Queensmith, an impartial manufacturing jeweller primarily based in London’s Hatton Backyard, has partnered with the British Academy of Jewelry (BAJ) for a talent-driven occasion that happened at Queensmith’s showroom and workshop on Tuesday night time.
The occasion spotlighted the subsequent era of artisans from BAJ’s jewelry design and manufacturing course, offering a platform for them to showcase their abilities in a real-world setting.
As part of their course, these college students had been briefed to design and craft mandalas, all of which had been chosen for exhibition at Queensmith’s London showroom. A panel of judges, composed of Queensmith’s senior management group, evaluated the intricate designs and craftsmanship of every scholar’s work, finally naming the highest three prize winners.
This collaboration underscores Queensmith’s dedication to fostering rising expertise inside the trade and providing invaluable alternatives for careers in jewelry manufacturing.
The primary prize was gained by an “exceptionally gifted” scholar, Jarryd Krog, whose mandala design stood out for its originality and superb craftsmanship. The grand prize gives the winner an unparalleled alternative to spend a day in Queensmith’s workshop. Right here, they may have the possibility to convey their successful design to life in gold, below the supervision of Queensmith’s knowledgeable goldsmiths.
Monique Daniels Daw, manufacturing director at Queensmith, mentioned: “We firmly imagine in encouraging the expertise that the jewelry trade has to supply. This collaboration with the BAJ is a vital step in the direction of offering these aspiring jewelry designers with the publicity and expertise they should excel of their careers.”
Queensmith already employs six BAJ alumni and as they give the impression of being to double their manufacturing capabilities over the subsequent two years, they may proceed to supply profession alternatives to aspiring jewellers.
Reflecting on their shared dedication to nurturing rising expertise and the significance of sensible studying experiences, Lily Henderson, the BAJ jewelry diploma coordinator mentioned: “BAJ and Queensmith share a standard dedication to pave clear, viable profession paths for college kids transitioning from academia to the dynamic world of the jewelry trade. This collaborative occasion serves as a vital platform, offering our learners with a golden alternative to realize priceless, hands-on expertise and publicity in a real-world state of affairs.”