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Comment by Rebecca Skeels on July 1, 2017 at 4:48am

New DCMS figures on Gross Value Added (GVA) by type of industry reveal that GVA for the ‘manufacture of jewellery and related articles’ has increased by 40% increase in 5 years. The biggest increases are in the north east and south east (see line 41 on the data tab). Following representations from the Crafts Council and others, DCMS started measuring industry outputs, but solely for this discipline. In our report, Measuring the Craft Economy, we set out a fuller range of measurements we still seek to see represented in national statistics.

Mapping the Creative Value Chains, a study for the European Commission, looks at the impact of the digital revolution on the different creative value chains, including craft. The findings confirm that collaborations between cultural actors and non-cultural actors are common but suggest that craft shows lower levels of openness to and integration with value chains in other sectors. However, the Crafts Council’s report Innovation through Craft: Opportunities for growth, presents some successful examples and illustrates that where this is not the case, there are barriers to collaboration which we are recommending are addressed in the Government’s Industrial Strategy.

As part of our collaborative project with King’s College London on how craft students in higher education learn the professional and entrepreneurial skills they need to continue their creative practice once out of education, Lauren England publishes a third blog about her research. Here Lauren focuses on the different influences shaping graduates’ perceptions of their own practice and understanding of business.

Camden Council, in partnership with the Knowledge Quarter, has launched its STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and maths) Commission findings. The report sets out a specific menu of actions to ensure a future pipeline of local talent.
http://www.craftscouncil.org.uk/what-we-do/policy-brief-june-2017#J...

Comment by Rebecca Skeels on July 1, 2017 at 4:42am

Vision for Scotland

Craft professionals in Scotland are co-creating a vision for craft in Scotland for the next ten years, following an event promoted by the Craft Curators’ Network and funded by Creative Scotland. The intention is to develop a manifesto for Craft in Scotland.

http://www.craftscotland.org/about-us/our-work/craftworldcafe.html

Comment by Rebecca Skeels on July 1, 2017 at 4:38am

offsite end-of-year exhibition for the City Lit Jewellery department celebrating the work of students who have completed our new year-long courses, Beginner’s Jewellery, Contemporary Jewellery and Fine Jewellery.
 
With the support of the Elliot Foundation we are taking over a beautiful East London showroom, 6th – 9th July, at 234 Brick Lane, London E2 7EB. The preview will be held on Thursday 6th July 5 – 8pm.
 
We really hope this exhibition will be an opportunity for our students to showcase their creativity and diversity, an exciting variety of materials and processes and unique ideas for the future of jewellery design and making.
 

Comment by Rebecca Skeels on July 1, 2017 at 4:34am

De Beers Group announced the creation of a new arm, De Beers Ventures, to actively consider the acquisition of minority equity stakes in start-ups and growth companies.

The new initiative will consider small investments in areas that may include downstream distribution, consumer brands, marketing platforms, security, cutting and polishing, and imaging technologies. The objectives of the investments will be to generate returns that are both strategic and financial.

De Beers Senior Vice President of Strategic Initiatives Tom Montgomery said, “Not all good ideas can be generated or executed by a large corporation. We believe that harnessing the energy of entrepreneurs to pursue strategic opportunities that benefit De Beers and the diamond industry can be a cost-effective, risk-reduced way to pursue innovation.”
https://www.gemkonnect.com/news/de-beers-invest-industry-start-ups

Comment by Rebecca Skeels on July 1, 2017 at 4:25am

seeking proposals for speaker presentations at the 2018 Portland, Oregon Conference, MADE: Makers Across Disciplines Engage.

MADE: Makers Across Disciplines Engage focuses on materials, art, design, and interdisciplinary collaboration. While celebrating traditional and innovative techniques alike, we seek to engage makers and other creative individuals who push the boundaries of our field with a cross-media sensibility.

Portland is a city that has a strong sense of community and is home to entrepreneurs and craftspeople alike. In response to this, we invite makers who work across disciplines to explore the unforeseen directions, inventiveness, and ingenuity within the metalsmithing field.

Applicants can apply for Main Stage, Rapid Fire, or Early Career Artist Presentations.

Deadline: July 31, 2017

http://www.snagmetalsmith.org/conferences/made/

Comment by Rebecca Skeels on July 1, 2017 at 4:18am

The Goldsmiths’ Centre has reopened applications for its Foundation Programme 2017/18.
If you’re aged 16 to 19, start your glittering career with a year of free intensive training in jewellery, silversmithing and the allied trades under the guidance of highly experienced craftspeople.
Applications close Sunday 23 July.
Email professionaltraining@goldsmiths-centre.org or visit www.goldsmiths-centre.org

Comment by Rebecca Skeels on July 1, 2017 at 4:14am

Goldsmiths' Fair 2017: Precious Mysteries

Week One: 26 September – 1 October

Week Two: 3 – 8 October

Venue: Goldsmiths’ Hall

Tickets: 2017 tickets are now on sale, at the discounted early bird rate!

This autumn sees the highly anticipated return of an ever more stylish Goldsmiths’ Fair, the UK’s leading luxury destination to view and buy original precious metal jewellery and contemporary silver direct from the makers.

https://www.goldsmithsfair.co.uk/visit/tickets/

Comment by Rebecca Skeels on July 1, 2017 at 4:09am

On 31 October and 1 November, Goldsmiths’ Hall will host the UK’s biggest careers event for apprentices and students of jewellery and allied trades. Following the huge success of the events in 2014, 2015, and 2016 the event will deliver even more inspiration, advice and networking opportunities.
Make Your Mark is a completely free tutor–student event open to apprentices, and anyone studying on a UK-based precious-metal-related course (full- or part-time) whether at degree level or on a short adult education or private tutored course.
Key elements of the event will include:
A wide range of exhibitors offering advice and guidance
Live demonstrations including diamond cutting, hand engraving and stone setting
Stalls selling books, stones, bullion, tools and much more
A tour of the Goldsmiths’ Company’s renowned library
Make Your Mark Surgery Sessions – run by Facets PR, this is your chance for face to face advice with experts
Make Your Mark Awards  
Registration to attend will open shortly. Read more about our Student Support here.https://www.assayofficelondon.co.uk/about-us/student-support

Comment by Rebecca Skeels on July 1, 2017 at 4:06am

Funding competition Materials and manufacturing round 3

 

UK businesses can apply for a share of up to £15 million to work on innovation projects in manufacturing and/or materials

 

Competition opens: Monday 8 May 2017

Competition closes: Wednesday 12 July 2017 12:00pm

https://apply-for-innovation-funding.service.gov.uk/competition/6/o...

Comment by Rebecca Skeels on July 1, 2017 at 4:00am

Museum of London junk exhibition reveals human joy in repairs  https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2017/jun/30/museum-london-junk-...

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