Internship With Spina

http://www.spinadesign.co.uk/

Since finishing my degree at Central Saint Martins, I have spent the last few months working for a luxury interior design company called Spina.
Spina approached me after coming to our degree show and I've had a very packed and exciting few months there so far.

Firstly I've been working on the production and design team, making bespoke lighting, curtain tie backs, footstools and other interior accessories.
Not only that but I've been involved this week in setting up and taking part in a yearly interior trade show called Decorex. Here are a few examples of what I've been making.

This year was Spina's 10th Birthday and in honour of this anniversary Spina set up a charity auction for 'kids first company'. The charity helps underprivileged children in London and to raise money Spina sent 32 plain white tassels to celebrities for them to customise. celebrities such as Nicky Clarke, Eliza Doolittle, Dita Von Teese, Kelly Hoppen and Nina Campbell were among the artists who took part.
I had the privilege to be part of the team to compose and set up the auction space as well as attending the auction.

Finally Spina are doing 11 windows for Harrods christmas display this year. As an intern it is a huge opportunity for me as I have been allocated 2 windows to design, make and manage. This is what I'll be working on in my last month as an intern at Spina. Watch this space for pictures and from the end of October you'll be able to go and see them at Harrods!

Final Collection 2011

Description of collection:

This collection is focussed on and inspired by native tribal armour, predominantly from Mayan and Aztec warriors of Mexico. The collection shows a modern take on their form of protection and collaborates it with a more contemporary style of armour.

With a strong detail to construction the collection centres on movement and interaction whilst exploring contrasting materials and the juxtaposing qualities of hard and soft, man made and organic.

The collection consists of a mixture of larger fashion orientated pieces and more commercial, accessible and precious forms of jewellery. I look to create impact with my jewellery and in the form of chain mail my attention to detail has led to an intricate, eye catching and intriguing collection.

Sponsored by:

A few images of the collection to catch your attention.

come and see for yourself though!

Couture pieces:

                     

 Statement Earrings:

Fine earrings:

Rings:

Fine Necklace:

Degree Show Press Release 2011

BA Jewellery 2011 degree show

Central St Martins

University of the Arts London

Southampton Row

WC1B 4AP

Room 109, 1^st floor

           Saturday 18 June                      12.00 – 18.00

Sunday 19 June                          closed

Monday 20 – Wednesday 22  June    12.00 – 20.00

              Thursday 23 June                     12.00 – 18.00

This year the BA Jewellery exhibition will stay true to the spirit of Central Saint Martins – the work of the 47 graduating students will be unique and remarkable. With pieces varying from one-off haute-jewellery to theatre; from everyday wear items to exquisite ones; from precious metals and stones to plastic, porcelain and moss, this collection presents the students’ responses to a wide range of starting points; insect collectors, Aztec warriors, memories, deteriorating surfaces, bones and shadows. The areas of exploration range from 1940s glamour, medical prosthetics, bartered jewellery and the number 1,000.

Central Saint Martins is a college within the University of the Arts and is recognised world wide for the quality of the education it provides.  It has been long known as a cradle for creative talent in all areas. Giles Deacon, Stephen Jones, Hannah Martin, Zoe Arnold call it their alma mater and alumni from CSM BA Jewellery Design have created stores such as Wright and Teague, Dinny Hall, EC One, or design for such eminent jewellery houses as Cartier, Givenchy and Tag Heuer.

The international class of students produce works both within the usual definition of jewellery and at its edges. This is a much anticipated show, and also the last to be held at the original building in Southampton Row before the move to brand new premises at Kings Cross.

Over the years, the show has proven to be an opportunity to discover new talents and to share new visions of jewellery. Do come and see this year’s exciting ideas, the everyday, the theatrical, the sinister and the unpredictable.

For images and further information:

                                Kerry Huff                                               

Kerry@kerryhuffjewellery.com

07813662302  

Lauren Malcherczyk

laurenmalcherczyk@hotmail.com

07595836649

CSM 2nd Year Catwalk Show!

Every year the students of CSM put together a catwalk show

This year it's bound to be a good one!! The show will be on April 1st and the theme is sustainability...
they are still waiting to confirm the venue but rumour has it, it will be in the underpass in Holborn! Watch this space!!


This is the website for their class which will give more info and a gallery of images.http://www.csmjewellery2012.com/

Make Jewellery

  have a monthly column in MAKE JEWELLERY Magazine, where I design and construct a set of jewellery for 'Creative Beadcraft' which is then published with instructions for customers to buy as kits to construct them themselves.
I'm on my 6th month so far... Hope you enjoy!

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