversmith and Jewellers charity would like to invite all jewellery trade members to this prestigious event. 4 course dinner with wine. Guest speaker is comedian Ian Irving, one of the most popular and sought-after entertainers on the circuit! Last spaces are being filled now! Hurry up and grab your ticket. Date 30th Nov 2018 Venue The RAC Pall Mall, London Tickets £140 To Book Email or call Julie for tickets: julie@thesjcharity.co.uk 020 8265 9288

Goldsmiths' Fair goes digital in reaction to pandemic

Goldsmiths’ Fair, the selling event and exhibition for fine jewellers and silversmiths, is launching a digital Fair in 2020. The Fair will provide an online platform for around 130 exhibitors and established visitors, 9,000 of who ordinarily attend the live event at the Goldsmiths’ Hall in the City of London, as well as to new audiences from around the world. The Goldsmiths’ Company, who run the event – an essential stop on the international fine jewellery and contemporary silver calendar – is moving the Fair 2020 and its programme of talks, events and exhibitions online, to support business recovery for

Meet the (IPG) Masters at IJL

Meet the Masters The Institute of Professional Goldsmiths at IJL 2018 The Institute of Professional Goldsmiths [IPG] proudly presents Meet the Masters, a series of demonstrations by Fellows of the institute. These master craftspeople will be displaying their skills and taking questions from visitors at the IPG stand, E149, at International Jewellery London. This is a fantastic opportunity to meet some of the most highly skilled and experienced veterans in our industry. Come and see them at work, find out more about the Institute and perhaps become a member yourself. The Institute of Professional Goldsmiths (IPG) is an organisation that

Q&A: Patrick Fuller

Patrick Fuller has been at the helm of the jewellery industry for some 30 years. A charismatic individual who has held every senior influential position in the British jewellery industry going. He is currently a Guardian of the Birmingham Assay Office, a Liveryman of the Goldsmiths Company and President of the National Association of Jewellers as well as a Freeman of the City of London. A former President of the National Association of Goldsmiths; President of Emagold Europe; Director of the British Jewellery and Giftware Federation; President of the British Jewellery and Giftware Federation; Member of the British Hallmarking Council

DECIMUS

DECIMUS - Salon Privé Hosted by The Goldsmiths’ Centre Held in the beautiful Exhibition Rooms, DECIMUS are staging an invitation only Salon Privé on 16th and 17th November 2017 at the Goldsmiths’ Centre in Clerkenwell, London. The event is a perfect opportunity for clients to enjoy the Goldsmiths’ Centre, meet a talented group of designers and try on their jewellery in the lead up to Christmas. All artists will be available to discuss their work, design techniques and background stories. DECIMUS is a collective of 10 award-winning designers, selected for their individuality, unique design and the high quality of their

VIA Arts Prize

Call for Application: VIA Arts Prize The Visual Ibero-American Arts Prize is dedicated to supporting UK-based artists of any nationality in the production of cross-cultural artworks, giving them the incentive to develop their creative ideas, based on a theme, and contributing to their personal and professional growth. It also encourages them to engage with and take inspiration from Ibero-American art and cultures, through a process of intercultural exchange. It will be an opportunity for the artists to exhibit their work at a prestigious and highly visible space in the heart of London and to have their profile raised through media

Material Romance @ CAA

Material Romance CAA, London 13 - 19 February 2018 Material Romance celebrates materiality, the passion for and exploration of raw materials and their transformation into objects of desire. The designer / makers of the exhibits are all students on the Jewellery & Silversmithing BA degree course at The Cass School of Art, Architecture and Design. A love of experimentation combined with the pleasure of creating is revealed in works by makers in the early stages of their careers, eager to embrace new opportunities. Their pieces demonstrate a wide-ranging, individual interpretation of the theme of Material Romance, in a variety of responses

Ethical Jewellery Workshop at City Lit

This workshop is designed and run by two leading proponents of ethical jewellery for those involved in designing, making selling, learning or teaching jewellery as well as journalists. We will cover & help you to know where to source ethical metals, gemstones and diamonds understand the ethical issues in jewellery making use alternative studio practices and chemicals which are not damaging to the environment or to your own health Ethical Jewellery Workshop with Greg Valerio & Ute Decker Venue CityLit, London Date 5 February 2017 For More information www.citylit.ac.uk

Trial of the Pyx 2017

Trial of the Pyx 2017 Since 1871, the annual Trial of the Pyx has taken place at the Hall of the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths, London. The Trial of the Pyx dates back to the 12th century, making it one of the longest established judicial procedures in the country. The Trial is held annually at London’s Goldsmiths’ Hall in accordance with the Coinage Act of 1971, and is presided over by the Queen’s Remembrancer of the Royal Courts of Justice, the oldest judicial office in the UK, dating back to the twelfth century. The 2017 Trial of the Pyx will

Open Studios: 401 ½ Studios

401½ are pleased to offer a warm welcome for pre-Christmas shopping or browsing and a chance to meet and chat with makers about their work. The artists and makers at 401½ studios are opening their doors once more this November, giving visitors the opportunity to view and buy from a vast array of different crafts and arts. This year they are excited to have been joined by a number of new members who will be opening their studios for the first time. On the 19th - 20th November, 11am-5pm, Studio 401 ½ throw open the doors to their South London

Silver Speaks: Form - The Goldsmiths' Centre

Silver Speaks: ‘Form’ is an exhibition of work by members of Contemporary British Silversmiths. It offers a behind the scenes look at the techniques that enable makers to create work in silver, while exploring their relationship with materials, processes and tools. It is part of Silver Speaks, the year long programme of events celebrating the exceptional level of creativity and skill in British silversmithing today. Running from 1st June until 23rd September 2016, it will take place at The Goldsmiths’ Centre in London. The exhibition will provide an insight into the processes behind the making of objects and what is

Adi Toch Aquired by V&A

A di Toch had has had a piece entitled 'Colourful Volume' acquired last month by the V&A Museum, London, for their permanent collection. The piece is due to be exhibited this autumn in a new display of recent acquisitions in the Silver Galleries Discovery Area. For more information aditoch.com vam.ac.uk Adi Toch, Colourful Volume Author: Published:

News Edit: 4 April 2022

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... Radford College student's jewellery attracts the eye of The Project's Carrie Bickmore Canberra Times: She's only 12 but already Canberra girl Olivia Christian has started her own jewellery business - and had one of Australian television's most famous fashionistas wear a pair of her earrings on air. www.canberratimes.com.au This 27-year-old went from making $45,000 a year to bringing in over $350,000 with her online business CNBC: Three years ago, Maya Portorreal made $45,000 per year working in retail. Last year, she brought in more than $350,000 in sales

News Edit:18 April 2021

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... Grand National 2021: NI silversmith designs winner's trophy BBC: It is the world's most famous horse race and Northern Ireland will be represented on the winner's podium no matter who comes first. www.bbc.co.uk Grand National trophy's Northern Ireland designer hails 'amazing' win Belfast Telegraph: Top Northern Ireland designer and silversmith Cara Murphy - who designed the stunning trophy presented to Grand National-winning Irish jockey Rachael Blackmore - has said she hopes her work will inspire a new generation of creative artists here. www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk All That Glitters: meet the

News Edit: 11 September 2021

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... My Favourite Pieces: Jacqueline Gestetner’s top five pieces from a lifetime of collecting FT: The woman behind the Jacqueline’s Choice events picks items including a stylish Emmeline necklace and a Barbara Crowe bangle bought in the Sixties. ft.com Art of the experimental: young Chinese jewellery designers to watch FT: Emerging talents are producing innovative, dynamically coloured high jewellery pieces. ft.com 'A year ago I was unhappy in my job, but now I've made £200,000 from jewellery' The Daily Mirror: A mum-of-two has managed to take her handmade jewellery

News Edit: 5 September 2021

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... Light up with Boochier’s neon fine jewellery Wallpaper: New jewellery pieces from Boochier edge diamonds in neon enamel. www.wallpaper.com Gold cables make a modern jewellery love token Wallpaper: The Love Cables collection from Kimy Gringoire, the new brand of jeweller Kim Mee Hye, intertwines a modern design with romantic references. www.wallpaper.com The Jewelry Designer Purposely Making Imperfect Pieces The Cut: Pamela Love is a CFDA Award–winning jewelry designer inspired by many things: astronomy, astrology, alchemy, and early American and Mexican silver traditions, to name a few. www.thecut.com Sotheby’s

News Edit: 23 July 2023

A round up of this week's national and international jewellery news... Donate broken, old jewelry today: IU metalsmiths to rework, recycle pieces Herald Times: A peek inside your jewelry box surely reveals some keepsakes — your grandmother's heirloom pin, a gifted locket, perhaps even a gold ring. heraldtimesonline.com The Princess of Wales’s favourite ethical jeweller The Times: Pippa Small was an anthropologist before she became a jeweller. She still works with remote tribes, but now she brings their beautiful creations to the world. By Lisa Grainger www.thetimes.co.uk Chaumet’s high jewellery nods to naturalistic traditions Wallpaper: Chaumet presents its new

News Edit: 25 September 2022

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... How Delfina Delettrez Fendi Created Fendi’s First-Ever High-Jewelry Line Vanity Fair: Born into fashion royalty, the fourth-generation designer debuts the first haute joaillerie line for the Italian house bearing her name. www.vanityfair.com Her Majesty's personal crown jewels Daily Mail: From her favourite pearls and £40,000 diamond brooch to sapphires from the President of Brazil for her coronation - and the 3 carat engagement ring from Philip she never removed. www.dailymail.co.uk The Most Dazzling Jewellery Moments From Each Decade Of The Queen’s Reign Vogue: Throughout her reign, the Queen

News Edit: 11 December 2022

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... Emeralds For Christmas? A Collection Of One-Of-A-Kind Jewels Showcases Muzo Colombian Emeralds Forbes: Several groundbreaking designers have come together to create a collection of one-of-a-kind jewelry containing prized Colombian emeralds. www.forbes.com Alejandra Alonso Rojas and Renna Jewels Launch a Whimsical Capsule Collection Vogue: Yesterday, two of New York City’s most talented creatives celebrated their collaboration. Renna Brown-Taher, of Renna Jewels, partnered with her longtime friend Alejandra Alonso Rojas, of her eponymous ready-to-wear line, to create a dazzling capsule collection of fine jewelry just in time for the holidays.

News Edit: 21 March 2021

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... Diana Porter: Tributes paid to Bristol jewellery designer BBC: Tributes have been paid to influential designer Diana Porter following her death on Sunday, aged 78. bbc.co.uk Tributes paid to Diana Porter, British jewellery queen Bristol Post: From setting up in her front room in Bristol to becoming the most renowned jewellery designer in Britain. bristolpost.co.uk In memoriam: Elsa Peretti (1940 – 2021) Wallpaper: Elsa Peretti, the designer known for her jewellery designs for Tiffany & Co, has died age 80. wallpaper.com Legendary Jewellery Designer, Model & Philanthropist Elsa

News Edit: 14 March 2021

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... The Designer Behind Meghan Markle's Oprah Interview Necklace Feels Like "A Part of History" Town and Country: Here, jeweler Pippa Small opens up about what Meghan's endorsement means for her brand. www.townandcountrymag.com 18 Brands Supporting Good Causes This International Women's Day Bustle: International Women's Day is an important date in the calendar every year. It's a day to celebrate the achievements of women everywhere, and to empower and inspire all of us even further. www.bustle.com AMY MELLOR: International Women’s Day Love Andover: As part of International Women’s Day,

News Edit: 11 June 2023

A round up of this week's national and international jewellery news... Anabela Chan on the New Frontiers of Jewellery Prestigue Online: Anabela Chan is challenging the world to accept more sustainable high jewellery. She dives into the details behind developing her signature aluminium-based pieces and sourcing lab-grown stones. www.prestigeonline.com Engelbert Joins Bergdorf Goodman Jewelry Assortment Yahoo: Swedish heritage jeweler Engelbert is joining the mix on Bergdorf Goodman’s jewelery floor. www.yahoo.com Jenna Coleman, Keira Knightley and Kylie Minogue: See what went down at Chanel's high-jewellery event Hello: The French luxury house hosted a gala at the British Museum to celebrate

News Edit: 21th February 2021

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... French town of Vendome sells its name to world's biggest luxury group LVMH for €10,000 The Telegraph: Town in the Loir-et-Cher has sold the rights to its name for jewellery products in move critics say is selling its soul for cheap. telegraph.co.uk The Brand | The lab-grown diamond label here to transform the jewellery industry Harpers Bazaar: The designers behind the royal-approved Kimaï outline their eco-friendly approach. harpersbazaar.com New CEO of De Beers shares her business wisdom: listen more and judge less The Telegraph: Céline Assimon, the house's

News Edit: 16 January 2022

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... Edinburgh's Flourish Jewellery Project to host exhibition at Leith's Custom House from January 22 to 25 Edinburgh News: A community project which helps women recovering from trauma learn the skill of jewellery making is hosting a new exhibition later this month. www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com Lacloche: L’École School of Jewelry Arts Showcases a Forgotten Master of Jewels in Latest Exhibition Prestigue Online: L’École School of Jewelry Arts shines a spotlight on Lacloche, once one of Paris’ most revered jewellers before its demise in the 1960s. www.prestigeonline.com A Talking-Point Necklace Should Be

John Donald (1928 -2023)

John Donald, one of the fathers of Contemporary Jewellery died aged 94 on Thursday 21st September, after a short illness. His contribution to jewellery design cannot be underestimated, from his mentoring of generations of apprentices to his innovative techniques and designs; some of which can be seen in the work of some jewellers at this week's Goldsmiths' Fair. His work can be seen in the collections of The Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths and the V&A amongst others, the former have 28 works by him in their collection. 13 pieces of his work commissioned by Princess Margaret, a major client, were auctioned by Christie's in 2006. One of the

News Edit: 6 June 2021

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... Silversmith passing on cultural heritage China Daily: On the 15th day in the third month of the lunar calendar, women of the Miao ethnic group put on silver jewelry to participate in the Miao Sisters Festival in Southwest China's mountainous Guizhou province. epaper.chinadaily.com Centurion Jewelry Trade Show Marks 20 Years Of Presenting Finely Crafted Luxury Jewelry And Superb Gems Forbes: Founded by New York-based jewelry industry veteran Howard Hauben, the invitation-only Centurion Jewelry Show staged its 20th annual business-to-business trade show event from May 22 to May 25th

John Donald (1928 -2023)

News Edit: 17 September 2023

A round up of this week's national and international jewellery news... Five Jewels To Covet From MTV VMAs And Venice International Film Festival Forbes: Diamonds, diamonds and more diamonds lit up the 2023 Venice International Film and the MTV VMA awards. www.forbes.com How Ole Lynggaard, Copenhagen’s Leading Jewellery House, Remains A Family Affair NX Herald: Jessica Beresford visits the Copenhagen headquarters of Ole Lynggaard, as its founding family marks the brand’s 60th anniversary. www.nzherald.co.nz Peek inside the vast new Boucheron Tokyo boutique Wallpaper: Boucheron unveils its 1000 sq m new boutique in Ginza, Tokyo. www.wallpaper.com Sotheby’s To Host

News Edit: 4 February 2024

A round up of this week's national and international jewellery news... World's biggest jeweller Pandora stops using mined silver and gold Reuters: Pandora, opens new tab, the world's largest jeweller by amount of products sold, has stopped using mined silver and gold and now only manufactures with recycled precious metals, which require less energy to produce. www.reuters.com Meet Noor Bouziane: The Apprentice 2024 contestant and jewellery company owner Radio Times: Here's everything you need to know about The Apprentice contestant Noor Bouziane. www.radiotimes.com Hebden Bridge jeweller silversmith partners up with The Royal Entomological Society for a new collection Halifax Courier:

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

News Edit: 14 May 2023

A round up of this week's national and international jewellery news... Hugo Burge: Marchmont House owner dies "suddenly" aged 51 Herald Scotland: The owner of artists' retreat Marchmont House Hugo Burge has died aged 51. www.heraldscotland.com Marchmont House owner Hugo Burge dies aged 51 BBC: Tributes have been paid to the internet entrepreneur and owner of Marchmont House in the Borders, Hugo Burge, who has died aged 51. www.bbc.co.uk From the King’s Crown to Princess Kate’s Necklace, All the Jewels at the Coronation, Explained Robb Report: There was no shortage of meaningful jewelry worn during Saturday's ceremony.

