Triumph and Disaster: Engraver William Wyon's Final Years
Date: 10 February 2025 · 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Price: £12 (25 places)
Location: The Goldsmiths’ Centre, London EC1M 5AD
Discover the legacy of William Wyon, the engraver behind some of the most iconic coins and medals of the 19th century. Join Sir Mark Jones, most recently Interim Director of The British Museum, as he explores Wyon’s extraordinary career, from his famed image of Queen Victoria to the artistry of his medals, reflecting an era of imperial ambition. Presented in collaboration with the British Art Medal Society.
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Meet the Maker: Alexandra von Widdern, Heather Blake, Olivia English, Emma Hardiman
Date: 5 March 2025 · 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Price: Free
Location: Online (via Zoom), UK time
Meet four emerging jewellers - Alexandra Cardinal von Widdern (Von W Fine Jewellery), Heather Blake, Olivia English (oliviajanejewellery), and Emma Hardiman (Acanthia Jewellery) - as they share their inspiring stories and career journeys. Recently participating in the Spotlighting Getting Started business training, they’re eager to discuss their work, practice, and inspirations. Join our online Meet the Maker events to explore new jewellery designs, support these makers, and learn what it takes to start as a jeweller or silversmith.
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Jewellery Meets Textiles: A Historic Relationship
Date: 10 March 2025 · 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Price: Pay what you can (£5 or £10)
Location: Online (via Zoom), UK time
Join art historian Rachel Church in an online talk exploring the historical connection between jewellery and textiles. Discover how jewellers have reimagined dress accessories using gems, metals, and enamels since the seventeenth century, and how modern makers continue to draw on textile techniques.
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Meet the Maker: Isabella Bedlington, Beca Fflur, Tika Stefano, Liz Willoughby
Date: 20 March 2025 · 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Price: Free
Location: Online (via Zoom), UK time
Meet four emerging jewellers - Isabella Bedlington, Beca Fflur, Tika Stefano, and Liz Willoughby - as they share their inspiring stories and career journeys. After completing business training through Spotlighting Getting Started, they’re excited to discuss their practices and inspirations. Join our online Meet the Maker events to discover their work and learn what it takes to start as a jeweller or silversmith.
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