Kirsten Hendrich Blog http://www.kirstenhendrich.com/ Kirsten Hendrich Blog - All the latest goings on from Kirsten Hendrich Mon, 19 Sep 2011 00:39:37 en-usNew Website Soonhttp://www.kirstenhendrich.com/blog/jewellery_blog/new_website_soon.phpI have been working hard on new designs and streamlining my collections together with matching items. I will be launching a new website at the end of this year/very early next year. I will be equipped with an online shop and many more designs and collections.

At the moment, work is being prepared for 'Festival of Crafts' at Franham Maltings on 15-16th October. Come along and see some fantastic work which you can buy direct from designers. Entry is only £3.

See you there!!! xx

]]>Mon, 19 Sep 2011 00:39:37Gallery Changeshttp://www.kirstenhendrich.com/blog/jewellery_blog/gallery_changes.phpAt the moment I am working on getting my pieces in different galleries and outlets. The exhibition has now closed at Platform Gallery, and the gallery itself is becoming a pop up outlet. My work is now available from Cecilia Colman Gallery in St John Wood, London. Its a beautiful part of London, lovely shops and a gorgeous peaceful park a stones throw from central London.

I will also be selling my work through some new online shops shortly. I will update you on my progress. I am also moving shortly. A busy year!

]]>Thu, 28 Jul 2011 10:13:14The Jewellery Boutique http://www.kirstenhendrich.com/blog/jewellery_blog/the_jewellery_boutique_.phpIm so please to have been selected to sell on a brand new online contemporary jewellery site called The Jewellery Boutique. It looks like a brilliant website with loads of great British designers and I am pleased to sell amongst them! Take a look and see what you think, they launched this weekend and I hear they have lots more work to appear soon and more to add over time. http://www.thejewelleryboutique.com/

]]>Sun, 26 Jun 2011 08:34:10The Jewellery Boutique http://www.kirstenhendrich.com/blog/jewellery_blog/the_jewellery_boutique_.phpIm so please to have been selected to sell on a brand new online contemporary jewellery site called The Jewellery Boutique. It looks like a brilliant website with loads of great British designers and I am pleased to sell amongst them! Take a look and see what you think, they launched this weekend and I hear they have lots more work to appear soon and more to add over time. http://www.thejewelleryboutique.com/

]]>Sun, 26 Jun 2011 08:34:06Just Hitched!http://www.kirstenhendrich.com/blog/jewellery_blog/just_hitched.phpI have been away for a couple of weeks on my honeymoon with my lovely new hsband Jon. We got married on 10th June in Guildford and had a brilliant reception at The Inn on the Lake in Godalming. We had a hog roast, bunting, bands playing, jars with flowers, the best wedding cake I have ever seen (by Debbie Harwood), and a great bit of sunshine in between days of downpours. I will be back in the worshop on 4th July after New Designers. Come say hello if you are free!!

Josie came to the church to see us get married. She was really well behaved and it was great to have her with us, afterall she is part of the family! She then went home for the evening to be with her dog pal Maddie so we didnt have to fear about her stealing and hog!!

Our amazing wedding cake by Debbie Harwood. She did an amazing job and its he best cake I have ever seen, I am so grateful for all her hard work. These photos don't show it true justice, or show all the amazing small details, but it gives and idea.

She even squeezed in little Josie sticking her head out of the campervan window!!

]]>Sun, 26 Jun 2011 06:36:27Donationhttp://www.kirstenhendrich.com/blog/jewellery_blog/donation.phpI am donating a piece of jewellery to be auctioned off to raise money for a fantastic charity called Animal SOS Sri Lanka.

They do fantasic work helping stray animals and deal with the vast array of health problems that often come with it. With support they now have a 4 acre plot of land with a fantastic clinic to help these poor animals, some of which have been abused.

Animals are close to my heart, especially dogs, Josie was a rescue dog, and to see her become a happy dog full of life and happiness again has been so rewarding. Good luck to Animal SOS Sri Lanka.

Join their Facebook page:

http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/home.php?sk=group_45843032147

Website:

http://www.animalsos-sl.com/

]]>Sun, 15 May 2011 00:59:34In the window!http://www.kirstenhendrich.com/blog/jewellery_blog/in_the_window.phpVery pleased my jewellery is in the window of the new Platform Gallery Spring Bling exhibition.Go check it out, you have plenty of time to see it all. The exhibition runs until 23rd July.

]]>Sun, 15 May 2011 00:53:42UPCOMING EXHIBITIONShttp://www.kirstenhendrich.com/blog/jewellery_blog/upcoming_exhibitions.phpSo things have been madly busy. Got my work to finish for my degree, but gallery work is going well and online sales also. Not enough hours in the day. There are lots of oppotunities to come and see my work over the next few months.

Please come and visit me, your support would really be appreciated, and it would be lovely to see some friendly faces!

