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www.kirstenhendrich.com Contemporary silver jewellery, unique handmade designs from a range of collections inspired by organic forms and daily life.
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Kirsten Hendrich is a designer maker based in Guildford, Surrey. Her work is handcrafted using techniques such as lost wax casting, doming, fusing, and granulating. Kirsten studied at the University for the Creative Arts, London Metropolitan, and completed several short courses at Central Saint Martins; but it was her work experience placements with Donna Collinson, Beth Gilmour, Fire and Iron Ga

llery and Hannah Bedford, to name a few which provided her with a true understanding of professional practice, and taught her technical and business knowledge. A key theme is Kirsten’s work is texture, and nature. She develops collections in her Guildford based workshop drawing upon forms she discovers on dog walks and on her daily travels which inspire her such as seedpods and lichen. Kirsten’s collections have featured at the Apple Gallery in Godalming and were also an installation at Villa and Hut, Godalming from 2008-2009. Her work is currently available to buy from her online shop and a collaborative collection with Donna Collinson is currently exhibited at top craft shows such as Desire. Clients range from people looking for special gifts, wedding jewellery or for a special treat for themselves. Also available within the online shop are prints by artist and illustrator Lisa Graa Jensen. Education:

University for the Creative Arts (2009-2011):
Three Dimensional Design: Metalwork and Jewellery BA (Hons)

The Goldsmiths Company, London (July 2010):
Summer School, awarded one of twenty places. H S Walsh (May 2009):
Stone Setting, Peter Robinson

Central Saint Martins (2007-2009):

o Introduction to Silversmithing, Linda Robertson
o Texture and Colour in Jewellery, Victoria Smith
o Jewellery Making for Beginners, Martin Hopton
o Building a Jewellery Business, Yvonne Kulagowski

Sir John Cass School of Art (2005-2007):
Jewellery and Silversmithing

East Surrey College (2004-2005):
Art Foundation diploma (Merit)

Creative Work Placements:

* Simon Pure, Guildford (July 2010 - Present)
* West End Centre, Aldershot (September - Novemeber 2010): Volunteer assisting the tutor with the jewellery evening class.
* Elizabeth Bone, London (September 2010)
* Westwood Rocks, Farnham (August 2010)
* Fire and Iron Gallery, Leatherhead (June 2010)
* Hannah Bedford, London (June 2010)
* Donna Collinson, Guildford (September 2009 - May 2010)
* Jo Thonger, Nutley (March 2010)
* New Ashgate Gallery, Farnham (February 2010)
* Beth Gilmour, Cockpit Arts, London (November 2009)
* Tatty Devine, London: (June 2007)

Exhibitions:

• ‘Craft at Liberty’ Farnham, May 2010
• Desire, Richmond Upon Thames March 2010
• Farnham Maltings: Christmas Craft show December 2009
• Villa & Hut, Farnham: shop installation- March 2008- June 2009
• Apple Gallery, Godalming: Christmas Exhibition December- January 2007

Competitions:

Craftsmanship and Design Awards 2011- Fashion and Production Jewellery: Commended

Pewter Live 2010: Commended

14/08/2024

I have a huge chain order which I have been busy making ready for a summer show. Lovely to have silver dust fingers today 🩷 It's always hard stealing time on my beloved bench.

08/11/2023

As always, .925 keeps me super busy, however in 2024 I am going to be firmer and put aside a day a week for more designs and a new website. I love working with unique stones, so more one-off statement pieces will be the direction it takes. I love creating wearable unique designs which have no pre set boundaries. I'm excited to see what 2024 brings.

06/11/2022

I got thee gorgeous stones today from at her .925 gemstone sale today. These will be turned into some gorgeous thick bezel settings with handmade chains soon.

02/08/2022

THIS SATURDAY 11 to 3pm at Workshop 925 Unit F9 The Mayford Centre GU22 0PP

💎 Sarah Reece will be selling a huge variety of faceted gems as well as cabochons.

💎 She has Spinel, gorgeous Zircons, Sapphires, Agates and Jaspers, to name a few in various shapes and sizes. Sarah's stones are absolutely gorgeous and most sourced from Sri Lanka.

💎 Sarah cuts her own cabochons which means she has some truly unique stones to offer.

08/07/2022

Got a lot of polishing work to do on this number. I'm on the final part of Covid awaiting for the last bits to go well away. I have locked myself away with my tools, sketchbook and laptop to plough ahead on new work. I love my Workshop but boy do I hate covid jail.

25/06/2022

There is a lot on the go at the moment. I have some mega setting to do next week!

22/06/2022

Resting grumpy face trying to suss out new designs. I got some gorgeous stones from one of the incredible tutors .925 and now I am busy planning thick collets for them all.

17/05/2022

Hmmm that's an annoying place for you to have chosen as your spot 🤔 Naturally I will work around him and adhere to his demands 🤭

23/02/2022

I'm not teaching .925 until later and I have the daily admin to do, however I am making sure I factor in workshop time to develop new designs. It's always important to keep moving, try new techniques and experiment, so I am making sure I practice what I preach. Workshop of tidy and ready for the next job.

22/08/2021

Just 2 spaces left!!!

Join Amy Hubbard on this day workshop to learn the skills of professional level stringing, knotting and threading. You will learn the skills required to be able to re-string pearls and beads which can also be combined with any silver pendants or links you may wish to bring along. Adding beads to you...

13/08/2021

Two spaces THIS SUNDAY for Stacking rings. one in the morning 10-1pm and one in the afternoon 2-5pm - get in fast! All materials and tools included, perfect for beginners!

Morning:
https://www.workshop925.com/product/stacking-ring-making/

Afternoon:
https://www.workshop925.com/product/stacking-rings-jewellery-class/

In this afternoon session, you will create your very own set of 3 silver stacking rings. You will learn how to calculate your finger size, solder, form the metal, and texture and polish the silver to create your lovely stack of rings. You can decide on their design to create your own individual set....

14/06/2021

Silver Ripple pendants set with Tourmaline, Citrine, Topaz and Amethyst.

07/06/2021

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