http://www.craftanddesigncouncil.org.uk/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.craftanddesigncouncil.org.uk en-us Sat, 16 May 2026 10:12:02 +0100 Rocketspark http://www.craftanddesigncouncil.org.uk/blog/post/15434/awards-ceremony-2020-21/ Monday 17th May 2021 saw the presentation of the annual Goldsmiths’ Craftsmanship & Design Awards, with more than 600 guests joining online for a special livestream edition of the Awards – the first of its kind in the competition’s 113-year history. The highly anticipated Craftsmanship & Design Awards ceremony took the form of a livestream production filmed at the Goldsmiths’ Hall and aired via YouTube hosted by Rachael Taylor, jewellery journalist and co-founder... Sat, 30 Oct 2021 12:00:51 +0100 http://www.craftanddesigncouncil.org.uk/blog/#post15434 http://www.craftanddesigncouncil.org.uk/blog/post/12584/the-goldsmiths-craft--design-council-announces--eight-new-members-following-first-ever-public-appointments/ GC&DC is delighted to welcome eight new council members following the recent open invitation for applications from both in and outside the UK trade. The resulting new council members are named as:John Ball, managing director of Brown & Newirth; Ruth Faulkner, editor of Retail Jeweller Magazine; Maeve Gillies, designer and founder of MaeVona; Robert Hayes, managing director at BlackRock; Steven Jinks, fine jeweller and jewellery training manager at World Skills U.K.; Judith Lockwood, founder, Mes... Mon, 23 Nov 2020 15:58:30 +0000 http://www.craftanddesigncouncil.org.uk/blog/#post12584 http://www.craftanddesigncouncil.org.uk/blog/post/11350/gc-dc-update-staying-creative-and-connected-in-lockdown/ Like most organisations, the last few months have brought new challenges to the Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council, not only in terms of how we operate but the work we do for the industry in supporting and celebrating the brilliant jewellery and silversmithing talent that exists across the UK. We understood that many of our industry peers, winners past and present, and many of those who follow the activity of the GC&DC were suddenly in lockdown, self-isolating or unable to work from their benc... Wed, 15 Jul 2020 13:59:23 +0100 http://www.craftanddesigncouncil.org.uk/blog/#post11350 http://www.craftanddesigncouncil.org.uk/blog/post/10888/Champagne-Gosset-Nurturing-Creativity/ As Champagne’s oldest wine house, Gosset might be expected to be entrenched in the traditional.  However, despite being able to trace its history back to 1584, Champagne Gosset is resolutely contemporary, whilst never losing sight of its heritage. Its approach to producing its champagnes mixes traditional, artisanal techniques with the cutting edge and bespoke.... Thu, 11 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.craftanddesigncouncil.org.uk/blog/#post10888 http://www.craftanddesigncouncil.org.uk/blog/post/10924/Tribute-to-Simon-Coldicott/ On behalf of everyone at the Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council, it’s many industry supporters and our countless number of entrants, we were deeply saddened to hear of Simon’s passing. We offer our sincere condolences and sympathy to Kate and her family, and hope they are able to take some solace from this tribute.... Mon, 01 Jun 2020 15:33:34 +0100 http://www.craftanddesigncouncil.org.uk/blog/#post10924 http://www.craftanddesigncouncil.org.uk/blog/post/8793/Peter-Crump-appointed-new-Chairman-of-theGoldsmiths-Craft-Design-Council/ The GC&DC has appointed a new Chairman for the next two years – Peter Crump is the MD of renowned UK jewellery design and manufacturing company, Vipa Designs. Taking over from retiring Chairman Andy Putland, Peter is excited to commence his new role and put plans into place to develop the Council’s work and ambitions further, continuing its excellent collective work to extend the reach, profile and effectiveness of its annual competition, The Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council Awards.&nbsp... Tue, 16 Jul 2019 15:01:45 +0100 http://www.craftanddesigncouncil.org.uk/blog/#post8793 http://www.craftanddesigncouncil.org.uk/blog/post/6500/Goldsmiths-Craft-Design-Council-launches-2018-19-Awards-briefs-at-IJL/ The Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council (GC&DC) returns to International Jewellery London (IJL) for the formal launch of the 2018/19 edition of its annual competition, The Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council Awards. These prestigious Awards inspire and encourage excellence and skills development among graduates, apprentices, designers and masters working in jewellery, silversmithing and the allied trades.  Full details and design briefs will be available as IJL opens HERE.... Thu, 23 Aug 2018 13:16:21 +0100 http://www.craftanddesigncouncil.org.uk/blog/#post6500 http://www.craftanddesigncouncil.org.uk/blog/post/6225/Brian-Hill-awarded-Outstanding-Contribution-to-the-Industry-at-UKJAs/ Brian Hill, Consultant of the Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council, has been honoured with the prestigious Outstanding Contribution to Industry Award at this year’s Retail Jeweller UK Jewellery Awards.... Fri, 06 Jul 2018 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.craftanddesigncouncil.org.uk/blog/#post6225 http://www.craftanddesigncouncil.org.uk/blog/post/5245/GC-DC-to-host-unique-In-Conversation-evening-with-Cartier-Joanna-Hardy/ Taking place at the Goldsmiths’ Centre in London on February 13th, the Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council is hosting a truly unique In Conversation event with esteemed jewellery maison Cartier, and acclaimed jewellery specialist Joanna Hardy.... Mon, 08 Jan 2018 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.craftanddesigncouncil.org.uk/blog/#post5245 http://www.craftanddesigncouncil.org.uk/blog/post/4932/Graff-announced-as-a-new-Principal-Patron-of-the-Goldsmiths-Craft-Design-Council-Awards/ The Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council is thrilled to announce that renowned luxury diamond jeweller Graff – creator of The Most Fabulous Jewels in the World – is now a Principal Patron of the Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council Awards.... Thu, 19 Oct 2017 14:32:17 +0100 http://www.craftanddesigncouncil.org.uk/blog/#post4932