Go, Go, Go!!!

Hi all Sorry it's been so long but I've had a very busy start to the year!

I have my new 'Spyglass' range which is coming along nicely. Inspired by a spyglass in a children's book I have been working on a range of jewellery based on spyglasses. All sterling silver that's been gold and black rhodium plated, this range still has a vintage feel, and I hope shares a sense of narrative and time with my vintage postcard range. Let me know what you think!

I also have news of 3 upcoming shows which I'll soon be adding listings for individually. Firstly Made in Clerkenwell at the end of May, then a group exhibition at Craft Central as part of London Jewellery week at the beginning of June, then mid June my first wedding show at Craft Central's Get Hitched!

So it's shaping up to be an exciting summer, I hope to see you at one of my shows, I'll put details up as soon as possible!

Made in Clerkenwell

For those of you who are London based we are once again opening our studio to take part in Made in Clerkenwell at Craft Central. It's always a great show and a great opportunity to buy designer work at special prices and see where and how the work is made. Please find press release and flyer attached with times and directions, and make sure you come into Studio 27 at St John's Square to see my latest jewellery ranges as well as sale pieces up to 50% off!

Special Launch Night on Thursday 25 Nov, 5-8pm (Join us for Love Brownies treats, washed down with Kopparberg cider!)

Late Night Shopping on Friday 26 Nov, 12noon - 8pm
Avoid the High Street crowds on Saturday 27 & Sunday 28 Nov, 12noon - 6pm

Venue: CRAFT CENTRAL HAS TWO GREAT BUILDINGS, 33-35 St John’s Square London EC1M 4DS and 21 Clerkenwell Green, London EC1R 0DX

Admission: £2.50 per person, under 16’s free

Made 10

This week is Made 10 in Brighton's Corn Exchange, which if last year was anything to go by will be a lovely show once again. It's a great craft fair with a wide range of exhibitors including boat builders, artists, clothes makers, and jewellery. It's the perfect place to kick start your christmas shopping!

MADE10 returns to the beautiful Corn Exchange in the heart of Brighton offering the public the opportunity to buy original and exceptional design and craft from the best local and national makers. It also provides space for the designer / makers to sell direct to the public and to build a relationship with buyers, potential buyers, galleries and craft suppliers.

Now in it's fifth year MADE10 has become firmly established as a friendly, accessible and high quality event, attracting over 5000 visitors each year who delight at the quality and extensive range of work.

MADE showcases over 100 contemporary and highly original makers and designers across all media. With jewellery, furniture, ceramics, textiles, clothing and the odd quirky pieces thrown in - the fair offers beautiful handcrafted objects to suit everyone's taste and budget.

Visitor Feedback for MADE09

'best ever'
'excellent show'
'even better than last year - prefer it to Origin'
'surpassed yourselves! beautiful work, right balance of craft '
'brilliant - spent far too much!'
'didn't intend to spend much - but of course i have'
'LOVE this show'
'very impressed with the high standard of skill at all stalls'

Handmade in Britain

I'll be showing at Handmade in Britain at Chelsea Town Hall this week, a lovely show with the best in handmade craft and jewellery. I have 2 new ranges I'll be exhibitng for the first time! Come along and get your Christmas shopping started early!!!

Handmade in Britain is now in its 4th year and we are once again returning to our most favourite and fantastic venue - Chelsea Old Town Hall, London to showcase and promote innovative and talented Designer Makers who make their work in Britain in one of the following disciplines; glass, ceramics, textiles, fashion, furniture, silversmith, jewellery, paper, print-making, tableware and metal work.

The show dates are 27th October – 30th October 2010.

Wednesday 27th October (Private view evening) – 5.30pm – 9.30pm
Thursday 28th October (Late night shopping) – 12.00pm – 7.00pm
Fri – Sat 29th – 30th October 11.00am – 6.00pm

Pop - Up Shop!

I'll be taking over Craft Central's Pop-Up Shop (21 Clerkenwell Green) along with fellow designer-makers Bronagh Kennedy and Amanda Li Hope, for one week from Monday 11th - Friday 15th October 12.00-6.30pm everyday. Come along and get a head start on your Christmas shopping or treat yourself to a special piece of handmade designer jewellery to wear to all your Christmas events!!

Busy busy busy

Well I know it's been a long time since I've update this page but there's been a lot going on.

My jewellery is currently being shown at the beautiful Northern Print Gallery in Newcastle.

Also, from the end of August I will also have jewellery at Platform JewelleryGallery in London's Hatton Garden, taking part in their Autumn Showcase exhibition.

October and November are looking very exciting with 4 shows which I will post details of asap, and also 2 new jewellery lines which I will soon be posting pictures of.

Please keep an eye out on my Twitter (@AKJewellery) and Facebook (Amy Keeper Jewellery) pages for futher updates and pictures.

Well it's nearly open studios time again! My favourite shows of the year as I get to open my doors and show my work, in my lovely workshop in Craft Central!

It's always a great weekend, always really bustling and a great opportunity to see a wide variety of beautiful craft-work where it's been made, also to grab some great bargains!!!

Please click here for more info!