News Edit: 22 January 2023

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... How to work with silver: You can embrace mistakes as the beauty of handmade jewellery Irish Times: Gemma Tipton offers a beginner’s guide to taking up a new cultural pursuit. www.irishtimes.com The Most Jaw-Dropping Red Carpet Jewellery Of All Time Vogue: Fashions change, but diamonds are forever – especially when it comes to red-carpet dressing. Without it, an outfit may look good, but nothing adds polish, finesse or glamour like lashings of precious stones. www.vogue.co.uk You can now buy jewellery made from Iron Maiden's guitar strings, and it's

News Edit: 17 September 2023

A round up of this week's national and international jewellery news... Meghan Markle wore £17 earrings from American female jewellery designer for Invictus Games Daily Mail: Meghan Markle is known for her love of expensive and personalised jewellery - but yesterday, the Duchess appeared to take a new approach to her accessory selection. www.dailymail.co.uk From Jackie Kennedy’s Watch To Princess Diana’s Cross Pendant, Inside Kim Kardashian’s Museum-Worthy Jewellery Collection Vogue: It seems that Kim Kardashian has flown all the way to Tokyo in order to get her hands on the dazzling diamond and gemstone necklace from Chanel’s spring/summer 1995

News Edit: 9 May 2021

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... Jeweler Pandora Takes Ethical Stand Against Mined Diamonds Bloomberg: Pandora A/S, which makes more pieces of jewelry than any other company in the world, will no longer use mined diamonds, dropping another raw material tainted by ethical concerns. www.bloomberg.com Inside Track: Ex-Facebook chief Dave Spillane gives fine ethical jewellery the thumbs-up The Times: Dave Spillane, who was one of Facebook’s top Irish executives, rising to the post of the social media giant’s chief accounting officer in Silicon Valley, has gone into jewellery and shiny things. www.thetimes.co.uk BBC: All

News Edit: 7 November 2021

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... Fine Jewelry Meets Sustainability: Ethical Boutique La Maison Couture Launches Selfridges Pop-Up Forbes: From October 25 to November 21, holiday shoppers will be able to check out the fine jewelry pieces from La Maison Couture up close at the ethical boutique’s newly launched pop-up site in the heart of the prestigious luxury department store Selfridges. www.forbes.com ‘I was concerned’ Gok Wan addresses reservations over ITV role amid break from career Daily Express: GOK WAN has addressed his reservations over presenting his latest ITV show Bling, as he spoke

News Edit: 29 October 2021

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... Northumberland woman discovers 'costume jewellery' is actually £2m diamond ITV: A woman from Northumberland has discovered that her collection of cheap "costume jewellery" included a diamond worth an estimated £2 million. www.itv.com Diamond worth £2m found during Northumberland home clearout BBC: A woman who bought what she thought was a costume jewellery stone is set for a £2m windfall after tests revealed it is a 34-carat diamond. www.bbc.co.uk The Best Tassel Jewellery For Party Season The Times: There’s nothing like a swishy tassel to get you in the

News Edit: 28 May 2022

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... Portsmouth Museum and Art Gallery's glittering exhibition to tell city's story Portsmouth News: A major exhibition of beautiful silver objects opens in Portsmouth this month, telling the stories of historical figures and ordinary local people alike. www.portsmouth.co.uk Lights, camera, jewellery! Bangkok Post: In 2007, Chopard launched its Red Carpet Collection comprising 60 pieces at the 60th Festival de Cannes. www.bangkokpost.com Barbara Wheat Becomes Executive Director Of Ethical Metalsmiths JCK Online: Veteran jewelry publicist and organization head Barbara Wheat (pictured) has joined Ethical Metalsmiths as its new executive director.

News Edit: 3 September 2023

A round up of this week's national and international jewellery news... Harry Winston’s New Jewels, Red Trends, Gagosian Spotlights Lichtenstein and More WSJ: The best releases, trends and openings to discover right now. www.wsj.com Brazil’s jewellery scandal adds to Jair Bolsonaro’s legal woes FT: Probe over expensive foreign gifts damages hard-right former president’s ability to build a political legacy. www.ft.com Creative Designs in Gold Are Taking the Spotlight This Fall NY Times: An exhibition by Chaumet in October will feature 56 jewels and objets d’art from its archives. www.nytimes.com A New Jewelry Fair Is Scheduled in 2024 NY Times:

News Edit: 22 October 2021

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... Why I’m throwing my jewellery into the Thames FT: Mudlarker and treasure-maker Ruth Tomlinson explains why she’s returning her latest collection to its source. www.ft.com Angelina Jolie takes jewellery criticism on the chin The Times: She wore a vial of his blood around her neck when married to Billy Bob Thornton and now Angelina Jolie has once again bemused jewellers by wearing a “chin cuff” at a premiere of her film Eternals. www.thetimes.co.uk We got Angelina chin cuffs too The Times: The actress’s lip-to-chin ring has caused a

News Edit: 10 March 2024

A round up of this week's national and international jewellery news... Most spectacular jewellery from the 2024 Oscars Harpers Bazaar: From Jennifer Lawrence debuting Swarovski diamonds, to Emma Stone's glittering custom Louis Vuitton necklace. www.harpersbazaar.com Gold statues and jewellery stolen in €1m heist at museum by Lake Garda The Guardian: Items by Italian sculptor Umberto Mastroianni taken from exhibition at Vittoriale degli Italiani estate. www.theguardian.com What Your Red Carpet Jewelry Says About You Hollywood Reporter: The best new baubles — perfect for Oscar night —show off your individual style, from romantic to regal. www.hollywoodreporter.com Cotswolds jewellery designer scoops gold at

News Edit: 20 August 2023

A round up of this week's national and international jewellery news... British Museum: Theft Thought To Be An Inside Job Artlyst: The British Museum has sacked a staff member after gold, jewellery, and semi-precious gems disappeared from one of the museum’s storage lock-ups. Several items were either “missing, stolen or damaged”. artlyst.com 'Embarrassed' British Museum forced to ramp up security after 'inside job' jewellery thief Express: It may be one of the world's most respected museums, but experts are saying its bosses must be red-faced. www.express.co.uk British Museum staff member dismissed Daily Mail: as gold, jewellery and semi-precious gems

News Edit: 10 October 2021

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... Birmingham cultural gem at risk as developers eye jewellery quarter The Guardian: Birmingham cultural gem at risk as developers eye jewellery quarter. www.theguardian.com Edinburgh jewellers announce they’re stocking renowned Russian jewellery brand Deadline News: Edinburgh jewellers have announced the arrival of luxurious collections from a renowned Russian jewellery firm, with some items costing more than £14,000. www.deadlinenews.co.uk Jasmin Sparrow creates ethereal jewellery and accessories Wallpaper: Jasmin Sparrow is drawn to vintage design codes in her eponymous jewellery brand. www.wallpaper.com A Jewellery Collaboration Modern Brides Will Want To Wear

News Edit: 24th January 2021

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... Melanie Bilenker depicts domestic scenes with a single strand of hair Wallpaper: Melanie Bilenker’s delicate handmade jewellery depicts domestic scenes, inspired by Victorian hair art. wallpaper.com The demi-fine jewellery boom: Is luxury next? Vogue Business: First, demi-fine jewellery brands tapped a new Gen Z market. Now they want to tap luxury shoppers. voguebusiness.com Chanel's dazzling new high jewellery collection demonstrates why Coco's heart belonged to Venice The Telegraph: While we can't travel to La Sérénissime, Chanel's one-of-a-kind creations take us on an enchanting tour of its sights. telegraph.co.uk

News Edit:29 September 2019

A round up of this week's international jewellery news... The best vintage-inspired chunky gold jewellery The Times: It’s an easy instant update, starting at £3. By Annie Hertikova. thetimes.co.uk Sculptural simplicity is the order of the day at this year’s Goldsmiths’ Fair Wallpaper: Goldsmiths’ Fair’s annual showcase of contemporary jewellery is one of the highlights in the jewellery calendar wallpaper.com Chanel's New High Jewellery Collection Is Fit For Russian Royalty Tatler: Twinkling gemstones and decadent designs celebrate Russian tradition and splendour. Chanel's latest high jewellery line, called Le Paris Russe de Chanel, alludes to Gabrielle Chanel’s starry-eyed ties with

News Edit: 16 August 2020

Here is a round up of last week's international jewellery news... Israeli Jewellery Company Designs 'World's Most Expensive' Coronavirus Face Mask Worth $1.5M Independent: An Israeli jewellery company is designing what it says will be the most expensive coronavirus face mask. independent.co.uk ‘I like the idea of a powerful mother and daughter linked by style’ FT: Boucheron creative director Claire Choisne on why heirloom pieces – from perfumes to jewels – are the most precious things in life. ft.com When Dior Joaillerie Met The Colourful World of Tie-Dye... Harpers Bazaar: The French luxury Maison incorporates a fun twist into

News Edit: 29th November 2020

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... Career Q&A: Sustainable British-Lebanese jewellery designer, Alexandra Hakim Fashion United: Known for her innovative craftsmanship and dedication to sustainability, British-Lebanese jewellery designer Alexandra Hakim's creations have been featured in Vogue Italia and worn by Rihanna. Recently, FashionUnited interviewed Hakim via email on what inspired her to work with metal and her label’s zero-waste approach. https://fashionunited.uk Jewellery brands urged to do more to fight gold, diamond mining abuses Reuters: As jewellery sales get a pre-Christmas boost, consumers were warned on Tuesday that major brands are still not doing enough

News Edit: 5 May 2019

A round up of this week's international jewellery news... Master Jeweler Adam Foster's Ultra-Fine Designs Star At Bergdorf Goodman Forbes: To understand the decisive differences between mere jewelry and ultra-fine jewelry, spend a few minutes studying the ultra-nuanced creations of master jeweler Adam Foster. forbes.com Why Maison Tabbah's Diamond Phoenix Earrings Carry Generations Of Jewelry History Forbes: Family-run fine jewelry house Tabbah applies five generations of jewelry expertise to atelier-made pieces like these finely crafted Phoenix earrings. forbes.com Magpies, rejoice – the V&A has revamped its jewellery gallery Apollo: There is a Japanese proverb, ‘jyuu nin, to iro’, which

News Edit: 3 November 2019

A round up of this week's international jewellery news... How Making Jewelry Can Cause Mesothelioma Asbestos was used in numerous commercial trades during the 20th century. The end result is the cancerous mineral is just about everywhere. mesotheliomaguide.com Business briefing: £11bn for Breakfast at Tiffany’s jeweller SHE famously wore a little black dress by Givenchy and yellow diamonds from Tiffany’s for a Hollywood film’s publicity shots. metro.news Luxury goods giant behind Louis Vuitton and Christian Dior makes £11.3bn move to buy iconic American jeweller Tiffany & Co LVMH, the French group behind the likes of Louis Vuitton and Christian

News Edit: 15th November 2020

Here is a round up of this week's international jewellery news... 5 Black UK-Based Designers Reshaping The World Of Haute Jewellery Vogue: The fine jewellery industry can seem an intimidating one to those looking up at its exquisitely gem-set ivory tower from beyond its walls. vogue.co.uk Meet The Ingenious Jewellery Designers Using NASA-Approved Materials & Ancient Bamboo-Weaving Techniques To Create Desirability Vogue: Motley jewellery fans, get ready. The e-tailer, which specialises in exceptional jewellery design at an accessible price, has just unveiled its latest collection with designer Alice Cicolini. vogue.co.uk Why Andrew Grima, the jeweller beloved of Bond girls

News Edit: 26 April 2020

As we find our 'new normal' here is a round up of the last four week's international jewellery news... Jewellery’s New Surreal Appeal Echoes The Strangeness Of Our Times Vogue: Fashion houses and independent designers alike are taking inspiration from Surrealism and recasting iconic motifs from the 1930s art movement in arresting jewellery designs that echo the strangeness of our times. vogue.co.uk April 2020: What's New In Jewellery Tatler: The world’s second-largest rough diamond is unveiled, Cindy Chao reaches yet another milestone, and Dior Joaillerie puts pen to paper. asiatatler.com The treasure hunters: how Chaumet's archivists track down long-lost

News Edit: 19 July 2020

As we find our 'new normal' here is a round up of last week's international jewellery news... Richemont quarterly sales halve as luxury sector absorbs body blow Cartier owner offers no financial guidance but says China offers bright spot www.ft.com Meet the clickbait craftmakers How to Spend It: Millennials are now more likely to buy handmade wares than any other generation, says the Crafts Council. Here’s why howtospendit.ft.com Chaumet’s New Perspective On 240 Years Of Jewellery History Vogue: Usually at this time of year, we’d be in Paris marvelling over haute couture and high jewellery in person, but Covid-19

News Edit: 25 October 2020

Here is a round up of last week's international jewellery news... Meghan Markle’s go-to jeweller Kimaï launches ethical engagement rings Vogue: The label’s founders, Jessica Warch and Sidney Neuhaus, discuss their new collection of eco-conscious rings that don’t cost the planet. www.vogue.in Missoma launch jewellery advent calendar for second year - and it’s out today Daily Mirror: Priced at £395 but worth over £745, after the huge success in 2019, Missoma’s advent calendar is making a much-anticipated return. www.mirror.co.uk Shop Local: St Albans jewellery stores owner reveals: ‘This Christmas is essential’ Herfordshire Advertising: Sarah Gillow, owner of Galio and

News Edit: 12 July 2020

As we find our 'new normal' here is a round up of last week's international jewellery news... Chopard brings a playful edge to its red carpet-worthy high jewellery The Telegraph: A necklace featuring 90 carats of heart-shaped diamonds and gemstone-studded animals are among the highlights of Chopard's 2020 collection. telegraph.co.uk Sustainability Tips from Jewellery Designer, Pippa Small Vanity Fair: Inspiration from the acclaimed designer. vanityfair.com July 2020: What's New In Jewellery Tatler: This month, expect summery, everyday, and nature-inspired jewellery pieces—as well as some truly stunning engagement rings. asiatatler.com Your Guide To Wearing Men's Jewellery Right Tatler: With more

News Edit: 19 January 2020

A round up of this week's international jewellery news... Louis Vuitton just bought the world's second-biggest diamond CNN: Louis Vuitton has just bought the world's second-largest diamond, another sign of the French brand's ambitions in the luxury jewelry market. cnn.com The Second-Biggest Diamond in History Has a New Owner NY Times: Louis Vuitton has won all 1,758 carats of the Sewelo diamond. nytimes.com Second-Biggest Diamond Ever Will Become Louis Vuitton Jewelry Bloomberg: The second-biggest diamond in history will be cut, polished and turned into a collection of Louis Vuitton jewelry. bloomberg.com Louis Vuitton Buys Second-Biggest Rough Diamond Ever, Eyes

News Edit: 17 February 2019

A round up of this week's international jewellery news... BAFTAs 2019: Jewellery Vogue: From pearls, diamonds and emeralds to a whole host of different styles, cuts and designers see below the jewellery that swept the red carpet during the BAFTAs 2019. https://www.vogue.co.uk/gallery/baftas-2019-jewellery Baftas 2019: diamonds are a girl's best friend on the red carpet https://www.telegraph.co.uk/luxury/jewellery/baftas-2019-best-jewellery-red-carpet/amy-adams-baftas-2019/ Grammys 2019: Jewellery Vogue: From Tiffany to Messika and diamonds to emeralds - see below the jewellery worn at the Grammys 2019. www.vogue.co.uk Louis Vuitton's Jewellery Designer Is Launching Her Own Line BoF: Called Thief and Heist, Francesca Amfitheatrof's drop-driven concept aims to shake

