The Goldsmiths Centre announced a new exhibit featuring pieces by four apprentices.
The Apprentice to Masterpiece: The Work of the Goldsmiths’ Apprentices exhibition will be on display until 25 April 2024.
Artists on display are Sophie Chapman representing Asprey London Ltd., Amy Gibson from Alex Monroe Ltd., Celeste Heathcote from SamJames Ltd., and Charlie Lewis, representing Stuart Ray Ltd.
These apprentices, having recently completed their training in December 2023, have received acclaim for their achievements at the prestigious annual Goldsmiths’ Craft and Design Council 2024 competition.
Chapman won the Smallworkers and Modelmakers Award and The Podolsky Award with her 1:18 Model of a Nissan Figaro, which was meticulously crafted. Gibson received the Jewellers Craft Award with her Hummingbird.
Heathcote’s talent was celebrated with the Engravers, Die Sinkers, and Seal Engravers Award for her exceptional Ish Wish Dish.
Lewis received the Chasers Award as well as Theo Fennell’s Master and Apprentice Award.
Helen Dobson, programme manager (Education), said: “We are extremely proud of the four award-winning Masterpieces within the exhibition and the exceptional young craftspeople who have created them. This exhibition is a great reminder of the need for continued excellent craft education within the UK – something that the Goldsmiths’ Company Apprenticeship Scheme and the Goldsmiths’ Centre are committed to.”