Emerging jewellery designer? Get free expert feedback about your jewellery-making and finishing at the Goldsmiths’ Centre
Are you an aspiring jeweller who wants to develop your making skills and refine your work? Would you like to receive personalised feedback on a finished piece that you have made, to help you achieve excellence as you develop?
Sit down with experienced jewellers and manufacturers for supportive, hands-on feedback to help you develop your work and grow your confidence.
On July 15th, the Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council (GC&DC), in partnership with the Goldsmiths’ Centre, will host live, in-person feedback sessions with industry experts to help emerging makers improve and advance their making skills and finishing techniques for jewellery.
All emerging jewellers are invited to book an afternoon slot to take part in these inaugural Jewellery Feedback Sessions.
Bring one finished piece, talk through how you made it, and get live and direct advice to help you refine your finish, strengthen your technique and develop your eye for detail—whether you’re aiming for competitions, commissions, or simply raising your professional standard.
Attending jewellers will leave with actionable insights from seasoned professionals, a clearer direction, and the confidence to take their making to the next level.
Participants will have the opportunity to talk with industry experts and GC&DC judges, Peter Crump, Robin Kyte and Steve Jinks, about an example of finished jewellery they have made.
Book your slot and find more information here
On the day, participants can also view an exhibition of award-winning work from the 2025 Goldsmiths’ Craftsmanship & Design Awards.
Members of the Goldsmiths’ Centre team will also be on hand to chat with participants about the Centre's programmes and opportunities. Interested jewellery-makers can book to attend here.
Who are our industry experts?
Peter Crump
Peter is the founder of Vipa Designs, a full-service design, casting and manufacturing company, producing high-quality gold, silver, platinum and palladium jewellery with a focus on ethical and recycled materials. His career dates back more than 40 years, with expertise in jewellery design and production for both small-scale and commercial jewellers. A former GC&DC chairman, today Peter sits on the Council's board of trustees. He has also given his time to the trade by serving on the Education Committee of the National Association of Jewellers, as well as judging on the Birmingham Jewellery School Design for Industry Panel. Peter is a Freeman of the CIty of London and a Liveryman of the Goldsmiths' Company.
Robin Kyte
Robin has produced bespoke and commercial jewellery, scale models, and specialised in diamond mounting for national retailers and overseas commissions for more than 50 years. He has also spent time teaching and training young people in the UK industry throughout his career. Today, he is a Fellow of the Institute of Professional Goldsmiths, a Freeman of the City of London, and a Liveryman of the Goldsmiths Company. Robin has also been a chief expert and international judge at the WorldSkills international skills competitions, mentoring apprentices to compete at national and international levels. Alongside his role as GC&DC trustee, Robin is a consultant for professional training at The Goldsmiths' Centre. He is also a past recipient of the Jacques Cartier Memorial Award – the highest accolade in the GC&DC competition.
Steve Jinks
Steve Jinks is a London-based fine jeweller who has been designing and making jewellery for over 25 years. He produces high-end jewellery for UK-based jewellery houses, designers and international retailers situated in Hatton Garden and Mayfair, alongside individually-designed and handmade pieces for private clientele. Through his work, Steve aims to sustain and promote high levels of traditional UK craftsmanship while embracing new technologies and innovative design. Steve has also been a chief expert and international judge at the WorldSkills international skills competitions. He teaches fine jewellery at The Goldsmiths’ Centre, helping young people develop hand skills as part of their preparation for entry into the industry. Steve is a GC&DC council member, a Freeman of the Goldsmiths’ Company and a Fellow of the Institute of Professional Goldsmiths
For more information on the GC&DC Awards or to learn more about the Council’s work, visit the GC&DC Website.
About The GC&DC
The 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 central aim of the Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council is to promote excellence in the industry through its prestigious annual awards. The Council’s members, elected volunteers, give their time in organising and managing the annual competition, awards ceremony and subsequent exhibitions of winners’ work.
About the Goldsmiths’ Centre
At the Goldsmiths’ Centre, we support the jewellery and silversmithing industry to embrace learning as an essential lifelong practice. Our mission is to foster capability at every link in the chain, making ongoing professional development visible and accessible to all. Through technical courses and business support, affordable workspace, funding opportunities and events we aim to close the industry’s skills gap, so that creativity, craftsmanship and community can thrive.
