Arts Society - Golden Anniversary Seminar
As part of the Art Society Golden Jubilee celebration a group of 60 joined us at Goldsmiths' Hall.
The Arts Society was formerly The National Association of Decorative & Fine Arts Societies (NADFAS) and is a leading arts charity which aims to open up the world of the arts through a network of local Societies and national events.
Their seminar day is outlined below.
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10.00am |
Registration Tea & Coffee |
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10.30am |
Welcome address. Hallmarking and the Law David Merry – Head of Training & Education. Liveryman, Fellow of the institute of Professional Goldsmiths, Member of the Chartered Trading Standards Institute. |
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11.15am |
50 Years at the Bench David Cawte - Liveryman, Silversmith & Antique Silver restorer. Member of the Antique Plate Committee. Fellow of the Institute of Professional Goldsmiths |
12.00pm
Faking It – A Desire To Deceive
Susan Rumfitt - Independent Jewellery Specialist, Advisor to the BBC’s Antiques Roadshow
1.45pm
Round table discussions and tours
Discussions led by experts:-
Alastair Dickenson – Liveryman, Advisor to the BBC’s Antique Roadshow, Member of the Antique Plate Committee
David Cawte – Liveryman, Silver Restorer, Member Antique Plate Committee.
Susan Rumfitt – Advisor to the BBC’s Antique Roadshow, Jewellery specialist
Rupert Huddy – Independent Jewellery Valuer and Gemmologist
Charlotte Turner – Marketing Manager - Assay Office.
Adam Philips – Accounts Manager – Assay Office
4.00pm
Closing remarks – David Merry – Head of Training & Education
Alison Byne - Assistant to the Deputy Warden & Events Co-ordinator