When:
7-9 February 2014
Where:
Chelsea Old Town Hall, King’s Road, London, SW3 5EE
The London Desire Jewellery and Silversmithing Fair will be opening its doors to the public from 7-9 February at the Chelsea Old Town Hall. Visitors will be able to see and purchase work from over 80 exhibitors working in leather, acrylic, ceramics, paper, glass, copper and wood as well as more traditional silver, gold and platinum jewellery featuring gemstones, pearls, beads and enamelwork. Choose from a range of contemporary designers who are not afraid to push the boundaries of what is expected, to those who create future classics.
Silver Ring by Gallardo & Blaine
The event this year also features talks by selected makers so visitors can discover the inspiration and creative processes involved in some of the work and, on Saturday and Sunday, The London Jewellery School are running workshops to help engage and inspire visitors to have a go at making their own jewellery.
A further feature at the event this year is the “Ones To Watch” gallery, featuring new designers and recent graduates. Included within this section is work by Petra Stelzenmueller with her sculptural, kinetic pieces in silver with smatterings of gold leaf and mixed media described as “daring you to touch, demanding you to wear”. Karen Fox is another new designer maker in this area. Her work combines stainless steel mesh, precious metals and paper with textile techniques such as pleating and smocking. Also included is Nicola Crawford’s jewellery consisting of random letters with hidden messages. Her debut collection ‘Lost Words’ was inspired by the lost art of letter writing, after finding a letter written during World War II in an antiques shop. Visitors may like to speak to her about her bespoke service where she is able to create a special piece with a message hidden in one of her spheres or perhaps someone’s name.
Desire offers visitors a choice of around 80 individual jewellers and silversmiths who have been selected for their superb and innovative craftsmanship and have a genuine passion for the work they create. Visitors can see and purchase from an exciting range from both emerging British talent as well as more established designer makers.
With so many exhibitors and with such a stunning and distinctive mix of work this really is an event not to be missed.
Further information on the Desire Fairs can be found on the website or call 01622 747325.
Details
Show opening times: 10 am – 6 pm Friday, 10 am – 5 pm Saturday and Sunday.
Admission: £5
Photography (c) Craft in Focus
