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The Association for Contemporary Jewellery
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The Association for Contemporary Jewellery is devoted to the promotion, representation, understanding and development of contemporary jewellery in the United Kingdom and abroad.
Website: http://www.acj.org.uk/
Location: UK
Members: 70
Latest Activity: 3 hours ago
The Association for Contemporary Jewellery
is devoted to the promotion, representation, understanding and development of contemporary jewellery in the United Kingdom and abroad.
Founded as a membership association in 1997 and registered as a Limited Company in 2006, it recognises a need to foster discussion, debate and critical review and interaction amongst its members. To this end we organise conferences, lectures, seminars, workshops and an annual general meeting for our members. Our regular newsletter, findings, features reviews, information, comment, book offers and discounts and is of benefit to both our members and the wider public. We also produce a monthly e-bulletin featuring news and opportunities.
We welcome as members practising jewellers, associated designers and crafts people, educators, students, gallery owners and retailers, museum curators, critics and collectors - indeed, anyone with an interest in contemporary jewellery.
The Association for Contemporary Jewellery
PO Box 37807 London SE23 1XJ United Kingdom
Telephone: + 00 44 (0)20 8291 4201
Fax: + 00 44 (0)20 8291 4452
Email: enquiries@acj.org.uk
WHAT WE DO
• promote greater understanding of contemporary jewellery
• support jewellers’ creative and professional development
• develop audiences for this lively field of contemporary craft and design
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"Disbelief" over plans to remove crafts from UK creative industries_ Dezeen Magazine
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Government proposals to remove crafts from its list of recognised creative industries have triggered "disbelief" and "frustration" in the sector...Article published by Dezeen Magazine on May 1st.www.dezeen.comContinue
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Comment by Rebecca Skeels on June 8, 2013 at 2:23pm -
Supporting Fresh Talent at New Designers
New Designers is the UK's most important graduate design exhibition, showcasing over 3,000 of the most talented emerging jewellery and silverware designers.
The Goldsmiths’ Company continue their support of emerging UK talent by presenting two prestigious awards at the event – the New Designers Jewellery Award and Silversmithing Award. In addition, the Assay Office are also proud to support these designers and help to develop their career by presenting the award winners with free registration and £200 worth of credit for their hallmarking account.
This year we will be manning a stand to showcase our support to the trade, which includes apprenticeships, bursaries, training, Educational seminars and reduced registration rates for students.
We are delighted to be able to offer our subscribers a discount on the standard ticket price! Tickets can be purchased in advance for just £9* instead of £14.50 on the door. Book online now at www.newdesigners.com quoting ND620
*£1.50 booking fee applies to tickets purchased in advance, offer expires 26 June 2013.
New Designers - Part 1
27 –29 June 2013
Business Design Centre
London
N1 0QH
www.newdesigners.com
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Comment by Rebecca Skeels on June 8, 2013 at 2:21pm
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Visit us at the 'Art in Action' Festival
Come along and see our live hand-marking and assaying demonstrations at this year’s 'Art in Action' festival.
'Art in Action' is one of the longest running festivals of fine art and master craftsmanship in the UK. This year it will be showcasing 400 demonstrating artists, designer makers, teachers, musicians and performers. Disciplines include painting, sculpture, glass, woodwork, textiles, ceramics, metalwork and jewellery. It is held in the grounds of Waterperry House, Oxfordshire from Thursday 18 to Sunday 21 July.
Our stand will be in the Jewellery marque amongst some very talented craftspeople. As well as our live demonstrations we will also have fun activities and giveaways for the children. Please do come along and say hello.
Art in Action
18 – 21 July 2013
Waterperry House, Near Wheatley, Oxfordshire
Full details on the event can be found here.
http://www.artinaction.org.uk/
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Comment by Rebecca Skeels on June 8, 2013 at 2:18pm
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* Urgent Call for Entries – Free Publicity for your Work! *
Would you like the opportunity to see your work featured on our new promotional material and website?
We are looking for a variety of jewellery and silverware items that feature a clearly visible London hallmark, ideally with this year’s date letter.
If you would like us to consider your work please email images to news@assayofficelondon.co.uk by 5pm Wednesday 12 June. Images DO NOT need to be of a professional standard.
Please see the conditions below regarding your images:
• Maximum of five items per applicant
• No more than four images per item
• One out of the four images must feature a well-defined London hallmark.
Successful applicants will be notified via email by Friday 14 June.
Selected items will need to be delivered to Goldsmiths’ Hall for a photo shoot by Wednesday 19 June and will be available for collection from Monday 24 June.
Don’t miss out on this fabulous opportunity of free publicity for your work. For more information contact Alison Byne or Sascha Hurrell on 020 7606 8971 or news@assayofficelondon.co.uk.
We look forward to seeing your work!
https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/943783_51401...
