Report by Ruth Rushby
Last night on Monday 7th March Stephen Webster presented awards to the winners of these prestigious awards at Goldsmiths’ Hall in the presence of many key players in the industry.
The Goldsmiths’ Craft and Design Council was founded in 1908 it’s intention has always been to promote, encourage and celebrate excellence in jewellery, silversmithing and associated crafts. It certainly does that.
I write in haste as the exhibition of selected work submitted for the competitions and of course the work of award winners is on show only until Friday 11th March.
If you are able to visit Goldsmiths’ this week you will be able to see work spanning a broad selection of the industries craft disciplines including enamel work.
Congratulations are due to a number of society members:
- Joan MacKarell received a Commendation in the Smallworkers section for her enamelled silver box pendant lid and a Silver award in the Enamellers (Senior) category for the silver and enamel box pendant.
- Rachel Gogerly also gained Silver in this category for her enamel necklace
- Ruth Ball received a Commendation for her enamelled silver dish.
- Jane Moore was awarded a Commendation for a silver and enamel monochrome necklace in the Gold and London Assay Office Special Award.
Congratulations to all !!
Fred Rich received the prestigious Goldsmiths’ Company Award with his extraordinary and superbly enamelled “Birth of Venus” vase, a tour de force of skill, craftsmanship and imagination. This award is presented at the discretion of the Council to the piece of work judged to have achieved the highest standard of craftsmanship and design.
Dates for your diary - What’s on at Goldsmiths’ + links to London jewellery week:
- Goldsmiths’ Craft and Design Council Awards
Tuesday March 8 – Friday 11 March 2011
Free exhibition - The 2000 Year Old Corieltavi Silver Bowl
May 3 – July 16 2011
Free exhibition - Mind Full of Silver
Creative explorations by 13 Silversmiths
May 26 – July 16 2011
Free exhibition - London Jewellery Week
A variety of shows and exhibitions taking place across the capital
June 6 – June 12 2011
For listing of events visit:
Week one: Monday September 26 - October 2
Week two: Tuesday October 4 - Sunday October 9
Many Thanks to Ruth Rushby for this posting.