Frost’s Opening Night Review!

Frost’s Opening Night Review!

As the depths of winter set in, the opening of ‘Frost’ was brilliantly relevant and certainly did not disappoint. ‘Frost’ is a dazzling display of eighteen bespoke and individual jewellery collections, designed and crafted by Midland’s based creatives from Design Space. The works sit beautifully in crystal clear cabinets, lit-up at St Pauls Gallery, situated perfectly within the creative hub that is Birmingham’s award winning Jewellery Quarter.

Ranging from distinctive earrings and delicate necklaces to intricate bracelets, each individual’s work is uniquely different, yet perfectly complimenting one another. The bitterly cold evening was firmly forgotten inside St Paul’s gallery where it was warmly lit up with conversation, smiles and inspiration – not surprising with seasonal nibbles and complimentary wine flowing steadily!

With the hand crafted work receiving interest and sales happening throughout the evening, the creators were all present to talk to prospective buyers about their truly unique work.  Visitors braving the winter’s chill included Bob Crutchley from Precision Micro (etching company) being amongst the many that were present, evidence that ‘Frost’ is attracting some famous faces.

’Frost’ is definitely an opportunity not to be missed, this stunning collection will be set in St Paul’s Gallery until Saturday evening (6^th December). The exhibition then tours to ‘The David Louis Project’ at Artfull Expression, Warstone Lane – a new gallery that has been renovated specially for this event.

St Pauls Gallery – 94-108 Northwood Street, Birmingham, B3 1TH

2^nd December –  6^th December

Gallery opening times: 10am – 6pm

‘David Louis Project’ at Artfull Expression – 23-24 Warstone Lane, Birmingham, B18 6JQ

8^th December – 14^th December

Gallery opening times: 10am – 4.30pm (Sunday 11am – 3pm)

Open Studios at Design Space – Unit 2, 25-33 Hylton Street, Birmingham, B18 6HJ

13th December – 20th December

Opening times: 10am – 4pm

Featured Designers:

• Clare Pardoe
• Louise Chesshire
• Nobuko Okumura
• Ching I Juan (Wren)
• Kate MacAngus
• Ellie Murphy
• Jenny Peel
• Sarah Kelly
• Tusheeta David
• Sang-eun Kim
• Yezhong Fan
• Becca Williams
• Sally Collins
• Leila Arzaghi
• Lisa Sutcliffe
• Rose Williams
• See Sun Young
• Fiona Mawlam

Frost exhibition details…

“A touring exhibition of glistening bespoke jewellery never seen before”

For the first time ever the Design Space incubates will be hosting a touring exhibition starting in St Paul’s Gallery, and finishing in ‘The David Louis Project’. This year Design Space – a scheme that provides workshop facilities for a year – has welcomed 18 new designers and each and every one of their collections is completely different. Don’t miss this one-off opportunity to view some of the newest, most unique and bespoke jewellery, because you will be sure to be left glistening this Christmas.

St Pauls Gallery – 94-108 Northwood Street, Birmingham, B3 1TH

Tel No: 0121 236 5800

Dates

2^nd December – (Private View 6pm – 10pm) until 6^th December

Gallery opening times: 10am – 6pm

‘David Louis Project’ at Artfull Expression – 23-24 Warstone Lane, Birmingham, B18 6JQ

Tel No: 0121 212 0430

Dates

8^th December until 14^th December

Gallery opening times: 10am – 4.30pm (Sunday 11am – 4pm)

Email: clare@phioro.com / design_space@hotmail.co.uk

Admission: Free

The start of the Design Space 08-09 blog…

so there’s 18 of us…spectacularly talented creatives, all incubated in one picture perfect design space…the possibilities are endless and we’re ready to show the world what we’re made of…

Our first touring exhibition is booked…so come ‘Frost’ yourself with magical makings, glistening jewels and quite simply the most innovative inspirations the Jewellery Quarter has to offer this Christmas…Watch this space because we’re ready to shine!!

The British Craft Trade Fair

This year, all of the Design Space incubators will exhibit their jewellery and silverware at the British Craft Trade Fair in Harrogate. With over 500 exhibitor stands the fair showcases the work of both newcomers and established designer makers specialising in giftware, design products, fashion accessories, jewellery, interior design, pottery and glassware. Taking place from the 5-7th April 2009, the fair gathers buyers from galleries, independent gift outlets, department stores, interior designers from the UK and overseas. Hope to see you there!