My 2011 catalogue is available to download here.
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November News 2011
This years Centrepiece jewellery selling show runs from 17th November to the 23rd of December 2011 at Birmingham's Symphony Hall. The show provides a superb opportunity to seek out the perfect gift or individual commission to make sure that you’re jewellery is something truly individual.
To celebrate the opening Saturday of our 14th selling exhibition Centrepiece are offering visitors to the show 10% off their purchases made on Saturday the 19th of November.
It will be the perfect opportunity to find a truly unique Christmas gift handmade by one of Birminghams finest contemporary jewellery designers. To receive your discount simply print off the voucher at www.centrepiece-jewellery.co.uk, bring it along and see which of the 32 designers is your favourite.
October News 2011
Ironbridge Gorge Museum is the venue for 'Gorgeous'
"Showcasing the best in contemporary crafts there will also be a room dedicated to fine-food producers in association with Heart of England Fine Foods.
This selling exhibition will be held on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 October between 10am and 5pm (4.30pm on Sunday) and admission is £2.50 per person (children under 12 are free).
Further details are available from the Shropshire Guild’s website at www.shropshireguild.co.uk or Ironbridge Visitor Information Centre on 01952 884 391 or www.ironbridge.org.uk"
September News 2011
24th-25th September is The Autumn Gardening Show, Malvern.
"A show for food and gardening lovers, the event hosts a range of cookery demonstrations, gardening talks, vegetable displays, vintage tractors, crafts and more. Families and Friends can enjoy a day out to remember with superb shopping."
I will be exhibiting once again with The Worcester Guild of Designer Craftsmen.
For more information visit: www.threecounties.co.uk www.wgdc.org.uk.
Breaking News!
I am thrilled to announce that I have won "The High Street by Design" competition by F Hinds and International Jewellery London (IJL).
My Folded Heart Collection wowed the judges with its simple design. I was inspired by my love of creating paper structures and wanted to bring a fresh approach to the symbolic heart motif.
The F. Hinds/IJL High Street By Design Competition was launched last year to assist two jewellery designers through the whole process from original concept and creating a design to be manufactured in volume, through packaging, promotion and launch to the sale of their finished jewellery pieces in F. Hinds’ 110 stores across England & Wales and its website.
The experience I have gained working with a major high street retailer has been a priceless and totally unique experience, a big "thank you" to F Hinds and IJL!
www.jewellerylondon.com
August News 2011
I will be exhibiting for the first time on my own at International Jewellery London (IJL) at Earls Court 2, 4th-7th September 2011, Trade only. Celebrating the most talented, innovative British and International jewellery designers, wholesalers and manufacturers IJL is an event that shouldn't be missed.
My stand number is: B16
I will also be contributing to one of the seminars on Tuesday 6th September, more details to follow!
For more details and to register visit: www.jewellerylondon.com
July News 2011
I am excited to be showing at The George Square Theatre with Dazzle selling exhibition of contemporary jewellery.
They will be opening on Friday 5th August and continuing until the Bank Holiday Monday on 30th August. Provisional opening times are 10am to 10pm Monday to Thursday and Sundays and 10am to midnight on Fridays and Saturdays.
www.dazzle-exhibitions.com
June News 2011
The Contemporary Craft Fair at Bovey Tracey is the 10th-12th June. Last year the weather was lovely and sunny so here's hoping for similar this year! Founded in 2003 The Contemporary Craft Fair has grown from 4,000 to 8,000 visitors since it started and has become one of the most prestigious and highly acclaimed craft events in the UK. Don't forget that you can get involved too by participating in the free workshops and demonstrations throughout the weekend!
For more information visit: www.craftsatboveytracey.co.uk
May News 2011
May is all about The RHS Malvern Spring Gardening Show and fingers crossed that this year's weather will continue and make the show a sunny success!
12th-15th May
The Malvern Showground
Worcestershire
WR13 6NW
For more information visit: www.threecounties.co.uk/springgardening
The plans for the 'Open Workshop' Event are coming together nicely and although we will be in the unit next door (the ceiling to our own workshop has finally had to be taken down and replaced!) we will try and make this temporary home as inviting as possible!
"The Jewellery Quarter is an important and historic area and well worth a visit, A survey of 1553 named one of the first goldsmiths of Birmingham, the growth of industry into this area was aided by the establishment of the Birmingham Assay Office in 1773, it is believed that by 1850, half of the gold and silverware products on sale in London jewellery shops had been produced in Birmingham. In 1890, a School of Jewellery and Silversmithing was established in a converted factory on Vittoria Street as a branch of the School of Art. The Jewellery industry reached a peak in 1914 with over 20,000 people being employed in the trade in the area. On 5 November 1998, the Jewellery Quarter Urban Village Framework Plan was adopted with plans to develop the area into a hub for creative businesses."
Dates for your diary:
20th May 1pm - 4pm
21st May 10am - 4pm
April News 2011
For all Shops and Galleries out there I will exhibiting at The British Craft Trade Fair 3rd, 4th, 5th April at The Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate. BCTF is a unique trade fair and each year over 500 of the UK’s and Ireland’s top designer makers show their latest creations to eagerly awaiting trade buyers. I will be showing new pieces alongside a new catalogue and price list. For information on travel and accommodation visit:
www.bctf.co.uk
I am delighted to confirm the dates for open workshops as:
20th May 1pm - 4pm
21st May 10am - 4pm
I will be inviting everyone to have a nosey around the workshop I share in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter with other jewellery designer/makers:
18 HOCKLEY STREET
1ST FLOOR REAR
HOCKLEY
BIRMINGHAM
WEST MIDLANDS
B18 6BL
More information and (hopefully!) a map to follow but please contact me if you would like to know more ASAP in order to plan your day.
March News 2011
The British Craft Trade Fair is fast approaching and I am working hard on the new catalogue that will feature brand new pieces, styles and finishes in all of my collections! The new catalogue will be available to download from the website as soon as it is ready as well as being able to view all the jewellery on my website.
Follow me on twitter! You can now follow me on Twitter: @SEHJewellery
February News 2011
Valentine's Day is fast approaching and it is now possible to buy some my jewellery online at: www.madebyhandonline.com
"Madebyhandonline.com is the brainchild of two friends from Devon who have brought together a whole community of makers to promote the Craft industry, and sell high quality craft directly to the public - online."
The site is really user friendly and features jewellery and fashion as well as home and garden products that have been chosen for the quality of design and craftsmanship! Enjoy!
January News 2011
Happy New Year! January is the time when I like to thank everyone who has helped and supported me throughout the year! So once again a big Thank you!
This year as part of Craft & Design Selected online gallery you can vote for my jewellery in the Craft & Design Selected awards 2011 at:
www.craftmaker.co.uk/sianelizabethhughes
Voting closes on the 31st March 2011!
Coming up in 2011...
3rd, 4th, 5th April
The British Craft Trade Fair (Trade only)
Hall 1, Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate, Yorkshire, HG2 8PW
www.bctf.co.uk
12th-15th May
RHS Malvern Spring Gardening Show
The Malvern Showground
Worcestershire
WR13 6NW
www.threecounties.co.uk
10th-12th June
The Contemporary Craft Fair @ Bovey Tracey
Mill Marsh Park, Bovey Tracey, Devon
www.craftsatboveytracey.co.uk
4th-7th September
International Jewellery London (Trade only)
Earls Court 2
London
www.jewellerylondon.com
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