The Association for Contemporary Jewellery

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The Association for Contemporary Jewellery

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: 67
Latest Activity: Oct 11, 2020

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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streamlining our pages

Started by Rebecca Skeels Oct 11, 2020. 0 Replies

Dear All Members, Followers and Likers of our Network pages.We are currently streamlining our pages at the moment and have found that fewer people are now following and using twitter and crafthaus to find out about jewellery events, exhibitions, opportunities, seeing new work and generally chatting about jewellery.If you use these, please head over to our other pages on other platforms: -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Association.Contemporary.Jewellery/Linkedin Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/3628898/Linkedin Business page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/association-for-contemporary-jewellery-limitedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/acj.org.uk/and of course, our main website…Continue

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Comment by Rebecca Skeels on January 23, 2016 at 10:06am
During Munich Jewelry Week, AJF will once again host a dinner. This lovely tradition is an opportunity to connect with the other jewelry aficionados you've been passing in the streets and lift a glass in celebration of the rich complexity of the field.
This year we will gather at the same beautiful restaurant, the Georgenhof on Friedrichstrasse 1 in the Schwabing neighborhood of Munich, on Thursday, February 25 at 8pm,
To reserve a seat, you must act promptly. The cost of the dinner is $100 per person, and you must be a current supporter of AJF to attend. Registration is limited, so don't delay. https://artjewelryforum.org/munich-annual-dinner-2016
Comment by Rebecca Skeels on January 23, 2016 at 10:04am
January 22 – February 28, 2016
Opening Reception: Friday January 22, 6-8 pm
 
 
Tom Hill is a sculptor, draftsman, and jeweler whose work is an exploration of the natural world, most notably in sculptural objects depicting animals in motion. Built from materials such as mild steel wire, wood, copper, and pigments, Tom Hill’s most recent series of birds will kick off Velvet da Vinci’s 25th anniversary celebration.
 
According to the artist:
 
Birds have long been the connecting thread through my work. On a basic “form” level I enjoy the sense of a round body suspended on thin legs, the challenge of making a piece balance both physically and aesthetically, the suggestion of strength and lightness; always the feeling that the bird may be just about to take flight and disappear from view. The scimitar curve of a beak extending from the rounded head form with those beady , skin-surrounded eyes; both ugly and beautiful at the same time.
 .........
 
 
Born in Rochford, Essex, England, Hill studied at Ipswich School of Art and Middlesex University, London and currently lives and work in San Francisco. www.velvetdavinci.com/2015/12/tom-hill-birds/
Comment by Rebecca Skeels on January 23, 2016 at 9:55am
What happens now?
 
We are passionate about beautiful handmade items for the home, and so are our customers.
 
Therefore, we carefully select the best of hand crafted home objects from all over the world, and each of our artisans will be selected with care.
 
Register here today and we will be in touch with you within 48 hours. https://homeofartisans.com/register-as-an-artisan
 
Once an artisan is accepted as part of our marketplace, they will receive a welcome email and log-in details to our website, where each of our accepted artisans will be able to log-in and manage all of the products they would like to sell on our website.
 
We look forward to finding out more about you.
 
Watch our video or visit our benefits page for more info information.
Comment by Rebecca Skeels on January 23, 2016 at 9:47am
Digital Agenda for Europe: Information and Stakeholders' Day on Smart Wearables
On the 11th December 2015, the European Commission hosted an information and stakeholders day focussing wearable platforms and technologies. Challenges and opportunities of the smart wearables sector as well as the launch of the Internet of Things (IoT) Call for Large Scale Pilot on wearables were discussed. Presentations and a video recording of the day are now available.
Comment by Rebecca Skeels on January 23, 2016 at 9:37am
Opportunities for creative and digital businesses in Horizon 2020
 
 
There are a number of opportunities for creative, digital and design businesses within the European Commission's H2020 funding programme for 2016/17. Over the last couple of months KTN have hosted briefing workshops across the UK about some of these calls. If you weren't able to attend, all the presentations as well as links to the H2020 calls discussed are available here. You can also keep up-to-date with the latest European funding information via our Creative, Digital and Design portal and by joining our dedicated LinkedIn group.
Comment by Rebecca Skeels on January 23, 2016 at 9:03am
Tracy Matthews and Robin Kramer of Flourish & Thrive Academy to offer our ambitious and enterprising jewellers a FREE online masterclass this Monday 25 January at 8pm (UK time).
 
