The Goldsmiths Centre has introduced a brand new exhibition showcasing items from 4 apprentices.
The Apprentice to Masterpiece: The Work of the Goldsmiths’ Apprentices exhibition might be on show till 25 April 2024.
The artists on present are Sophie Chapman, representing Asprey London Ltd, Amy Gibson, from Alex Monroe Ltd, Celeste Heathcote, from SamJames Ltd, and Charlie Lewis from Stuart Ray Ltd.
These apprentices, having not too long ago accomplished their coaching in December 2023, have acquired acclaim for his or her achievements on the prestigious annual Goldsmiths’ Craft and Design Council 2024 competitors.
Chapman was honoured with the Smallworkers and Modelmakers Award and The Podolsky Award for her meticulously crafted 1:18 Mannequin of a Nissan Figaro whereas Gibson was embellished with the Jewellers Craft Award for her Hummingbird.
Heathcote’s expertise was celebrated with the Engravers, Die Sinkers, and Seal Engravers Award for her distinctive Ish Want Dish.
Lastly, Lewis was distinguished with the Chasers Award and The Theo Fennell Grasp and Apprentice Award for his Grape and Vine Cup.
Helen Dobson, programme supervisor (Training), stated: “We’re extraordinarily pleased with the 4 award-winning Masterpieces inside the exhibition and the distinctive younger craftspeople who’ve created them. This exhibition is a superb reminder of the necessity for continued wonderful craft training inside the UK – one thing that the Goldsmiths’ Firm Apprenticeship Scheme and the Goldsmiths’ Centre are dedicated to.”
