A multi-disciplinary project seeking new and innovative routes to tackling the issue of knife-crime in local environments, using a unique programme of social intervention, are looking for funding and support. A partnership between established community activists, brought together as “Knives Out” by Swords Into Ploughshares CIC working with experienced staff from Round Midnight Theatre, Street … Read more
A talented local jewellery designer has been crowned the Museum of the Jewellery Quarter’s second Jeweller in Residence. The winning designer, Vanessa Miller, will work from the museum regularly over the next year creating an exclusive new jewellery range as part of a project which aims to promote local designers through a partnership with the … Read more
Birmingham City University (BCU) has been named as the winner of a prestigious Queen’s Anniversary Prize in recognition of the School of Jewellery’s proud history of innovation, stretching back almost 130 years. The Queen’s Anniversary Prizes recognise outstanding work by UK colleges and universities that shows quality & innovation and which deliver real benefit to … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more