Jewellery by 25 international makers.

Attai Chen, Carina Chitsaz-Shoshtary, Eunmi Chun, Warwick Freeman, Emmeline Hastings, Christel van der Laan, Felieke van der Leest, Sari Liimatta, Märta Mattsson, Jasmin Matzakow, Kazumi Nagano, Shinji Nakaba, Lina Peterson, Zoe Robertson, Michihiro Sato, Mariko Sumioka, Emiko Suo, Tore Svensson, Janna Syvänoja, Mirei Takeuchi, Timothy Information Limited, Terhi Tolvanen, Catherine Truman, Flóra Vági, Heather Woof.

Not Too Precious explores inspirational work by 25 international jewellers using materials for their expressive potential rather than for their intrinsic value.It challenges preconceptions about ‘non-precious’ materials by encouraging us to consider ‘accrued value': what talented makers bring to their work through their ideas and skill.

The exhibition will be supported by an education and outreach programme throughout its run. 

PRINT MAKING: CPD WORKSHOP

Wed 16 Feb, 6.00pm

Post Primary CPD workshop in print –making with Caroline Ryan, €12.

DRAWING AS RESEARCH

Wed 17 Feb, Wed 16 March, 10.30am -12.30pm

Explore drawing as a tool for developing creative ideas with Jewellery designer/maker Inga Reed. Workshop fee €5, student €3. 

FAMILY DAY: ANIMAL ALCHEMY

Sat 13 Feb 10.30am & 12.00pm & Teen workshop 2.30pm

Transform toy animals into jewellery, workshop inspired by Felieke van der Leest amazing animal creations. 

LATE DATE: FILM SCREENING, ADVANCED STYLE

Thurs 25 Feb, 8.00pm

Advanced Style examines the lives of seven unique New Yorkers whose eclectic personal style and vital spirit have guided their approach to aging. 

INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY WORKSHOP

Tues 8 March, 10.30- 1.00pm & 6.00pm - 8.30pm

Creative Engagement with Caroline Schofield.

CONTEMPORARY JEWELLERY SEMINAR

Fri 11 March, 10.30am - 4.30pm

Parade Tower, Kilkenny Castle. Exploring the practices of some of the artist-makers in Not Too Precious, identifying the thinking behind their work and opening up discussion around themes raised in the exhibition.

JEWELLERY MASTERCLASSES

Sat 12 March, 10.00am - 4.30pm

Workshops with international jewellery artist-makers Felieke van der Leest and Zoe Robertson for jewellery designers and makers.

FAMILY DAY: BOOK BADGES

Sat 26 March, 10.30 & 12.00pm & Teen workshop 2.30pm

Jewellery workshop using books inspired by Flóra Vági work. 

SCHOOLS TOUR & ACTIVITY

Tues- Fri 10.00am & 12.00pm

Exhibition guided talk and hands on design activity.

GALLERY TOURS

Crafternoon Tour at National Craft Gallery, Kilkenny, Saturdays @ 3.00pm - Booking Required.

For more information regarding the education and outreach programme or to book your place at an event please click here.