Christmas Exhibitions and the Stephen Maer Award

Christmas is almost upon us and I will be showcasing my work in two exhibitions this year.

The first exhibition is at the Barbican with the Designer Jewellers Group. Towards the beginning of the year I was awarded the Stephen Maer award. This award was set up in honour of Stephen who passed away in 2004. Every two years, one of the New Designers who exhibits at the Winter Show is selected to become an Associate member with the group for a further two years. I was very fortunate to be chosen. Previous winners include Tom McDowell and Misun Won.

The exhibition will in the foyer of the Barbican, between the 15th November 2013-1st January 2014. It is open daily between 12-8pm.

The second exhibition will be with Handmade in Britain at the historic Somerset House in London. Handmade in Britain exists to support, promote and celebrate British based designer-makers who make their work within the the UK and Northern Ireland.  Exhibiting will be a range of handmade products including Jewellery, Ceramics, Gift and Interior Products.

'Handmade in Britain and Somerset House are inviting British designer makers to take part in the Christmas Arcade at Somerset House – a contemporary and very British celebration of Christmas. Complementing 7 weeks of festive celebrations, including the famous ice-rink Skate, the Christmas Arcade showcases the best of British Brands.'

I will be showcasing a range of my work at the Christmas Arcade between the 10th November 2013-15th January 2014. 

Christmas Showcases: Somerset House and Barbican

Happy New Year everyone! 

Little update on the blog. This Christmas I showcased my work at two exhibitions. The first being with Handmade in Britain at Somerset House, during the Christmas Arcade. This was not only a jewellery exhibition but focused on crafts, including textiles, prints and ceramics. There was some stunning work on display, I especially loved the work of Enclosed Spaces who make modern graphic prints.

I also exhibited once again at the Barbican with the Designer Jewellers Group for the Winter Showcase. There was some great jewellery on display, not only from exisiting group members but the New Designer guest exhibitors. They were hand selected from the New Designers graduate show in the summer, just as I had been the year before.

Scottish designer Kelly Munro's work is influenced by the fishing industry heritage where she grew up. She combines manipulated burnt wood with rubber and hand pierced structures.

Bola Lyon combines porcelain and silver. Her collection is inspired by hidden structures within the anatomy.

Ciara Bowles' work explores colour, pattern, scale & material. Her hand pierced and powder coated structures are striking.

New Work!

Contrast Necklaces (18ct Gold Plated Silver) 

Contrast Rings (18ct Gold Plated Silver and Black Rhodiumed Silver)

Line and Form: Double Line and Circle Earrings

(All photographs by Simon B. Armitt)

It's been a little while since my last blog update. I have been very busy designing and making new pieces as well as working on commissions. My new range focuses on the theme of contrast, not only in colour but shape and perspective. I am also beginning to use precious and non-precious stones in my work, look out for sneak peaks soon!

Remember if you would like more weekly updates I also have Twitter. Follow me @CatHendy!

Leeds Craft Centre and Design Gallery

(Photograph by the Leeds Centre and Design Gallery)

I am currently exhibiting my work at the Leeds Craft Centre and Design Gallery. The gallery runs different exhibitions throughout the year and aims to promote the very best in contemporary British Craft: handcrafted jewellery, ceramics, glass, textiles, applied art and limited edition prints.  The gallery is also a registered charity running various workshops, demonstrations and lectures for designer makers. My work is on show for a 3 month period between the 5th May-31st July 2013, so please go check it out!!!

New Stockist and a Happy New Year!

@Work Brick Lane

@Work Pimlico

Hello everyone! Very late saying it but Happy New Year!

Bit of an update about my work. I am now stocking my jewellery at @Work Pimlico. @Work Brick Lane was my first stockist just over a year ago, as my work has been selling well at the Brick Lane branch I was asked to supply the other shop. The @work galleries are contemporary jewellery galleries that specialise in selling hand-made, original and quirky pieces of jewellery.  There is a wide variation of work on display from emerging and established designers, using a vast range of materials from precious metals to wood and fabric.

I have quite a few new pieces in the pipe line as well as some exhibition news, so please come back soon for an update!

Designer Jewellers Group: Barbican

I am exhibiting my work with the Designer Jewellers Group during their Winter Exhibition at the Barbican between the 8th November 2012 - 1st January 2013. I was selected as a guest exhibitor during New Designers One Year On in the Summer along with five others Arturo Borrego, Scarlett French,  Ruth Laird,  Heather Woof and Cristina Zani.

Founded is 1975, the co-operative group 'Showcases the innovative designs from the UKs leading creative designers as well as six outstanding young jewellers from this years graduate shows, the Designer Jewellers Group offer a wide variety of styles, materials and exciting new ideas from contemporary jewellery'.

I am stocking a range of jewellery pieces including designs from my collection 'Line and Form' as well as my 'Kinetic Linear Rings', which are made from precious metals and perspex.

Heather Woof

Windswept collection made from hand cut titanium and mild steel.

Cristina Zani

Handmade colourful wooden jewellery combined with precious metal elements. Inspired by the contrasting architecture of Seoul, South Korea.

RBSA Gallery

A selection of my work will be exhibiting at the RBSA Gallery (Royal Birmingham Society of Arts) in their 'Glisten' between the 29th October 2012-18th January 2013. I will be stocking my collection 'Line and Form' as well as some one-off pieces.

'A glittering exhibition of contemporary fine craft, brilliant for those who are struggling to find that perfect gift for Christmas! Silver and gold jewellery feature heavily alongside an exquisite collection of ceramics.

This display of affordable, original and innovative craft is bound to inspire. Paul McAllister’s lustre-glazed ceramics will be on show together with silver and gold jewellery from Hannah Bedford and Catherine Hendy, as well as resin jewellery by Craig Macauley.'

I also have some new photographs of my latest work, which will soon be added to my website. Above is a photograph of my Line and Form stack rings, which have been very successful the last few months!