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Comment by Rebecca Skeels on June 8, 2013 at 2:16pm
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Opportunity to have your designs converted into 3d CAD files and/or printed on a 3d printer, Free 1-2-1 Advice Sessions, Wednesday 26th June
This session follows the same format as the manufacturing 1-2-1 sessions. It is aimed at designers keen to explore 3D design.
There are several possibilities that you can explore with “it is 3D” on this day:
You have a design, or an idea for a design, but you do not use 3D CAD. How do you convert your idea into a 3D file which can then be printed or machined?
You have a physical object which you want to scan. How do you go about it?
You have a 3D design which you want to print. How / where do you get it printed?
Meetings will take place on a 1-2-1 basis with Martin Stevens and Trupti Patel of “it is 3D Ltd”. As well as offering advice, “it is 3D” also offers a low cost service to Hidden Art designers. We will ensure that your designs are protected.
For further information see here where you will also find details on how to register.
http://hiddenartdesign.wordpress.com/hidden-art-now/seminars/opport...
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Comment by Rebecca Skeels on June 5, 2013 at 3:07am
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https://www.facebook.com/pages/Heidi-Lowe-Gallery/126258520723462
Description
Heidi Lowe Gallery shows art jewelry by studio artists from around the world.
Location:
Heidi Lowe Gallery
328 Rehoboth Avenue, Rehoboth Beach, DE.
Phone:
1 (302) 227-9204
E-mail:
Heidilowegallery@gmail.com
Website:
http://www.heidilowejewelry.com/
Hours:
Monday-Saturday: 10am-9pm
Sunday: 10-6pm
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Comment by Rebecca Skeels on June 4, 2013 at 2:53pm
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https://www.facebook.com/events/138565846337656/?ref=ts&fref=ts
Reflect', a retrospective exhibition showcasing a selection of work from the past 10 years of UCA Farnham metal work and jewelry graduates from their MA and BA courses.
Former graduates and current Artists’ in Residence, Maya Antoun and Shaun Knight have curated the exhibition hosted by UCA, Farnham Metals department and the James Hockey Gallery.
Reflect will run from the 10th of June to the 17th of June 2013, with a private view on the 13th of June at 6:30 - 8pm
We look forward to seeing you all there!
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Comment by Rebecca Skeels on June 1, 2013 at 3:26pm
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http://www.jam-eton.co.uk/pages/ray_stephanie.html
01753 622333
info@jam-eton.co.uk
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Stephanie Ray
Stephanie's jewellery designs are a direct result of her love of clean lines and simple forms.
This paisley collection is totally inspired by Indian art and textiles and the complexity of henna drawings. Most pieces are oxidised giving them the matt black finish, a look that contrasts beautifully with the rich gold leaf and gives a neat frame to house the ebony that lies beneath the gold. Using ebony as a base for the gold leaf offers an undulating surface and texture that brings out a luscious quality in the gold. Paisley forms mimic the Asian influence and colourful gem stones and pearls add the final accent to the whole "look".
The collection is delicate, feminine and has a "must have" feel. Please note. Any pieces with ebony and gold must be treated with care and not subjected to water.
Click here to see all the Stephanie’s work in stock on JaM Direct.
©1994-2013 JaM eton
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Comment by Brigitte Martin on May 29, 2013 at 4:17pm -
Call for entries: LEAP AWARD (Lydon Emerging Artist Program)
Call for Artists begins July 1, 2013
Deadline for Entries October 1, 2013
http://crafthaus.ning.com/profiles/blogs/call-for-entries-leap-award
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Comment by Rebecca Skeels on May 29, 2013 at 4:11pm
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Hello lovely makers,
Sorry for the mass email, we've had an urgent request from the Lord Mayor's Celebration event, they're looking for makers to run stalls at next weekend's event, 1st & 2nd June, this event will be held in Gloucester Green both 1st & 2nd and a second location in Bonn Square on the 1st June only.
They are looking for about five makers for both Saturday and Sunday in Gloucester Green and a couple in Bonn Square.
As the event is for two days traders can choose to trade for the two days or one, per day is £50. So far they have makers selling stained glass, lino prints and stationery, vintage bags and scarfs.
If you are interested please let me know and I'll pass on your details to the organisers of the Lord Mayor's Celebration.
Best wishes,
Michelle
Handmade Makers Market
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Comment by Rebecca Skeels on May 28, 2013 at 3:35pm
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Please share with ACJ members!
We will be running open mornings every Monday throughout June from 10am -1pm.
http://www.professionaljeweller.com/article-13039-new-jewellery-hub...
Why not come along and see us?
http://www.centrepunch.co.uk/parkhall-find-us.html
Deadline to apply: August 15, 2013
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A group of 10 young US jewelry artists will attend Sierrad this Fall showing their work to the European market - and bringing back exciting info for all of us!
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