The British Craft Trade show was a great start to the year and I launched my updated catalogue and received some lovely feedback. I’v ebeen so busy I’ve only just managed to get round to popping these photos up! If you were unable to make it here’s what you missed!
Flowers for my Floral Jewellery!
Me in the mirror!
I have been lucky enough to take a recent trip to The Florida Keys and explore the beautiful surroundings. These are a few of my favourite nature photos and as you can see the weather was a little different from Britain at the moment. The trip was great for finding new inspiration as the wildlife was so different.
The Designer Jewellers Group will have its annual
exhibition showcasing members’ work and
featuring six selected New Designers.
12 November 2010 to 5 January 2011
12 noon – 8pm
(closed 24 – 26 December)
Don’t forget that The ‘DJG’ has a Facebook page! www.facebook.com/pages/DJG/126080137430409
Level G
Situated in the Foyer of Birmingham’s Symphony Hall our opening hours have been chosen to reflect the Symphony Halls extensive program of Christmas concerts.
We will be open everyday from 10:30am until 8:00pm with extended opening until 10.30pm available on most evenings.
Dec 1st 10.30 – 22.30 Dec 2nd 10.30 – 20.00
Dec 3rd 10.30 – 22.30 Dec 4th 10.30 – 22.30
Dec 5th 10.30 – 22.30 Dec 6th 10.30 – 22.30
Dec 7th 10.30 – 20.00 Dec 8th 10.30 – 22.30
Dec 9th 10.30 – 22.30 Dec 10th 10.30 – 22.30
Dec 11th 10.30 – 22.30 Dec 12th 10.30 – 22.30
Dec 13th 10.30 – 22.30 Dec 14th 10.30 – 20.00
Dec 15th 10.30 – 22.30 Dec 16th 10.30 – 22.30
Dec 17th 10.30 – 20.00 Dec 18th 10.30 – 22.30
Dec 19th 10.30 – 22.30 Dec 20th 10.30 – 22.30
Dec 21st 10.30 – 22.30 Dec 22nd 10.30 – 22.30
Last Day Dec 23rd 10.30 – 22.30
Goldsmiths’ Fair always do a fantastic job of promoting the show and jewellery!
These pieces by Sara Moorhouse are so impressive, she has just finished showing at Leeds Craft Centre which is an amazing venue.
“Sara, originally from Worksop in Nottinghamshire, makes vessels with vivid colours and linear decoration. Having always been interested in landscapes, a tutor suggested she translate her interest in colour, texture and light onto bowls. She began using the bowls as metaphorical landscapes, using lines of colour in different thickness to convey physical features, evoking feelings experienced when studying the landscape.
The manipulation of line and pure colour are key themes in her work. She plays colours off each other to create an intensity of feeling, emulating David Hockney’s paintings by using colour to draw the viewer physically into the vessel.
The pieces are hand thrown and turned. The movement of the wheel is often reflected in the asymmetrical form. The lines are applied by returning the bisque fired bowl to the wheel and painted with ceramic colour by hand. A matt glaze is then applied to stabilise the coloured surface.”
2009 saw lots of designer/makers create a Christmas decoration:
“The designers of Who’s Who in Gold and Silver have surpassed themselves this year, conjuring a shining array of handmade silver decorations which will add a sparkle to any Christmas tree.
This year’s selection celebrates Christmas birds with eye-catching ‘Dove of Peace’ and ‘Partridge in A Pear Tree’ designs nestling alongside classical snowflake, star and spiral creations. All of the decorations are exquisitely crafted from solid silver and are available from as little as £35.”
I’m thinking about designing a decoration myself but I will have to give it some thought!
Come Dine With Kate is at the Rebecca Hossack gallery in London until 24 July.
How fabulous is this knitting, have a little look on: www.cardigan.ltd.uk for all sort of amazing knitted items!
Bonnie Styles (friend/collegue) is in with the chance of becoming a television star! Her audition is amazing and everyone in The Jewellery Quarter is supporting her.
It all started with auditions of 30 contestants and now has been whittled down to just 5 semi- finalists all from the midlands. The live web vote off will begin now Wednesday 24th June until Friday 9th July! Elimination days are 5th & 6th with with live 1hr air time for each contestant. Up for grabs is a presenting job for one evening a week.
Register then follow the link to vote:
Just thought I’d put up a quick reminder about the open studios this weekend before I set off. This is a really unique opportunity to come and see jewellery designer/makers in their studios. I know Becca, Kirsty, Andrea and lots of other people from The Jewellery Quarter Museum and Centrepiece Jewellery have worked really hard to organise and promote this event.
71 Vyse Street is where Glenn, Karl, Fiona and I will be this afternoon and tomorrow, we even have cake!