News Edit: 7 April 2019

A round up of this week's international jewellery news... Van Cleef & Arpels Welcomes Spring With New Additions To Its Frivole Collection Tatler: One of the French jeweller's most well-loved lines, the Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole collection with its new family members looks set to adorn the female form and capture more women's hearts this season. asiatatler.com Hamilton & Inches CEO departs after 40 years as jeweller eyes £20m sales The Scotsman: Hamilton & Inches has unveiled a change in leadership as the jeweller and silversmith seeks to double turnover by 2024. scotsman.com Jeweller Hamilton & Inches picks

News Edit: 1 December 2019

A round up of this week's international jewellery news... What acquiring Tiffany for $16.2 billion does for LVMH Vogue Business: The French conglomerate will instantly become a hard luxury giant on the same scale as Richemont. voguebusiness.com Louis Vuitton buys jeweller Tiffany for $16bn BBC: The world's biggest luxury goods company is buying US-based jeweller Tiffany & Co for more than $16bn (£12.5bn). bbc.co.uk France's LVMH close to buying Tiffany after sweetening offer: sources Reuters: LVMH (LVMH.PA) is close to buying U.S. jewelry chain Tiffany & Co (TIF.N) for about $16.3 billion after sweetening its offer, sources said on

News Edit: 9 July 2018

A round up of this week's international jewellery news... Boucheron film reimagines ‘Cinderella’ to celebrate high jeweller’s 160th anniversary SCMP: Short film, ‘Cinder Ella’, which also honours Franco-Japanese friendship since 1858, stars French actress Laetitia Casta and Japanese actor Issey Takahashi. www.scmp.com Chaumet collaborates with Kenyan artist Evans Mbugua on a high jewellery collection inspired by sub-Saharan Africa The Telegraph: Chaumet, the Parisian maison that has nearly 240 years of history at its disposal, has always looked to all corners of the globe for inspiration. www.telegraph.co.uk Jewellers to meet over Ogham design ‘passing off’ row Irish Times: High-profile

News Edit: 9 September 2018

A round up of this week's international jewellery news... Ami Doshi, Kenyan Jeweller Who Designed British PM Theresa May's Necklace Kenyan: British Prime Minister Theresa May was in Kenya in August and while on a State House dinner event, she was... www.kenyans.co.ke The five young African designers you need to know Financial Times: From Cairo to Soweto, they’re changing the face of global fashion. www.ft.com My Favourite Pieces: Evan Michelson on human-hair jewellery Financial Times: The collector discusses her fascination for adornments made from dead people’s locks. www.ft.com Star-studded Hatton Garden film angers victims for 'glorifying' the £14m jewellery

News Edit 6 May 2018

A round up of this week's international jewellery news... Can the Man Who Made Coach Remake Tiffany? Business of Fashion: Designer Reed Krakoff’s first collection for the storied jewellery retailer is also its biggest launch in a decade. www.businessoffashion.com A jewellery designer tells us how statement earrings can help our selfie game T2 Online: This season, high-fashion earrings are making a strong comeback as young fashionistas can't stop flaunting them in selfies. t2online.com In My Jewellery Box: Mahnaz Ispahani Bartos The Telegraph: Mahnaz Ispahani Bartos was raised in Bangladesh and studied English Literature and political science in Massachusetts.

News Edit: 21 October 2018

A round up of this week's international jewellery news... Inside Jessica McCormack's Mayfair jewellery workshop, where age-old techniques create sumptuous designs The Telegraph: When Duncan Moore was invited for a casual drink at diamond jeweller Jessica McCormack’s new Mayfair-townhouse store four years ago... www.telegraph.co.uk Dover Street Market & Farfetch Team Up On Digital Jewellery Hub Vogue: At surface level, Dover Street Market and Farfetch might not appear to have much in common. The former, a hallowed concept store famed for its unique edit of offbeat... www.vogue.co.uk High jewellery reveals its hidden gems, while 1960s Danish jeweller Griegst makes a

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Goldsmiths' Fair Host Breakfast and Afternoon Talks Programme Goldsmiths' Fair 2017 will be hosting a comprehensive set of talks throughout the two week event. Breakfast Talks Be part of the exciting discussions hosted by industry specialists at this year's event. Talks begin at 10am with breakfast from 9.30am. Wednesday 27 September Joanna Hardy will discuss her exhibition 'Timeless Innovation: Selections from the Goldsmiths’ Company Modern Jewellery Collection'. Thursday 28 September Catrin Jones, curator at the Holburne Museum will speak about 'Understanding the Surface of Silver'. Friday 29 September The Jewellery Editor's Maria Doulton will discuss 'Red Carpet Jewellery'. Wednesday 4

News Edit: 17 June 2018

A round up of this week's international jewellery news... Incredible photos reveal spooky hidden shipwrecks as divers find lost treasure ship Devon Live: Cannons and an anchor are among the items found on what's believed to be one of the richest shipwrecks off the coast. www.devonlive.com A 'perfect' diamond and Peggy Rockefeller's beloved jewels The Telegraph: Last month’s three-day sale of Peggy and David Rockefeller’s art collection was, as expected, the most valuable estate auction in history, raising $832.6 million www.telegraph.co.uk From Australia with love: Calleija’s rare diamond delights The Telegraph: John Calleija, the Australian fine jeweller, came into the

Gemfields Recognised With The Chopard GCC Award

Caroline Scheufele, Co-President and Creative Director of Swiss luxury jewellery and watch company Chopard, launched The Chopard Green Carpet Collection Award in Cannes last week. Mining organisations that have played a key role in Chopard’s Green Carpet Collections were present at the events. Livia and Colin Firth, together with Caroline Scheufele , took this opportunity to honour Chopard’s strategic suppliers who all share the same social and environmental values, awarding them the Chopard GCC Award for Commitment to Sustainability and Social Justice.  The awardees were: Gemfields , Kagem mine , Zambia Lucara , Karowe mine , Botswana Aurora Gems Pty

News Edit: 7 October 2018

A round up of this week's international jewellery news... How I reinvigorated my family business as the first female CEO Harpers Bazaar: The jeweller Carolina Bucci reveals her glittering journey. www.harpersbazaar.com Incredibly rare 26-carat Fortuna diamond unveiled at an exclusive event The CEO Magazine: A woman unknowingly wore an exquisite 26-carat diamond ring for three decades after... www.theceomagazine.com In My Jewellery Box: Charlotte Møbjerg Ansel-Henry, co-founder of The Jewellery Room The Telegraph: Charlotte Møbjerg Ansel-Henry is co-founder, along with her sister Pernille, of The Jewellery Room.... www.telegraph.co.uk All the jewellery gems to look out for at this year's PAD

GNCCF Manchester & GNCCF Sheffield

Call for Applications: GNCCF Manchester & GNCCF Sheffield 2018 Applications are now invited from designer-makers & artists working in ceramics, jewellery, interior textiles, fashion design & accessories, print-making, wood, lighting, furniture, product design, glass, metal, basket-making and more. GNCCF Manchester will return for its 11th edition from 11 - 14 October 2018 as a headline event of Design Manchester, a two week city-wide festival of exhibitions, talks, debates, workshops and conference. The multi-award winning GNCCF is one of the leading selling events in the UK featuring over 150 of the UK's top designer makers. GNCCF Sheffield is a partnership with

News Edit:12 August 2018

A round up of this week's international jewellery news... Jewellery maker Pandora sees shares sink on sales downturn BBC: Danish jewellery maker Pandora is to cut almost 400 jobs, after warning that full-year sales will be lower than expected. bbc.co.uk Danish jeweller Pandora’s chief executive steps down after profit warning World Press: Danish jewelry maker Pandora’s chief executive, Anders Colding Friis, is stepping down, the firm said... world-press.co.uk Knightsbridge jeweller sues wife of Malaysia's former prime minister for return of £11.5million in diamonds he claims were delivered to her but never paid for Daily Mail: Malaysia's former first

News Edit 8 April 2018

A round up of this week's news... Bulgari to restore Rome's Largo Argentina site Wanted in Rome: Rome's archaeological site at Largo di Torre Argentina is to be restored in a project sponsored by luxury jeweller Bulgari, according to Italian daily newspaper Corriere della Sera. www.wantedinrome.com Thousands of Scots sign petition to stop young Russian jeweller being deported Daily Record: Evgeniia Balashova's dream career is hanging by a thread after being declined a visa extension because of problems registering her address. www.dailyrecord.co.uk At jewellery fair, sellers find diminished desire to spend Gulf News: Once common to see jewellery sets sell

News Edit: 5 August 2018

A round up of this week's international jewellery news... Swedish crown jewels: Speedboat thieves steal priceless treasures BBC: Police in Sweden have launched a manhunt after thieves swiped some of the country's crown jewels from a cathedral and escaped by speedboat. bbc.com Jewellery thefts that shocked the world BBC: We take a look at some of the world's other audacious jewellery thefts. bbc.co.uk 'Priceless' 2,800-year-old 'royal gold jewellery' stash boasting some 3,000 items is found inside a burial mound in remote Kazakhstan mountains Daily Mail: An astonishing stash of 2,800-year-old gold jewellery has been unearthed by archaeologists in Kazakhstan.

News Edit 27 May 2018

A round up of this week's international jewellery news... Jeweller Tiffany shines bright as shares rocket 20 per cent on better than expected results City AM: Shares in jeweller Tiffany & Co rocketed today as it beat analysts' expectations to report a massive 15 per cent net increase to world wide sales in the first quarter. cityam.com Tiffany's regains its lustre as focus on youngsters drives sales surge The Guardian: Chief executive says ‘the trend has been positive in every single region’ as jeweller beats estimates and raises profit forecasts. theguardian.com Jewelry Designer Tomasz Donocik Launches In The US Tomorrow

News Edit 25 March 2018

A round up of this week's news... Sexual harassment fightback gathers pace in jewellery industry Financial Times: The trade is facing its #MeToo moment after stories of degrading behaviour emerge Meet Elizabeth von der Goltz, the woman behind Net-a-Porter's digital jewellery revolution The Telegraph: On any given morning, the majority of commuters will be heads down, staring into their smartphones. Chopard becomes first luxury jeweller to commit to 100% ethical gold Harper’s BAZAAR: As of July 2018 the luxury jeweller will stop using any gold that's not sourced sustainably

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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,

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New Hatton Garden Jewellery Hub Opening Soon!

Join Our Club! New Hatton Garden Jewellery Hub Opening Soon! FORGE is a multi-purpose creative hub & retail outlet with a focus on jewellery making. We connect skilled artisans & discerning consumers sharing an appreciation for creativity, craft & unique design. Supporting the jewellery community, FORGE provides affordable bench space & workshop facilities to practicing UK-artisans & hosts pop-up showcases in-store & online. Visit our website to learn more about this unique destinations & to view our Memberships & Packages. Join us by 9th October to take full advantage of our *EARLY BIRD* discounts & 2 for 1 offers on:

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MAKE '17 Contemporary crafts for Christmas, Devon Guild of Craftsmen MAKE '17 is the annual Christmas selling exhibition in the Devon Guild's large contemporary gallery space. It runs from Saturday 18 November, 2017 to Monday 7 January, 2018. This show celebrates the diversity of contemporary craft and will focus on selling handmade, high quality craftsmanship, highlighting one-off, unique pieces alongside small-scale batch production. During the run of MAKE 2016 13,796 people visited the exhibition, approximately 14,600 visited online and over £24,000 in sales were achieved. Dates Saturday 18 November, 2017 to Monday 7 January, 2018 Venue The Devon Guild of

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In a tradition which dates back to 1860 when Queen Victoria gave out the first Birthday Honours, a total of 1,057 people have been recognised in this year’s Queen's Birthday Honours list including two well known figures in industry. From left to right, clockwise: Nicholas Wainwright, Stuart Laing, Pippa Pearce, Vanessa Swann and Sam Fanaroff. The Queen's Birthday honours lists recognise the achievements and service of people across the UK who have undertaken outstanding work in their communities. This year members of the jewellery, craft and metalwork industries were recognised with the Order of the British Empire. Sam Fanaroff, Founder of the Sussex Guild for

Dine

Dine Dine is an exhibition of craft that sits on the dining table. Running along side The Goldsmiths’ Company exhibition Made for the Table, this supporting showcase brings together a large selection of stunning pieces in silver, ceramic, glass and textiles. Included are pieces by many of the makers’ that appear in the Goldsmiths’ show, and all available to purchase. Benefield Spencer Glass Angela Cork Richard Fox Hampson Woods Miriam Hanid Rauni Higson Kyosun Jung Nan Nan Liu Michael Lloyd Ptolemy Mann Alison Morton Shannon O’Neill Pottery West Sue Pryke Rebecca de Quin Adam Ross Jill Shaddock Jane Short Adi Toch Arjan Van Dal Vezzini & Chen Yusuke Yamamoto.

MAKE '17, Devon Guild of Craftsmen

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The Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council (GC&DC) has witnessed stellar ticket sales for its upcoming ‘In Conversation’ evening, featuring British jewellery superstars Stephen Webster and Theo Fennell. Tickets for the event sold out in early January, more than a month before the evening at London’s Goldsmiths’ Centre on February 15th 2017 . Bringing together two of the UK’s foremost jewellers to share personal anecdotes and insight from their careers, the GC&DC’s In Conversation series has become a must-attend event in the jewellery calendar. Jos Skeates, GC&DC chairman and founder of award-winning retailer EC One, will compere the event. Skeates said,

Museums

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Motion and Forces

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Classically trained Diamond Mounter seeks work I am looking for part time work only based in London or the south east (I am from Canterbury, Kent) handling diamonds and gemstones. I am a classically trained diamond mounter and completed a five year apprenticeship in Hatton garden through The Goldsmiths’ Company, I then worked in Paris making fine jewellery. I am looking to expand my knowledge in other areas of the industry especially gemstones. My number is 07712110557 and my email is info@chloemayjewellery.co.uk www.chloemayjewellery.co.uk

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Jeweller looking for bench or business work opportunities Dublin based Jeweller with experience across the Gem & Jewellery industry in the UK, Ireland and abroad. Seeking remote freelance work and/ or employment in Dublin to develop Goldsmith skills. Hardworking, adaptable and reliable. Approaches work with a hands on attitude, environmentally conscious mindset and cross cultural appreciation and understanding. Highly detail oriented and thrives in a creative environment Qualifications Certificate in Traditional Jewellery and Goldsmith skills, The School of Jewellery Ireland 2021 (1 year course Sept 2020-2021) Gemmology Foundation & Diploma (FGA), Gem-A London (2013 - 2015) Business Management Degree Experience

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The Goldsmiths’ Centre has announced the recipients of its Business Catalyst (Large) Grants, which are designed to support entrepreneurial jewellers, silversmiths, and allied industry practitioners across the UK. Jewellers Hannah Bedford, Ellis Mhairi Cameron and Shola Branson have each been awarded grants of up to £7,000. The grants are funded through modern philanthropic giving by members of the Goldsmiths’ Company to the 1327 Fund. The Goldsmiths’ Centre in the City of London has announced the two recipients and commended recipient of its Business Catalyst (Large) Grants, which are designed to support the business development of entrepreneurial jewellers, silversmiths, and allied

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Infinity Cabinets For Sale Wallnut infinity cabinets designed and made by the late Andrew Varah, the master cabinet maker. Infinity cabinets use special glass and lighting so that the internal objects reflects hundreds of times giving a jaw dropping effect. There are 7 cabinets in total, 6 are cubes and 1 is stretched. The access to the cabinets is from above. Supplied with brandable mdf plynths. Get in touch for full details. The cubes are £500+VAT each and the stretched version is £800+VAT They are located in London and are to be picked up. Contact details: Andy 07961982084 acgeoghegan@yahoo.com

Studio Mate Needed

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Call for Applications: The Great Exhibition Road Festival Applications are officially open to trade at The Great Exhibition Road Festival in South Kensington, London. The event takes place on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 June 2024. We are a science and arts festival, with an opportunity for traders who have a science slant to their work (this could be space, nature, animal, to get you started on ideas). The cost for a pitch is £225.00 for the weekend. If you require power, we will charge an additional £10.00. The Festival will provide the market stall structure. Please see the Terms and

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Zeemou Zeng, an IJL ‘Bright Young Gem’ winner, follows up his debut ‘Venus’ collection with one that incorporates celebrates the beauty- and musicality- of pearls. The recent graduate designs contemporary fine jewellery and accessories, drawing from his extensive knowledge of craftsmanship and experience with different materials (such as precious metals, glass, gemstones and porcelain.) Zeemou Zeng 'Melody' Collection Zeemou Zeng 'Melody' Collection Zeemou originally studied interior and architecture design in China, before graduating from the London University of Arts- the collection is a perfect amalgamation of design functionality and beauty- and is testament to the breadth of his studies. Each

Theo Fennell collaborates with Peter Harrington books

Peter Harrington, the UK’s largest rare bookseller, has collaborated with its London neighbour, British jewellery designer Theo Fennell, to launch a new exhibition within the Theo Fennell gallery in Fulham Road, which is on until Thursday 12th July. The exhibition features rare Peter Harrington books from the 15th to 20th century including Goldfinger, The Secret Garden, The Arabian Nights, The Seven Pillars of Wisdom and The Complete Pooh Series which have been paired with Theo Fennell related jewellery pieces, including The Colosseum Ring, The Henry V Brooch, The Oscar Wilde Ring, The Empty Quarter Ring and the Emerald City Ring.

