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Comment by Rebecca Skeels on June 28, 2015 at 8:39am

Celebrating Silver: A Goldsmiths' Fair Preview

Image: Silver Beaker by Nan Nan Liu

GOLDSMITHS’ FAIR PREVIEW TALK
Admission Free
Wed 22 July 12.30 -1.30pm

With Goldsmiths’ Fair just a few months away (22 September – 4 October), we’ve invited jeweller Lucy Martin and silversmith Nan Nan Liu to give a sneak preview of their latest work and discuss their designs. RSVP to reserve a place:  T: 020 7606 7010
E: fair@thegoldsmiths.co.uk
W: goldsmithfair.co.uk

CELEBRATING SILVER: A GOLDSMITHS’ FAIR PREVIEW
Admission Free 29 June – 25 July
Mappin & Webb
132 Regent Street
London W1B 5SF

To celebrate its 240th Anniversary, Mappin & Webb are hosting an exclusive preview of contemporary silver from the prestigious Goldsmiths’ Fair. Featuring the work of 13 silversmiths, this unique retail event is a new collaboration between Mappin & Webb, the Goldsmiths’ Company and Contemporary British Silversmiths.         W:mappinandwebb.com
@Mappin_and_Webb

Comment by Rebecca Skeels on June 28, 2015 at 8:27am

John Love Celebrates 40 Year's Service

Image: John Love (left) with Deputy Warden, Dr Robert Organ (right) after hallmarking the Olympic metals

John Love, our Superintendent Assayer, joined in 1975 as a young apprentice, learning all the skills of production; from sampling, to press-marking and hand-marking.

During his Apprenticeship he was involved in the vast quantity of work submitted to celebrate the Queen's Silver Jubilee in 1977. During this year, the assay office received 60,000 articles on a daily basis, which brought new challenges and pressures to the production floor. John recalls this was a great learning experience for him, and the additional skills he gained set him up for the beginning of his career.

After his Apprenticeship, John worked as hand-marker in the Foreign Department in our Elliot House site. He later assisted the move back to Goldsmiths' Hall and became Assistant Manager of this department (later re-named the Gold Department). After progressing further to Manager of the Silver Department, he was promoted 8 years ago to Superintendent Assayer, second in command to the Deputy Warden.

Completing 40 years is rare in this modern environment, but John's commitment during this time has been exemplary. It is a tremendous achievement of dedication to the Company and hallmarking in general.

Well done, John!

In the Spotlight: Meet the Team

To celebrate John's 40th anniversary at our assay office, we decided to interview him for this month's meet the team feature.

Describe a typical day as Superintendant Assayer

At the assay office we provide a service of quality and integrity, which is something I feel very passionate about. My main responsibility is to maintain this service throughout each working day, which gives me the daily drive to do the best job I can.

What has been your most memorable moment? (you can mention more than one!)

Two things really. Firstly, the day I became the Superintendent Assayer, which is an historical position within the Company that dates back to 1478. As far as I know, no one previously has ever reached this position starting at bench level. Secondly, my son Daniel becoming an apprentice engineer here, following on the Love tradition within the Company.

To date, what has been your biggest achievement?

Becoming a Liveryman of this Company. Dad would have been proud if he were still around to know that from humble beginnings as a London Docker's son, I am where I am today.

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Comment by Rebecca Skeels on June 17, 2015 at 3:30pm

Gallery Technical Officer
This role will oversee technical and practical aspects of g39
£15,500
Application deadline: July 3rd 2015
This role will have responsibility for technical and practical aspects of the organisation. The Gallery Technical Officer will contribute to the process of exhibition design and installation, and oversee the maintenance and use of the organisation's exhibition equipment and physical assets. This role will require a creative approach and technical aptitude in equal measure.

The Gallery Technical Officer is an entry-level role that will equip the successful candidate with the skills and experience in a professional and supportive environment that will enable them to develop personally and professionally, and stand them in good stead for future employment. They will also be able to benefit from their exposure to the various networks and communities of artists and arts professionals who engage with g39, finding career progression routes through them.

Responsibilities may include:

Art handling
Condition reporting
Exhibition maintenance
Equipment maintenance
Logistics
Build skills (eg carpentry, painting and decorating)
Dealing with equipment hires and queries
Photographic documentation
Attending regular meetings with Warp and g39 staff
Any other duties pertaining to the smooth running of the organisation
For more information and to apply please download an information pack from the g39 website

Contact details
post@g39.org
02920473633
http://www.g39.org

Comment by Rebecca Skeels on June 17, 2015 at 3:23pm

Take advantage of the early-bird offer on tickets to Innovate 2015

Time is running out to get your early bird ticket for Innovate 2015,
the leading innovation conference, showcase and networking event dedicated to businesses like yours at Old Billingsgate, London from 9-10 November. You can save almost £50 on the standard two-day ticket price for this event.

