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 September 21, 2014 at 12:24pm
Manufacture your collection: find the perfect factory
With Designer Manufacturer Innovation Support Centre 23rd September 2014
Tuesday 23rd September at 2:00pm EDT / 7:00pm BST
http://ccskills.org.uk/careers/events-opps/details/how-to-find-a-fa...


Behind every successful designer is a well-oiled production process. This Live Lesson will help you understand manufacturing and find the perfect factory for your label. It’s for emerging designers who want to increase the profitability, efficiency and quality of their products and will be led by Demelza Galica, former head of production for Matthew Williamson, and global sourcing manager for DISC.

Ask Demelza questions live and get personalised advice for your business: a service DISC usually charge for

Leave the call knowing how to source factories, and pick the right one for your business

Discover the essential steps to manufacture your first collection to a professional standard

Feel confident enough to negotiate with factories and secure the best price

Overcome key issues faced by small designers, including minimums and exclusivity - and stop getting ripped off by bad manufacturers

During the session one of you will be chosen to receive one-on-one mentoring throughout the factory-choosing process. Team Mastered will help you prepare for factory visits, negotiate contracts, overcome issues of minimums and ultimately sign a contract that will mean you are 100% ready to start manufacturing your first collection.

**Claim your spot today by registering above - free places will fill up quickly
Comment by Rebecca Skeels on September 21, 2014 at 12:21pm
bench available, studio north - london n1



We have a jewellery bench and a desk space to let in our friendly and creative studio in N1 to share with architects, jewellers and an illustrator. Our newly refurbished studio is located just north of Shoreditch Park and Regents Canal, close to the many shops and eateries of Angel and Old Street.

We have a meeting / lunch area, kitchenette, a yard, 24/7 access and security alarm. We have a beautiful shopfront gallery that we have selling events and exhibit our work from.

Rent is £200 for the benchspace and £220 for the deskspace, all inclusive. They can be rented together, or separately. Rent includes weekly professional cleaning, all utility bills and superfast Fibre Broadband from BT. We also have gas central heating. 100 pounds deposit, flexible terms.



Our website is
[w] www.studionorth.org.uk

The space is available now, and if you are interested send an email to Chrysanthe:
[e] c.staikopoulou@network.rca.ac.uk or phone:
[t] 07941550632
Comment by Rebecca Skeels on September 21, 2014 at 12:17pm
commission (call for metalworkers): design & fabrication of 7x arches - hampshire



The Andover Town Summit Group has been working for over two years to support projects that enhance Andover Town Centre and help to build Andover High Street as a vibrant place for both community and visitors. The project is now moving into a second phase and as part of this work it has become apparent that the seven small lanes that run off the High Street would benefit from an entrance feature to provide a visual marker in the High Street, heightening awareness of their existence and their retail offer. This feature will help to signpost people to the wide variety of small independent shops that are situated in these areas.

With this is mind, Test Valley Borough Council would like to commission an artist to design and fabricate a series of entrance arches for these seven lanes incorporating into the design signage to the shops which is easy to maintain and replace. The designs should relate to the particular character/histories of each lane but be in line with the vibrant contemporary image that the town would like to build for the future.

At this stage we are looking for designs and costings from artists working mainly in forged/fabricated metal possibly incorporating other materials into the details but that will complement and be sensitive to the surrounding material environment of each lane.

Please find attached the artist’s brief and map showing the locations for the arches.

[w] Map
[w] Full brief
http://benchpeg.com/files/media/Andover%20Commission%20Full%20Brief...
Comment by Rebecca Skeels on September 21, 2014 at 12:13pm
call for entries: 'unsigned' econe graduate competition



‘Unsigned’ is EC One’s annual design award specifically aimed at new graduates and gives the winner the opportunity for their work to be sold at EC One within its boutiques and via its online store.

Conditions of entry require applicants to have graduated from a design course within the past 2 years and for them to aspire to pursue a career as an independent jewellery designer/maker.

This competition is a chance to win dedicated shelf space for your jewellery designs with award winning jewellery retailers EC One.

The award is aimed at providing an opportunity for talented new designers by providing a springboard of advice, promotion and retail sales that EC One can offer.

The winner will receive:
Wholesale prices when pieces sell
Promotion in store and on-line via the EC One outlets
Manufacturing advice from EC one in-house Goldsmiths
Business and sales advice from EC One founders Jos and Alison Skeats

To enter:
Simply post an image that best represents your work with up to a 100 word statement on the EC One Facebook page (Facebook.com/econejewellery).
The team at EC One will pick their ‘Top 10′ favourites which will go through to the first round and post these via the EC one social media channels Facebook, Twitter and Instagram where members of the public will be invited to vote for their favourite maker/piece.
The 3 images with the most votes will go through to the next round – with one ‘wildcard’ chosen by EC One.
The final 4 entrants will be asked for a selection interview at EC One to show and talk about their work to a small panel of selected from the jewellery, who then will vote amongst themselves for the winning entry.
The winner will be announced at an EC One ‘Unsigned’ party held in store on a date to be released later.

