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katrina alexander
25-09-2009, 07:14 AM
Hello everyone

I have just joined and wanted to say thank you to everyone who is part of this for all the useful tips and information I have seen so far - is anyone a member of the BJA and the Goldsmiths silver directory, and if so have they found it to be useful?

About me: I have been making and selling silver jewellery with semi precious stones for two years, mainly via a website but am now contacting shops, galleries etc after having done the Top Drawer show in September. I got into this after doing some courses as used to run an events business and be responsible for their marketing so a big change for me in direction!

Katrina

lorraineflee
25-09-2009, 07:15 AM
Hi Katrina and welcome to the forum!

Lorraine
:welcome:

MuranoSilver
25-09-2009, 07:32 AM
:welcome: to the forum Katrina
So how did Top Drawer go for you? :)
nic x

Jayne
25-09-2009, 07:40 AM
Hello Katrina & Welcome :)
I'm pretty new to the forum as well and have been bowled over by everybody's friendliness & expertise - a really nice bunch of creatives :Y:
Jayne x

bustagasket
25-09-2009, 07:43 AM
helloooooooooooooooooo :D:~:

Di Sandland
25-09-2009, 07:45 AM
Hi Katrina and welcome. We just had a bit of a discussion (http://www.cooksongold.com/forum/business-marketing-jewellery-industry/975-bja-membership-opinions.html) about BJA but I don't think we've talked about Goldsmiths.

ps_bond
25-09-2009, 08:14 AM
Morning Katrina - so where's the website to be found?

agent_44
25-09-2009, 11:02 AM
Hi Katrina and Welcome :)

I was pondering the BJA, and started a thread on it here a couple of days back, I don't think we have that many members on the forum.

Ominicci
25-09-2009, 11:29 AM
Hello Katrina :welcome:

EmmaRose
25-09-2009, 10:11 PM
Hello Katrina and welcome :) think it depends what you are looking for in an organisation.....there is also the Association Contemporary Jewellers and Society Designer Craftsmen
Em

snow_imp
26-09-2009, 07:17 AM
Hi Katrina and welcome

katrina alexander
30-09-2009, 12:03 PM
Thanks very much, that has all been really useful.

katrina alexander
30-09-2009, 12:12 PM
:welcome: to the forum Katrina
So how did Top Drawer go for you? :)
nic x

To be honest it was disappointing as the cost of a stand is over £1,000 - the majority of jewllery stands were selling high fashion beads etc at 50p - £5 per item and the level of traffic to the stand was disappointing although good exposure all round and some new stockists for my work. I am doing the BCTF in Harrogate in April as I think that might be more suited to my work but any suggestions on trade fairs are very welcome.

amazingbabe
30-09-2009, 12:21 PM
:~:Hello and Welcome :~:

Emerald
30-09-2009, 12:42 PM
welcome Katrina:~:

Lisa Quinn
30-09-2009, 12:43 PM
Hello Katrina:~:

lorraineflee
30-09-2009, 04:52 PM
Hi Katrina :~:

Lorraine

mizgeorge
30-09-2009, 05:21 PM
Hi Katrina and welcome from me too :)

katrina alexander
08-10-2009, 12:30 PM
Many thanks for the association tips.