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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 June 18, 2013 at 2:33pm
URGENT ATTENTION: IMPORTANT AND SIGNIFICANT ISSUE FOR THE JEWELLERY TRADE.
Public consultation on a possible EU initiative on responsible sourcing of minerals originating from conflict-affected and high risk areas.


The EU Commission is running a public consultation on so-called “conflict minerals”.
The Commission will use the results to help it decide whether or not to introduce legislation in relation to the responsible sourcing of minerals from for example war zones, post-war zones, and areas vulnerable to political instability or civil unrest.

The consultation closes on 26th June 2013.

This is an important and significant issue for the fine and fashion jewellery industry, watches and fashion accessories.

Does the UK jewellery industry want an EU legislative regulation (a law) that might be a sort of version of the United States’ ‘Dodd Frank Act’ (that covers gold, tin, tungsten and tantalum originating from the DRC or an adjoining country)?
NB: The EU consultation does not specify which geographical areas or which particular minerals might be included. It could conceivably include diamonds and gemstones

Alternatively would the trade prefer to adopt the ‘UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights’ and have a voluntary code more along the lines of the ‘OECD Due Diligence Guidance’ or the ‘Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative’?

On one hand the collapse of the clothing factory building in Bangladesh suggests that voluntary codes of practice in relation to due diligence through the supply chain don’t work.
On the other hand the Dodd Frank Act in the USA has triggered the law of unintended consequences, such that it has become so bureaucratic and onerous for legitimate suppliers to obtain gold, tin, tungsten and tantalum from the DRC and surrounding countries that they have abandoned sourcing from that area altogether, leading to a collapse in legitimate trade. This has inevitably been replaced by criminal activity and illegitimate trade to the detriment of the artisanal mining community and the countries as a whole.

Whether there is a law or voluntary code, we must make sure we choose our words carefully to ensure that gold does not get labelled generally as a “conflict mineral” instead of as “a legitimately sourced mineral from a conflict-affected area” which it may sometimes be.


Please make sure you have your say by answering the questionnaire by 26th June 2013.
Click here to view the consultation document http://trade.ec.europa.eu/consultations/index.cfm?consul_id=174



Michael Allchin
Chief Executive and Assay Master
The Birmingham Assay Office


Penny J. Parkes
Marketing Manager


P.O. Box 151
BIRMINGHAM
B3 1SB
ENGLAND
T: +44 (0)121 236 6951

D: +44 (0)121 262 1050

F: +44 (0)121 236 9487

www.theassayoffice.co.uk

penny.parkes@theassayoffice.co.uk
Comment by Rebecca Skeels on June 17, 2013 at 4:54pm
0.5fte Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Silversmithing
Part Time Post: 18.125 hours per week
Salary: £16,134 - £22,304 per annum
Location: Rochester
Ref: 13-KENTSGJ-01
The University for the Creative Arts has campuses at Canterbury, Epsom, Farnham, Maidstone and Rochester and is home to 7,000 students from over 70 countries studying on courses in fashion, graphics, design, media, fine art and architecture.
The School of Crafts and Design is seeking to appoint a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Silversmithing to contribute to our BA (Hons) Silversmithing, Goldsmithing and Jewellery and BA (Hons) Contemporary Jewellery courses.
You should be a designer/maker with demonstrable expertise in working with precious metals. You will be passionate about developing the skills of your students and will be capable of inspiring them to innovate in their own practice. Your knowledge and experience should include CAD and rapid prototyping alongside traditional craft making skills.
Experience of teaching in an HE environment is essential, and you will already have a clear research/professional practice profile which aligns to the School's profile and ethos.
Application forms, Vacancy Summary and further information relating to the University for the Creative Arts are available for download or alternatively contact the Human Resources Department via email HR@ucreative.ac.uk or on 01252 892681 (24 hours -quoting the relevant reference). Please note any CVs submitted without a completed application form will not be considered for shortlisting.
No Agencies Please.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 27 June 2013.
Interviews will be held on the 19 July 2013.
We value the diversity of our organisation and welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
Comment by Rebecca Skeels on June 16, 2013 at 4:46am
http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/AGS174/subject-leader-pg-crafts-and-design/
Rochester

Part Time Post: 14.5 hours per week

£15,409 - £17,843 per annum

13-KENTPCD-01

The School of Crafts & Design is looking to appoint an enthusiastic Subject Leader to provide effective co-ordination and management for the school’s taught postgraduate courses at Rochester. You will participate in the development, planning and organisation of the School as a whole.