Deadline for applications:
The deadline for entries 30th September 2014.
Comment by Rebecca Skeels on September 21, 2014 at 12:08pm
Manager wanted: http://www.dominicwalmsley.com/sevenoaks_shop.htm
Dominic Walmsley Jewellery is a small, exclusive bespoke jeweller with a workshop and studio in Clerkenwell Green, London and a store located in Sevenoaks Kent, just 35 minutes from Central London.
The Manager’s role will be responsible for the day to day running of the store and all that this entails. The role also involves a significant element of marketing of the brand and retail element. Responsibilities include: customer service, management of commissions, email enquiries and the diary; the design of visual merchandising and displays. Management of marketing activities, implementation of marketing campaigns, management of the website, management of social media channels, PR
Comment by Rebecca Skeels on September 21, 2014 at 10:18am


Join Innovate UK 2014 and find out how our £400 Million funding will be used

Dear rebecca,

If you are looking for funding, connections, support or global innovation opportunities, then join Innovate UK 2014, the leading innovation conference, exhibition and networking event dedicated to businesses like yours. Book your ticket now.

In London over the 5th and 6th of November join business, government and academic champions who will share their insights to help your business grow through innovation. You will hear from the likes of Richard Reed, founder of Innocent Drinks, Angela Strank, BP’s Chief Scientist, winner of the First Women Award for Science and Technology and Zoe Cunningham , one of Tech City’s top 100.

At Innovate UK 2014 you can discuss your business needs and discover collaboration opportunities with over 2000 inspirational attendees, speakers and exhibitors. As the only cross-sector innovation event focused on stimulating business deals you’ll benefit from the breadth of sectors and disruptive technologies including energy, food, future cities, transport, manufacturing, digital, healthcare and space.

Another key attraction will be the Support Zone where you can find and meet experts who will guide you through the range of public and private support and funding opportunities including the £400m+ funding programme provided by Innovate UK, the new name for the Technology Strategy Board.

You can’t afford to miss this event if you are serious about growing your business through innovation. Book now or email support@innovateukevent.com and save 30% on our two-day tickets.

As joint hosts we look forward to seeing you there!

Kind Regards,


David Phillips
Head of International Campaigns
Trade Development Group
UK Trade & Investment
Level 1 Victoria 3
1 Victoria Street
London SW1H 0ET



Natalie Coomber
Events Manager
Innovate UK
A1, North Star House
North Star Avenue
Swindon SN2 1UE


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PS : Don't forget to visit our playlist on our Innovate UK 2014 event youtube channel

Comment by Rebecca Skeels on September 21, 2014 at 9:21am

Tickets on sale now!

The Contemporary Crafts & Design Fair
14th - 16th November 2014
Chelsea Old Town Hall, London

Handmade in Britain 14 is open:
Friday 14th: 11:00 - 19:00
Saturday 15th: 11:00 - 18:00
Sunday 16th: 11:00 - 18:00

 
Tickets are available online now at £7
Tickets on the door are £10/£7 conc.
Comment by Rebecca Skeels on September 21, 2014 at 9:17am

2015 Taiwan International Metal Crafts Competition
Call for entry

Application Acceptance Period: February 9th 2015 – February 22nd 2015
Please e-mail the Entry form to goldmuseum1104@gmail.com
Categories: Jewelry and Objects

Each category has Gold Prize, Silver Prize, Bronze Prize, Quality Award, Merit Award and Finalist Award. Total prizes reach to 29,000USD.

http://enweb.culture.ntpc.gov.tw/pages/detail.aspx?Node=4014&Pa...

Comment by Rebecca Skeels on September 21, 2014 at 9:15am

http://www.klimt02.net/
In the coming days we are going to launch a new Klimt02 website. The improvements will be implemented in phases.
Since long time ago we have been working on a new Data Base and a new CMS. This new tools are more powerful and allow us to relate more and better the contents published at Klimt02.net, as well as future developments.
In the first phase of the web publication, you will mainly find a new graphic design with a new organization of the information of each item, a new structure for the related contents and a new access to information through a new search engine and a filter tool. We have also created a Sign Up option for users in order to be able to add comments, use whiteboard service, Vote (appreciate) your favorites items, and follow projects you are interested in.
In the coming phases a working area for members will be added, where you will be able to access and manage information of your pages. A new Newsletter, a new section Jewels, where the connecting node of the related information will be the surfing pieces, a new section Videos and a new way to organize the works of the jewelers grouping the works in series: by year, by concept, by series of work… A new section will be created too where we will show the different professional profiles of people related and around the jewelry scene.
Step by step we will be adding new tools and will announce them at the web and through our newsletters.
Our idea is better information related in the best way and push on the idea of making klimt02.net an international useful network and a platform to connect to the Outside World.
We are very excited about this and hope you will too. Best! Klimt02 Team

Comment by Rebecca Skeels on September 21, 2014 at 9:11am
We wanted to remind you that the deadline to enter the 2015 Surface Design Awards is Friday 26th September. Just one week away.

We had 112 entries this year from 11 different countries - a 25% increase over 2013. The winners and finalists are all highlighted on our website: All their projects received huge media coverage.

Entering the Awards is free.

Don’t miss out…

Visit the website for more information http://www.surfacedesignshow.com/surface-design-awards?dm_i=1S23,2T...
 

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