Just a quick update....

Sh! has been really busy working on the final year of the PSNI Lifetime Achievement Awards, it really has been   a privelidge to have been chosen out of many to make   both the commissioned awards   for three years now.

Private commissions have been keeping   Sh! busy as well this year.   The new service of re-using silver and gold jewellery has really been quite popular!! My most recent work can be seen in "Commissions" photo gallery. The last piece made was a set of stacked bangles. One of the bangles was made from a silver ingot while the other bangle was made from melting a matching necklace and bracelet. All items of original jewellery were sentimental   to the owner but they had aged and were not being worn . They are now new pieces of contemporary jewellery that can be worn on a daily basis.

If you have any silver or gold jewellery, jewellery   with diamonds or precious stones that you do not wear but have sentimental value....melt, re-use and wear!!! :-)

Sh xx

P.s. Keep an eye out for some new brooches Sh! is busy creating as we speak!! ;-)

PEDESTAL EXHIBITION

Craft NI

Cotton Court, Belfast

Opens 2nd December- 7th January 2011

Featuring:
John McKeag - Ceramics
Rachel O’Neill - Lighting
Adam Frew - Ceramics
Lotus De Wit – Silverware/ jewellery
Ronan Lowery- Wood/ furniture
Suzanne Harbinson - Jewellery
Pia Raemakers- Glass
Judith Cassidy- Textiles

Hi Guys....just wanted to give a little update and let you all know of the new service available with Sh!

If you have any jewellery that has been handed down to you and has sentimental value or jewellery that has gone out of style or fashion....you may be able to make something new and contemoprary with the material that you have!!!!

Sh! can work with you to design a new piece with your old jewellery. We start by melting down the old and creating and reworking the new!!! It is also possible to re-use stones to create a new piece of jewellery to your individual taste!

If you are interested in using this service...please do not hesitate in contacting me with your ideas!!

Sh! x

I have been making some experimental work recently, experimenting with 3-D form, textures and patterns. One of the bangles I have been working on will be part of this years degree shows in the University of Ulster, Belfast.

The work is showcased in the foyer of the University of Ulster, Belfast with other past graduates work.

The show opens tonight Monday 7th June so please do go and have a look and see what you think!!!

Sh x

This year I got the opportunity to make two awards sponsored by Sodexo for the Staff Lifetime Achievement Award while the other was sponsored by the Northern Bank for the Lifetime Achievement Award.

Here are some photos of this years handover for the Lifetime Achievment Award. Pictured is Rosamond Elaine Bennett from the Northern Bank and Jim Swanston.

Thanks to Laura Maguire..... a local up and coming photographer for the recent photos she has taken of my work. Check out her blog.......and watch this space!!!

http://laurabraw.blogspot.com/

sh!

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Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Happy New Year to everyone....thanks for all your custom and to all that left comments on my website last year....really appreciate it!!

Sh! Contemporary Jewellery completes the Making It Programme at the end of February in SRC in Newry.....I cannot believe how the year and a half has flown in!!! The placement has been truelly beneficial to the business in every way.

At the moment Sh! is working on the next PSNI Lifetime Achievement Award....for March.....organised for a change!!! New Year you see.....noticable changes already!!!

Sh! Contemporary Jewellery is currently exhibiting "Fior" and retailing Sh! Fior   Jewellery Range   at Salamander Gallery, 4A Maryville avenue, Lisburn Road, Belfast....so please call in to have a look. The Gallery also represents high profile makers such as Joe Hogan, Liz Nilsson and Derek Wilson and Ronan Lowery both from the Making It Programme.

Thats all for now....

Sh! x

Since my last update I have been sourcing retail outlets to sell my work....having sourced some great outlets I am doing a lot of making at the moment!!!

My work is now available in Empathy Creations up in Bangor, they have one range at present but there are two more to follow....so if you are in the area...please do call in and have a look!! Have a look at their website for more info www.empathycreations.co.uk

Another range of my work has also been sent off to Designyard in Dublin, im really pleased they gave the work a chance...so fingers crossed!! Designyard is just off Grafton Street so if your doing a bit of shopping please do call in and have a look...the work they stock is the finest in Ireland....have a look at their website for more info www.designyard.ie

Thats all for now

Sh x

Beyond Traditional Boundaries

BELFAST

Belfast Campus, University of Ulster

Mon to Sat 10.30 – 17:30, 06 – 29 Aug | Free Admission

Preview 18:00 – 21:00, Thurs 06 Aug | Free Admission

An exhibition of work by the participants of Craft NI’s making it craft

business programme showcasing the creativity and innovation of

Northern Ireland’s up-and-coming craft makers in jewellery, ceramics

and textiles. This exhibition highlights the importance of gallery work

that will inspire and sustain the artistic integrity of the maker. You

can preview some of the work from the exhibition online at www.

craftnidirectory.org

Artists included in the exhibition are:

Suzanne Harbinson- Silver and Jewellery

Derek Wilson- Ceramics

Lotus de Wit- Silver and Jewellery

Naomi Whan- Textiles

Ronan Lowery- Furniture

Sh x

A few months back I applied for the opportunity to make three trophies for the PSNI, I was granted the opportunity and have completed the first award. Here are a few images of when the piece was handed over.

