Flux, an exhibition showcasing jewellery and artefacts created by the current cohort of Artists in Residence at the School of Jewellery, will be showing at The Vittoria Street Gallery from Monday 29 April to Friday 10 May. Flux, in jewellery terms, is commonly understood as the substance used in soldering and brazing processes. It is also an appropriate term defining … Read More
School of Jewellery Expands to St Paul’s Square
Birmingham City University’s School of Jewellery is set to expand to a new building on St Paul’s Square! The premises at 10 St Paul’s Square was previously occupied by Abbey College but as of September 2019 will be home to a new research and postgraduate facility in jewellery-design. The School of Jewellery’s library and computer suite will also move to … Read More
Esteemed head retires from School of Jewellery
After 40 years of service at the School of Jewellery, respected Head, Gaynor Andrews, has announced her early retirement. Gaynor Andrews has been a member of staff at Birmingham City University’s School of Jewellery since leaving as a degree graduate. Starting off as a part-time tutor at the school, Gaynor has lead on the development of several courses, worked closely … Read More
NEW ENTRY: JQ Open Studios Blog #14
Download the JQ Open Studios Map by clicking here! From now until the 22nd July, Tina Francis will be exploring the various businesses who will open their doors in this year’s Jewellery Quarter Open Studios Trail. You can also follow the official @JQOpenStudios Twitter and join in the conversation with #JQOpenStudios. For further information about the Jewellery Quarter Festival 2016 please … Read More
NEW ENTRY: JQ Open Studios Blog #11
From now until the 22nd July, Tina Francis will be exploring the various businesses who will open their doors in this year’s Jewellery Quarter Open Studios Trail. You can also follow the official @JQOpenStudios Twitter and join in the conversation with #JQOpenStudios. For further information about the Jewellery Quarter Festival 2016 please visit the webpage by clicking here. 12th July 2016 – Virtual … Read More
NEW ENTRY: JQ Open Studios Blog #5
From now until the 22nd July, Tina Francis will be exploring the various businesses who will open their doors in this year’s Jewellery Quarter Open Studios Trail. You can also follow the official @JQOpenStudios Twitter and join in the conversation with #JQOpenStudios. For further information about the Jewellery Quarter Festival 2016 please visit the webpage by clicking here. 22nd June 2016 – Makers … Read More
NEW ENTRY: JQ Open Studios Blog #4
From now until the 22nd July, Tina Francis will be exploring the various businesses who will open their doors in this year’s Jewellery Quarter Open Studios Trail. You can also follow the official @JQOpenStudios Twitter and join in the conversation with #JQOpenStudios. For further information about the Jewellery Quarter Festival 2016 please visit the webpage by clicking here. 20th June 2016 … Read More
Assay Office Birmingham announces new collaborative tenancy and partnership with the Birmingham School of Jewellery
Assay Office Birmingham and Birmingham City University have announced the beginnings of an exciting new partnership and tenancy. The University’s gemmology department will move into the new, state-of-the-art premises at 1 Moreton Street, enabling further development of gemmological training for School of Jewellery students and forms part of ambitious plans to establish a centre of learning excellence for the Midlands jewellery … Read More