You will be expected to have broad creative and technical experience within the field of design and/or be a theoretician with a particular interest in this area. You will have a good honours and masters degree in a related subject and appropriate professional and academic experience at HE level. Ideally you will have an established research profile within the subject area.

Applicants should be familiar with contemporary educational issues, be a team player and be able to inspire and motivate students. You will have an understanding of quality assurance, curriculum development, and effective academic and administrative management at undergraduate level.

An application form and further details are available to download from our website, www.ucreative.ac.uk/jobs. Alternatively contact the Human Resources Department on HR@ucreative.ac.uk or 01252 892681 (24 hours) quoting the relevant reference. Please note any CVs submitted without a completed application form will not be considered for shortlisting.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 20 June 2013.

Interviews will be held in early July.
Comment by Rebecca Skeels on June 15, 2013 at 6:44am


Deryn Relph
 and Alex Archbold 
Studio Award Winners 
In conversation with 
Alice Kettle

SATURDAY 13TH JULY 1.30 –3.30 FREE
Making Space, 2 Bishopstoke Road, Leigh Park, Hampshire, PO9 5BN

In 2012 Making Space received an Arts Council England grant for MAKING IT, a craft project which aims to reveal the process and relationship between the craft of hand and mind, between object and word and through learning and making.  Last October, the Making It event in Winchester aimed to demonstrate that craft is the tool to investigate wider ideology, which is active, participatory and implicit in every day lives and in creative development.   MAKING IT is a collaborative project with Alice Kettle, the Centre for Real-World Learning at the University of Winchester and Hampshire County Council.

As part of the Making It project, 2 studios were awarded to emerging makers – Deryn Relph, textile designer, and Alex Archbold, a maker working in kiln formed glass.    Both are many months into their residencies and we have invited Alice Kettle, textile artist and co-founder of Making It to lead a conversation about their work to date, exploring what is in the mind and hand of the maker and other Making It concepts.    This is a social event as well, and will provide an opportunity for networking. 

Please spread the word!
As places are limited, people will be expected to pre-book.   FREE parking at the back.

Call 023 92472491
Or email: admin@makingspace.org

Comment by Rebecca Skeels on June 15, 2013 at 6:42am

http://www.jewellerylondon.com/seminars

The IJL seminars are a fantastic opportunity for retailers, designers and manufacturers to be inspired and learn. A little expert advice can go a long way and make all the difference to your business. This year the sessions are split into three streams: Inspiration Theatre, Industry Insights and Successful Retailing.

The IJL Seminars are extremely popular and free to attend so be sure to arrive early and avoid disappointment as entry is permitted on a first come, first seated basis!

See below for this year's seminar programme:

SUNDAY 1ST SEPTEMBER

INSPIRATION THEATRE

  • 11.00 - 13.00 The state of the diamond industry 2013 - Mordechai Rapaport, Rapaport Group
  • 13.30 - 14.30 Luxury Jewellery market trends - Spring/Summer 2014 – what buyers should look out for. Juliet Hutton-Squire, Director of Adorn Insight
  • 15.00 - 16.00 Visual merchandising the right way – Tips and advice on showcasing jewellery collections to attract customers. Ruth Sibbald, co-founder of Zoe & Morgan and Rachel Entwistle and Kamilla Thorsen, founders of Thor & Wistle.

