Join us on the 7th and 8th of November as we present an exclusive series of online conversations and Q&A with seven of this years’ exceptionally talented exhibitors during the sixth annual Elements: A Festival of Jewellery, Silver and Gold. Follow the links below to register on Eventbrite. Sessions are limited to 12 attendees, and all details on how to access these Zooms sessions will be sent upon registering.
In Conversation: Marie Walshe of Sorrel Bay Fine Jewellery
Saturday, 7 November 2020 from 11:00-11:45
Marie Walshe, a goldsmith for twenty years, is behind her brand Sorrel Bay Fine Jewellery, named after her beautiful daughter. Her collections are crafted using traditional goldsmithing skills, inspired by ancient cultures and reveling in a ‘man made’ natural finish. Marie’s passion for gemology and the geology behind them, along with her ethical beliefs, mean that sustainability and traceability play a large role in the sourcing of her raw materials. Each piece is one-of-a-kind and precious, small treasures and future heirlooms. The brands’ ethos passionately promotes British-made, hand-crafted conscious luxury.
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In Conversation: Annie Ruthven-Taggart of Argems Jewellery
Saturday, 7 November 2020 from 12:15-13:00
Annie Ruthven-Taggart of Artgems Jewellery works in fair trade precious metals and semiprecious stones to create three-dimensional sculptural forms inspired by marine life and geological structures. Hand cut watercolour paper shapes are milled on to fine silver and 18ct gold creating a graphic element to the work and echoing the sculptural forms. Particular attention is given to the interrelationships between elements, how they intersect and the harmony of composition between them. Miniature hinge mechanisms are used to create highly wearable jewellery with a fluidity of movement. Great attention is given to the finishing of each piece to compliment the delicacy of the surface textures.
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In Conversation: Ana Simoes of Ana Simoes Jewellery
Sunday, 8 November 2020 from 10:30-11:15
Ana Simoes trained as a designer-jeweller and gem-setter in Portugal and in the UK. She worked as a jeweller in London before relocating to Plymouth in 2016 where she designs and handcrafts her work. Ana’s jewellery pays homage to her Portuguese and Moorish heritage, and to the country’s unique architecture. The colourful ornamental repeat-patterns seen in Portuguese tiles are celebrated through the use of yellow gold and gemstones. An avid user of computer aided design (CAD), 3D printing and lost-wax casting; Ana combines traditional jewellery making techniques and contemporary design skills to create timeless jewellery pieces with a distinctive aesthetic.
In Conversation: Lauren Davidson of Ellie Air Jewellery
Sunday, 8 November 2020 from 11:45-12:30
Ellie Air Jewellery is a contemporary bespoke and fine jewellery brand that celebrates the romance of the past and reawakens the historic concept of the family jeweller for a new generation. Founded by Lauren Davidson, the brand specialises in bespoke design and unique engagement rings that are crafted in-house with ethical materials. The brand’s permanent collections revisit traditional styles and update them for a new era, including signet rings with the recognisable Ellie Air star-shaped setting. Every piece is a contemporary heirloom that reflects Lauren’s training at the Alchimia School in Florence and with leading businesses in New York.
In Conversation: Eve Balashova of Evgeniia Balashova Jewellery
Sunday, 8 November from 13:00-13:45
Jewellery by Evgeniia Balashova is a visually captivating and tactile experience created using a combination of 3D printing and traditional hand skills. Each piece from Eve’s collection is a careful manipulation of weight, texture and kinetic qualities of 3D printed nylon and precious metals brought together in a quest to find harmony between these contrasting materials. Eve breathes in vibrancy into simple geometric forms using 3D modelling and handcrafts precious metal components using ancient metalworking techniques, various ways of metal forming, wire drawing and soldering. She works in Glasgow and exhibits her work in the UK and internationally.
In Conversation: Caitlin Hegney
Sunday, 8 November 2020 from 14:15-15:00
Caitlin Hegney is a Scottish jeweller who celebrates Ancient Heritage in her work, exploring rhythmic markings in metal and reclaimed wood. Caitlin is fascinated by the communicative value of lines and how their ambiguity transcends and resonates with humanity. Caitlin’s practice energises traditional metalworking and woodworking techniques. She hammers into metal with hand forged tools and draws with wire. Wood is carved and dyed to celebrate the inherent rhythmic wood grain. Caitlin’s practice is driven by the unpredictability of process; the shade of dyed wood or quality of line in metal takes on its own personality in a sequence.
In Conversation: Ellis Mhairi Cameron
Sunday, 8 November 2020 from 16:45-17:30
Ellis Mhairi Cameron is a Scottish fine jeweller. She creates sculptural fine jewellery, inspired by her Scottish Heritage. Inspiration is taken from the landscape and the medieval jewellery hoards which have been found across the Scottish Highlands. Ellis uses traditional techniques and hand skills to give her pieces their signature rugged aesthetic. Working in gold and diamonds, each piece is a fusion of intricacy and erosion. At the foundation of her work is a belief in the beauty of imperfections, hand craftsmanship and a desire to provide clients with jewellery which can be handed down throughout the generations.