Silversmithing

The Goldsmiths’ Centre awards grants to four early-stage businesses

The Goldsmiths’ Centre has announced the recipients of its first round of Business Catalyst (Small) Grants for 2025. The Goldsmiths’ Centre has awarded grants to four outstanding early-stage businesses: Kristina Merchant (Kmercht), Makila Nsika Nkaya (M.Kala), Katie Watson and Estelle Melissa Burton. Each recipient of the £1,000 Business Catalyst (Small)…

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UCA student unveils endangered bird inspired collection

Céline Munisso, a student from University for the Creative Arts (UCA) has unveiled a jewellery collection inspired by endangered birds created to raise awareness of the threats they face from hunting and habitat loss. ‘Pay the bill’, a series of jewellery and objets d’art explores the theme of avicide, the…

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NAJ joins Creative UK to champion jewellery industry

The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has joined Creative UK in a bid to raise the profile of jewellery, silverware and allied trades within the creative industries. The move comes after the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) recognised the jewellery sector’s contribution to the UK creative economy last…

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Goldsmiths Centre to host 2D hand-rendering talk

The Goldsmiths’ Craft and Design Council (GC&DC), in partnership with the Goldsmiths’ Centre, will host an online Techniques in Focus talk next month aimed at jewellery designers seeking an introduction to 2D hand-rendering. The virtual session, taking place on 7 July, will feature goldsmith and award-winning designer Janet Weller, GC&DC…

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Birmingham awarded World Craft City status

Birmingham has officially been recognised as a World Craft City, making it one of just eight in Europe to receive the designation from the World Crafts Council. Led by the Jewellery Quarter Development Trust (JQDT) and co-applicants Birmingham City University, a bid for World Craft City status was supported by…

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Silver allied trades added to endangered craft list

Heritage Crafts has announced that the silver allied trades have been added to its Red List of Endangered Crafts for the first time. Red List of Endangered Crafts is a bi-annual report listing traditional craft skills in the UK at risk of disappearing. As a result of this, the Goldsmiths’…

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Goldsmiths’ Centre launches Shine 2025 for emerging jewellery businesses

Goldsmiths’ Centre has announced the launch of Shine 2025, a four-month programme designed for makers who are in the first five years of their jewellery and silversmithing business journey. The programme will support 10 individuals, providing expert guidance on how to effectively present, sell, and showcase new collections both online…

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The Goldsmiths’ Foundation appoints new inaugural director

The Goldsmiths’ Foundation, a non-profit organisation that focuses on advancing creative, technical, and vocational skills, particularly in goldsmithing, silversmithing, jewellery, has appointed Joseph Hallgarten as its inaugural director. With more than 20 years of leadership experience in the non-profit sector, Hallgarten is a respected educator and specialist in education policy…

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BAJ receives ‘Good’ rating from Ofsted

The British Academy of Jewellery (BAJ) has been rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted in 2025, as it continues to deliver industry-focused education that equips learners with the practical skills and knowledge they need to succeed.  Ofsted (Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills) inspected the Further Education section of…

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Government to review British Hallmarking Council

The UK government has announced that it will commence a review into the British Hallmarking Council (BHC) which will look at the role, remit and governance of the BHC, including options to merge, abolish or reform it. The BHC is an executive, non-departmental public body sponsored by the Department for…

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