I am thrilled to have won two awards at the Goldsmiths Craft and Design Council awards held on 4 March at London's Goldsmiths Hall. I was awarded silver in Smallworkers Design and bronze in Smallworkers & Modelmakers for my work of six scored silver miniature vessels.These awards are hailed as the Oscar’s of the jewellery and silversmithing world and they are held annually to ‘promote the pursuit of excellence in craftsmanship and design amongst all those in the United Kingdom who work within silversmithing, goldsmithing, jewellery and allied crafts’.
Me, with fellow winners Janet Richardson and Erica Sharp (current resident at South Hill Park).
It's going to be a busy spring! I'll be at three arts trails and the V&A!
Events
Silversmithing demonstration at the V&A Museum 16 May
Join us at V&A South Kensington to see demonstrations by silversmiths whose work encompasses a range of styles and techniques.
Along with other silversmiths, I will be demonstrating as part of London Craft Week at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London on the afternoon of 16 May. I will show my scoring tools and show how to score metal. I will also have some finished pieces to show that I made using the scoring technique.
Exhibitions
A BANK HOLIDAY SHOWCASE OF CREATIVITY 4th-6th MAY I will be at venue 13: Oaken Grove Vineyard
From Henley-On-Thames take the A4155 towards Marlow, after approx 1.5 miles turn left onto Benhams Lane and continue for approx 0.8 miles until you arrive at Oaken Grove vineyard.
Parking is available on site.
18-26 May 2024
Six great jewellers present a selection of jewellery and silversmithing in silver and gold to appeal to many different tastes. Beautifully crafted using traditional techniques, this gorgeous jewellery includes rings, earrings, necklaces, cuff links and more. There are pieces made with gold, silver, a combination of gold and silver and various gemstones. Our group includes three jewellery teachers and most of us accept commissions, so please come by and have a chat about jewellery and jewellery making!
Whiteknights Studio Trail Saturday 8 & Sunday 9 June 2024
Whiteknights Studio Trail is coming! On the weekend of 8th and 9th June, we will open our studios and venues, to everyone who wants to see the art made in and around the university area of Reading. I will be at 1 Marlborough Avenue.
It's been a while since I updated, mostly due to finishing up at the Royal College of Art and graduating in September. It's been an eventful few months! The highlights are:
I'm also delighted to have my work at Platform Gallery, Clitheroe:Winter Showcase of British CraftOctober 2023 – January 2024
I will be participating in Henley Arts Trail 4-6 May 2024 - details to be confirmed, but I will be at a vineyard near Hembleden.
I will also be taking part in Oxfordshire Artweeks at Peach Croft Farm near Abingdon - well worth a visit to see amazing work in a beautiful barn. And there's a lovely farm shop & cafe right next door! Plus plenty of parking. 18-26 May 2024
Teaching News:
My regular evening classes at Maiden Erlegh in Reading are in full swing again. The next term starts January 29th. Please contact me if you have questions.
I'm doing private lessons again as well, here are some examples of recent work by private lesson students:
solid silver armband
silver oval hoop earrings
And lastly, rather randomly, I was on the radio talking to Andrew Peach on BBC Berkshire due to my connection with Reading PA and Reading UK, as I've lived the bulk of my life in one or the other! I'm on at around 7:25am - it was an early morning!- which you can find here (scroll to about 1 hour 25 minutes in): https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0ghx2qh
I will be exhibiting my work made at the RCA in the Woo Building on the first floor.
Woo Building Royal College of Art Howie Street London SW11 3AN
30 June – 3 July 2023
From 30 June to 3 July, MA students who started in September 2022 will be offering visitors an insight into the RCA’s work and creativity, through exhibitions, events, interactive activities and discussions with artists, designers and creative practitioners.
Opening hours
Open to the public from 12–6pm daily, with a late opening on Friday 30 June until 7.30pm.
Getting to the RCA
For information on getting to the RCA, and the accessibility of our campuses, seeVisiting the RCA.
RCA2023 online
Physical exhibitions and events will be accompanied by a digital platform allowing visitors from across the world to discover content by theme and collections.
I'm thrilled that I have just started an MA at the Royal College of Art in Jewellery & Metal. It's all very exciting and I am already working on my first project. This does mean that there might not be much blog updating for a while, as the course is full time. I'm also still teaching my evening jewellery making classes at Maiden Erlegh in Reading. As ever, if you have questions about jewellery or jewellery making classes, please feel free to contact me!
The next 10 week term starts the week commencing 19 September 2022.
If you have any questions about these classes, please email me at machidewaard@gmail.com
18:45 – 21:15 Monday evenings – all abilities welcome
18:45 – 21:15 Tuesday evenings – all abilities welcome
18:45 – 21:15 Wednesday evenings – all abilities welcome
Learn or continue learning silver jewellery making. Students will be
guided through a series of projects or a single more complex project.
Full instruction in the use of tools and equipment will be given.
Students can work in silver or copper. Silver can be purchased in class.
I'm delighted to be participating in the Craft Festival at Bovey Tracey for the first time this year. You can find out more about how to get to the festival and how to buy tickets here: www.craftfestival.co.uk/Visitor-info-BoveyTracey.
The festival is open Friday - Sunday from 10 - 5 each day.
Directions
SAT NAV co-ordinates TQ13 9AL
Bovey Tracey is only 2 miles off the A38 Exeter to Plymouth Expressway.
Exit the A38 at Drumbridges Roundabout and follow signs to Bovey Tracey town centre.
Follow the AA signs to The Craft Festival.
Nearest train station Newton Abbot. Regular buses from Exeter,
Torquay and Newton Abbot stop at Bovey Tracey. The nearest train station
is Newton Abbot. Bus 39 takes you to Bovey Tracey from Newton Station.
Exeter International Airport is 18.5 miles away.
I make jewellery! My sister knits, my mom is a fine artist, my dad is an excellent photographer, my grandmother makes tapestries and millions of other crafts, my aunt is a tailor, my other aunt is amazing at interior design...it runs in the family!
