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Toodle Pip Peeps, thanks for everything
jeudi 21 décembre 2023 • Durée 26:02
In this week’s episode, Ange and David are back together again…but it’s their final show!
- David is feeling into Canadian life and has been busy exploring the sites with a visiting friend
- David gives some insight into his preparations for his new job
- Ange shares some of the jewellery highlights of her year
- Ange finally spills the beans about her ‘big surprise’ - her appearance on BBC one programme ‘Make It At Market’
- Our hosts share their plans for Christmas and the coming new year
David J Lilly
Angela Benjamin
Links:
If you’re in the UK and want to catch Ange on Make It At Market -https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001t4rt - its available to view on BBC iplayer and Britbox, and will be available in the USA in the new year.
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit davidjlilly.substack.com
Seeing the Wood through the Trees
jeudi 19 octobre 2023 • Durée 43:36
In this episode, Ange is chatting to classically-trained London-based goldsmith Darren Sherwood. Darren is a Freeman of the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths and Freeman of the City of London.
In this episode you'll:
- Hear Ange talk to Darren about his journey into jewellery and how he ended up in his current workshop and retail space
- Find out what Darren loves about his workshop
- Hear Darren share his fears and the aspects of jewellery making that he loves
- Hear about some of Darren’s favourite commissions and some of the esteemed jewellery houses he has worked with throughout his career
- Discover Darren's eclectic listening tastes whilst working
- Discover Darren's insight into what inspires his work, get his great advice for up-and-coming jewellers.
- Finally discover Darren's jewellery “superpowers” and if there’s anything he’s not good at.
David J Lilly
Ange Benjamin
Darren Sherwood
Join us next time for more insight into jewellery making and life.
Want to submit a question?
Email your jewellery (or other) questions to: littlegemsonjewellery@gmail.com
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit davidjlilly.substack.com
Much more than Morley
jeudi 8 juin 2023 • Durée 26:09
This time Ange is chatting to Louise Seijen Ten Hoorn, jewellery designer and tutor. The conversation coincides with the publication of Louise’s first book ‘Design for Jewellery Makers’. Apologies for the sound quality, but we hope you still enjoy listening.
In this episode you'll:
- Hear Louise explain how she got into jewellery making, fresh from high school with the encouragement of her parents.
- Learn about Louise's jewellery training at college and progression into the industry.
- Find out about Louise's workspace, which she shares with other creatives in South East London.
- Discover how Louise describes her most recent jewellery project, making wearable pieces out of some unusual rubbish.
- Learn what motivated Louise to write her book and how it eventually came about, she’s keen to see what people make as a result of trying the challenges in her book.
- Hear Ange share how she has changed her making practice since taking classes with Louise.
- Hear what Louise has to say about how going to art college helped her approach design differently.
- Find out what are Louise's fears and joys as a maker.
- Discover what Louise shares about her very varied inspirations: from discarded items to film and more.. She also talks about other materials that she enjoys working with.
- Hear Louise tells us a bit about what she listens to when she’s working.
- Be able to learn from the tips Louise gives for budding jewellers, including peer-mentoring.
- be delighted as Louise shares her jewellery style favourites and her not-so favourite things.
- Know where to find Louise 'in the flesh' - Pullens Yard Open Studios 9th-11th June @pullensyard
David J Lilly
Ange Benjamin
Louise Seijen Ten Hoorn
Join us next time for more insight into our creative processes, latest projects and how 2023 is moving along.
Want to submit a question?
Email your jewellery (or other) questions to: littlegemsonjewellery@gmail.com
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit davidjlilly.substack.com
Chroic Competition with Loaf Cat Pie
jeudi 25 mai 2023 • Durée 29:17
This time around Ange and David are chatting about what they are currently up to in their respective workshops, whether that is stained glass, work that Ange is doing as part of her scholarship at Morley College, wax carving, international clients or competitions. It's all more jewellery waffle.