New Technologies make for a growth industry and an emerging one

The advent of electronic mining - the process of extracting gold, silver, copper from discarded electronic objects to make jewellery - is now a growing industry. The 26 year old London based jewellery designer Eliza Walter, Founder of Lylie, is the only jeweller in the UK sourcing all the materials for her designs from ‘urban mining’. Eliza Walter has been awarded a hallmark by the Birmingham Assay Office for her efforts. Other new technologies in mainstream use include 3D printing in jewellery schools and jewellery manufacturing companies like Weston Beamor (3D printing for jewellery has seen a 450% growth year

Makers working with Glass in Jewellery

Call for Submissions: Makers working with Glass in Jewellery We are looking for jewellers or glassmakers interested in submitting images of their work and process for upcoming publication about Glass Jewellery. The book will written by Mirka Janeckova and published by Crowood Press, UK. Expected date of publishing will be early 2019. Book will be distributed internationally. About the Author Mirka Janeckova is an award winning contemporary jewellery maker based in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. She graduated from Glasgow School of Art in 2013 and from Royal College of Art, London in 2016. Her practice is based on interdisciplinary research –

iMakr Store - FREE 3D 3D Printing Training

Free 3D Design Training and free 3D Printing Training at the IMaker Store At the iMakr Store every Tuesday, there is free 3D Design and Printing Training available. On a weekly rotation basis iMakr Store provides free 3D Design training and then free 3D Printing training, which means that one Tuesday will be the 3D Printing training, and the next Tuesday will be the 3D Design training. Free 3D Printing Training at the iMakr Store - Every Other Tuesday iMakr will be offering free 3D Printing Training at the iMakr Store in London. This training is best suited for people who are looking at purchasing

Raw pearls debut new diamond and pearl collection at IJL

Raw Pearls, the south west based pearl supplier will launch a brand new fine diamond and pearl jewellery collection at this year's International Jewellery London. All of their diamond and pearl pieces are available set on 18ct white or yellow gold and many are available as earring and pendant sets. Raw Pearls have reacted to customer feedback, that they needed a broader range of diamond set pearl pieces so the father and daughter company are responding to this demand. The entire ragnge will be showcased at the event. Raw pearls can be fund on stand A70 in the fine jewellery

Get to know IJL's six winning Kickstarters for 2018

International Jewellery London have announced the six winning designers selected as the 2018 IJL KickStarters. This annual mentoring programme, now in its tenth year, offers the six the exciting opportunity to not only exhibit under the KickStart umbrella at IJL 2018 but also receive invaluable marketing support from IJL and co-sponsors, The National Association of Jewellers. This initiative is recognised by the industry as one of the most successful bursary programmes for new emerging British talent. Sarah Kitley-Spencer, IJL Show Manager, comments: “Congratulations to all of our six KickStart designers. As ever, they show exceptional creative flair and their styles are very

Gemfields and Fabergé Unveil Laser Inscribed Emerald

Gemfields and Fabergé have unveiled what is believed to be the world’s first emerald, laser-inscribed with traceability information and a personalised message. The 4.11 carat, lively green emerald-cut gemstone was mined at Gemfields’ Kagem emerald mine in Zambia. The gem was then acquired and mounted by Fabergé as a custom-crafted item for the successful winner of a charity auction held by the charity mothers2mothers at Salma Hayek Pinault’s London home in November. As part of the prize, the winners will also travel to Gemfields’ Kagem mine in Zambia to see for themselves the very source of their unique emerald, as

Phillips Presents ‘Jewels Now’ a Lauren Adriana solo exhibition

International auction house Phillips will be hosting ‘ Lauren Adriana, Jewels Now ’, a landmark exhibition tagged as ' A Radical Reimagining of the Future of Jewels ' featuring Lauren Adriana's work, taking place in New York and London. Lauren Adriana creates unique, bold, abstract jewels in a dazzling array of gemstones. Her commitment to abstraction over naturalism sets her jewels apart from others and creates the graphic and sculptural quality that is becoming Lauren Adriana's signature. This immersive, selling exhibition of 50 jewels is the culmination of two years' planning and spans five years of work. It comprises new jewels

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Kickstart Winner, Alice Barnes, to exhibit expanded 'Pleated' collection at this year's IJL

Having received the coveted ‘KickStart Industry’s Choice Award’ at last year’s International Jewellery London, Alice Barnes is set to return to the show this September with new additions to her Pleated Collection. The prize included a complimentary stand at IJL 2018 and Alice will feature alongside some of the industry’s best talent in the prestigious Design Gallery on stand R28. “It was such an honour to win the award last year and I can’t wait to exhibit as an established designer,” says Alice. “As a KickStarter I made some invaluable contacts, gained several new stockists and received some great feedback

New Sculptor Group

Expressions of Interest: Call for Sculptors to Join New Sculptor Group A new group for sculptors in North Somerset, North Wiltshire, Bath, Bristol, Gloucestershire up to the edges of the Cotswolds is being set up. Group Aims: For Fine Artists who produce sculpture (any material) For sculptors who mainly live, but not exclusively in the areas mentioned above To organise and exhibit at exhibitions To share information (networks, recommendations, sources of materials and techniques etc) Visit one another's studios Work together for sales opportunities (e.g. Local Fairs, London Art Fairs etc) To be a Critical Friend To socialise To encourage

K2 Jewellery Academy Open Day

K2 Jewellery Academy Open Day Wednesday 5th September 12pm - 8pm Our open day will give you the chance to visit K2 Academy of Contemporary Jewellery, meet the team and gain in–depth information on our jewellery courses and student experience. You will be able to ask questions about the course, see the studio and facilities and get a taste of the creative atmosphere at the centre. Just drop in at any time, no need to book. See you there! Venue Cockpit Arts, Cockpit Yard, Northington Street, London WC1N 2NP Contact T: +44 (0)7450 257 207 or +44 (0)7786 911 724

IJL & Goldsmith's Centre partner to provide designer support

International Jewellery London and The Goldsmiths’ Centre have announced that they will have an official partnership for this year’s show. The sponsorship agreement will focus on providing invaluable support for exhibiting designers. This includes using The Goldsmiths’ Centre as the venue for the IJL Exhibitor Summer Masterclasses on June 15, when inspiring industry leaders will provide mentorship and guidance on getting the most out of IJL’s unique networking, PR and marketing opportunities. The expert tutors at the Centre will also participate in IJL’s Show Seminar programme, as well as sharing valuable mentoring advice in pre-show IJL online content. Sam Willoughby,

Bright Young Gems 2018 revealed

Four new stars of the future nominated as the Bright Young Gems for 2018 were unveiled by International Jewellery London with Katharina Kraus, Zeemou Zeng, Daisy Grice and Yayun Fang all earning a place in the prized young designer line up. All four were selected from final year students and students from UK colleges and universities who have graduated in the past two years and now get the opportunity to use the ILJ in September to fast track their careers, with full support from the experienced judges and mentors and a guarantee of exposure and profile. The panel of judges

The V&A Exhibition Road Quarter Opens

The V&A Exhibition Road Quarter has opened to the public creating a beautiful and unique new civic space for London, and a world-class gallery space for the V&A’s internationally acclaimed exhibition programme. The project is designed by Stirling Prize-winning architect Amanda Levete and her practice, AL_A. The launch of the V&A Exhibition Road Quarter marks the beginning of a new era for the Museum, as it prepares to expand its UK and international presence. The project is the Museum’s largest architectural intervention in over 100 years and offers a 21st Century interpretation of the V&A’s founding principles - to

Iconic Frida Kahlo collection goes on show at V & A

The much anticipated 'Frida Kahlo: Making Her Self Up' exhibition, including her prized jewellery collection, opens at the V&A Museum in London on Saturday showcasing more than 200 items from her house in Mexico City, none of which have ever been seen outside the iconic artist's native country. It promises to be an illuminating collection of personal artefacts, from her brightly coloured rebozo shawls to her signature dangly earrings plus a selection of books, portraits and photographs, epitomising her unique and powerful style against a backdrop of a troubled life. Her jewellery collection comprises a range of pieces handcrafted by

IJL Launches New Seminar Offering 2017 Show

International Jewellery London has unveiled a completely revised and revamped seminar schedule for 2017, bringing back the Inspiration Theatre and Trends Catwalk and introducing DIGIfest, The Academy and Skills Lab for the very first time. The three-day seminar programme has been carefully tailored to 2016 show feedback, ensuring the questions most commonly asked by jewellery retailers, brands and businesses are answered in style. Topics covered by expert speakers and panels this year include social media marketing, working with influencers, digital design, retail experience, the customer journey and expert sales training. Leading luminary Stephen Webster shine brightly in this year’s line-up,

Cockpit Arts Open Studios 2018 - Deptford

Cockpit Arts Summer Open Studios 2018 - Deptford Join us for this perfect opportunity to buy direct from independent makers - from master craftspeople and artist-makers as well as a selected group of Cockpit Arts’ alumni. Jewellers, weavers, ceramicists … and many other crafts A curated display featuring makers participating in the Cockpit Arts / London Creative Network Programme . Demonstrations and talks from Cockpit makers Lucy McGrath , Shelley James , Ian Scott Kettle and Onome Otite , and an interactive display by Ekta Kaul . Enter the Prize Draw to win vouchers to spend with Cockpit makers. Enjoy delicious food in the

Allum & Sidaway Strike Gold Twice in their 75th Anniversary Year

CMJ members Allum & Sidaway are celebrating another win after scooping two awards at the biggest night in the UK jewellery calendar; the UK Jewellery Awards. Amongst stiff competition from a record number of applicants, they received the very prestigious Retailer of The Year award and The Best Store Environment award for their new Salisbury store. The awards, hosted by TV presenter Gethin Jones and organised by Retail Jeweller magazine, took place last Thursday at the London Hilton on Park Lane. Marking their 25th anniversary edition of the UK Jewellery Awards, this is the only ceremony of its kind for

City Lit Jewellery Exhibition 2017

City Lit Jewellery Department Exhibition 2017 City Lit are holding their first offsite Jewellery exhibition showing the work of students from the new year-long courses on our Jewellery programme, Beginner’s Jewellery , Contemporary Jewellery and Fine Jewellery . Taking over a beautiful East London showroom, City Lit will also be showing a Cabinet of Curiosity , featuring models, drawings, tools and material samples from students who have taken short, termly or specialist courses during the 2016 / 2017 academic year. We’d like to invite you and others in the Jewellery community to celebrate our students creativity and diversity, by joining

Beyond the Blue

Beyond the Blue Gill Wing Jewellery The Gill Wing Jewellery Gallery were inspired by current events to create their ambitious first "Open Call" inviting international jewellers to show work inspired by Blue, a colour, once more expensive than gold! The gallery cast their net into the ether and gathered talent from across the planet to bring the most unusual blue jewellery to the people of London. The exhibition and its selection has taken on a life of its own as the jewellery itself has dictated a feeling of unity and peace to the show through themes and diversity. Amidst the talents

Cockpit Arts Open Studios 2018 - Holborn

Cockpit Arts Summer Open Studios 2018 - Holborn Join us for this perfect opportunity to buy direct from independent makers - from master craftspeople and artist-makers as well as a selected group of Cockpit Arts’ alumni. Jewellers, weavers, ceramicists … and many other crafts A curated display featuring makers participating in the Cockpit Arts / London Creative Network Programme . Demonstrations and talks from Cockpit makers Lucy McGrath , Shelley James , Ian Scott Kettle and Onome Otite , and an interactive display by Ekta Kaul . Enter the Prize Draw to win vouchers to spend with Cockpit makers. Enjoy delicious food in the

Loukia Richards nominated for European Prize for Applied Arts

Loukia Richards has been nominated for this year’s European Prize for Applied Arts within the Jewellery category. The theme of this year’s competition is "Monumentality - Fragility" which pays tribute to the work and life motif of French / Swiss artist Niki de Saint-Phalle. The competition jury, which include Rosy Greenlees the Director of the Crafts Council London ad current President of the WCC-International, and Louise Allen the Director of the Crafts Council Ireland and President of the WCC-Europe, selected eighty nominees from over 600 applications. The nominees' show will open at the Art Museum of Mons in Belgium on

Gem-A Conference 2018

Gem-A (the Gemmological Association of Great Britain) Conference 2018 County Hall, London 3 - 4 November 2018 World-Renowned Jewellery Artist, Wallace Chan, to Speak at Gem-A Conference 2018.The Hong Kong-based jewellery artist will showcase his innovations on the opening day of the Gem-A Conference in November. The Gem-A Conference 2018 will bring together the greatest minds in gemmology to celebrate 110 years of gemmology education. Alongside the opportunity to network with fellow gemmologists and leading experts in the field, guests will also have the chance to attend workshops, field trips and a very special celebratory dinner cruise aboard the Elizabethan: a replica

Alex Monroe launches new Jewellery School

One of Britain's best known jewellery designers Alex Monroe has launched a jewellery school in his recently completed award-winning studio in Bermondsey in London where he will take the lead in passing on his techniques and passion in a series of themed tutorials. After months of planning and preparation, the ‘Alex Monroe Jewellery School’ will open this month, launching with a theme special to Monroe. It has been 10 years since he launched his iconic and much admired Bumblebee necklace and finally he will let his first 10 Jewellery School customers into his secret as to how it came about,

Jerwood Makers Open

Following a national call which elicited 271 submissions, Sam Bakewell, Juli Bolaños-Durman, Jessica Harrison, Marcin Rusak and Laura Youngson Coll have been selected for Jerwood Makers Open 2017, a unique commissioning opportunity recognising the most exciting new talents in contemporary applied arts. Each artist will receive an award of £7,500 to realise and make new work. The resulting work will be shown in a group exhibition as part of the Jerwood Visual Arts programme at Jerwood Space in London from 28 June –27 August 2017, before touring nationally. Jerwood Makers Open is a biennial opportunity encouraging ambitious and/or radical proposals