Sh!

Hey....

Well since my last update I have been quite busy...I   have been selected   to produce the 'Police Staff Lifetime Achievement Award' making three award trophies to be awarded over three years. The first award is very nearly complete...just applying the finishing touches!!

As I have been busy making...the professional imagery has been put on hold but   will be resumed as soon as it possibly can be.

Myself and the other makers on the Making It Programme were organising an exhibition to take place in the foye of University of Ulster Belfast, using the vacant cabinets that are origially from the Ulster Museum in Belfast. The exhibition has been put on hold until craft month in August..but we have put some temporary pieces in the cabinits which we will be changing now and again...so feel free to go and have a look if you are in the area!!

With the Making It programme we have business training session's I just want to mension yesterdays session as we had a visiting maker Rebecca Gouldson....she spoke about her work and experiences and all the makers on the programme found it really helpful and inspiring. I was especially inspired as she works with metal, etching   the   surfaces creating textures and patterns...absoloultley stunning work!! see images below and check out her website www.rebeccagouldson.co.uk

Hey there.....

Well I have completed my business start up programme...now i just have to apply all the info to my business...trying to make a start at the moment!!.....yawn!

I recently made 20 pendants for the Irish Football Association...each piece had to be unique of course but also remain in the same style...so it was a bit of challenge...just the way i like it!!! The pieces will be given to all 20 worldwide FIFA Presidents wives who will be attending a prestigious event in Northern Ireland very soon!

Keep an eye on the website...at the moment I am trying to organise professional photography... so i hope to have an update of all my ranges on the website asap....!!

Sh x

Hey there......

Well Showcase  09 has been and gone....time flys when your having fun!!!

Showcase was interesting......I recieved a lot of interest about the work but unfortunatley I may have chosen the wrong days to exhibit as both the Tuesday and Wednesday were very quiet days and not what I had expected......I will know for again!!

Next up for Sh! Contemporary Jewellery.....

Well I will be completing the business start up programme with Invest NI this month....I shall update when it is complete!!

I have an important commision coming up which im really excited about as it is with a well known organisation in Northern Ireland...its hush hush so keep your ear to the ground!!

Update soon

Suz x

Sh! Contemporary Jewellery has been accepted to exhibit for Showcase Ireland 2009 in the RDS, Dublin. Sh! Contemporary Jewellery will be there Tuesday 20th and Wednesday 21st of January ONLY.

At the show I will be offering at least 7 different ranges to choose from....including some very new pieces....you will have the opportunity to see them exclusively.....so please take the opprtunity to come along to see me at the show....!

Any questions....please do not hesitate to contact me

Suz x

Sh! Contemporary Jewellery will be at Blick Inspire fair, Malone Rd, Belfast
Thursday 18th December
7pm-10pm

Hope to see you there x

Sh! Contemporary Jewellery has been selected to exhibit @ Narrow Water Castle's yearly Craft Fair.....

Please come and check it out.....

Narrow Water Castle
Warrenpoint
Friday 7th, Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th NOVEMBER 2008

Hope to see you there!!

P.S Sh! Contemporary Jewellery is now taking commissions for Christmas

Suzanne x

This year will be Sh! Contemporary Jewellery's 1st year in Craft Fest!!!
So please come along and have a look!! Friday 8th August - sunday 10th August.

Craft Fest 2008
Castle Ward,
Strangford,
County Down

Suzanne xx

Check out my online exhibition with Culture Northern Ireland....and play the audio clip to hear my speak about my work!!
click on this link;

http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=280

Suzanne x

Comortas Ceirde is coming to Belfast in July!!......the exhibition is to be held in Space Craft, Belfast!! It will be called TG4 ten.

All ten finalists from the TG4 show have been asked to exhibit their work!!  There will be a variety  of contemporary crafts in the show including Textiles, Furniture, Glass, Ceramics and of course Jewellery including the winning piece!!.....so please come along and have a look!!

The Preview evening is  Thursday 3rd July from 6-8pm....please contact me if ypu would like an invite to that!!

TG4 Ten....opens to the public on Friday 3rd July at 10.30am and closes Saturday26th July.

See you there!!!

Suzanne xx

I  am currently collaborating my work with london based fashion designer Michelle Lowe-Holder. She has recently returned from Paris Fashion week after showcasing the work. You can see my jewellery and her new A/W 08 collection on her website: www.lowe-holder.com..... Check it out!!!....Suzanne xx