The Goldsmiths’ Centre Shines the Spotlight on Early-Career Jewellers and Silversmiths

05 Jan 2024

This January (8 January – 29 February 2024), The Goldsmiths’ Centre in London presents the work of eighteen emerging and talented jewellers and silversmiths in its free exhibition Spotlighting Getting Started. More than 50 handcrafted works, from slug-shaped brooches to rings inspired by ancient hoards, will be on display created by the newest generation of makers.

All exhibitors successfully completed The Goldsmiths’ Centre’s free introduction to business course Getting Started Online in 2023. Subsequently, they were invited to apply for further skills training and the Spotlighting Getting Started showcasing opportunity. They were selected based on the quality and potential of their work by two guest judges – communications specialist Nyasha Daley and jewellery journalist Rachael Taylor and – The Goldsmiths’ Centre team.

Charlotte Dew, Head of Public Programmes at The Goldsmiths’ Centre, explains,

“Spotlighting Getting Started is open to UK based early career makers who want to put what they have learnt during Getting Started Online into action. Through practical assignments, this initiative gives them the skills to prepare for interviews, photograph their work and promote it through social media. Each year, we are proud to see participants grow in confidence and go on to grow their business, showcasing their work at selling events and showcases across the UK and internationally.”

This year’s exhibitors are Cameron & Breen, Xinyin Chen (EÈ Chan), Gina Cheun, Shirani Fernando (Shirani Jewellery), Amy Findlay, Monica Findlay, Connie Fung (Oncidium Jewellery), Seongmin Kim, Emma Lawrence (Spangle Fandango), Kristina Merchant, Caitlin Murphy, Lucy Perl Petts, Kathryn Reid, Charlotte Smith, Samantha Sloane, Samantha Snow, Mizuki Tochigi and Molly Wu.

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