Women’s Jewellery Network to Launch at IJL

Women’s Jewellery Network to Launch at IJL The Women’s Jewellery Network (WJN), a new organisation designed to connect, grow and inspire women in the industry, will make its debut at International Jewellery London (IJL) in September. The WJN aims to create a UK-wide network of women working across all sectors of the UK jewellery and watch trades, providing career advice and business networking opportunities. It will launch as a membership platform with access to online support and resources, strengthened with seasonal meet-ups and events to connect women with their peers in the trade. While the full concept will be unveiled

Make Your Mark Awards 2017

Applications are now open for the second Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office’s Make Your Mark Awards, which invites students and young designers to design a piece of jewellery or silverware that celebrates the London hallmark, the iconic Leopard’s Head. There are two Award categories to enter – Jewellery and Silversmithing – and the competition is open to current students, apprentices and recently graduated designers (within the last five years) of precious metal-related jewellery and silversmithing courses. The aim of the Awards To challenge today’s students working in precious metal both technically and artistically To educate today’s students on UK hallmarking and

Need for flexible working may underpin gender pay gap

A desire for flexible working arrangements and a reluctance to relocate for more senior roles were the reasons behind a gender pay gap in the jewellery retail industry that was higher than the national average, research has shown. Pay differentials between men and women for equal jobs ranged from 2% higher at Links of London to 91.6% lower at Pandora, where women effectively have been earning 28p for every £1 earned by a man. But the data, collected and collated by the Government’s Gender Pay Gap Service, did not take into consideration the proportion of store employees who make up

IJL Show Director to step down after IJL 2017

International Jewellery London biggest stand alone jewellery trade event, will bid farewell to Event Director Sam Willoughby in October, after eight years at the helm and more than 13 years working for Reed Exhibitions. Willoughby and her team have developed unique and market leading features at IJL, including the VIP Diamond Club programme and an innovative 365-day strategy across content marketing, social media and industry support. At this year’s show, as well as over 500 jewellery exhibitors of which 150 are new, there is a revitalised Seminar Programme featuring brand new learning areas such as The Academy, Digifest and Skills

FREE Jewellery Production 1 Course

FREE Jewellery Production 1 (Jewellery P1) Professional Development Course Jewellery P1 is designed to support small jewellery businesses and Designer Makers looking to increase their productivity and profitability. Taking place on 27th and 28th June, this two-day intensive course will cover a range of topics designed to provide businesses with the knowledge and tools to help increase profitability, maximise time and attract new customers; exploring some of the ways in which they can extract more value from their business, without diluting their brand. Eligibility criteria: All businesses must be operating in a London Borough All businesses must have been operating

Fine by Me

Fine by Me Pup Up 'FINE by me' is a pop up event showcasing the work of 7 London based jewellers: Elsa Tierney Tilly Sudsbury Kajsa Malmström Sophie Mishiku Catherine Hart Sara Aroca Julia Trandafir The designers are all connected by their previous education and training at The CASS. With a complimentary mix of fine, fashion and contemporary jewellery, there is something for everyone at FINE by me. Open Visit the designers at The Hackney Shop from Tuesday 14th - Sunday 19th November, Open 10am - 6pm every day. We would also love to invite you to our PRIVATE VIEW

Everyday imperfections celebrated at new Modern Life exhibition

A new jewellery exhibition dedicated to 'everyday imperfections' opens at the Gill Wing Gallery in Islington, London this weekend featuring designers well known for their unique and thought-provoking perspectives. Modern Life, launching on Saturday 13th January and Sunday 14th January, celebrates prosaic everyday objects and routines, such as walking to work in the sunshine, squashed coffee cups and even cigarettes, incorporating the designer's unique take on their subject. It is about appreciating what already exists, the imperfect, the ordinary, explained Jade Mellor, a member of the Gill Wing design team. "It's not about dramatic changes, vowing to be better, cleaner,

Phillips Presents ‘Jewels Now’ a Lauren Adriana solo exhibition

Phillips Presents ‘Jewels Now’ a solo exhibition featuring Lauren Adriana

International auction house Phillips will be hosting ‘ Lauren Adriana, Jewels Now ’, a landmark exhibition tagged as ' A Radical Reimagining of the Future of Jewels ' taking place in New York and London. Lauren Adriana creates unique, bold, abstract jewels in a dazzling array of gemstones. Her commitment to abstraction over naturalism sets her jewels apart from others and creates the graphic and sculptural quality that is becoming Lauren Adriana's signature. On the exhibition Sarah O'Brien, International Director, Jewellery, said: "Lauren Adriana, Jewels Now presents a new way of looking at jewels, setting a fresh dialogue for what

Ambitious designer Ruth Mary releases four collections for SS19

Young designer Ruth Mary has been making waves in the jewellery industry of late. Just this year, she was chosen as one of six international jewellery London Kickstarter winners, featured in the Guardian as one of its ‘Top 100 Businesses’ and shortlisted for Professional Jeweller’s ‘’Young Jewellery Designer of the Year’’. Ruth’s passion was ignited at an antique fair, where her mother (a keen lace maker herself), pointed out a curious object with a crochet hook called a tatting shuttle and suggested Ruth buy it. Ruth perfected her lace making, and then taught herself to silversmith in order to realise

Horsham jewellers Wakefields switch buying partners

One of the south's oldest and most respected high street jewellers Wakefields in Horsham has joined the Houlden Group, switching its allegiances from The Company of Master Jewellers, to become the 30th member of the buying and business services group. Wakefields, stockists of Rolex, Thomas Sabo and Links of London among other high end brands, has been in the same family for more than 100 years and is now owned jointly by Dominic Wakefield and his sister Melissa. The store stands out on Horsham's busy High Street for its classical facade but more significantly for its durability as other famous

Artquest Horniman Museum Residency

Artquest Horniman Museum Residency The annual research residency from Artquest in partnership with the Horniman Museum and Gardens is now open for applications. The 2017 residency is focused on the museum’s music collection. One selected artist will receive: An award of £3000 to engage with the work and collections of the museum An additional award of £850 towards a public facing event showcasing the thinking and research undertaken during the residency Privileged access to museum’s music collection objects and curators This is an incredible opportunity for a London-based artist, working in any medium, with at least 5 years’ experience working

'Pussy pendant' makes waves for young designer Lukas Grewenig

Tip for all young designers. If you want massive mainstream media attention, design a piece that resembles a part of the women's anatomy and get a high profile jeweller to promote it on Facebook and Twitter. Lukas Grewenig, a London based designer who studied at the Royal College of Art came up with his pendant design as part of the Gilded Youth Project run for talented youths by high end jeweller Theo Fennel and Central St Martins. It is made of silver and gold with a purple gem set in the middle, and is designed to portray the way a

ILJ KickStart winners announced

The lives and careers of six talented young jewellery designers are poised for lift off after they were selected as beneficiaries of the 2018 IJL KickStart initiative. Chosen for their 'strongly individual stories' the six will get premium exhibition spots at International Jewellery London 2018 in addition to a raft of marketing and business tips from ILJ and their sponsors The National Association of Jewellers to fast track their young careers. The benefits of winning this accolade will ensure they get a head start in what has become a challenging and tricky commercial environment. These benfits include a mentoring package,

Make Your Mark 2017, Day I

Make Your Mark 2017 Events Programme - Tuesday 31 October Free entry for students, tutors, apprentices and masters or anyone looking to enter the trade. Make Your Mark, the UK’s leading networking and career development event for new precious metal designers and makers, returns to Goldsmiths’ Hall in the City of London from 31 October – 1 November 2017. Now in its fourth year, the event comes complete with a treasure trove of opportunities to help emerging designers, apprentices and students of jewellery and the allied trades develop successful careers in the field. The free two-day event is open to

Shine 2017

Shine at the Goldsmiths Centre The Shine 2017 selling showcase returns to celebrate the best emerging jewellery and silver talent at the Goldsmiths’ Centre in Clerkenwell, London, from 6 November to 20 December 2017. It will bring together thirty-seven up and coming jewellery brands and designer makers from across the UK in the run-up to Christmas. Each exhibitor has been hand-picked based on the originality, quality and future commerciality of their hand-crafted pieces. The showcase is the ultimate launch pad for exhibitors to expand business contacts and reveal their newest collections. Peter Taylor, Director of the Goldsmiths’ Centre explains: ‘Shine

Make Your Mark 2017, Day II

Make Your Mark 2017 Events Programme - Wednesday 1 November Free entry for students, tutors, apprentices and masters or anyone looking to enter the trade. Make Your Mark, the UK’s leading networking and career development event for new precious metal designers and makers, returns to Goldsmiths’ Hall in the City of London from 31 October – 1 November 2017. Now in its fourth year, the event comes complete with a treasure trove of opportunities to help emerging designers, apprentices and students of jewellery and the allied trades develop successful careers in the field. The free two-day event is open to

Make Your Mark Judge Adam Phillips Keen To View Entries

A legal requirement to sell precious metal, the hallmark needn’t simply be regarded as a required stamp to be hidden from the wearer. Adam Phillips, account manager at The Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office, London, and judge of this year’s Make Your Mark Awards, encourages makers to get creative with their hallmarking to make a real impact. How creative can makers be with the positioning of a hallmark? "While the hallmark is regarded as the oldest form of consumer protection, it can also be used creatively as a marketing tool. Not only does it provide provenance, but it can also

Free registration is now live for IJL 2017

IJL 2017 opens its doors at Olympia, London on 3 September 2017 for three days of inspiration, innovation, education and networking opportunities.  Jewellery trade visitors who register online before 30 th June will be entered in a prize draw to be in with a chance to win a case of Thienot champagne. Sam Willoughby, Event Director, commented, “Early birds who register now for IJL 2017 can plan their show down to the last detail. Free entry is guaranteed and there is so much more, all easily accessible through My Event, the IJL event online planning and networking

VIA Arts Prize 2018

Call for Applications: VIA Arts Prize 2018 Artists are invited to enter into a “Dialogue” with Ibero-American arts and culture for this year’s VIA Arts Prize 2018. The call for entries opens on Wednesday 6 June 2018 and closes on Monday 22 October The VIA Arts Prize, held annually at the Embassy of Brazil to the UK, in partnership with ACALASP (the Association of Cultural Attachés of Latin America, Spain and Portugal), People’s Palace Projects from Queen Mary University of London, and sponsored by Itaú, is pleased to now open the call for entries for this year’s prize. Following on

James Handyside Wins Young Apprentice of the Year Award

HRH The Princess Royal, President of the City and Guilds of London Institute, presented the latest Goldsmiths’ Company Members’ Charitable Fund Young Apprentice of the Year Award , which recognises excellence in vocational skills and career progression, to former Goldsmiths’ Company apprentice, James Handyside. Prime Warden of the Goldsmiths’ Company, Judith Cobham -Lowe, congratulated James at the presentation, part of the Prince Philip Medal Awards Ceremony at St James’s Palace. In 2013 James undertook a three year apprenticeship with leading Hatton Garden engravers R.H. Wilkins, specialising in hand engraving. Trained by Master Engraver, Emmet Smith, James learned

The Art & Antiques Fair Olympia to include Oscar Heyman collection

The Art & Antiques Fair Olympia returns to London from 26 June with a varied collection of high quality jewellery from the distant past to the present day. Featuring pieces from names such as Oscar Heyman, Cartier, Boucheron, Patek Philippe and Van Cleef & Arpels, the Fair offers an unrivalled selection of rings, broaches, necklaces and watches to suit all tastes. The selection of pieces by Oscar Heyman will be spotlighted by Wimpole Antiques to tie in with the publication of Oscar Heyman: The Jeweller’s Jeweller , created by the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA), to underscore the undisputed

Leyla Abdollahi's new Trinity Collection

London based designer Leyla Abdollahi, known for her use of flamboyant palettes of gemstones, has launched a new collection, 'Trinity'. Inspired by and conceived out of Leyla’s fascination with the mysterious world of astrology and divine geometry, the designs of geometrical crafted gemstones blend spirited colour such as tanzanite, white and champagne diamonds, blue sapphire, white opal and emeralds and highlight rhythmic alignments throughout the collection. Abdollahi's exploration of the relationship between dazzling ornaments and the human body is hown through the use of delicate chains, adding fluidity and sensual, subtle movement. Elaborate and intricately complex designs twinned with skillful

A Taste of Cockpit Arts

A Taste of Cockpit Arts Are you a maker interested in applying for a studio at Cockpit Arts? Cockpit Arts is holding its second informal evening for makers interested in applying for a place at its studios in central and south London. If you’re looking to grow your business and creative practice, whether as artist-maker or batch producer, come along and find out more. During the evening you’ll have the chance to see inside the studios and meet some of the Cockpit Arts team and talented makers. You’ll find out about the many benefits of being part of Cockpit Arts’ unique creative

Benevolent Society's Annual Sponsors’ Dinner to be held by candlelight

A charitable dinner by candlelight event held by the Benevolent Society, the charity which financially assists individuals that have worked within the giftware, jewellery, surface engineering, travel goods and fashion accessories industries, has had the Giftware Association step up as its headline sponsor. One of the highlights of the jewellery industry’s calendar, The Benevolent Society's Annual Sponsors’ Dinner, this year will be an exclusive dinner and entertainment by candlelight event at Goldsmiths’ Hall, London The event is put on not only to thank the Federation Benevolent Society’s sponsors and supporters, but also to raise funds for the charity which helps those who have worked within

Grant Macdonald Exhibition opens at Goldsmiths Hall

The lifetime achievement thus far of silversmith Grant Macdonald has been documented by way of a summer blockbuster exhibition at the traditional home of Gold and Silversmiths – Goldsmiths’ Hall. The exhibition opened with a private view for an array of clients and industry colleagues at the Hall in April. This exhibition of work celebrates five decades of the finest craftsmanship and explores the extraordinary creativity and entrepreneurial spirit of this London silversmith. The exhibition tells the story of Grant Macdonald's life and work by displaying some of the many remarkable pieces that have been made over the years on

Designer Jewellers Group Christmas Pop-Up

Designer Jewellers Group Christmas Pop-Up About The Designer Jewellers Group The Designer Jewellers Group was founded in 1975 as a co-operative which promotes the work of its members. Individuality of design and professional craftsmanship are its hallmarks, bringing together an exciting diversity of styles in contemporary jewellery. All members are designer makers, working in precious metals alongside an extensive range of materials, gemstones, carved hardwoods, perspex, polypropylene, textiles and employing an innovative array of techniques. They are often commissioned to make bespoke items or pieces for special projects. Dates 4 - 23 December 2017 Venue 67 York Street, London www.designerjewellersgroup.co.uk

Appointments: Sarah Kitley-Spencer appointed IJL Event Manager

International Jewellery London, the jewellery industry trade fair event, has announced that Sarah Kitley-Spencer has been appointed as the new Event Manager. Sarah Kitley-Spencer has worked at IJL for the past seven years and Reed Exhibitions for ten years. In her former position as Marketing Manager at IJL, Sarah worked closely with her predecessor, Sam Willoughby and the wider team, to expand the show commercially - nationally and internationally. She has been involved in implementing many of the market-leading features at IJL 2017, including the newly formatted seminar programme and the innovative 365-day strategy, encompassing content marketing, social media and

Gemstones Set The Tone: GFG Jewellery by Nilufe

GFG Jewellery by Nilufer is a London-based British contemporary fine jewellery brand established by founder, Nilufer Kizilkaya. With a vision to encapsulate timeless beauty, Nilufer set about creating collections that are easily wearable from day to night with a vision to form a part of a woman’s daily outfit ritual. The aesthetics of the collections are created with love and passion, inspired by the beauty of our surroundings. Each piece is created using precious metals, handset and polished while gemstones, diamonds and pearls are sourced around the world and cut to bespoke specifications for the brand. GFG Jewellery by Nilufer,

