Hilary's Smashing Time in the Garden

Had a bit of a disaster last weekend. I went in the studio and found that the Green Man hanging sculpture (shown above) had fallen from its temporary hanging space and more than 50% of it was in pieces on the table. It is made from Stella bottles and I only had two in my bottle box – I needed three to make a new cap for the top as well as lots more bits for the bottom. Fortunately when I went inside some one had just emptied another one. However It takes at least two kiln firings to make the cap and there was no space in the kiln because I was doing things for the Preston Bagot exhibition. I was running out of time. The sculpture and the Preston Bagot photos have to be delivered this weekend. Will I complete them in time? Watch this space - updates after Easter. Hilary Poole

Recognition for Rachel from Goldsmiths

Rachel Gogerly, a Designer Maker working in precious metals and enamel and founder SAF Member, received two prizes for her distinctive Silver and Enamel work at this year’s Goldsmiths’ Craft and Design Council National Awards earlier this month. She received Silver Awards in two categories; the Small workers Design-led section and the Enamellers Senior section, both being the top prize in their category.

The Awards Ceremony was held at Goldsmiths’ Hall in London, with certificates and prize money presented by Hector Miller, the Prime Warden of the Goldsmiths’ Company. Rachel’s work was then on display along with the other prize-winners at the Goldsmiths’ Hall for the press and public to view.

Award winning Rachel said ‘I am absolutely thrilled to have won these awards! It is always great to get recognition for all the time and effort you put into making a special piece’.


Pill Box, Silver and Enamel, 60mm diam. Silver Award, Enamellers Senior 2010

The Goldsmiths’ Council Awards come after Rachel’s success at the craft & design magazine Selected Awards last year, where she won the Silver Award in the Jewellery category following a public on-line vote, where members of the public voted for their favourite makers through an on-line gallery, which features a selection of the best craft makers based in the UK. To see Rachel’s page, visit www.craftmaker.co.uk/rachelgogerly

Rachel, who is a Freeman of the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths’ and a Designer Maker of over twenty years, will also be showing her work at RHS Wisley Craft Marquee between 15-18th April. Full details of this and other shows where Rachel sells her work are available on her website, http://www.rachelgogerly.co.uk/ RG