Platform Gallery: Spring BLING showcase: 29th April- 23rd July 2011. Preview evening 4th May 6.30- 8.30

 

New Designers Exhibitions: Part 1: 29th June- 2nd July 2011

 

]]>Thu, 21 Apr 2011 04:44:59Website Updateshttp://www.kirstenhendrich.com/blog/jewellery_blog/website_updates.phpPlease be patient while we add new products, new information and adjust our pricing due to the rise in metal costs. It won't take us too long to get back on track. We hope you will enjoy the new designs. We will also be installing a zoom feature soon so our designs will be able to be seen on a larger scale and more clearly.

]]>Sun, 13 Mar 2011 15:35:25Craftsmanship and Design Awards 2011http://www.kirstenhendrich.com/blog/jewellery_blog/craftsmanship_and_design_awards_2011.phpLast night Jon my fiance and I headed up to London for the Craftsmanship and Design Awards 2011 at Goldsmiths Hall. It was presented by Stephen Webster and he did a great job. The work was all amazing and of such a high quality!

I came away with a commendation for my Dandelion necklace. I am so pleased, the comtetition is high and to be recognized in the mass off applications is a great honour. I will frame my certificate and put it on my wall!

Its been a great month winning the award and also getting into Platform Gallery in London, lots of hard work ahead getting my stock ready to go! I am also in New Ashgate gallery next month also, I love the gallery so it will be fantastic to actually be in there.

Here are just a few photos from yesterday evening, we stayed for a little while to see the exhibition, then headed off home to see Josie!

]]>Tue, 8 Mar 2011 03:38:18New outletshttp://www.kirstenhendrich.com/blog/jewellery_blog/new_outlets.phpFantastic news, we will be stocking some of our work at The New Ashgate Farnham, and will be officially launching at New Designers in London, in July. Not only that, we have been approached by a new online Jewellery shop, The Jewellery Boutique, my designs will be sold amongst top designer makers! Brilliant start to the year!!!

 

]]>Mon, 14 Feb 2011 01:15:3610% CHARITY DONATIONhttp://www.kirstenhendrich.com/blog/jewellery_blog/10_charity_donation.phpDuring the months of January and February, we would like to announce that Kirsten Hendrich Jewellery, will donnate 10% of our online sales to Southern Lurcher Rescue, a fantastic charity dedicated to fostering and remhoming abandonned dogs. They do a wonderful job, and need plenty of support to keep going. They currently have over 25 dogs to care for, some of which are in poor health and require expensive vetinary care.

So two months to get buying a lovely unqiue piece of jewellery for yourself, while at the same time supporting a worthy cause, perfect!

Kirsten xx

"And the third one from yesterday: tiny pup LOLLIPOP was found two weeks ago abandoned in woodland by a lovely lady who took her home and began, at her own expense, treating the mange Lolly was found with (there are still a couple of baldy patches but she's getting there). Lolly is about twelve weeks old and now safe with us. She seems to love cats..."
]]>Fri, 14 Jan 2011 03:30:012011http://www.kirstenhendrich.com/blog/jewellery_blog/2011.phpHappy New Year!!!

The new year is starting well so far, great news this morning, I will post updates as soon as i know more. We have big plans in 2011. The website will expand in 2011 with videos, more pictures and sections. The collections will be refined, and I hope to be doing craft shows towards the end of the year. There will also be several more one off pieces- they seem to go very well!

I am also getting married in June, very excited!!! and return from our honeymoon in Canada to be at New Designers in London in July.

So I hope 2011 will be a great launch year for me after a very long struggle to get to do a career that i have a strong passion for. Lots of hard work ahead, just like last year, but I love what I do no matter how early in the morning I start, or how long into the night I work- I have even practically given up Home and Away- CRAZY!!

Thanks for your support, happy 2011 :)

Kirsten

xx

]]>Thu, 6 Jan 2011 05:07:32Windy!!http://www.kirstenhendrich.com/blog/blog_from_the_dog/windy.phpIts not been a great week this week. I almost got blown away on my walk yesterday! I also hate the rain, but I get to snuggle up in my bed in the workshop by the radiator!

My boyfriend Jake came round yesterday so the workshop was very full, he wanted lots of cuddles and knocked the first pieces of Kirsten's new necklace off the table. She wasn't cross though as they were fine. She has been very busy this week planning her new designs, I havent had that many cuddles this week, but its ok, it means I get to sleep without being disturbed- these humans are so needy with their cuddles! As long as I get my dinner and walks, Im not complaining!

Another day in the workshop, Kirsten is doming today so I think I might go and hang out with Jon while he does his marketing work. In his office I get to sleep on a sofa!