Popular Demand Extends Silversmith Exhibition

The blockbuster summer exhibition at the Goldsmiths’ Company - Grant Macdonald: International Silversmith has had an extension to its opening hours due to popular demand and visitor footfall. The exhibition documents five decades of Grant Macdonald design and excellence of craftmanship displaying the unique creativity, execution and entrepreneurism of the London based silversmithing house. Featuring an unrivalled quality of gold and silver items in contemporary designs and showcasing master craftsmanship to the highest order, the exhibition will now be open from Monday to Saturday from 5 July to the end of the exhibition run 26 July. This major exhibition documents

£1000 Grant Available for Jewellers

£1000 Grant Available for Jewellers: JewelFund Is Now Open for Applications Award-winning founder of the Hatton Garden based London Jewellery School, Jessica Rose has recently launched a new online company, Jewellers Academy. Alongside the launch she has created a grant for jewellers to help support them in starting and growing their own jewellery businesses. The award, named ‘JewelFund’ is now open for applications from jewellers from anywhere in the world who have a passion for making and need some funds to launch or grow their business. There are two £1000 grants available this year and plans to grow the fund

Call for Applications: Jewellery Production 1 2018

Call for Appliations: Jewellery Production 1 Jewellery P1 will empower small designer-maker businesses to ready themselves to work with larger scale suppliers. Topics covered will include sourcing manufacturers, costing and business model planning. The Programme is open to jewellery businesses who: have been operational for at least 6 months are operating in London are looking to sell to larger stores and/or increase production capacity and profitability Application deadline: 12th February 2018 Workshop Dates: 21st & 22nd February 2018 Eligibility criteria has changed across all our programmes, so if there are businesses who hadn’t been operating long enough to apply to programmes

Sotheby's Diamonds showcase world's rarest white rock

A 'perfect' white diamond had a coming out party today in London and was immediately made available to purchase though Sotheby's Diamonds who match the worlds rarest diamonds with the worlds richest collectors. Its value is believed to be around £25 million though Sotheby's who unveiled the 102.34 carat rock as part of their first year anniversary celebrations have put it on the market for an undisclosed sum. Extraordinarily rare, the white diamond, mined in Botswana, is the only known round brilliant-cut diamond over 100 carats with an extra cachet of being flawless in colour and clarity. It is the

Annual World Gunmaker’s Evening 2017

Guns on Pegs hosts The 5 Annual World Gunmaker’s Evening Celebrating the leading examples of craftwork from across the globe On the 18 May, 2017, shooting enthusiasts have the opportunity to gather in Central London for a night dedicated to the best the worldwide gun trade has to offer. Located at the Jumeirah Carlton Tower in Knightsbridge, the finest examples of gunmaking from all over the world join forces to retail their latest wares, mingle with clients old and new over a glass of wine, and celebrate the shooting community. “People come purely to make a purchase which obviously is

Fresh calls for vigilance after spike in high end smash and grab robberies

The recent spate of violent 'smash and grab' moped robberies on leading British jewellers will increase in the run up to Christmas, a leading security expert has warned and retailers are urged to contact police with reports of any suspicious activity. Robberies have taken place across the country with premium watches, primarily Rolex, targeted by gangs of youths. Most recently, six wielded machetes and hammers to force entry into Mappin & Webb in Regent Street in London and after smashing display cabinets, escaped on a single moped carrying a high value haul. Celebrity favourite Dinny Hall in Hampstead High Street,

Kashka: New fashion led ethical brand launches

KASHKA will be hitting the jewellery market in 2017 as a brand new fashion-led jewellery brand. Holding the core belief that jewellery can and should be ethical, inspirational, thought-provoking and meaningful, the brand wants to be an ode to everyday yet sophisticated jewellery for the modern woman and child. With a burning desire to do something that would give her reason to get up everyday, designer Naqiyah Sultan focused her interests upon the topic of world change; staying true to herself, morals and integrity. Travelling across several continents until finally making London her home, she describes how her story

Mimi Baldwin Sets Hearts Afire this Valentines Day

After 10 years of working at Tiffany’s Mimi Baldwin was ready for a change and moved on to the luxury houses of Asprey, and then Dior before spending eight years working with Kiki McDonough in her shop in Sloane Square, London. In 2012 Mimi decided she wanted to concentrate on designing jewellery herself and started her own company - Mimi Baldwin Fine Jewellery. She now specialises in designing exquisite, feminine, timeless, elegant pieces for every day and formal wear and has developed many loyal clients of her own. Mimi has a signature range ‘With all my Heart’ available with diamonds

IJL 2016 Announce KickStarter Winner

Marina Skia has been voted by the industry as the winner of the eighth IJL 2016 ‘People’s Choice’ award and will receive a free stand in the IJL Design Gallery in 2017. Marina Skia is currently Artist in Residence at Sir John Cass, London Metropolitan University. She cleverly identified people and organisations with large groups of followers, mainly through Facebook, to engage their support of her campaign. This included several fashion bloggers as well as Cass students, staff and friends on Facebook. Her strategy paid off and her campaign reach grew thanks to numerous shares, new followers and messages of

The Goldmsiths' Centre Celebrates Its 5th Birthday

On 25th April the Goldsmiths’ Centre celebrated its 5th Birthday and its continuing support for the growth of the UK jewellery and silversmithing industry with over 200 of its friends, partner organisations and alumni. The event also marked the launch of the Goldsmiths’ Centre’s new Impact Report and film, which illustrates its achievements over the past 5 years. Founded by the Goldsmiths’ Company, one of the Twelve Great Livery Companies of the City of London, the Goldsmiths’ Centre provides an unrivalled facility for jewellers, silversmiths and craftspeople in the allied trades to excel and thrive in their careers. Since opening

Raid On Design Maker Studios Results in Plea to Help Track Down Over 200 Pieces of Stock

Last weekend, following a successful weekend-long Open Studios event at Cockpit Arts, Holborn, London, a jewellery workshop was targeted and broken into in the early hours of Sunday night /Monday morning and the occupants’ entire stock was stolen. Ros Millar, Victoria Coleman and Alex Hammond had over 200 pieces of jewellery - stock, loose stones and bullion - stolen, wiping out any inventory they had in the run up to the Christmas selling period. Minimal Damage Caused in Break-In The culprits were not caught on CCVT, and managed to enter the building without causing any damage to main doors or

Atelier Romy: Online Only Fine Jewellery Atelier

From a London goldsmith’s workbench a vision developed for the creation of a new online only fine jewellery brand, offering the combined 20 year experience of two founders jewellery elegance for the everyday working woman Atelier Romy is underpinned by Sabine Roemer and Hermione Underwood’s vision to develop beautiful pieces manufactured with world class craftsmanship. Created by women for women, Atelier Romy intends to transcend seamlessly across occasions and time zones whilst complementing the wearer’s individual style. With over 20 years experience in the jewellery industry, the founders feel that consumers deserve a brand that focuses on transparency, integrity and

Chalk Jewellery: AW16 'Lagos' Collection

Complex patterns, geometric shapes and vibrant colour-ways form a range of bold, contemporary and unique jewellery. This season London based jewellery brand Chalk have joined forces with accessories brand Sarah & Sorrentino, this collaboration made way for the inspiration behind the newest AW16 collection named 'Lagos'. Taking influence from the 'Lagos' scarf designed by Sarah and Sarrentino, the designers wanted to mirror the strong graphic lines and abstract patterns seen throughout this particular piece whilst adding a touch of 'Chalk' aesthetic to the materials. The designers cleverly abstracted the patterns seen in the scarf and re-worked the forms to create

Carmarthen School of Art - Coleg Sir Gâr

Established in 1965, the Foundation programme at Carmarthen has a national reputation for excellence. It offers learners the opportunity to explore a diverse range of art and design options to enable them, through experience, to make an informed choice about future education, training and employment progression. HERITAGE Carmarthen School of Art has been providing Art education since 1854, being one of the first Art Schools set up in Britain following the Great Exhibition in Crystal Palace in London. The School has been continually evolving ever since, responding to social, creative and cultural developments and the changing needs of its

Call for Applications: Made Brighton

Made Brighton at St Bartholomew's is a new one day Christmas show. It will take place in St Bartholomew's Church 10.30 to 6.00pm on 10th December. If the Christmas show is a success we would aim to have one or two of these one day shows a year at least until Made Brighton can return to the Corn Exchange (2018 or 2019). Venue St Bartholomew's Church is a stunning Byzantine inspired high church - the tallest single span parish church in Europe and a truly amazing space. It is just down the hill from Brighton Station, by the London Road

Babette Wasserman Makes Welcome Return to the CMJ

Babette Wasserman London returned to the recent Company of Master Jewellers show after a four year absence and showcased her range for men, based in current fashion trends and cultural references. We were delighted to reconnect with a number of CMJ me mbers at the show and it was a great opportunity for us to showcase our newest men ’ s products in a friendly and relaxed environment. ” said Babette Wasserman. Forever brimming with original ideas, Babette Wasserman unceasingly creates ingenious and innovative designs. Reflecting her great verve for life, influences from classical film, vintage men's fashion and

Fairtrade Gold Jewellery UK Push

The Fairtrade Foundation have unveiled an exciting new initiative as part of its Fairtrade Gold campaign, tagged ‘I DO’, to stamp out practices that have tarnished the jewellery industry’s reputation. The push will kick off with a series of five nationwide conferences which will be held across England, Scotland and Wales throughout September and October. It will also include the launch of a unique new e-learning platform, a Fairtrade gold business advice clinic and seminar hosted by International Jewellery London, and the creation of a suite of new business resources and new campaigner literature. The conferences will be attended

Christmas Open Studios 2016, Cockpit Arts - Holborn

Join Cockpit Arts in their 30th Anniversary year and meet 170 makers over two centres in central and south London. Visitors can see behind the scenes in the studios and buy work direct from Cockpit Arts’ master craftspeople and artist-makers, past and present. Ceramicists, jewellers, textile artists, shoemakers … and a host of other crafts· Featured showcase selection by Jo Newton, Head of Buying for Fashion Beauty and Home, Fortnum & Mason Delicious food by Hand Made Food café The Holborn Magazine pop-up shop Cockpit Arts is an award winning social enterprise and the UK’s only business incubator for craftspeople,

Johnson Matthey PLC: 200 Years Of Inspiring Science and Sustained Innovation

Johnson Matthey, one of the longest-trading businesses in the FTSE 100 I ndex, celebrates its 200th birthday this year. Now a global leader in science and te chnology that makes the world cleaner and healthier, the company was founded in London by Percival Norton Johns on in 1817 as a gold assaying business. In the same year, the first bicycle was built, the sta tes of Mississippi and Alabama were created and the fifth President of the United States was swor n in. In the UK, George III was King, Lord Liverpool was Prime Minister, the first Waterloo Bridge was

IJL 2017 Launch New Exhibitor Support Programme

International Jewellery London 2017 will be launching a special complementary support programme for all exhibitors this year to ensure that they maximise their experience and commercial success at this year’s show. The programme is an integral part of the # withyou campaign, designed to showcase IJL’s continuing commitment to provide year-round support to the UK and international jewellery sector. Summer Masterclass A comprehensive programme of pre-show support includes online assistance, tailored blog content and webinars on exhibiting guidelines. The initiative comes together in a one day, free-to-attend, Summer Masterclass on 15 June, where all IJL exhibitors are invited to

Christmas Open Studios 2016, Cockpit Arts - Deptford

Domino’s Diamonds Scintillate at IJL

Domino’s recently refreshed ‘Scintillating Diamond’ collection was very well received at International Jewellery London earlier this month. The stunning earring and neckwear range features diamonds suspended on fine threads to create additional movement and sparkle. There are 46 individual designs, 37 of which are brand new for Autumn 2016. Pieces can be purchased as a suite, providing great add-on sales, or can be mixed and matched across the collection to suit individual style and taste. Available in 18ct white, yellow or rose gold, this striking range features HSi certificated diamonds. So what are the reasons for the pull that this collection

ATELIER 51

For the past few months Atelier 51 has been working on an exciting new project - a permanent shop based in their HQ and studio in the London Road area of Brighton just down from Brighton Station. They've refitted their tiny shop and have assembled a great variety of makers to show their work. We must say it is looking great! They will be launching an online shop soon featuring unique and beautiful work, handmade in Britain, delivered to you at home. For more information, register your email here . Atelier 51 Studio Shop will be open 11am-5pm Tuesday to

Design a Pair of Silver Hoop Earrings

Jewellery Design Project: Design a pair of silver hoop earrings for Georgiana Scott’s THE HOOP STATION sister label We would like to give a young Jeweller the opportunity to pitch a design to us for our Christmas launch and the winning design would be put into our collection with immediate effect. About Us Our story is everyday luxury, effortlessly. 925 sterling silver collections which are made in Italy, freshwater pearl collections and a curated selection of 18 carat gold. Established in London in 1991, Georgiana Scott is one of the original boutique jewellery labels. We are known for accessible, ageless,

Mappin & Webb Launch Beau Han Xu Glasswear Collection

Mappin & Webb has announced a collaboration with award winning RCA graduate designer and artist Beau Han Xu. Drawing on nature and the ethereal, the London based designer captures and preserves inspirational moments in his creations, particularly the split second of beauty as a raindrop bursts with a splash. Continuing a silver and glassware tradition spanning more than 240 years, Mappin & Webb continues pioneering innovation with this latest, exclusive product collaboration. The Collection An exquisite collection of twelve elegant glass shapes has been created, including Red, White, Rosé, Martini, Cocktail, Whiskey, Cognac, Shot Glass and, of course, Champagne, with

The Fashion Awards 2016 Trophy Designed By Marc Newson For Swarovski

The British Fashion Council (BFC) and Swarovski have commissioned Marc Newson to create a bespoke crystal trophy for The Fashion Awards 2016 in partnership with Swarovski which will take place at the Royal Albert Hall on Monday 5th December. Created with the resources and technical ability of Swarovski and crafted from Swarovski Crystal, the hexagonal design draws inspiration from crystal clusters and rock structures. The trophies are all handcrafted at Swarovski’s headquarters in Wattens, Austria and will complete an 800 mile journey from there to the Royal Albert Hall in London. Each trophy measure 245mm in height by 67mm wide.

Creative Business Workshops, Crafts Council

Three workshops coming up this November to support your creative business development. The Crafts Council recognise the need for artists, makers and designers to be supported throughout their career whether just starting out or as an established international artist. These accessible, enjoyable, and informative workshops offer the right mix of key experts and experienced makers offering advice to help you establish and sustain a creative business or realise ambitious projects. Tickets Costs start at just £20 and are based at different regions across the UK. Dates: Dates this November 3rd in Sunderland 16th in London and 21st in Leicester To

The Fashion Awards 2016 Nominees

On Tuesday 25th October 2016 Dame Natalie Massenet, Chairman of the British Fashion Council (BFC) announced the nominations for The Fashion Awards 2016, alongside Karlie Kloss, Ambassador for the event’s lead partner Swarovski and Caroline Rush, BFC CEO. The announcement took place during a brunch, at Soho House West Hollywood in LA, attended by media, stylists, talent managers, retailers and friends of the BFC. The Awards nominations were simultaneously revealed at a screening at the Mondrian London and digitally via a private URL to influential international media and retailers. Earlier in the year, 1500 key members of the fashion industry

Gemfields confirmed as sponsors of the 2016 Gem-A Conference and Graduation Ceremony

Gem-A (The Gemmological Association of Great Britain) has announced that leading supplier of responsibly sourced coloured gemstones, Gemfields, has signed up as Silver Sponsor of the Gem-A Conference and as exclusive Ruby Sponsor of Gem-A’s annual Graduation Ceremony and Presentation of Awards — a prestigious new sponsorship package created exclusively for the London-based company. Gemfields, who also own Fabergé, is one of the world’s largest producers of coloured gemstones including emeralds and amethysts from Zambia and rubies from Mozambique. The company delivers a constant supply of professionally-graded, uncut coloured gemstones to world markets via their highly acclaimed auction platform, as

Grant MacDonald: Timed To Perfection

The elegance of a Grant Macdonald timepiece imparts London-made luxury to the mantelpiece, tabletop or desk. The silversmithing house has launched a range of new designs in a portfolio of precious metals and design aethetics. Grant MacDonalds has launched a range of mantlepieces pieces designed as a generous symbol of refinement when given as a gift. The range includes Imperial Timepiece , standing half a metre high and honouring the 18th Century French Ormolu clock tradition, and King's Mantel in sterling silver and 24 carat gold , as well as bespoke luxury clocks which can fit a range of customer requirements.

