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 August 13, 2014 at 3:57pm
Comment by Rebecca Skeels on August 13, 2014 at 3:56pm
Make:Shift Conference
Book your early bird ticket now

Make:Shift is a Crafts Council conference exploring how advances in materials, processes and technologies are driving innovation in craft practice and creating new opportunities for makers.

Make:Shift Conference
20 & 21 November 2014 at Ravensbourne, Greenwich.

Make:Shift is part of our innovation programme alongside Make:Shift:Do, a public programme of open events and workshops taking place on 21 & 22 November.
Comment by Rebecca Skeels on August 13, 2014 at 3:50pm
Enrichment Events
In Conversation’ talks

For the first time, Goldsmiths’ Fair will host a programme of free drop-in ‘In Conversation’ talks chaired by leading craft and design experts. Each talk will see the chair in conversation with one or more of our distinguished exhibitors. Free to attend with your Goldsmiths’ Fair admission ticket. Book your ticket: http://www.goldsmithsfair.co.uk/visit/tickets/


Goldsmiths Fair Admission Price:

Week One: £10
Week Two: £10
Both weeks: £15.00


WEEK ONE

Monday 22 September
1pm Miranda Rhys Williams in conversation with Polly Wales

Tuesday 23 September
2pm Peter Ting presents ‘Best New Design’ Award for Week One
3pm Miranda Rhys Williams in conversation with Andrew Lamb and Catherine Martin

Wednesday 24 September
1pm Rosemary Ransome Wallis in conversation with Nan Nan Liu
3pm Miranda Rhys Williams in conversation with Josef Koppmann

Thursday 25 September
1pm Miranda Rhys Williams in conversation with Kayo Saito
3pm Corinne Julius in conversation with Zoe Arnold

Friday 26 September
1pm Miranda Rhys Williams in conversation with Craig Stuart and Gill Galloway Whitehead
3pm Corinne Julius in conversation with Jonathan Boyd

Saturday 27 September
1pm Corinne Julius in conversation with Ndidi Ekubia

Sunday 28 September
1pm Corinne Julius in conversation with Vicki Ambery Smith


WEEK TWO

Tuesday 30 September
1pm Rosemary Ransome Wallis in conversation with Angela Cork
3pm Corinne Julius in conversation with Jo Hayes Ward

Wednesday 1 October
2pm Jacqueline Gestetner presents ‘Best New Design’ Award for Week Two
3pm Corinne Julius in conversation with Tamar De Vries Winter

Thursday 2 October
1pm Miranda Rhys Williams in conversation with Mariko Sumioka
3pm Corinne Julius in conversation with Rebecca De Quin

Friday 3 October
3pm Corinne Julius in conversation with Cristina Zani

Saturday 4 October
1pm Corinne Julius in conversation with Jacqueline Cullen

Sunday 5 October
1pm Corinne Julius in conversation with Daphne Krinos


Open Day Tour of Goldsmiths Hall

Monday 13th October 2014
To book a space on these hugely popular guided tours of the main reception rooms of Goldsmiths' Hall please telephone the City Information Office on 020 7606 3030.


Hallmarking Information Seminar

Monday 20th October (10:30am - 3:30pm)
A comprehensive, hands-on guide to hallmarking including its history, the law and the opportunity to try hand-marking and to have a personal item of jewellery assayed.
To book your place visit the website: www.assayofficelondon.co.uk, or call 020 7606 8971 or email: info@assayofficelondon.co.uk
Comment by Rebecca Skeels on August 12, 2014 at 11:55am
Comment by Rebecca Skeels on August 12, 2014 at 11:03am
AN launching new lovely website!
We are delighted to be launching a test phase of our brand new website www.a-n.co.uk

It has been a big job transferring over 146,000 articles, images and contacts but a dramatically improved site, which is quicker, easier to use and navigate will help members get more from a-n.

Recognising that members join a-n for a number of reasons, from gaining professional development, accessing insurance, using resources or growing their networks, the site is geared around a central ‘network’ page.

With an emphasis on community tools, a-n is the perfect place to start a conversation and connect with supportive, creative people in a professional online community. It’s your space to share a blog, create a collection, post events and jobs listings, with:

- mobile and tablet-friendly design

- new intuitive navigation

- easy to browse and find content using ‘explore’, filters and tags

- managing your account is simple and all in one place

- personal home ‘network’ page which is a central spot for all the latest content

For a quick introduction to our site and ideas about how to use it check out our User support section.

Please remember this is a test phase for the new site and we are likely to experience some issues while it settles down.

See this trouble shooting and fix list and use the Ticket support system in Contact us if you need further help.

Remember it’s your site. We need your comments and feedback to continue improving and look forward to hearing from you.

Best wishes,

From all at a-n
Comment by Rebecca Skeels on August 12, 2014 at 10:18am
*IMPORTANT NOTICE*
Do you have the current version of the Dealer's Notice displayed at point of sale?