In this episode you'll learn:
- How David has been busy interviewing a podcast guest
- More on David's stained glass work including THAT commission
- Good news from Ange about her @chroic competition entry
- What Ange has just carved in wax
- How the pair approach the challenges of setting gems in wax carved jewellery
- What selling on Etsy is like for David and Ange - pros and cons
- How the pair have used their creativity as currency, by swapping work with other creatives.
- That Ange has had a birthday and got to visit the Georg Jensen Gallery during London Craft Week
David J Lilly
Ange Benjamin
Our makers-to-follow recommendations this week are:
Ange's recommendation is the silversmith portal of Georg Jenson @georgjensen
David's recommendation is his rug designer friend Helen Yardley @helenyardleystudio
Join us next time for more insight into our creative processes, latest projects and how 2023 is moving along.
Want to submit a question?
Email your jewellery (or other) questions to: littlegemsonjewellery@gmail.com
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit davidjlilly.substack.com
It's all just jewellery from Outerspace
jeudi 11 mai 2023 • Durée 29:15
This episode Ange and David are all silly names and giggles. They discusss collection naming and other aspects of jewellery making that are not seen by the buying public.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL:
- Hear how David is still busy with not only a challenging stained glass commission but also bespoke jewellery work.
- Hear Ange and David discuss their individual approaches to bespoke jewellery designs.
- Hear David talk about a new mentee and his coaching methods.
- Hear the pair get the giggles over ‘intergalactic jewellery’ and names for their respective jewellery collections.
- Discover that Ange has almost finished making her scholarship collection.
- Find out about Ange's first jewellery competition.
David J Lilly
Ange Benjamin
Our 'makers-to-follow recommendations this week are both jewellers:
Ange's recommendations are the fine jewellery portal @chroic.uk and Aurelie Dellasanta @aureliedellasanta
David's recommendation is the Metalsmith Society @metalsmithsociety
Join us next time for more insight into our creative processes, latest projects and how 2023 is moving along.
Want to submit a question?
Email your jewellery (or other) questions to: littlegemsonjewellery@gmail.com
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit davidjlilly.substack.com
The Granules of a New World
jeudi 27 avril 2023 • Durée 29:36
David is flying solo this episode and is excited to chat to Canadian Jeweller Amanda Galiffi who is based in Ontario. David and Amanda have been following each other on Instagram for a few years, and had attempted to meet earlier this year.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL:
- Find out about Amanda’s studio space.
- Discover Amanda's jewellery making journey, her joys and fears.
- Learn about some of Amanda’s inspirations and what she loves making.
- Hear about Amanda's current successes, future plans and career goals.
- Find out what Amanda's likes here creative space to be.
- Find out what it's like to be Amanda as she talks about the highs and lows of being a fairly new part-time jeweller.
- Amanda also shares her tips for aspiring jewellery makers.
David J Lilly
Ange Benjamin
Sky Gems Designs by Amanda Galiffi
Join us next time for more insight into our creative processes, latest projects and how 2023 is moving along.
Want to submit a question?
Email your jewellery (or other) questions to: littlegemsonjewellery@gmail.com
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit davidjlilly.substack.com
Worthy or worth it?
jeudi 13 avril 2023 • Durée 29:33
The dynamic duo are both in the same time zone at last - David is back in the UK for a while. So, the pair catch up on the past two weeks and what they’ve been up to and how they have overcome certain thorny questions about running a jewellery (or any small) business.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL:
- Discover how David has hit the ground running and has several commissions to complete.
- Find out what David thinks of the challenges of making stained glass windows and jewellery and whether he has a preference.
- Listen to Ange talk about her polishing experience.
- Hear the pair discuss the hot topic (pun intended) of ‘firestain’.
- Listen to Ange talking about the business mentoring she has received as part of her jewellery scholarship.
- Hear the pair talk spreadsheets, pricing and how they approach it.