Introduction To Micro-Setting

Micro-setting applied to bespoke handmade jewellery can lead to spectacular results. Ideal for beginners, this course with highly experienced tutor Harry Forster-Stringer will help jewellers and stone setters to explore the advantages of micro-setting. Start to understand how to set up a specialist workbench, efficiently use a microscope, install GRS Air Gravers as well as prepare tools for optimum use. Introduction To Micro-Setting Date: Sat 10 September 2016 Time: 9.30am – 4.30pm, £199 What: Experimental Workshop Venue: The Goldsmiths’ Centre, 42 Britton Street, London. EC1M 5AD www.goldsmiths-centre.org

Welcome To The Journey Of AVØRA

Like a compass that shows North and South, Avøra shows it is time for a unique adventure by following your inner compass. Kaja Ringert and Cathrin Hansen take us through following their inner compass and how they started their Watch brand. In 2012 Kaja Ringert, founder of Avora Time started her first business start-up, Lycka, a yoghurt and vegan ice cream company in Hamburg. By then, her close friend Cathrin Hansen had moved to London and was helping her with design work on an ad-hoc basis. In October 2016 the two friends decided to channel their common love for design

Weston Beamor’s Marathon Man

Ed Hole, Head of CAD and 3D Printing at Weston Beamor, is to run in this year’s London Marathon which takes place in the capital on Sunday 23rd April. Ed and his fiancée Kerry Jim are running together in support of The National Deaf Children's Society (NDCS) a charity dedicated to helping change the lives, for the better, of many children and families who are coming to terms with childhood deafness. Both are keen runners and have completed half marathons in the past but Ed admits to being slightly daunted by the need to cover twice that distance in just

New Designers 2017

New Designers 2017 The exhibition for emerging design New Designers presents an unmissable opportunity to buy new products for your store or home, get inspired by fresh ideas and discover new design talent to commission or recruit. Every year over 3,000 of the most promising graduate talents from Britain’s leading design courses exhibit. The show features everything from illustration to animation, furniture to fashion, and gaming to glass and takes place at the spectacular Business Design Centre in London, the world's capital of design. It provokes fresh thinking and kick-starts careers, providing a pipeline of young talent into the UK’s fastest growing

New Designers 2017 - Part II

Make Your Mark - Day 1

Make Your Mark is the leading event for students on a precious metal related course. It will be held on the 1st - 2nd November 2016 at Goldsmiths' Hall, London. Who should attend? Make Your Mark is a completely free tutor–student event open to anyone studying on a UK-based precious-metal-related course (full- or part-time), whether at degree level or on a short adult education or private tutored course. What's it all about? Led by the Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office, and supported by the Goldsmiths’ Company and the Goldsmiths’ Centre, the event provides a packed programme of fascinating talks from leading figures in

Make Your Mark - Day 2

Swarovski Launches: Atelier Swarovski Home

November will see the UK retail launch of Swarovski’s new luxury home accessories brand, Atelier Swarovski Home . The launch will take place at Selfridges London, as part of an unveiling of an exclusive brand pop-up in the department store’s new Accessories Hall. First presented in Milan during Salone Del Mobile in April 2016, Atelier Swarovski Home follows the success of the Atelier Swarovski jewelry line, which was launched in 2007. This new venture marks a significant development for Swarovski, signaling its continued evolution as a lifestyle brand. The debut collection, including singular pieces by celebrated designers Daniel Libeskind, Ron

Commemorative Jewellery Design Competition

Commemorative Jewellery Design Competition Hockley Mint invites designers to get creative. Hockley Mint, the Birmingham-based manufacturer, which is located in the heart of the city’s historic Jewellery Quarter, is inviting jewellery designers to create a unique, one-off piece of jewellery that represents Hockley Mint’s standing in the industry and commemorates 25 years in business. Winning Design to be Made in Fairtrade Silver The winning jewellery piece will be made in Fairtrade silver and may contain elements of Fairtrade gold. It will be cast by Hockley Mint and unveiled at the International Jewellery London (IJL) show in September. It will then

Ralph Lauren to be Honoured with Outstanding Achievement Award

The British Fashion Council have announced that Ralph Lauren will receive the Outstanding Achievement Award in Fashion at The Fashion Awards 2016 in partnership with Swarovski. The designer will be honoured for his invaluable contribution to the fashion industry on Monday 5th December at the Royal Albert Hall in London. Over the past 50 years, Ralph Lauren and his iconic brand have helped shape and define the American fashion identity in a unique and resonant way. Through his tireless commitment to design, innovation, business and philanthropy, Ralph Lauren has established himself as a pillar of the global fashion community. Ralph

Beau Han Xu launches with a SPLASH!

Beau Han Xu, London is a new, innovative and luxurious lifestyle collection created by the award-winning jewellery designer and artist Beau Han Xu. His works include SPLASH! - The Beau Han Xu Diamond Couture Jewellery Collection. Inspired by Nature and the Ethereal, Beau is driven by the desire to freeze frame inspirational moments in time in his creations: a raindrop’s splash and the subtleties of light playing on light. Beau Han Xu is a graduate of the Royal College of Art, where he specialised in Goldsmithing, Silversmithing, Metalwork and Jewellery (GSM&J). In 2015 Beau showcased his SPLASH! Diamond Couture Jewellery

The Scots Pine Inspires I Love a Lassie’s New Bark Collection

I Love a Lassie is launching its new Bark collection at International Jewellery London (IJL) this September, the Scottish silver jewellery designers has announced This latest collection of pendants, earrings, rings and cuffs captures the extraordinary sheen and texture of the bark found on a Scots Pine tree. The Bark collection features large, dramatic pieces like the Bark ring and Bark cuff and provides the perfect complement to the more delicate pieces of our best-selling Birds’ Nest collection. Both collections will be on display at IJL, stand no: P47. “There is a roughness as well as an almost luminous sheen

iMakr Store - FREE 3D Printing Training

Free 3D Design Training and free 3D Printing Training at the IMaker Store At the iMakr Store every Tuesday, there is free 3D Design and Printing Training available. On a weekly rotation basis iMakr Store provides free 3D Design training and then free 3D Printing training, which means that one Tuesday will be the 3D Printing training, and the next Tuesday will be the 3D Design training. Free 3D Printing Training at the iMakr Store - Every Tuesday iMakr will be offering free 3D Printing Training at the iMakr Store in London. This training is best suited for people who are looking at purchasing a

Top Drawer takes to the runway to present SS17 Trends

Design-led, international lifestyle event, Top Drawer, hosted its stand out Spring/Summer 17 (SS17) edition this January (15-17) at London Olympia. The must-see fashion show took centre stage presenting six key aesthetic trends for the upcoming SS17 season. The fashion show expertly showcased new directions in jewellery and accessories to inspire buyers to source with confidence, knowing what their customers will want to buy in the seasons ahead. Headline sponsor The Design Lab was the creative branding and strategy agency at the helm of this season’s catwalk. The dynamic fashion show featured key sponsors within the edit from Bahamian hand crafted

iMakr Store - FREE 3D Printing Training

Free 3D Design Training and free 3D Printing Training at the IMaker Store At the iMakr Store every Tuesday, there is free 3D Design and Printing Training available. On a weekly rotation basis iMakr Store provides free 3D Design training and then free 3D Printing training, which means that one Tuesday will be the 3D Printing training, and the next Tuesday will be the 3D Design training. Free 3D Printing Training at the iMakr Store - Every Tuesday iMakr will be offering free 3D Printing Training at the iMakr Store in London. This training is best suited for people who are looking at purchasing a

The Uncivilised Creative

Bea Ramsay and Change in Nature have just launched The Uncivilised Creative - a four-day wilderness retreat for creative professionals looking for an inspiring and refreshing sabbatical to reconnect with their creative thread. This retreat is an antidote to the fast pace of modern life and the pressures of being a professional creative. It offers a precious chance to quieten busy heads and remember how it feels for the hours to pass like minutes, lost in creative flow. Who are Bea and ChangeinNature.org? As ‘Alex Ramsay’ Bea ran a successful silversmithing studio in London for 12 years – exhibiting her

Folli Follie Partner with Photoslurp

Leading visual commerce and marketing platform Photoslurp has announced a partnership with the FF Group to improve their customers’ online shopping experience. The partnership gives flagship jewellery and accessory brands Links of London and Folli Follie the ability to gather user-generated content, such as hash-tagged photos, improving the path to purchase for customers by making them ‘shoppable’. “Social proof has always played an important role in building trust with customers ever more so in today’s digital world. With brand presence growing rapidly on social networks like Instagram, Photoslurp will ensure we are maximising both our engagement levels and our visual

Welcoming A Bespoke Beauty: Vaessen | Walker

March has arrived in all its glory and as Spring begins to sprinkle her beauty upon the world, new jewellery brand Vassen | Walker have planted their roots in the jewellery world; blossoming with their debut jewellery collection ALLORA. Louise Vaessen-Walker is the creative and founding director behind the contemporary jewellery and tableware brand where h er innovative collections have received much recognition both nationally and abroad. Louise has been commended in receiving a number of awards in both design and craftsmanship, most notably the London Assay Office Special Gold Award, and the 3D Innovative Technology Design Gold Award from

Studio E2F Pop Up Shop

Four London based contemporary jewellers host a pop up shop on Columbia Road. Anna Wales, Jenny Llewellyn, Sara Gunn and Will Odell all share Studio E2F at Cockpit Arts, Holborn. Each has their own distinctive style, choose from precious metals, diamonds, silicone and leather, there's something for everyone. Pop in and have a look at their stunning designs and treat yourself to a unique piece of jewellery! Open every weekend in April Saturdays: 11 - 5.30 Sundays: 10 - 5 (or by appointment between 1 - 30 April. Please email e2f.studio@gmail.com to arrange a time.) Special late night opening Thursday

Alexia Jordan Plays With Symbols

Inspired by a life based between London and New York, Alexia Jordan’s debut range is a fresh take on fine jewellery, designed to be worn with effortless style over a simple white tee. The Debut Collection titled Symbols, was inspired by the deeper meaning behind symbols in certain cultures combined with the trend of small tattoos. The collection works with negative space in order to portray an essence of the Symbol floating, whether on your ear, finger, neck or wrist. Drawing on a connection with powerful shapes and meanings, the introductory collection titled Symbols is a playful range inspired by

Make Your Mark

Make Your Mark is t he leading event for students on a precious metal related course. It will be held on the 1st - 2nd November 2016 at Goldsmiths' Hall, London. Make Your Mark is a completely free tutor–student event open to anyone studying on a UK-based precious-metal-related course (full- or part-time), whether at degree level or on a short adult education or private tutored course. Led by the Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office, and supported by the Goldsmiths’ Company and the Goldsmiths’ Centre, the event provides a packed programme of fascinating talks from leading figures in the trade, live demos,

Awards

Every year Benchpeg holds the Benchpeg Awards. This year, we are extremely excited to announce that we are partnering with the Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office London and the annual 'Make Your Mark' event to deliver the awards. As part of our ten year anniversary celebrations, the Benchpeg Awards have changed for 2016 and are now open to entry by all current students , recent graduates and new businesses . Previous awards reception at City Lit The Aim of the Benchpeg Awards The Benchpeg Awards have always been aimed at helping students and fledgling businesses, or those emerging to create a

iMakr Store - FREE 3D Printing Training

Free 3D Design Training and free 3D Printing Training at the IMaker Store At the iMakr Store every Tuesday, there is free 3D Design and Printing Training available. On a weekly rotation basis iMakr Store provides free 3D Design training and then free 3D Printing training, which means that one Tuesday will be the 3D Printing training, and the next Tuesday will be the 3D Design training. Free 3D Printing Training at the iMakr Store - Every Tuesday iMakr will be offering free 3D Printing Training at the iMakr Store in London. This training is best suited for people who are looking at purchasing a

Star Studded: iKuria Announces Launch of New Collection

London-based fine jewellery brand iKuria has announced the launch of its new collection 'Star Studded'. The collection is inspired by events including the passing of David Bowie. “The collection was inspired by David Bowie. I was in a state of shock when I learnt he had passed away and so was my brother in Japan. Then I started to realise how a global icon like him continues to live even after their passing,” said Ikuko Kurahone, the designer and founder of the brand. “The collection is a tribute to him from a humble small jewellery designer.” In addition,

Cockpit Arts Open Studios 2017 - Deptford

Cockpit Arts Summer Open Studios Meet 170 makers at two centres in central and south London. Visitors can see behind the scenes in the studios and buy work direct from Cockpit Arts’ master craftspeople and artist-makers, past and present. Jewellers, glass makers, weavers, ceramicists… and a host of other crafts Featured showcase curated by renowned leather designer Bill Amberg Delicious food by Hand Made Food café Crafts magazine pop-up stall Demonstrations and talks from makers including Dovile Bertulyte, Julie Kouamo, and Lucy McGrath Yorkshire born singer Eleanor Rastall will perform summer time jazz tunes during the Friday evenings of both

Bloggers

We love a blog. Some are super stylish, some just have their finger on the pulse, and some are just plain enjoyable to read. Here is a list of our favorite jewellery blogs and bloggers... Ecommerce Gold The idea for Ecommerce Gold came from running my other site The Haywood Life, which is all about helping businesses get online. But I wanted to create a website just focused on ecommerce platforms for UK businesses. www.ecommercegold.co.uk Adorn London www.adorn-london.com Anna Handmade Fine Jewellery www.annafinejewellery.co.uk Art Jewelry Forum artjewelryforum.org Cheryl Kremkow www.gemobsessed.com Cooksongold cooksongold.com Diamonds in the Library diamondsinthelibrary.com Gem Gossip gemgossip.com

IJL KickStart 2017

The search begins for the most talented 10 International Jewellery London (IJL) celebrates the New Year with the launch of its highly successful KickStart industry bursary programme. Up-and-coming British jewellery designers are invited to apply online now to be one of the lucky ten who will exhibit on a group stand at IJL 2017 in September, the UK’s premier international showcase for the jewellery industry. In addition, the KickStart Top Ten will benefit from valuable marketing and industry support from IJL and co-sponsors, the National Association of Jewellers. Sam Willoughby, IJL Event Director, comments: “KickStart is a fantastic pool of

£10,000 Commission Opportunity

£10,000 Commission Opportunity: A New Creative Schools Project, artsdepot artsdepot is looking for artistic collaborators to work with us to devise, create and deliver an exciting and imaginative workshop programme for five schools in the London Borough of Barnet (two Primary, two Secondary, one SEN). The workshop programme will culminate in a presentation for the public to engage with and enjoy in the Apthorp Gallery at artsdepot in December 2017. We are interested in hearing from artists and companies from all disciplines and backgrounds, with exciting proposals for a project to inspire our local schools and community. You could be

