London Craft Week

In partnership with Contemporary British Silversmiths, the leading association for contemporary silver, The Clothworkers’ Company hosted a day of public programming during London Craft Week (May 2019), shining a light on the fascinating process of commissioning and making silver.

Attendees had the opportunity to ‘Meet the Makers’ during demonstrations by award-winning silversmiths Miriam Hanid and Yusuke Yamamoto. These sessions were free to public audiences, and repeated four times throughout the day.

Additionally, visitors were able to learn about Miriam and Yusuke’s live commissions for The Clothworkers’ during an intimate lunchtime panel discussion.

Chair of Contemporary British Silversmiths, Angela Cork, facilitated a panel that included our own Senior Archivist, Jessica Collins, and both Miriam and Yusuke. Proceeds from the sale of tickets to the lunchtime lecture were donated directly to Contemporary British Silversmiths.

The day concluded with a VIP tour of The Company’s own exquisite plate vaults – an opportunity for us to thank those that have helped us care for or research our collections, as well as a way to build new relationships with experts and specialists in contemporary and historic British Silver. We welcomed more than 100 people to Clothworkers’ Hall during this day.

Stay tuned for more information on our plans for London Craft Week 2020...