Centrepiece

Call for guest exhibitors – Centrepiece Christmas 2012 exhibition

miranda — Thu, 10 May 2012 20:56:31 +0000

Its that time of year again and planning for our Christmas exhibition at Symphony hall is in full swing. We have a selection of guest exhibtors within the show every year, alongside our regular core members and for the last few years a number of emerging makers from the Designspace business start up programme. If you are a jeweller or silversmith, based within the West Midlands, and would like to be a part of our exhibition please download the application form below and apply by 31st May 2012. Details of how to submit work for selection is detailed within the application.

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Relativity

miranda — Wed, 02 May 2012 20:26:28 +0000

Centrepiece jeweller Alice Gow celebrates being part of a creative family with an exhibition at Ilminster Arts Centre. The exhibition will be at The Meeting House from 14th – 26th May 2012. Along side Alice’s jewellery will be paintings, sculpture and woodturning from members of her extended family.

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Open Studios 18/19 May 2012

editor — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:08:11 +0000

37 of the Jewellery Quarter’s finest Designer Makers will be opening their workshop doors on the 18th and 19th of May – it’s the perfect chance to see behind the scenes and glimpse the modern working environment of this historic area of the city. Come along and explore working jewellery studios and purchase original pieces of craft work, direct from the hands that made it.

Makers workshops will be open:

Friday 18th May 4pm – 7pm

Saturday 19th May 10am – 4pm

(24 Carrot Farmers Market will also be outside the Big Peg on the 19th)

Download the map here:

Jo Candlish

miranda — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 21:38:12 +0000

Jo Candlish’s work is influenced by the techniques of foldforming and anti-clastic raising. Jo’s designs appear simple, comprising of two or three elements within each piece focusing on a graceful line or silhouette for strength in design. This simplicity is derived from the natural forms of seed pods, leaves, flowers and stars as a source of inspiration.

After completing a fine art degree, Jo became a member of JASSO and discovered a passion and aptitude for constructing strong three dimensional forms. She has completed a year with Design Space, an exciting business development programme based in Birmingham. Jo now spends her time at her new workshop at Quarter Studio’s in the Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham where she continues her jewellery and silversmithing practice.

Centrepiece Christmas Ornaments

editor — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 12:07:18 +0000

This year the Centrepiece Designers have decided to celebrate the festive season by making a range of Christmas Ornaments for their annual selling exhibition at Birmingham’s Symphony Hall.

The variety the designers submitted was breath taking, each worked in keeping with their individual style to to make something truly unique to them. From delicate Christmas castles to neat bunches of mistletoe the full collection of pieces will be for sale during the 2011 Exhibition.

Click here to find the opening times and come along to chose your favourite.

Yu-Ping-Lin

miranda — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 22:50:41 +0000

I finished a Master degree in Jewellery, Silversmithing and Related Products last September and then developed my textile as a self-employed designer maker at Design Space. I obtained the Gold Prize & Council Special Award of 2011 Goldsmiths’ Craftsmanship & Design Awards. I enjoy the different materials and culture in my life.

The collection is inspired by Origami, it features the Japanese art of folding paper into attractive colour. All pieces are made from silver with hand-painted/printed fabrics and mixed media. The fabric elements can be removed or changed with different patterned fabrics. Also, the pieces can be worn without the fabric parts.

Priya Raju

miranda — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 22:45:25 +0000

For her Blue Lotus collection, Priya draws on her Indian heritage, creating three-dimensional pieces that echo lines seen in Mughal architecture. Each piece, crafted in sterling silver and set with diamonds, takes on a form of the lotus flower. Her creations fuse together traditional hand skills and today’s modern technology.

Priya initially undertook the evening class at the MAC for two years, then in 2008 enrolled at the School of Jewellery to study Design Crafts. Priya currently is a participant on the Design Space programme. Her Blue Lotus collection was shortlisted for the Treasure Competition 2011 run by Professional Jeweller.

Lynsey Pluck

miranda — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 22:42:52 +0000

Lynsey creates ethically responsible fine jewellery. Her unique designs combine 18ct ethical gold and diamonds with colourful recycled sari material detail, creating energetic yet elegant eye catching pieces.

Lynsey Pluck graduated from Sir John Cass Dept of art, media and design, London Metropolitan University. During her course Lynsey attained a number of awards including the Goldsmiths’ Company Foundation Degree Award Winner 2010. Lynsey is currently based in the Jewellery Quarter in Birmingham, where she is developing her collection with the support of the Design Space programme.

Li-Chu-Wu

miranda — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 22:41:09 +0000

Li-Chu’s work is all about paper and layers; using multiple layers to create subtle movement and tactile qualities. Applying a mix of metalsmithing techniques and new technologies, she manipulates layered paper allowing it to expand in a concentric format, creating intricate, elaborate and unique body adornments.

Li-Chu Wu is a Taiwanese Jewellery designer who based in Birmingham, UK. Li-Chu completed a Masters in Jewellery, Silversmithing and Related Products at Birmingham City University in 2010. She has been selected as the profile designer for Brilliant Birmingham 2011. She is now working as an independent jewellery designer maker in Design Space.

Laura Golbourne

miranda — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 22:38:26 +0000

I am interested in the concept of escapism. My products are inspired by my interest in science fiction and fantasy stories. By combining these interests I create quirky, sterling silver, products which are intended to create a sense of fun in everyday tasks.

After graduating from the School of Jewellery in Birmingham in June 2010 I have been selected for many prestigious exhibitions and events such as One Year On at New Designers, the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths ‘Getting Started’ business course and Treasure as part of London Jewellery Week.