Our achievements – annual highlights
Since The Hand Engravers Association of Great Britain was founded in 2007 we have worked tirelessly to promote and support the craft of hand engraving. Here are just some of the highlights.
2017
- The Association celebrated its ten-year anniversary.
- March: 10th anniversary tea party at the Lord Mayor of Westminster’s parlour, including a tour of the Past Overseer’s Collection. Presentation to Wayne Parrott of The Hand Engravers Association Lifetime Achievement Award.
- June: Awayday at David Wood-Heath’s private collection of engine turning machines.
- September: VIP tour of the Clockmakers’ Museum within the Science Museum which houses the Association’s collection of Paperweight engravings.
- September: ‘Training the Trainers’ symposium at the Goldsmiths’ Centre.
- December: The Hand Engravers Association became a Charitable Incorporated Organisation.
2016
- Chris Rowley gave a talk to graduates at The Goldsmiths’ Centre’s ‘Getting Started’ training initiative.
- ‘Cutting It’ symposium at the Liverpool Bluecoat Centre with resident engraver Bob Porter.
- Apprenticeship funding secured from Sir John Cass’s Foundation, National Association of Jewellers and The Friends of the Past Overseers of St Margaret’s and St John’s.
- Apprentice award to Sarah Hobbs presented by the Dean of Westminster at the Lord Mayor of Westminster’s Parlour by the Past Overseer’s of St Margaret’s and St John’s.
- The Association is invited to talk at a Hand Engraving Symposium held at the Wallace Collection Lecture Theatre.
2015
- ‘Training the Trainers’ Birmingham at the Drop Forge, Birmingham Jewellery Quarter. Presentation to Malcolm Appleby of The Hand Engravers Association Lifetime Achievement Award.
- ‘Cut in Clerkenwell’ hand engraving exhibition, demonstrations and workshops at Craft Central, London.
- ‘Training the Trainers’ London at Craft Central.
- Opening of the new Clock Museum at the Science Museum by The Princess Royal. The Hand Engravers Association’s Paperweight Collection moves to its new, permanent home within the Clock Museum
- Angus McFadyen becomes the Association’s new Chair.
2014
- Success at the Goldsmiths Craft and Design Awards with many Association members winning gold and silver awards in their categories. A large increase in hand engraving entries noted.
- ‘Scratching the Surface’, a day in the art of engraving, University of the Creative Arts Farnham, Surrey.
2013
- Goldsmiths University of London MA students produce a documentary on Alan Craxford.
- Presentation of Hand Engravers Association Archive to the Guildhall Library of the City of London.
- Private view of the Paperweight Collection at the Clockmakers’ Museum, Guildhall Library, London.
- ‘Engraving on the Pier’ as part of the Southend Cultural Festival organised by Barry Green.
- Exhibition of the Paperweight Collection and photographs at Christie’s, London.
- Drop-in demonstration day of hand engraving machines by Harry Forster-Stringer at Craft Central, London.
2012
- Wayne Parrott and George Lukes win 1st and 2nd prize respectively in the Marsh Heritage Trust Awards.
- ‘Cut in Clerkenwell’, a two-week hand engraving exhibition, demonstrations and workshops at Craft Central, London. Heritage Lottery funded and organised by Griselda Bear.
- Project with Richard Mille Watches.
2011
- The Paperweight Collection goes on display at the Pangolin Gallery, London as part of British Silver Week and at Treasure, Victoria House as part of London Jewellery Week.
- Duncan Baird-Murray becomes the Association’s new Chair.
2010
- Malcolm Appleby and his apprentice Callum Strong both win awards in the Goldsmiths’ Craft and Design Awards.
- ‘A Celebration of Hand Engraving’ two-day event in Birmingham. Presentation of the inaugural Hand Engravers Association Lifetime Achievement Award to Ken Hunt.
- The Hand Engravers Association’s first website launched.
2009
- The Association starts publicising its work with a series of demonstration stands at game fairs and shooting shows throughout the UK.
- The first hand engraving symposium takes place at Malcolm Appleby’s studio in Perthshire.
- The first Association awayday takes place at Chris Rowley’s home in Leigh, Kent.
2008
- The Association starts running its own hand engraving courses lead by tutors Wayne Parrott and David Bedford.
2007
- The Hand Engravers Association of Great Britain is founded by Chris Rowley. Executive Committee and Advisory Board include many high-profile industry experts.
- Chris Rowley becomes the Association’s first Director and Fund Raiser.
- Alan Craxford becomes the Association’s first Chair.
- Tiffany Browne is the Administrator.
- First exhibition held at the Goldsmiths’ Fair London.
- Awareness Days at Cass Summer Short Courses and Birmingham School of Jewellery Short Courses.