Hereford Contemporary Craft Fair
12th, 13th and 14th November 2010 at The Courtyard, Edgar St, Hereford
New Exhibitor Award 2009
Stuart Houghton
The New Exhibitor Award is given by Herefordshire Council's Cultural Services to assist county based craftspeople in promoting their work and reaching a wider audience. It includes a subsidised stand and promotional postcards for the selected craft maker.
Silver Exhibitors 2009
- Louise Chesshire
- 15c Vyse Street
- Hockley
- Birmingham
- B18 6LE
- louise@louischesshire.co.uk
- www.louisechesshire.co.uk
Louise creates a unique latticework of flowers, which are translated into objects to desire and use, from candle holders and vases, to intricate necklaces. Her inspiration is the natural world, seen in her distinctive and tactile fold formed leaf spoons.
- Annie Cracknell
- 2 Cotterell Street
- Hereford
- HR4 0HQ
- anniecracknell@gmail.com
- www.anniecracknell.com
My work features hand cut gemstones tension set in precious metals using precision welding technology. My inspiration is both architectural and organic coming from my love of gemstones and natural materials in combination with man made structural forms.
- Wally Gilbert
- 243 Whitecross Road
- Whitecross
- Hereford
- HR4 0LT
- 01432 279401
- wally_gilbert@yahoo.co.uk
- www.wallygilbert.co.uk
Wally works across several design areas. As a silversmith he makes highly decorated silver vessels, candle sticks & dishes. As a sculptor he makes figures in cast iron & bronze and he also makes decorative architectural cast aluminium and iron work.
- Rachel Gogerly
- 1 Winyates Craft Centre
- Redditch
- Worcs
- B98 0NR
- 01527 502266
- rg@rachelgogerly.co.uk
- www.rachelgogerly.co.uk
Silver gilt & enamel pill box, 45mm Diam: 'Fish & Wave'. Basse taille enamel technique in transparent ice blue enamel - the design is hand-engraved onto the silver box in shallow relief before being enamelled with a transparent colour.
- Duncan Hill
- 3 Bishopstone Road
- Whitecross
- Hereford
- HR4 0RT
- 01432 266875
- dunkhill67@live.co.uk
Tactile silver jewellery/silverware embellished with 18ct gold & semi-precious stones & beads, comprising of necklaces, pendants, rings, earrings and cufflinks. Also, tableware and objects of desire.
- Sian Elizabeth Hughes
- 13 Woodside Road
- Worcester
- WR5 2EG
- sian@sianelizabethhughes.co.uk
- www.sianelizabethhughes.co.uk
Sian's designs have evolved to rely on simplicity and sensitivity to the materials, forms, colours and textures. Inspired by nature & the environment, her jewellery is both delicate & feminine. Materials include; gold, silver & semi-precious stones.
- Jennifer Kidd
- Flat 1, 18 Warrior Gardens
- St Leonards-on-Sea
- East Sussex
- TN37 6EB
- 07708 568972
- mail@jenniferkidd.com
- www.jenniferkidd.com
Jennifer's work is an evolution of her uniquely designed shape. Repetition & clustering is combined with intrinsic catches & details that highlight her distinctive style. Shapes are developed into functional silverware to give pieces a tactile quality.
- Sue Lane
- 2 Fencote Station Cottage
- Hatfield
- Leominster
- Herefordshire
- HR6 0SQ
- 01885 488836
- info@suelanejewellery.co.uk
- www.suelanejewellery.co.uk
Contemporary designs which are subtle, pure & minimal with clean lines & a soft finish are key to Sue Lane's work. Current collections include gold, silver & platinum with diamonds & coloured stones.
- Carole Leonard
- Cricks Green Cottage
- Stoke Lacy
- Herefordshire
- HR7 4HB
- 01885 490371
- caroleleonardjewellery@gmail.com
- www.caroleleonardjewellery.co.uk
Jewellery designs develop from the process of making and the materials used, resulting in bold forms enclosing colour and pattern.
- Rebecca Lewis
- The Cross
- Norton Canon
- Hereford
- HR4 7BQ
- 07968 040309
- rebecca_lewis_jewellery@yahoo.co.uk
- www.rebecca-lewis.co.uk
Classic, yet contemporary jewellery using precious, semi-precious gemstones and freshwater pearls. Granules are used to create a delicate and tactile quality.
- Fiona Mitcham Jewellery
- Rock Villa
- Crudwell
- Malmesbury
- Wiltshire
- SN16 9ET
- 07979 518910
- fionamitcham@yahoo.co.uk
- www.fionamitchamjewellery.com
Silver, gold & gemstone jewellery etched with intricate details of maps, which can be commissioned & hold personal signifigance for the wearer.
- Kerry O'Connor
- Unit D
- 59 Caroline Street
- Hockley
- Birmingham
- B3 1UF
- 07974 972716
- kloc.design@virgin.net
- www.kerryoconnor.co.uk
Kerry specialises in silver & ceramics, this unique combination has sparked great enthusiasm for her work. Her handmade sophisticated products are sculptural yet functional with an emphasis on items for the table & interior.
- Brett Payne
- Persistence Works
- 21 Brown Street
- Sheffield
- S1 2BS
- 0114 2701088
- brett@brettpayne.com
- www.brettpayne.com
Brett is a contemporary silversmith, one of the principal assets of his approach to design is his ability to refine innovation and unconventional ideas into visually stunning, disarmingly practical pieces.
- Shivani
- The Fold
- Bransford
- Worcester
- WR6 5JB
- 07779 115080
- mail@shivanijewellery.co.uk
- www.shivanijewellery.co.uk
Shivani's collection of jewellery comprises wearable, precious art. Emphasis is placed on aesthetic value and a high level of craftsmanship. All pieces are constructed by hand in high carat coloured golds with rich textured surfaces.
- Bronwen Tyler-Jones
- 53 Whitehorse Street
- Whitecross
- Hereford
- HR4 0ER
- 01432 277726
- bronwentj@hotmail.com
Metalwork inventions and precious jewellery combining humour, text and symbols.


