Gold***iths’ Fair is the ultimate one-stop destination for those seeking out jewellery and silver by the most exciting designer-makers in the UK.
This annual event, which is open to the public, buzzes with talent, passion, creativity, innovative design and superlative craft***anship.
The following is an interview with Paul Dyson, who is directly resp***ible for the Fair.
on: There is no other Fair like it in terms of size, prestige and stature anywhere in Europe.
The Fair only features designer-makers who work in precious metals which makes it quite unique.
The fact that it takes place in the gilded splendour of Gold***iths’ Hall also adds to its appeal.
igner-makers who will be exhibiting over the two weeks
Jewellery Outlook: Are you seeking international participation in the fair?
Paul Dyson: International participation comes from the number of foreign designer-makers who work and live in the UK who exhibit at the Fair.
It is the high standard and quality of teaching at the UK’s jeand silver***ithing wellery colleges that attracts so many foreign students in these crafts.
Many of them then choose to stay on after their studies and work in the UK as there is a culture of appreciation and *** which allows them to be spontaneous and to develop their skills and creativity in new directi***.
Some 28 exhibitors at the Fair fit into this category.
In addition a c***iderable numbers of overseas visitors regularly attend the Fair each year which adds to the international fl***our of the event.