This Online Master Class is called Creating Desire: 3 Vital Strategies That Will Get People Talking About Your Jewelry Brand in 2016, and is organised especially for The Design Trust jewellers.
 
In this masterclass successful American jeweller Tracy & brand consultant Robin will share their newest business development theory on helping you create desire for your jewellery and your brand, leading to more sales, sustainable growth and a new fans.
 
Here is what you will learn:
 
Why most of what you’ve learned about growing your jewellery brand is WRONG
The 3 vital strategies to building Brand Desire
What to do NOW to get people talking about your jewellery brand
PLUS, at the end of the training we will have a live Q&A where you will have the opportunity to ask us any questions about your jewelry business. And they will tell you more about their upcoming new online training programme Laying The Foundations.
 
To sign up for this special Flourish & Thrive webinar on Monday 25 January at 8pm (UK time) click here.
 
PS If you are unable to join us live, then still register and we will send you the details of how to access the recording of this session on Tuesday.
 
Comment by Rebecca Skeels on January 23, 2016 at 8:57am
Comment by Rebecca Skeels on January 23, 2016 at 8:55am
Join us at....
THE AWARDS PRESENTATION
And be the first to see who's crowned Supreme Champion!
 
THURSDAY 11 FEBRUARY 2016
13.00 Keynote Address and Awards Presentation
At Surface Design Show, Business Design Centre, London, N1 0QH
 
The Surface Design Awards recognise examples of progressive design and the use of innovative surfaces in projects both in the UK and internationally. This year the winners will be selected from 35 finalists representing 11 countries.
Comment by Rebecca Skeels on January 23, 2016 at 8:51am
CraftNet London
 
Tuesday 9th February 2016
2-5pm
Conway Hall, 25 Red Lion Square, London WC1R 4RL
 
Making Connections: Partnership and Collaboration in Craft
 
Join CraftNet and the Crafts Council for an afternoon exploring partnership and collaborations in craft practice. Craft makers and other creative professionals frequently work in partnerships, and this networking event will present case studies on collaborative working to spark discussion about different models for making work.
 
2pm: registration, refreshments and networking
Presentations and discussion 2.30-4.30pm, followed by refreshments and networking to 5pm
 
Speakers include Lorna Burn and Annabelle Campbell, Crafts Council on collaborative models for exhibitions; Tracey Rowledge, Artist and Bookbinder and Sarah Warsop, Designer and Choreographer in conversation with Liz Cooper, curator and CraftNet London representative
This event is free but must be pre-booked here
CraftNet is an informal network of meetings, events and exchange to look at and share ways of developing and promoting contemporary craft. All are welcome
Comment by Rebecca Skeels on January 16, 2016 at 8:41am

Contemporary jewellery is one of the most dynamic and innovative areas of 21st century craft and design, that inspires and appeals to people of all different backgrounds. We welcome anyone with an interest in contemporary jewellery. Whether your interest is personal or professional, we have something to offer you.

Our members include those who make jewellery, associated designers and craftspeople, educators, students, galleries, museum curators, retailers, critics, collectors, and people who want to learn more about contemporary jewellery.

In 2015, our members' exhibtion Sleight of Hand, tours Burton on Trent, Edinburgh, and Plymouth . We are planning an exhibition next year, and in 2017 some exciting events for our 20th anniversary.

Our members receive generous discounts from suppliers such as Bellore, Cooksongold, Sutton Tools, and Walsh, and well as special deals on insurance from TH March and Clear Group.

Becoming a member of ACJ also gives you access to members in your area, and we keep you up to date with news and opportunities via our monthly e-bulletin. Twice a year we send out Findings Magazine, which reviews shows, technical innovations, materials and subjects of interest to makers, collectors, galleries and museums.

Joining is easy! Visit http://www.acj.org.uk/index.php/join-acj

 

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