     

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS - WHITEHALL ROOM

  • 11.35 - 12.35 Beyond the 4Cs – Colour - A Guide to the GIA Colour Grading System including information on the GIA D-to-Z scale as well as coloured diamonds. Giulia Nisoli, GIA
  • 14.00. - 15.00 Security and safety - how can our experience help you to protect your staff and store from attack in the future. Neil McFarlane, Managing Director of TH March
  • 16.15 - 17.15 Colourless with confidence - Differentiating a colourless diamond from a cubic zirconia or synthetic moissanite or other diamond simulants, know what to look out for.Clare Michell, gemmology and Diamond Instructor - Gem - A

SUCCESSFUL RETAILING - VICTORIA ROOM

  • 11.30 - 12.30 Hire the hungry not the starving - Strategies for recruiting, hiring, training, and retaining quality staff. Brad Huskein, President IAS Training
  • 13.15 - 14.15 Everything you need to have in your online armourey - Social, apps, web and mobile- for the next 12 months. Elizabeth Clarke, Dream Agility
  • 14.45 - 15.35 China in Your Hand - How to win tourists' spend. Arnold Ma of Qumin and Ting Zhang of China Business Solutions

see website for Mon, Tue and Wed

Comment by Rebecca Skeels on June 15, 2013 at 6:32am


Location : Corporate Headquarters, Paramus NJ US 07652
Job Type : Full Time
Career Level : Experienced (Non-Manager)
Education : Bachelor's Degree
Category : Creative/Design
Job Description :
At Movado Group, we are committed to building the strongest brands in the industry - and we are passionate about what we do. Our people are fueled by a creative spirit and a drive for excellence that are reflected in every aspect of our business. We offer the watch industry a compelling strategic vision and track record of sustained growth - and we offer our employees unparalleled opportunities for career advancement. We invite you to come share in our success.


The Sr. Designer will work with the Creative Executive to initiate and develop concepts each season that are reflective of the creative vision and Brand aesthetic.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Ø Collaborate with V.P. Design to conceptualize and design jewelry collections that are in keeping with the brand DNA
Ø Create and present designs that are innovative, represent big new ideas and drive volume
Ø Adhere to Brand standards and upkeep
Ø Under the general direction of the VP Design, presents, articulates, and communicates design vision at key internal meetings on behalf of the design team
Ø Responsible for upholding brand design integrity, high quality execution and timeliness throughout the entire creative process
Ø May be responsible for managing Interns, Assistant Designers, Associate Designers and / or Designers
Ø Oversees and approves creation of accurate spec packs and technical drawings including the release in Quickbase
Ø Utilize 3D and illustrator to execute and present designs
Ø Responsible for continuous development of technical expertise to remain current and educated
Ø Make presentations of design concepts both internally and externally
Ø Partner with VP Design as active participants in the entire creative process including Inspiration Meetings, Big Ideas, Refining
Ø Ensure design projects and Quickbase updates are completed accurately and within deadline
Ø Partner cross functionally with brand, merchandisers product development and design team
Ø Participate in Meetings with cross functional partners
Ø Ability to build and maintain a good rapport with internal & external customers and handle situations with confidence, tact, & resourcefulness
Ø Travel overseas to collaborate with vendors to ensure aesthetics, cost-effectiveness and timely deliveries
Ø Work closely with international partners to ensure successful commercialization of product for feasibility, cost, price/value relationship, brand identity

Job Requirements :

Ø BFA or Equivalent
Ø 5-10 Years of Jewelry Design Experience
Ø Excellent sketching and free hand drawing / rendering skills
Ø Strong computer skills – 2D programs (Photoshop, Illustrator, Power Point, Share Point, Quickbase, Publisher or equivalent. 3D software skills (RHINO, Alias, Solidworks)
Ø Knowledge of competitive accessories market
Ø Must possess a strong fashion sense and have the ability to interpret trends
Ø Knowledge of technical watch/jewelry construction
Ø Results-oriented Ø Flexible with ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines in fast-paced environment
Ø Organized, detail-oriented and thorough
Ø Creative problem solver Ø High energy / Strong Work Ethic/
Ø High degree of customer focus Ø Focus on team / relationship building
Ø Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed
Ø Very strong communication and presentation skills

Comment by Rebecca Skeels on June 15, 2013 at 6:15am
Comment by Rebecca Skeels on June 15, 2013 at 6:12am




What makes us human? We analyse, we process, we try, we fail, we try again;
 we
 develop, we change direction, we fail, we gather our strength again, we start all over. 
We look at things upside down gaining new perspectives. 
This is how we
 grow. Going through this cycle over an over makes us human.
This is how we
 create.  How we create jewellery.
Using our experiences, thoughts, impressions, our
 life.


