CV

Emily Richard

07960 040230
info@ejr-jewellery.co.uk
www.ejr-jewellery.co.uk
 

EDUCATION
Birmingham City University, School of Jewellery

2010-2011  BA (Hons) Jewellery Design For Industry - First Class

2005-2007 Higher National Diploma Jewellery and Silversmithing - PASS (Overall grade of Distinction)

2003-2005 National Diploma Design Crafts (Precious Metals and Gemstones) - Triple Distinction
 

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Awarded a place on Goldsmiths’ Getting Started Course 2012.
Short courses in Jewellery Repair Techniques, Mokumé Gane, Basic Watch Repair, Stone Setting, Engine Turning and Enamelling since 2003.
 

EMPLOYMENT

2008-Present      Emily Richard Jewellery, Rugby

Self employment as a jewellery designer maker, creating original pieces of jewellery and selling them through various outlets.

2011-2012            Artist In Residence, Brimingham School of Jewellery

2007-Present      Rugby School, Rugby

Part time jewellery teacher.
Taking classes of 13-18 year olds and recreational evening classes, teaching fine jewellery making techniques.

2007-2010            North Warwickshire and Hinckley College, Nuneaton

Part time jewellery teacher.
Teaching jewellery making techniques and design projects on HND 3D Design Practice and National Award Art and Design courses, as well as OCN and City & Guilds Evening Courses.

2007-2008           James Newman Jewellery, Birmingham

Part time workshop assistant.

AWARDS

2012

Goldsmiths Craftsmanship and Design Awards
Contemporary  Gold & Platinum Jewellery for Phoenix Necklace
Contemporary Silver Jewellery for Helios Earrings

2011

British Jewellers' Association Awards, School of Jewellery, Birmingham
Weston Beamor Award
Jewellery Quarter Association Prize for Craftsmanship

Oro Verde Fairtrade Gold Competition
Award winner for Sunburst Ring designs

2009

Goldsmiths Craftsmanship and Design Awards
Commended for Technological Innovation (3D) for Swivel Grid Necklace/Belt

2008

Adventurous Moissanite Design Competition
Finalist, Professional Category for Octagon Neckpiece featuring Moissanite stones

Goldsmiths Craftsmanship and Design Awards
Silver Award for Technological Innovation (3D) for Torus Brooch

2007

Moissanite Is Me Design Competition
Student Winner

British Jewellers' Association Awards, School of Jewellery, Birmingham
Goldsmiths Prize for use of Technology
Attainment Award
HND Jewellery and Silversmithing Course Award

2005

British Jewellers' Association Awards, School of Jewellery, Birmingham
HAN Jewellery Prize
Thomas Sutton Award

2004

WorldSkills UK Competition
One of two finalists chosen to represent the School of Jewellery in the UK jewellery round of the  Worldskills competition

 

EXHIBITIONS

May 2012  ‘Out of thin AIR’, Artist In Residence Exhibition, School of Jewellery, Birmingham

March 2012  Goldsmiths Craftsmanship and Design Awards Exhibition, Goldsmiths’ Hall, London (Phoenix Necklaces and Helios Earrings)

April 2011 British Craft Trade Fair, Harrogate

March 2010  Goldsmiths Craftsmanship and Design Awards Exhibition, Goldsmiths’ Hall, London (Torus Segment Earrings)

April 2010 British Craft Trade Fair, Harrogate

March 2010  Goldsmiths Craftsmanship and Design Awards Exhibition, Goldsmiths’ Hall, London (Torus Mini Segment Earrings)

May 2009 Exhibition of British Designer Jewellers, The Stone Gallery, Burford

March 2009  Goldsmiths Craftsmanship and Design Awards Exhibition, Goldsmiths’ Hall, London (Swivel Grid Necklace)

September 2008 IJL, London: Mark Milton Stand (Octagon Neckpiece) and Goldsmiths Craft & Design Council Stand

March 2008 Goldsmiths Craftsmanship and Design Awards Exhibition, Goldsmiths’ Hall, London (Torus Brooches)

July 2007 Ars Ornata, Manchester Craft & Design Centre