Time to catch some z's

 

Josie xxx- check out my sofa below, I am just arranging my pillows so I am comfy!

blog from the dog

]]>Fri, 12 Nov 2010 01:03:52Josies Big day outhttp://www.kirstenhendrich.com/blog/blog_from_the_dog/josies_big_day_out.phpI had a very good day today. Kirsten was busy making models for her new project, she was making lots of noise hammering while I was trying to sleep. We then had an episode of Don't Tell the Bride on in the background while she was designing. It was a good episode, but I had to sleep to get on with, so I only managed half the episode.

We then went on a long walk from Guildford to Godalming along the river. Its getting dark early now, so we have to go in the afternoon. It was really fun, I saw a few other dog friends, though there were some really mean small dogs that tried to eat me. Scary!

I then caught the train home after visiting Kirsten's friend Bev at the Little Lamp Shop in Church Street Godalming. It was a really nice shop, very cosy, I tried to catch up on my sleep, but our train was due.

Im now back home after my bowl of pedigree chum. Kirsten is busy working on her designs. Time for me to sleep!

 

WOOF! Josie xx

 

Me on my adventure!!

]]>Fri, 5 Nov 2010 12:30:19Photos!http://www.kirstenhendrich.com/blog/jewellery_blog/photos.phpSo here are some photos, finally! These how rough new designs, and of course Josie my 'sleeping partner'.

 

                

                               

                                                                

                

]]>Fri, 5 Nov 2010 04:10:54Presshttp://www.kirstenhendrich.com/blog/jewellery_blog/press.phpThis week we got mentioned in a lovely blog called Bitch Buzz. We sent her one of our chains for her to review. It is difficult sending someone jewellery that you have never met. We played it on the safe side and gave her our Drip chain. Its not too delicate, but not too chunky and can be worn with anything! We do have some new chunky pieces for those of you who like something that doesnt sit quietly round your neck :)

 

Click here to see our blog mention :)

]]>Thu, 4 Nov 2010 13:55:39Update!http://www.kirstenhendrich.com/blog/jewellery_blog/update.phpSlogging away in the workshop!

Been making lots of new pieces, and also the regulars! Christmas stock is being prepared for the Christmas shows and I've also been very busy working on a bold and unique Dandelion collection. So far I am working at design level, however after working with several models, I think I am almost ready to make the necklace of the collection. I start by researching ideas at crafts shows, trade shows, and artist websites. I then begin to prepare some rough designs from business cards and post cards I have collected. If it all seems to make some sense I then make models if I need to work out how something might come together in 3D.

It is a lengthy process, but the results are rewarding and it is interesting developing new designs. I'll be updating Facebook and the blog with progress very shortly- Keep an eye out!

 

]]>Tue, 2 Nov 2010 13:04:01The Brompton Fountain Christmas Fairhttp://www.kirstenhendrich.com/blog/jewellery_blog/the_brompton_fountain_christmas_fair.phpI will be at The Brompton Fountain Christmas Fair this year on the 15th December, 18.30-21.30 at Assembly Hall, Baden Powel House, South Kensington, London. I will be sharing a stall with Amy Hubbard of Facet Nation. I will be selling my regular pieces, but also have some lovely new designs available.

All money raised by the event is going directly to The Brompton Fountain, a charity that helps families with children who are treated under the Royal Brompton and Harefield Trust for serious/life threatening heart and/or lung conditions. It is a fantastic craft show and is for a brilliant cause. Come along and enjoy the festivities and buy some unique special gifts for you family and friends. What is better than a personal piece of contemporary jewellery?

I will aslo be selling some Christmas cards by Lisa Graa Jensen, her prints can be purchased on our website, but we will also have some limited edition cards to sell.

                              

                                                 Lisa Graa Jensen- Winter Geese

]]>Sun, 3 Oct 2010 11:34:28Summer 2010http://www.kirstenhendrich.com/blog/jewellery_blog/summer_2010.phpIt has been a very busy summer. I have been working on my own designs, but also been working alongside other designers in their workshops. I have woked with Hannah Bedford and Elizabeth Bone, both established makers in the industry. Hannah recently exhibited at IJL. I have also began assisting at The West End centre in Aldershot on an evening course teaching silver and metal work skills. The group is lovely and already learning very quickly! I am assisting tutor Amy Hubbard, she is an excellent tutor who is a trained jeweller.

Over the next few months I will be developing a new collection, I am currently looking at Dandelion seeds, I am really fascinated by their beautiful form. I will update you with my progress. At the moment I am in the designing stage and hope to do some test pieces within the next week or two, to see how my ideas work in 3D.

Josie the workshop dog is doing well, snuggling up asleep ready to help me with a hard days work ahead! She will wake up promptly at 4, for her afternoon walk, followed by dinner, then its sleep time again!

Here is some of Hannah Bedford's work, she specialises in Granulation:

                     

I couldn't end the blog without a picture of Josie the workshop dog, on her daily walk........

                                       

 

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