Whether you sell in a shop or on a stall, any other versions of this notice are void and must be replaced.
It can easily be downloaded for FREE here: http://bit.ly/1sFTWcF
Comment by Rebecca Skeels on August 12, 2014 at 10:17am
Assay Advice - Mixed Metals

Do you work with mixed precious metals and are unsure of the hallmarking requirements? If so, read on...

We see an increasing amount of mixed precious metal work coming through our Assay Office each day, but customers are sometimes unsure about the legal requirements.

All the law now states is that the consumer must be able to see the difference between the two precious metals (by colour or texture) and be able to see the extent of this. This way, we can also easily identify each precious metal for testing and hallmarking.

We will always apply a hallmark relating to the lowest standard of precious metal. So if you have a sterling silver item with 24ct gold, we will apply a sterling silver hallmark and you will have the option to request a gold 'part-mark' (which will officially identify gold in the piece). This part-mark will cost an additional 35p per item, but is not a legal requirement.

So, how do you complete the hallnote when submitting your work? Simply tick the 'mixed metals' box and provide a brief description!
Comment by Rebecca Skeels on August 12, 2014 at 10:14am
EXPLORE JAPANESE CALLIGRAPHY, CREATE A STAINED GLASS MASTERPIECE OR CONJURE UP A HORROR HAT FOR HALLOWEEN
Free workshops to celebrate Farnham's Month of Craft and Craft Town
New Ashgate Gallery will organise a range of free and exciting workshops throughout October, the month of Craft, in celebration of Farnham’s Craft Town status.
Supporting diverse community participation through a programme of gallery and community workshops and working closely with talented local artists and local organisations such as Farnham Museum, New Ashgate Gallery will deliver workshops in the gallery and in the community, making craft accessible to anyone who is curious and would like to have a go.
Workshops for adults:
Introduction to Japanese Calligraphy
Mon 20 October, New Ashgate Gallery, 10am-4pm
Join artist and weaver, Nao Fukumoto O’Neill, as you explore this ancient and serene Japanese art form.
Stunning Traditional Stained Glass
Tue 21 October, 10am-4pm. Venue tbc
Add colour to your life as you learn the basics of stained glass with artist, Maggie Beal. (This workshop is not suitable for anyone who is pregnant.)
A workshop for families:
Spooky Halloween Headwear
Wed 29 October, Farnham Museum: Garden Gallery, 10.30am-12.30pm
Have fun with local milliner, Beverley Edmondson, as you conjure up a terrifyingly stylish hat for Halloween! (Please note that children will need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian with no more than two children per adult.)
Workshops for artists: (by Alison Branagan, Creative Industries Consultant):
Exciting Taxation and Getting Paid!
Mon 6 October, New Ashgate Gallery, 1.30-4pm
This talk will explore how to invoice a client and raise your awareness of the importance of terms of trade. You will also have the opportunity to learn about the gripping topic of income tax and how to make the tax system work for you.
Understanding Makers Rights & the Essential Art of Protecting Your Work Online
Mon 13 October, New Ashgate Gallery
How to protect your copyright, design right and business name in the marketplace. In this era of copy-culture this talk hopes to raise important issues when showcasing your work on social media, blogs and websites. More intriguingly you might have small sums of money waiting for you to collect from DACs the Design & Artists Copyright Society. This workshop is organised as part of the Surrey Artist of the Year competition.
How to book: Spaces are limited. Book at gallery@newashgate.org.uk or 01252 713208.
http://www.newashgate.org.uk/whats-on/530/free-adult-family-and-art...
These workshops have been made possible thanks to support from the Patricia Baines Trust and Farnham Town Council.
New Ashgate Gallery
Waggon Yard, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7PS
outi.remes@newashgate.org.uk
01252 713208
(in the office on Mondays, Wednesdays – Fridays)
Registered Charitable Trust No. 274326
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For more than 50 years, New Ashgate Gallery has been a window into arts and crafts, supporting artists and makers. It is dedicated to champion the best contemporary art and craft and to provide an unparalleled resource in Farnham, Surrey and beyond.
Comment by Rebecca Skeels on August 10, 2014 at 5:06am

Jewellery Open Access day we are planning for the 6th September.

There will be three bookable slots:

Half day morning from 10am - 1pm (6 places available)

Half day afternoon from 1pm - 4pm (6 places available)

Full day from 10am - 4pm (6 places available)

It costs £25 for the half day slots or £50 for the full day.

The sessions are untutored, however Rebecca will be on hand to assist if you get stuck with anything.

The costs include use of the studio space, materials, tea and coffee but exclude all materials.

Any materials used must be paid for on the day directly to Rebecca in cash only.

There will be a limited amount of fine silver PMC available at a cost of £40.00 for 16g. Please let us know in advance if you wish to purchase this.

If you wish to book, please visit the Open Access section of our website:

http://www.318ceramics.co.uk/programmes-and-events/c/open-access/

Hope to see you there!

Melanie

 
Comment by Rebecca Skeels on August 10, 2014 at 5:04am

We are now inviting applications for our Desire Fairs in Chelsea and Winchester from silversmiths and jewellers working in any media. Demand for spaces is expected to be extremely high so you are urged to apply early.
http://www.desirefair.com/

 

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