David J Lilly
Ange Benjamin
Our 'makers-to-follow recommendations this week are both jewellers:
Ange's recommendation is Steven Goldsmith @goldpolishingguru
David's recommendation is a lapidarist with a difference @steventylerthedesigner
Join us next time for more insight into our creative processes, latest projects and how 2023 is moving along.
Want to submit a question?
Email your jewellery (or other) questions to: littlegemsonjewellery@gmail.com
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit davidjlilly.substack.com
Chewing the Cud
jeudi 30 mars 2023 • Durée 29:28
In this latest episode you'll find David enjoying yet another amazing Canadian location, while Ange is in full-swing with the various courses she’s taking as part of her scholarship back in the UK. Together they chat about their respective journeys over teh past few weeks (and looking forward) and what's driving both of them at the moment.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL:
- Find David in another location - Vancouver Island - on his Canadian adventure.
- Hear Ange talk about the latest pieces she’s working on as part of her scholarship.
- Find out how Ange is working with gold and wax carving.
- Hear some insights into Ange’s scholarship journey.
- Listen to David and Ange discuss the challenges of working in gold.
- Hear how David has been getting inspiration from lots of sources, including cake moulds, gem fairs and forest walks!
- You'll also learn about David’s future plans.
- Get insight into how Ange and David approach designing and making jewellery.
David J Lilly
Ange Benjamin
Our makers-to-follow recommendations this week are both jewellers:
Ange's recommendation is @paulwellsmetals - expert fold-forming silversmith
David's recommendation is @danacadesignstudio - a jewellery design studio and creator of Instagram's annual 'Battle of the Rings'.
Join us next time for more insight into our creative processes, latest projects and how 2023 is moving along.
Want to submit a question?
Email your jewellery (or other) questions to: littlegemsonjewellery@gmail.com
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit davidjlilly.substack.com
New Horizons
jeudi 16 mars 2023 • Durée 29:52
David and Ange are reunited for this episode. David is continuing his Canadian adventure and gives an update on his new location and job prospects, Ange tells us what she has been up to in London.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL:
- Find out how Ange has been busy with her jewellery scholarship, sharing some of what she’s been learning.
- Hear David talk about the culture and arts scene in the West Kootenays and how that compares with the North Okanagan.
- Hear Ange talk about the Collect Art Fair in London and excited her there.
- Hear David talks about his new Nelson-based mentee
- Get their recommendatiosn for peiople to follow on Instagram.
David J Lilly
Ange Benjamin
Our makers-to-follow recommendations this week are both jewellers:
Ange's recommendation is @franonumah - silversmith
David's recommendation is @samontecruzstudios - all round talented creative
Join us next time for more insight into our creative processes, latest projects and how 2023 is moving along.
Want to submit a question?
Email your jewellery (or other) questions to: littlegemsonjewellery@gmail.com
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit davidjlilly.substack.com
Ange takes us to Germany
jeudi 2 mars 2023 • Durée 41:37
Ange is flying solo this episode and is excited to chat to German Jeweller Cassandra Kudoke who is based in Cologne. Ange has been following Cassandra on Instagram for a few years and has been looking forward to finding out more about Cassandra’s amazing work.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL:
- Find out about Cassandra’s studio space and what’s she’s currently working on.
- Discover Cassandra's jewellery making joys and fears.
- Learn about some of Cassandra’s inspirations.
- Hear about Cassandra's future plans and career goals.
- Find out what it's like to be Cassandra as she talks about the highs and lows of being a self-employed creative.
- Cassandra also shares her tips for aspiring jewellery makers.
David J Lilly
Ange Benjamin
Cassaandra Kudoke
Join us next time for more insight into our creative processes, latest projects and how 2023 is moving along.
Want to submit a question?
Email your jewellery (or other) questions to: littlegemsonjewellery@gmail.com
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit davidjlilly.substack.com
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