Make Your Mark, the UK’s leading career development and networking event for emerging designers, apprentices and students of jewellery and allied trades, returns this autumn.

Make Your Mark, the UK’s leading networking and career development event for new precious metal designers and makers, returns to Goldsmiths’ Hall in the City of London from 31 October – 1 November 2017. Now in its fourth year, the event comes complete with a treasure trove of opportunities to help emerging designers, apprentices and students of jewellery and the allied trades develop successful careers in the field.

The free two-day event is open to apprentices; students on a UK-based precious-metal-related full or part-time course whether at degree level, a short adult education or privately tutored course; tutors; masters; and those looking to enter the trade.

Make Your Mark 2017

Venue: Goldsmiths’ Hall, Foster Lane, London, EC2V 6BN

Dates: 31 October –1 November 2017

Times: Tuesday 10.30am –5pm, Wednesday 10am - 4pm

Free entry for students, tutors, apprentices and masters or anyone looking to enter the trade.

Make your Mark features:

• A RANGE OF INDUSTRY EXHIBITORS OFFERING EXPERT ADVICE AND GUIDANCE 

             Argentium Silver
             Association for Contemporary Jewellery
             Bellore Rashbel
             Benchpeg.com
             Cooksongold
             Contemporary British Silversmiths
             GIA (Gemological Institute of America)
             Goldsmiths' Craft & Design Council
             Hand Engravers Association
             H.S.Walsh & Sons Limited
             iMakr 3D Printers for Jewellery
             Just Got Made
             Just Castings Ltd
             Marcia Lanyon Ltd
             Microset Tools
             Monnickendam Diamonds
             Presman Mastermelt  
             S.E.W. Ltd - Private Tuition
             Stephen M Goldsmith Master Polisher
             T H March
             Wax-Masters Ltd. & Simply Rhino Ltd.

Representatives from the Goldsmiths’ Company, Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office and Goldsmiths’ Centre will also be on hand to offer advice on hallmarking, internships, grants, and training opportunities. 

• STALLS selling kits, beads, tools and much more

• LIVE DEMONSTRATIONS including diamond cutting, hand engraving and stone setting

• SURGERY SESSIONS WITH FACETS PR
  Your chance for face-to-face advice with experts mainly focusing on starting out in the trade

• FREE LASER HALLMARKING PACKAGE
  The Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office is offering all students a Laser Hallmarking Package for free. This unrivalled package comprises a 10-year registration and laser software set-up in preparation for laser hallmarking.

• MAKE YOUR MARK AWARDS
  Now in its second year, this (up to five years since graduation) working in precious metal. Prizes will be awarded to the most artistically convincing design, model or finished piece in which precious metal is used, and where a prominent London hallmark is part of the design. 
  
  The two categories are Jewellery and Silversmithing and winners have the chance to win a hallmarking punch and hallmarking credit, and an introductory course at Joanna Hardy’s online jewellery school (worth £250); or a hallmarking punch and hallmarking credit, plus mentorship by Garrard and tour of their studio. Find more details here. 

• TALKS PROGRAMME AND TOURS 
  A comprehensive programme with informative talks by industry specialists runs throughout the two days. All talks held in the Exhibition Room (45-minute slots). Times below. Tickets will be issued on a first come first served basis on arrival. 
  
  

Tuesday 31 October

11am - Adam Phillips, The Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office, The Essential Guide to Hallmarking
Adam Phillips, Account Manager, will discuss everything you need to know about hallmarking.

12pm - Eleni Bide, The Goldsmiths’ Company Library, Treasures of the Library
Eleni Bide, Goldsmiths’ Company Librarian, will discuss the special treasures the library holds in its archives.

1pm - Julia Skilton and Charlie Spurrier, The Goldsmiths’ Company Curatorial Department, An Introduction to the Goldsmiths’ Company Modern Silver Collection
Julia Skilton, Curatorial Project Officer, and Charlie Spurrier, Silver Steward, will discuss the renowned Goldsmiths’ Company Modern Silver Collection.

2pm- Harriet Kelsall, Harriet Kelsall Bespoke Jewellery, Starting a Creative Business
Harriet Kellsall, one of the most respected bespoke designers and business trailblazers working in the UK jewellery industry today, will describe her story starting a creative business from start-up stage to present day.

4pm - The Goldsmiths’ Company Marketing and Communications Department, Principles of Social Media
The Marketing and Communications team will discuss how budding jewellers and silversmiths can make the most out of social media. 

Wednesday 1 November

11am - Dave Merry, The Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office, The Essential Guide to Hallmarking
Dave Merry, Head of Training, Education & Trading Standards Liaison, will discuss everything you need to know about hallmarking.

12pm - Michael Wainwright, Boodles, Growing your own Business
Michael Wainwright, Managing Director of Boodles and past Prime Warden of the Goldsmiths’ Company, will discuss how to grow your business                                     

1pm - Eleni Bide, The Goldsmiths’ Company Library, Treasures of the Library
See Tuesday’s talk with Eleni for further details

2pm - Julia Skilton and Charlie Spurrier, The Goldsmiths’ Company Curatorial Department, An Introduction to the Goldsmiths’ Company Modern Silver Collection
See Tuesday’s talk with Julia and Charlie for further details

3pm - Adam Phillips, The Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office, The Essential Guide to Hallmarking
See Tuesday’s talk with Adam for further details

The event has already attracted huge interest. Register to attend via Eventbrite or for more info, email info@assayofficelondon.co.uk  or Tel. 020 7606 8971.