School of Jewellery

Ornez launches

02-Dec-2008

Tonight Ornez launched their exclusive collections at a special private view held at The Yardbird in Birmingham’s city centre.

Ornez is a jewellery design company formed by our 2nd year BA (Hons) jewellery and silversmithing students. This unique company has enabled our students to showcase their innovative designs as part of a “live” project.

This selling project is undertaken during their 3rd semester and offers them the opportunity to experience the many different skills required in launching a business. Each student has played a vital role within the company and roles have ranged from sales and marketing to accounts. As well as establishing their brand, they have had to raise funds and find venues to sell their work over the Christmas period.

Commenting on the experience our students said

“…This project has given the class a great opportunity to come together and work as a team. We’ve certainly had our ups and downs but I feel we have brought together a fantastic range of pieces and arranged an exciting and successful opening night...” Lisa Knapton (Marketing)

“…The selling project has been a wonderful experience. I really enjoyed leading the group through the manic and stressful times! The opening night was an amazing experience, everybody had a ball!...” Laura Golborne (Chairperson)

You will find Ornez at the following venues leading up to Christmas;

• Wednesday 3rd December (10am – 4pm) @ School of Jewellery

• Friday 5th December (10am – 6pm) @ St. Paul's Gallery

• Saturday 6th December (11am - 5pm) @ The Flea Market, Custard Factory

• Tuesday 9th December (10am - 2pm) @ Gosta Green Campus, Birmingham Institute of Art and Design

• Wednesdays 10th December (6pm - 10pm) @ Old Joint Stock

• Saturday 13th December (1pm - 5pm) @ The Sunflower Lounge

• Sunday 14th December (11am - 5pm) @ Brindley Place Market

For more information please visit Ornez at;

http://www.myspace.com/ornezjewellery

The ornez group @ http://www.facebook.com