Fabulous Fabsters

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Modern Signets by Sian Evans

Modern Signets by Sian Evans

Fabulous Fabsters is pleased to announce our first Face 2 Face Fabsters — #f2fab* event of 2018 — a workshop on "How to Commission Bespoke Jewellery" with Fabster and London-based jeweller Sian Evans in her Clerkenwell studio.

Do you have any family jewels that are broken or in a style not to your taste? Have you been thinking about having them remade into meaningful pieces that work with your lifestyle now but weren't sure how to begin? Or maybe you have some ideas about creating a new piece altogether? With over thirty years experience as a jewellery designer and lecturer at Central St. Martin, Sian has helped many clients, including Fabulous Fabsters founder Christine Chang Hanway, rework their existing pieces into favourite heirlooms for today. She recognises that commissioning bespoke jewellery can be a daunting journey into the unknown and this workshop is designed as an introduction into that process and what to expect once you have taken the leap!

We will meet at 6:45 pm for a 7:00 pm start. The workshop will include a tour of Sian's studio, a short presentation by Sian on commissiong bespoke jewellery and an interactive discussion period where participants will be able to ask Sian questions about potential commissions they have in mind to hear her initial thoughts. The workshop is intentionally small and limited to 6 people so that we can invite participants to bring their existing pieces and ideas for discussion.

*Face to Face Fabsters — #f2fab — has been conceived to enable Fabsters to meet each other while raising money for charity. Sian will donate the proceeds from this event to Smallwood Trust, a charity which helps women to overcome financial difficulties and improve their social and emotional well-being. The charity's mission is to enable women on low incomes to be financially resilient.

To book go to Eventbrite click here

Bridport & West Dorset Open Studios 9th-17th September

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I'll be at  Venue 23 , Bridport & West Dorset Open Studio with Alice Blogg

9th - 17th september 2017

Showing jewellery in gold, silver, precious and semi precious stones. Skills in ancient and modern techniques suffuse her work with an archaeological sensibility. On show are recent precious collections including; Sands of Time, Archaeology and Antumbra, plus new developments to fashion collections inspired by botanical drawings. 

Address:

Alice Blogg’s New Log Shed, Unit 9 Browns Farm, Nettlecombe, Bridport, DT6 3SS.

Please type in Alice Blogg into Google maps. The pin is the exact location of the workshop. If following a Sat Nav do not turn down Private drive at the end, continue 100 yards and gate on the left.

9 / 10 / 11 / 12 / 13 /14 /15 /16 / 17  September
10am – 5.30pm

WC: Yes
Wheel Chair access: Yes on uneven grass

See more here

Creative Constellations - Clerkenwell Design Week

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Talk and Networking at CDW2017:

Join us for Conversation, Connection + Crumpets at Clerkenwell Design Week

Creative Constellations at Clerkenwell Design Week 2017

You're invited to the first Creative Constellations networking event, presented by Creative Clerkenwell, and debuting at Clerkenwell Design Week 2017!

Independent designers, makers, creatives and other curious people, join us for an evening of conversation and connection. 

Doors open at the beautiful Good and Proper Tea at 7pm on the second day of Clerkenwell Design Week

From 7:30pm, In Conversation:

Sarah Hamilton, designer and illustrator, founder of the Just a Card campaign, author of House of Cards

Sian Evans, Clerkenwell-based jeweller, former senior lecturer at Central Saint Martins

Charlene Lam, curator, pop-up shopkeeper and founder of Creative Clerkenwell

We'll talk about our projects supporting designer-makers, as well as discussing both the challenges and opportunities for the industry. Followed by open discussion and time to meet and mingle.

We want to hear from you -- how can we connect and shine brighter together?

Your ticket includes a drink and scrumptious crumpet from Good and Proper Tea, with additional drinks available for purchase.

Limited capacity, so book quickly to avoid disappointment

Book Tickets here : Eventbrite

Use promo code SIAN for a special discounted ticket price of £5

Wed 24 May 2017

19:00 – 22:00 BST

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LOCATION

Good and Proper Tea

96 Leather Lane 

London 

EC1N 7TX 

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*** Creative Constellations *** We shine brighter together ***

 

Creative Clerkenwell is an official media partner of Clerkenwell Design Week 2017. Register for free entry and to beat the queues!

Necklace making class £20.00

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On Tuesday 7th June, during Dorset Art Weeks we are offering necklace making classes. A fun activity for all ages. Create a simple drawing, we will cut it out for you. You can choose a  colourful plastic or from a range of British woods to be creative with. We will fire up our  super amazing laser cutting machine to do the cutting out of your drawing super quickly and accurately !! To finish your necklace choose a coloured cord to add to your drawn element to create your own necklace and artwork. We will expertly apply the cord to the cut element for you.

No drawing experience or jewellery making experience necessary. Will take between half an hour and an hour depending on how busy we get.

Open from 9am-6pm on the 7th June. Last laser cutting at 5.30

Laser cut necklaces in fluoro orange perspex and blue cord

Laser cut necklaces in fluoro orange perspex and blue cord

 

 

Festival of Stuff 16 @ The Institute of Making

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Tuesday 21 June 16 - Saturday 25 June 16

The Festival of Stuff runs from 21st to the 25th of June, consisting of four days of bookable masterclasses and culminating in an extravaganza of materials and making. 

Sian will be leading one of the masterclasses: Pewter casting. Two sessions, morning and afternoon on the 23rd June. The masterclass is Free, but very popular so my advice is to book as soon as the ticket site goes live on the 23rd May . To book click here

The festival starts with four days of bookable masterclasses, last year these included basket weaving, metal and plastic tape plating, paper cord weaving, shaker box making, pyrotechnic display, glass whistle making , cyanotype printing, sugru throwing, yellow road making painting, teeth cleaning, copper bowl hammering, copper spoon making to name a few. 

The full schedule will be announced on 16th May, to be the first to hear sign up to the Festival of Stuff mailing list, join here. 

All are welcome. Booking is required for masterclasees, there is no need to book for the Saturday extravaganza, its drop-in sessions from 1-5pm. 

Watch last years Festival of Stuff open day: click here
Film made by Mattia Reiniger / UnveilArts

Dorset Arts Week , 28th May to 12th June 2016

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I'm thrilled to announce that I will be taking part as an exhibitor at Dorset Arts Week , 28th May - 12th June . I will be part of a group show in the beautiful studios of Alice Blogg ( see some of Alices work above ) as a Browns Farm Creative .

See Dorset Arts Week Directory HERE .

I'll be there for most of the time, showing gold and silver collections. I'm busy making lots of new pieces for the exhibition.

Alice and I are planning some special workshops and talks. I'll be demonstrating the ancient art of cuttlefish casting, talking about my work one evening and Alice and I will be winding up the laser cutting machine and will be offering you the chance to design a pendant and have your design laser cut in acrylic or wood . I'll let you know dates soon.

Workshop

Unit 9 Browns Farm,

Nettlecombe, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3SS