Buy your ticket before 30th June to take advantage of the early bird discount to this must-attend event for innovators. Buy your ticket at the early bird rate.

Why come to Innovate 2015?

Hosted by UKTI and Innovate UK, the two day event will provide a global platform showcasing the very best of innovation talent and opportunities for businesses to grow and internationalise. Visit the Innovate 2015 site.

The event includes:

an exhibition of the most cutting edge innovations
one-to-one international buyer and investor meetings
networking opportunities
inspirational keynotes from some of the most respected industry thought leaders
practical workshops
in-depth market-focused seminars
a business Support Zone highlighting the breadth of Government support for innovation and internationalisation
Innovate 2015 kicks off UKTI’s Export Week, a series of events aimed at businesses looking to start their export journey or investigate how to increase their international business. A sneak preview of the event's agenda is now available.

Buy now and save money

By booking before 30th June, you and your colleagues will secure your two-day tickets for £150 (plus VAT), instead of the full price of £199 (plus VAT). One-day tickets to the event are also available on a discounted rate of £125 (plus VAT), instead of £165 (plus VAT), for a limited time. Buy your ticket at the early bird rate.

Comment by Rebecca Skeels on June 17, 2015 at 3:18pm

This weekend. http://www.westdean.org.uk/Events/DesignandCraftFair/CraftFairExhib...

Comment by Rebecca Skeels on June 13, 2015 at 10:26am

This Biodegradable Jewelry Is Made Out Of Milk
DESIGN
June 2nd, 2015 / 11:04 AM

Written By
Daniela Walker
A diamond is forever, they say, but Paula Ortega’s latest collection of jewelry might not last another twenty years, and that is just what the artist intended. Her second collection, which she calls wearable sculptures rather than jewelry, is made out of milk proteins and metal. They are mostly biodegradable and not meant to last a lifetime – but that is what makes them more precious.. . .
https://collectively.org/en/article/biodegradable-milk-jewelry/?utm...

Comment by Rebecca Skeels on June 13, 2015 at 9:52am

Hi Everyone

Don't forget to add your exhibitions and shows, classes and facts and competitions that are related to contemporary jewellery here!

And do also paste related and useful links to items you find.

Please also feel free to comment on other peoples discussions and posts.

We have a continually growing digital network with todays numbers at

2154 people linked to the Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Association-for-Contemporary-Jew...

76 to the Crafthaus page
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2617 to the linkedin page http://www.linkedin.com/groups/Association-Contemporary-Jewellery-3...

So well worth sharing some information!

We also share information through our website: http://www.acj.org.uk/
and out e-newsletter and findings magazine
as well as exhibitions and events!

Have Fun.

Comment by Rebecca Skeels on June 13, 2015 at 8:54am

UPCOMING EXHIBITION 'Not too precious' 11 July - 20 Sept 2015, Ruthin Craft Centre, Wales Really looking forward to this exhibition: 'Not Too Precious explores inspirational work by 25 international jewellers using materials for their expressive potential rather than fortheir intrinsic value. Radical artist jewellers of the late 1960s and 70s vigorously rejected the idea that jewellery should be considered ‘precious’ simply because of the materials of which it was made. Today, the use of a huge variety of materials in jewellery is far more accepted, but economic pressures are putting that freedom of artistic expression at potential risk as people revert to traditionally ‘valuable’ materials for ‘safety’. Not Too Precious challenges preconceptions about ‘non precious’ materials by encouraging us to consider ‘accrued value’: what talented makers bring to their work through their ideas and skill.'http://ruthincraftcentre.org.uk/?utm_source=Lina+Peterson+Newslette...

Comment by Rebecca Skeels on June 13, 2015 at 8:53am

Open Studios on the 20th & 21st of June at the Chocolate Factory N16 11am-6pm. We're also open for an evening event on the 19th June 6.30-9pm with a bar and fun in the central courtyard.
The Chocolate Factory is full of fantastic ceramics, painting, print-making and textiles. I'll be showing and selling my jewellery, with lots of new necklaces and earrings for the summer. Pop by and say hello! http://www.chocolatefactoryn16.com/?utm_source=Lina+Peterson+Newsle...

Comment by Rebecca Skeels on June 13, 2015 at 8:28am

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