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Every month (or two),
Allure! will feature
a different British jewellery designer with a special display on this page, in our
shop window and in a cabinet in the shop
After leaving De Montford University with a BA (Hons) 2.1
degree in Jewellery and Silversmithing in 1989, Sally worked for various
jewellery designers to gain knowledge and experience in the jewellery field.
In 1995 she became self- employed working from a studio
space in 401 Wandsworth workshops in London making her own range of
jewellery, supplying her work in various outlets, galleries and exhibitions
abroad and in the UK.
At present along with developing her range of spoons and
tiaras she is making rope necklaces and ribbons with pearls. Fab and fun!
Perfect for any age
Kate trained at Stourbridge College of Art and Design before completing a
degree in Jewellery Design at Middlesex University.
After working with numerous other contemporary designer/makers whilst
living in London, she moved back to the Midlands to take inspiration from
her countryside surroundings of Shropshire and to set up her own jewellery
business in the heart of Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter.
Kate has been supplying Pyramid Gallery since 2002 with her diamond
studied silver and gold jewellery . In December 2006, a special display of
her work will feature in the shop window as our 'Jeweller of the Month',
under the banner Allure!
After leaving De Montford University with a BA (Hons) 2.1
degree in Jewellery and Silversmithing in 1989, Sally worked for various
jewellery designers to gain knowledge and experience in the jewellery field.
In 1995 she became self- employed working from a studio
space in 401 Wandsworth workshops in London making her own range of
jewellery, supplying her work in various outlets, galleries and exhibitions
abroad and in the UK.
At present along with developing her range of spoons and
tiaras she is making rope necklaces and ribbons with pearls. Fab and fun!
Perfect for any age
Sarah Chilia graduated from Birmingham School of
Jewellery with a First Class honours degree in Jewellery and Silversmithing
in 2003. Before that she had attended York College achieving a distinction
in BTEC HND Art and Design (crafts) in 1999. Born in York, Sarah has
established her jewellery design business here producing classic silver
rings, bangles and chokers and developing a range of intricate filigree
brooches, pendants and earrings in gold and silver. Her talents are also in
great demand as a designer and maker of special commissions via Pyramid
Gallery.
As well as producing her own jewellery, Sarah has
worked as a part time lecturer at York College and the Mount School and also
as sales assistant and jewellery consultant to Pyramid Gallery.
Originally trained at Glasgow School of Art, Linda and her
team design and create an extensive range of jewellery from Linda's home
village of Cardross near Loch Lomond in Argyll and Bute. Her designs are
always changing and developing as each piece is hand made. Work is now being
sold throughout Britain and overseas.
Graduated Camberwell School of Arts & Crafts, London
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Exhibitions & Competitions:
1985 New Designer of the Year. House & Gardens New Designers Competition.
1990 Leeds City Art Gallery - September Showcase.
1990 Christies Contemporary Arts Gallery - Christmas Jewellery Show
1991 Christies Contemporary Arts Gallery - ‘Gilding the Lily’ joint show
1992 Open Eye Gallery - ‘Brooches’
1992 Hugo Barclay’s (Brighton)- Summer Show.
1992 New Ashgate Gallery - ‘Trees’ , multi artist/ media exhibition.
1992 The South Bank Christmas Show.
1992 Dazzle - National Theatre, London.
‘Dazzle’ is a touring jewellery show covering a number of venues each year.
1992 Gallerie Cebra, Düsseldorf - ‘Die Drei Broschen Oper’.
1993 Two artist show with Eve Summers at The Fire & Iron Gallery
1993 ‘And Noah Did Forget The Dinosaurs’ solo exhibition, Open Eye,
Edinburgh
1993 ‘Today’s Jewels - from Paper to Platinum’
Book and exhibition Lesley Craze Gallery, London - sponsored by The London
Arts Board
1993 ITV ‘Champions’ programme, challenged to design and make a pair of
earrings in one hour.
1993 ‘Fabulous Felines’ mixed media show at the Higher Street Gallery.
1993 Dazzle - Christmas shows in Manchester, Glasgow and London.
1994 Solo shows at:
John McKellar Gallery, Hereford
Roger Billcliffe Fine Art, Glasgow
Mid Pennine Arts Gallery, Burnley
1994 Group shows at:
Leeds City Art Gallery - Valentine show & Christmas show
Aberystwyth Arts Centre, Dyfed.
Lesley Craze Gallery 10th Anniversary + Barbican shows
Roger Billcliffe Fine Art Gallery, Glasgow - ‘Secrets’ & ‘Christmas Boxes’
New Ashgate Gallery, Farnham - with Carol Ann Sutherland, Jennifer Semmens,
and John Maltby.
1995 Dazzle at Glasgow, Edinburgh, Manchester, London
1995 Valentines Shows at -
Leeds City Art Gallery
Hugo Barclay - Brighton
Roger Billcliffe Fine Art - Glasgow
Design Yard - Dublin
Oriel Mostyn - Llandudno
1995 Christmas shows at -
Manchester Dazzle,
National Theatre Dazzle,
Leeds City Art Gallery,
Craze II,
Roger Billcliffe fine art,
Design Yard,
Collection Gallery
Celebrity list of purchasers and clients:
Dame Judy Dench
Juliet Stevenson
Sorcha Cusack
John Cleese
Nigel Kennedy
Isla Blair & Julian Glover
Cecilie Loveid (Playright )
Steve McMahon ( footballer )
Nick Hytner (director of stage and film )
Dr Liz Goring (curator/buyer for the National Museums of Scotland
Collection)
John Langley (National Theatre )
Adam Wakeman (Son of Rick Wakeman, and guitarist for Atomic Kitten and Annie
Lennox.)
Rick and Barbara Mayal
Tris Payne – T.V. presenter
Angus Walker – ITN UK Editor
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CARLO
GIOVANNI VERDA
Born in the Midlands,
Carlo studied at Mid-Warwickshire College of Further Education followed by a
3 year BA degree in Jewellery Design & Manufacture at Central School Of Art
& Design (1983 – 1986)
After several years at the Waterside Workshops in London Carlo set up a new
workshop in Warwickshire. 10 years and two children later in 2002 his wife
Joy persuaded him to move back to her home turf of East Riding. Amidst the
chaos of renovating the old High Street property they opened the Alex May
Gallery in August 2004.
Carlo now sells through gallery/shops including John Lewis & private
commissions. He has also undertaken corporate design work, teaching,
including lectures at the Victoria & Albert Museum. In 1997 he designed and
produced a range of jewellery for the V & A Museum.
