Competition Entry Form 2024/25

Competition Entry Form 2024/25

Deadline: Jan 14th 2025
Progress may be saved but we highly recommend completing the form in one sitting. Please ensure you have the following information ready:
- Insurance value of your entry (is the replacement or cost value)
- One image of your work. This will not be used for judging or publicity but simply for the team to quickly identify your work.
- Ensure your entry can be posted or dropped off at The Goldsmiths’ Centre (London) within these dates: 14 - 16 Jan. Please note there is a P&P Fee for posting you work back to you.
- The collecion / post-out dates are 13 - 14 Mar. There is a P&P fee. Please see FAQ's below.
- Award-winning entries may be selected and requested for planned GC&DC exhibitions at the Birmingham Assay Office.
Rules: https://www.craftanddesigncouncil.org.uk/entry-rules/

FAQ's: https://www.craftanddesigncouncil.org.uk/faq-2023/
1. Personal details & key confirmations
Confirmations - key requirements for qualification:*

Entry must be designed and/or made in the UK.Entry must have been completed within 12 months of Jan 2025.
Name*

First NameLast Name
Email*

Confirmation EmailPlease confirm your email address
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
POSTAL Address (we will post your certificate / awards annual here)*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
STATUS - Did you make your entry as:*

An APPRENTICE - whilst undertaking a registered apprenticeship with a master at a companyA CURRENT STUDENT - on a Part or Full time college or university courseA GRADUATE - graduated after Jan 2022None of the above
AGE - Are you under 30 years old?*

Yes - I am 30 years old, or under.No
You have been categorised as a SENIOR for the purposes of judging.
You have been categorised as a JUNIOR for the purposes of judging. If you would prefer to be classed as a SENIOR (due to years in industry, experience or other), please indicate this now. Your preference cannot be changed later.*

Remain JUNIORChange to SENIOR
2. Education, work & other

Depending upon your answers above, there will be additional questions here regarding your education.
Master's Full Name (Please ensure spelling is correct)*

First NameLast Name
Company at which you are apprenticing? *
College / University at which you are presently studying: *
Name of college / university if not listed above*
3. Sections entered

Please familiarise yourself with the section briefs on the website and ensure that you have read the requirements carefully. For 3D Sections, we may add / remove your entry from sections depending upon suitability.
Which section will you be entering?*

2D design presentation3D finished work - Design and/or Craft
You can only enter your design in ONE of the 2D Design Sections:*

1. Make Your Mark - From Porridge to Pudding2. Medal Design - Arrivals & Departures3. Repurpose Jewellery - Everyday Elegance4. E-Waste Jewellery5. Silversmiths - Silver candle holders6. Conceptual Jewellery - Clumsy Chic7. Traceable Diamond Jewellery8. Platinum Jewellery - Active Jewellery
You can only enter your piece in ONE of the 3D Design Sections. (Select 'None of the above' if you DO NOT wish to enter into one of these categories).*

1 - Silversmithing Design (Lindström)8 - Smallworkers Design10 - Enamellers Design13 - Fine Commercial Jewellery (Beaverbrooks)18 - Conceptual Jewellery20 - Precious Jewellery (Thomas Lyte)28 - Ready-to-Wear Jewellery (NAJ & BATF)NONE OF THE ABOVE
You can enter your piece in ANY of the 3D Craft or Combined (Design & Craft) Sections that apply to your entry (You may select multiple sections, max 5).*

2 - Silversmiths Craft3 - Chasers Craft4 - Hand Crafted Silverware5 - Modellers6 - Engravers, Die Sinkers & Seal Engravers7 - Polishers9 - Smallworkers & Modelmakers11 - Enamel & Enamel Painters12 - Jewellers Craft14 - Fine Jewellery (Craft & Design)15 - Lapidary & Carving16 - Laser Technology17 - Wire Innovation19 - Setters Craft21 - The Creative Setting Award22 - Mixed Metals & Patina/Colouration23- Horn & Polymers24 - Diamond MountersNONE OF THE ABOVE
4. Optional awards
The GEM-A Award

The GEM-A courses are open to all entrants and optional to enter. Your entry MUST have incorporated gemstones to be eligible.

A 200-word statement is required if you would like to be considered. For more information on the courses, please visit our website: https://www.craftanddesigncouncil.org.uk/special--gem-a/

The Phil Barnes Enamelling Bursary

The Phil Barnes Enamelling Bursary is open to all entrants in Enamelling (Design) & Enamelers & Enamel Painters (Craft). A 150-word statement is required if you would like to be considered. More details of this Bursary can be found under the Enamelling (Design) & Enamel & Enamel Painters (Craft) sections on website. There is no age limit.

https://www.craftanddesigncouncil.org.uk/bursary--phil-barnes-enamelling/
Please select the Award you wish to enter below:*

Gem-A AwardPhil Barnes Enamelling BursaryNone
Gem-A: Please provide a 200-word statement demonstrating how the GEM-A course would benefit you and support your career development. Your entry MUST incorporate gemstones to be considered. (Max 200 words)*

200 word limit0/200
Phil Barnes Enamelling Bursary - Please provide a brief statement about how the Bursary will enhance your enamelling practice and state your preferred technique. (Max 150 words)*
5. Image & Information about your entry

Please upload 1 image of your work. This will not be used for judging or publicity but simply for the team to correctly identify your work. The written information required below will be used by our judges to better understand your work.
Image 1 upload*

Files must be 3MB max, and either jpg, jpeg or png format.
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Title of design*
This will be used as you have written it here. Please double check spelling & capitalization is correct!
2D Design - Which method/s were used to create your design?*

Hand Rendered (watercolour, gouache, pencil, ink etc.)Computer Aided Design (Rhino, Procreate, Z Brush or similar)A.I Generated (Mid Journey, Dall-E or similar)Other
Materials*

List the materials that your entry is made of. 0/50
List the key processes, technology or techniques used to create your entry.*

Helpful for judges when considering your work0/100
Design concept behind your entry.*

0/150
Insurance*
All entries are insured up to a cost value of £1000. In accordance with the Entry Rules, entries with a COST VALUE (not retail value) of OVER £1000 should arrange for their own insurance. If your entry is valued above £1000 and you require further information to insure your work, please do contact us at info@craftanddesigncouncil.org.uk
Entry valued over £1,000 (cost)*

I confirm that I will be responsible for arranging my own insurance for the duration of the competition to cover the value of my entry for loss or damage.
6. Did you have help to design, produce or present your entry?

If you had help or assistance with the production, presentation or design of your piece by a tutor, technician, employer, craftsperson, or a CAD professional, you must state this below. Examples include, but are not limited to: setting, lapidary, enamelling, engraving, silversmithing, polishing, mounting, laser work, etc by another craftsperson and/or if it was designed by a CAD professional etc.
If yes, how many people contributed or assisted with the production of this entry? (Please state their name/s, skill contribution)
7. Social media

The GC&DC may promote your entry via social media if you are an award winner. If you would like your social media account to be tagged, please provide the details below. This is not mandatory and we will ensure we always credit the designer/maker.
Instagram
@gcdcawards
Facebook
@goldsmithscraftanddesigncouncil/
Confirmations*

I confirm that my digital contact details (email, social media) may be passed onto industry press to promote my work and that images of, and references to, my entry may be used for publicity, promotion or for any other business in relation to, and to further the charitable aims of the Council. (Credit will always be given to the designer/maker.)
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Competition Entry Form 2024/25

1. Personal details & key confirmations

2. Education, work & other

3. Sections entered

4. Optional awards

5. Image & Information about your entry

6. Did you have help to design, produce or present your entry?

7. Social media