NYNOW | Symmetry Bridal: Shimell and Madden

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The role Studio Jeweller Hannah Bedford Jewellery Cockpit Studios, Deptford Skilled Studio Jeweller required for Hannah Bedford Jewellery Job title: Studio Jeweller Reports to: Director / Owner Salary: Competitive but dependant on experience Contract: 1 day per week, 3 month renewable freelance contract, to start June 2024 The deadline for applications is Wednesday 1st May 2024 Interviews to take place in May 2024 About the Role Hannah Bedford is looking for a skilled and experienced Studio Jeweller, with great organisation and admin skills, to join

Sarabande: Sølve Sundsbø, Michaela Stark & Perfect magazine

Sarabande: Sølve Sundsbø, Michaela Stark & Perfect Magazine Monday 6th September Sarabande Foundation, 22 Hertford Rd, London N1 5SH Doors open at 7:00 PM An inspirational talk with Sølve Sundsbø & Michaela Stark, in conversation with Jeanne Annan- Lewin . Internationally renowned fashion photographer and filmmaker Sølve Sundsbø has shot for innumerable luxury couture houses and publications – Chanel, Hérmes, Louis Vuitton, Italian VOGUE, LOVE and i-D to name a few. Sarabande artist-in-residence Michaela Stark creates intricate and unconventional lingerie that subverts and contests society’s unrealistic beauty standards. Having recently collaborated for the upcoming issue of Perfect, the pair will

November 2022 Hallmarking Figures

The latest UK Hallmarking figures have been published for all four offices, Birmingham, London, Sheffield and Edinburgh for November 2022 vs November 2021. Gold November 2021 November 2022 Variance % 999 40 570 530 1325.0 990 0 0 0 0.0 916 42,037 36,059 -5,978 -14.2 750 103,757 82,650 -21,107 -20.3 585 33,867 34,969 1,102 3.3 375 374,427 232,810 -141,617 -37.8 554,128 387,058 -167,070 -30.2 Silver 999 2,064 3,303 1,239 60.0 958 2,863 1,094 -1,769 -61.8 925

Flexible Jewellery Bench Hire - Ladbroke Grove W10

Flexible Jewellery Bench Hire No contract or deposit just pay as you go at our professional jewellery studio based in West London, Ladbroke Grove area W10. Our workshop offers you: Bench Space Tools & Machinery Pendant Drill Forging Area Stakes Hammers Barrel Polisher Ring Stretcher Durston Rolling Mill & Basic Hand-Tools Soldering area with professional blowtorch & micro torch Kitchen area with sink Fridge, microwave and coffee machine Private Garden Private Car Park Wifi Nearest tube station Latimer Road, Ladbroke Grove, Shepherd’s Bush, Holland park £40 per day Contact Bea 07830159745 e.info@beajarenojewellery.com

‘Flowers from the Frontline’ Series

‘Flowers from the Frontline’ Series Archivist Exhibit, Garden Museum, London 12th November - 22nd December 2022 The Ukrainian war flower series that finds beauty and growth in a time of destruction. British jewellery designer Phoebe Walsh has created a series of 5 miniature flower pressing books in recycled Sterling Silver, each containing a single war flower from the new frontlines in Kyiv. The project began in March when a brave Kyivan artist Olga Morozova agreed to go searching for flowers as her city fell ablaze. Inspired by the Garden Museum’s collection of Wildflower pressings made by Jane Lindsay in 1956, from London’s WWII

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Image Credit: Barbara Chase-Riboud: Infinite Folds, installation views, Serpentine North © Barbara Chase-Riboud 2022. Photo: © Jo Underhill, courtesy Serpentine. Barbara Chase-Riboud: Infinite Folds Serpentine North, London Tuesday 11 October 2022 – Monday 10 April 2023 Serpentine extends the first UK solo exhibition of American visual artist, sculptor, novelist and poet Barbara Chase-Riboud until April 2023. Serpentine is delighted to announce the extension of Infinite Folds, an exhibition featuring over 30 works by American-born visual artist, sculptor, novelist and poet Barbara Chase-Riboud. On display at Serpentine North until 10 April 2023, this is the artist’s first institutional solo presentation in

October 2022 Hallmarking Figures

The latest UK Hallmarking figures have been published for all four offices, Birmingham, London, Sheffield and Edinburgh for October 2022 vs October 2021. October 2021 October 2022 Variance % Gold 999 453 930 477 105.3 990 0 1 1 0.0 916 41,058 33,752 -7,306 -17.8 750 83,755 81,220 -2,535 -3.0 585 25,540 26,063 523 2.0 375 316,787 262,389 -54,398 -17.2 467,593 404,355 -63,238 -13.5 Silver 999 3,231 4,394

Scoop 2023 - January Edition

Scoop Saatchi Gallery, London 29 - 31 January 2023 Much-loved contemporary womenswear show Scoop, opens its doors at London’s Saatchi Gallery this weekend offering an exclusive edit of emerging and accessory designer labels expertly curated by Founder, Karen Radley. Exclusivity is at the heart of Scoop’s luxury offering, giving visitors access to designers , labels and collections unavailable anywhere else. Over 250 hand-picked UK and international designer collections will be showing their new collections, many using Scoop as their only seasonal selling platform. Fresh new faces making their Scoop debut include YOLKE, Narces, I Candi Rocks, Miki MIALY, La Cabane

Meanings and Messages – ACJ’s 25th Anniversary Touring Exhibition

Meanings and Messages – ACJ’s 25th Anniversary Touring Exhibition Goldsmiths’ Centre, Farringdon, London 9th January – 24th February 2023 The Association for Contemporary Jewellery presents a major touring exhibition, showcasing 60 brooches from 60 current members. Including work from members in the UK, Australia, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Greece, Hungary, Taiwan, USA, and US Virgin Islands. Materials include PLA filament, jesmonite, paper, silver and gold, aluminium, copper, enamels, wood, textiles, ceramics, semi-precious stones, and an array of found objects – gramophone needles, leather gloves, spent bullet cartridges, military ribbon, and denatured citrus fruit peel. An Exhibition of Brooches We have

Artists Announced for Jerwood Art Fund Makers Open 2021

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From today, right up 'til April 23rd, the Anthropolgie store on Kings Road, London, will play host to a curated selection of jewellery, designed by Britain's most inspiring female jewellers. The showcase, which will feature eight designers, was designed to celebrate both International Women's day and Women's History Month, as well as British design. Throughout the event, customers will have the opportunity to buy one-of-a-kind and numbered pieces, all of which have been carefully handcrafted in the UK. International Women's Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also

Cockpit Arts Christmas Open Studios 2017 - Holborn

Cockpit Arts Christmas Open Studios 2017 Join us for this perfect opportunity to buy direct from independent makers - from craftspeople and artist-makers as well as a selected group of Cockpit Arts’ alumni … Ceramics, homewares, jewellery, shoes, glass… and many other crafts Featured showcase curated by Grant Gibson, editor of Crafts magazine Crafts Magazine pop-up stall Delicious food by Hand Made Food café HOLBORN · 23 – 26 November Cockpit Yard, Northington St, London, WC1N 2NP Holborn, Chancery Lane & Russell Square Opening times: Thurs 6 – 9pm, Fri, Sat + Sun 11am – 6pm DEPTFORD · 1 –

Degree Show Central Saint Martins 2017

Show Two - BA Jewellery Design Central Saint Martins Degree Shows 2017 University of the Arts London Crossing disciplines, Show Two spans from design and fashion to drama and cultural enterprise. Projects on show – whether provocation, performance or product – present a future in the making. Courses Jewellery and Textiles - BA Jewellery Design, BA Textile Design, MA Material Futures Image credits (Above) Scott Armstrong - Ring: jesmonite, red ocre pigment, gold plated precious white metal Elena Bonanomi - Necklace: 18ct gold, silver Kristina Ferenchuk - Ring: 18ct gold, garnet, citrine, green tourmaline Alix Ferracci - Neckpiece: satin fabric, silver plated brass, bicycle

Market Entry Programme, Centre for Fashion Enterprise

Call for Applications: Market Entry Programme, Centre for Fashion Enterprise Open to London-based Fashion, Jewellery, Accessory and FashTech SME’s, the Market Entry Programme empowers businesses with essential knowledge and tools to develop their business infrastructure and growth strategies, enabling them to support their creative abilities. What does it include? The fully subsidised 2-day business support programme delivered by industry experts will cover topics including: Business Planning Finance Accountancy Legal & IP Range planning Costing & pricing Production Sales strategies Digital, Marketing & PR A one-on-one exit diagnostic session will be available for each business completing the 2 days of support. Who can apply? All

Undergraduate Summer Show Camberwell College of Arts 2017

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Ruth Brown Jewellery Pop Up

Pop Up: LDN 65a Sheen Lane, London 10 - 23 August 2018 ‘Pop Up: LDN’ in Mortlake showcases innovative work by new and emerging makers across various design disciplines. This August, Glaswegian Jewellery Designer/ Maker Ruth Brown will bring together a curated selection of new work by independent designers across a range of disciplines. Alongside Ruth’s own jewellery collection, the Pop Up will show a diverse range of work by designers: Douglas Pattison (Graphic Design and Illustration); Claire Scott (Ceramics); Aillie Anderson, Dominika Kupcova, Ellys Woods, Odette Jewellery, Shona Dobie, Sophie Daw, and Zoe Rogers (Jewellery and Silversmithing). A recent graduate

Women's Jewellery Network - Birmingham Event

Women's Jewellery Network - Birmingham Event The Women's Jewellery Network is pleased to confirm a Birmingham sister event to the launch in London taking place at the same time on International Women's Day , 8th March 2018. Attendees will hear from the following speakers, at this event, kindly hosted by the team at AnchorCert Acdemy , part of the AnchorCert Group : UK’s first female Assay Master and former Cookson Precious Metals CEO, Stella Layton Company of Master Jeweller’s Executive Director of Business Development & Marketing, Lucy Reece-Raybould A panel discussion will focus on the folllowing topic: What changes need to be

Nadine Aysoy makes eye-catching IJL debut

London-based designer Nadine Aysoy made a dazzling IJL debut when she scooped the 2017 Editors Choice 'Show Stoppers' Award for displaying the single most eye-catching exhibit of the show. Her Mille et Une Feuilles 18k rose gold ring, set with one 14mm South Sea Pearl and 164 round-cut diamonds, turned the heads of the judging panel of magazine and digital editors, who praised its leaf design and admired it for having 'drama, intrigue and beautiful craftsmanship.’ “I love Nadine’s aesthetic and the consideration she puts into the market she’s targeting,” one judge commented. “Hers are pieces for grown-ups and designs

Gem-A Open Evening Event 2018

Gem-A Open Evening Event 2018 Gem-A welcome prospective students to first 2018 Open Evening event Gem-A is pleased to announce its first Open Evening of 2018, giving prospective students the chance to explore its historic London teaching centre. Tour our facilities, meet our tutors and learn something new. Have you always wanted to learn about gemmology but weren’t sure where to start? Gem-A are the oldest gem and jewellery educators in the world. We are based in London’s historic jewellery quarter and in January we are opening our doors for you to come along, meet the team and try some gemmology for yourself. Visitors are invited to attend

A demi-fine day for jewellery

The sky-high price of gold is giving rise to an exciting new 'demi-fine' market sector prompting big name brands in the UK and around the world to invest heavily in its growth for 2018. London department store Selfridges has become the latest retailer to get behind this new category, investing 'significantly' in an expanded mid-range Spring Summer 2018 collection featuring among others Missoma, Charlotte Chesnais and Astley Clarke. Net-a-Porter has been doing demi-fine for a while and reports a 250% growth in demi-fine brands on their website while Pandora launched a new affordable collection for Spring Summer 2018 named ‘Shine’

Cockpit Arts Christmas Open Studios 2017 - Deptford

Seventh Generation Ironmonger Turned Jewellery Designer, Will Odell Launches New Cambré Collection

Will Odell has launched a new collection ‘Cambré’ which takes its inspiration from the graceful movement of one of his favourite art forms: ballet. Handmade in Will’s London studio using traditional techniques, the Cambré Collection features distinctive hammer-textured 18ct gold rings, earrings and pendants. Each piece is finished to the highest quality and set by master setters using superior gemstones including blue spinel, pink tourmaline and diamonds. Hero pieces include the eye-catching statement ring - ‘Swift Ring’ - an ideal alternative engagement ring or anniversary gift, and the graceful ‘Cascade Earrings’ which detaches into two different looks for both day

Nambé Celebrates Strong Debut at JCK Las Vegas

Designer lifestyle brand, Nambé, enjoyed a positive reception at this year’s JCK Las Vegas (June 5-8), welcoming international media, buyers and retailers to its booth ahead of its London launch event on June 29. The award-winning brand impressed its existing retail partners and prospective clients with its recently-launched sterling silver jewellery collection and giftware assortment. Initially debuted in the United States in September 2016, Nambé Jewellery proved immediately popular with the brand’s loyal homeware customers who recognised its signature, sculptural aesthetic. Its initial roll-out in 400 doors across the US and the reaction of retail partners at JCK Las Vegas proves

BE JEWELLED

Be Jewelled Open Studio exhibition and sale of jewellery by the Flux Studios collective Showing at Fux Studios, 14 of the most exciting jewellers whose exceptional creativity is forged from the streets of South London: Alex Yule Barbara Yarde Barbora Rybarova Becky Dockree Elena Timbaliuc Emma McGilchrist Ezra December Heidi Agbowu Ilona Guest Jacqui Qinn Katherine Brunacci Maggie Laing Raffaella Nissi Vicky Forrester Celebrating our diversity with influences from England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, France, Italy, Slovakia, Moldova, Nigeria, The Carribean, Tasmania Also showing at Vanguard Court: Creatives including Musu Quilts Black Cactus printed textiles Chris Keenan ceramics Carina Ciscato ceramics

Higher Education Institutions

We've complied a list of all the national organisations offering jewellery, silversmithing or metal at HND or degree level here... Coleg Sir Gâr, Carmarthen School of Art www.colegsirgar.ac.uk Central Saint Martins www.arts.ac.uk/csm Edinburgh College of Art, University of Edinburgh www.eca.ed.ac.uk Glasgow School of Art www.gsa.ac.uk Gray’s School of Art, Robert Gordon University Aberdeen www.rgu.ac.uk Hereford College of Arts www.hca.ac.uk Kensington and Chelsea College www.kcc.ac.uk London College of Fashion www.arts.ac.uk/fashion Middlesex University www.mdx.ac.uk National College of Art and Design www.ncad.ie Plymouth College of Art www.plymouthart.ac.uk School of Jewellery, Birmingham City University www.bcu.ac.uk/jewellery Sheffield Hallam University www.shu.ac.uk Staffordshire University www.staffs.ac.uk Turo and

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The Decorative Antiques & Textiles Fair Spring 2017

We’re a family-owned fair that launched in 1985, the first to specifically unite the antiques and interior design trades. Today we hold three events a year: a Winter Fair in January, a Spring Fair in April and an Autumn Fair during the busy ‘design season’ in late September. Venue Battersea Evolution, Battersea Park, London SW11 4NJ Dates 4th – 9th April 2017 Open Tuesday 4th April: 12 noon – 8pm Wednesday 5th April: 11am – 8pm Thursday 6th April: 11am – 8pm Friday 7th April: 11am – 7pm Saturday 8th April: 11am – 7pm Sunday 9th April: 11am – 6pm www.decorativefair.com

Cockpit Arts Summer Open Studios 2017 - Holborn

Cockpit Arts Summer Open Studios 2017 Meet 170 makers at our two centres in central and south London. Visitors can see behind the scenes in the studios and buy work direct from Cockpit Arts’ master craftspeople and artist-makers, past and present. Jewellers, glass makers, weavers, ceramicists… and a host of other crafts Featured showcase curated by renowned leather designer Bill Amberg Delicious food by Hand Made Food café Crafts magazine pop-up stall Demonstrations and talks from makers including Dovile Bertulyte, Julie Kouamo, and Lucy McGrath Yorkshire born singer Eleanor Rastall will perform summer time jazz tunes during the Friday evenings