(J) Louise Sorrell - Silver Engraved Vase
s.29 Engravers, Die Sinkers & Seal Engravers
(J) Junior (S) Senior
Any type of hand engraving on metal or dies and seals may be submitted.
Additional requirements:
- Copper-plate engravings should be accompanied with a sample of the print.
- All dies and seals should be accompanied with an impression.
*NEW* The Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council Special Bursary
This bursary provides an excellent incentive for all aspiring engravers and/or chasers to participate in the competition. Everyone who enters work into either the engraving or chasing sections will be able to apply for this Special GC&DC Bursary, which offers a marvellous opportunity to learn alongside a master craftsperson.
It is designed to promote and aid career, technical and creative development which aims to support craftsmen and women in providing some workshop experience with an established specialist expert in these ever-important and invaluable allied crafts.
Who can apply?
Entries for this bursary will be considered from both the engraving and chasing sections using the following rationale/criteria:
- It is specifically for the development and advancement of technical and creative skills through workshop experience with an established/experienced craftsperson;
- The bursary will be open to any entrant showing promise in their competition submission/s, and this doesn’t have to be a Gold, Silver or Bronze winner;
- There is no age restriction.
How to apply
Entrants will need to provide a brief statement, maximum 50 words, about how the Bursary will enhance their own practice and state their preferred discipline and technique they wish to develop.
Entry Form Requirements
There will be placeholders on the entry form for you to explain your design concept and the tools or techniques / processes that you have used. We encourage entrants to use these placeholders wisely. The information you provide will be ensure that judges can make informed decisions.
The placeholders are:
- Material information: Materials used to produce the piece/s. (Max 150 words)
- Processes used to produce the piece/s: It is important that you write down all the techniques you have used to make your piece and especially whether any elements are created using technology. This will be used in the judging process and you may be at a disadvantage if it is unclear how the piece was made. (Max 150 words)
In addition, if another craftsperson helped to finish / create your entry (i.e. designers / mounters) they may enter your piece as a separate entry under the relevant craft section (i.e s.30 Fine Jewellery / s.24 Jewellers) This is a great way to champion the crafts and the collaborative nature of our industry!
(S) Przemyslaw Beres - Poseidon, Wolf Girl, Medusa & Cleopatra Rings
09 Jan
Online entry deadline (for ALL entries)
25-27 Jan
All 3D entries submission / post-in days @ Goldsmiths' Centre, London
28 Feb
Awards Ceremony @ The Goldsmiths' Hall, London
09-11 Mar
Collection & post-back of entries; The Goldsmiths' Centre, London