Cosa ci rende umani? Analizziamo, proviamo, sbagliamo, ritentiamo.
Progrediamo, cambiamo direzione e sbagliamo di nuovo;
raccogliamo le nostre forze e ricominciamo da capo.
Osserviamo le cose a testa in giù per guadagnare nuove prospettive. 
Questo è il modo in cui cresciamo. 
Passare e ripassare attraverso questo ciclo ci rende umani.
Questo è come noi componiamo, come creiamo gioielli. 
Usando le nostre esperienze, i nostri pensieri, le nostre impressioni, la nostra vita.

Comment by Rebecca Skeels on June 15, 2013 at 6:12am

Axisweb's June update
Vacancies

We're currently recruiting for a range of roles
Join our Board

With four of our trustees due to step down later this year, we are now looking for suitably experienced and committed individuals to replace them on the Axisweb Board. Closing date for applications Monday 17 June 2013.
Find out more and apply online at: 
axisweb.org/board-vacancies
David Green, The Directors' Office, 2013
Become our part-time Administrator

Do you have experience of business administration? Would you like to work with our busy arts organisation in the centre of Leeds? We’re looking for a part-time administrator with excellent organisational skills who can work with our small team to provide financial and administrative support and offer outstanding customer service to our members. Closing date for applications: Thursday 20 June 2013.
axisweb.org/administrator
Fiona Watson, Just Little Words, 2013
Development Manager for The Artists' Fund

Help us create The Artists’ Fund
A consortium consisting of Artquest, a-n, Axisweb and DACS has secured a Catalyst grant from Arts Council England to develop our collective fundraising capacity and lay the foundations for a new artist-led funding scheme. We are looking for a dynamic individual, with significant experience of fundraising, financial management, communications and advocacy, to deliver our Catalyst capacity-building programme and implement the initial stages of the Fund. Closing date for applications: Friday 28 June 2013.
axisweb.org/development-manager
New on Axisweb
Art Professionals' Guide to the Venice Biennale

Ruth, Liz and Lesley from Axisweb have undertaken the ultimate sacrifice and visited the preview week of the Venice Biennale, all to provide you with a invaluable guide. While they were there, they ran a confession booth from The Artists' Pavilion, canvassed opinion and saw as much as possible. 
Take a look at some of the confessions they gathered while they were there and watch out for the full guide with films, images and commentary on Axisweb very soon...
axisweb.org/features/venice
Lesley and Liz from Axisweb at this year's Venice Biennale
The Artist of the Month - Zachary Eastwood-Bloom

Comment by Rebecca Skeels on June 15, 2013 at 5:47am
We are pleased to say that this months webcast was a roaring success. We looked at Trying out Texturing and covered a whole variety of tools and equipment to enable textures to be applied to you metal surfaces.

Some comments regarding the webcast:-

Jerry – Great Camera work by the way.
Natasha – Cheers andrew that was great!
Neil – Great session Andrew/Jason. Thanks
Jen – Thanks another good webcast
Natasha – Brain is going mad with ideas!

Pop along to http://new.livestream.com/atthebench and when you arrive on the At The Bench’s official Livestream page, click on the green FOLLOW button and on the blue SHARE button as shown in the image below.

Our next WebCast is going to be on Wednesday 10th July at 5:30 BST. We are looking for suggestions on what YOU would like too see. We had in mind to demonstrate Foldforming but it may be a little too loud with all the hammering. Or perhaps you want to see demonstrate Soldering again as we are able to broadcast with a better quality and larger picture. Just drop Devhan a line and tell her what you would like to see. Click Here to Email Devhan

Three films have gone live this week

Webcast – June 2013 – Trying out Textures
 

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