by eanjewellery | Apr 11, 2017 | Press / News
Ilana Richardson and Guests – Artists Open House
Please be invited to my next show, which happens all through May 2017, part of Artists Open Houses in Brighton. I’m so pleased to have been invited back to Ilana Richardson’s house for an exhibition of Art, Ceramics, Photography and of course my Jewellery designs. The show will be hosted by established watercolour artist Ilana in her own home. Ilana’s artwork always makes me yearn for travel as she captures beautiful Mediterranean locations that bring back happy holiday memories and chilled sunny vibes.
The exhibitors
It’s going to be a great show, as always, with work from some new and returning exhibitors detailed below:
To RSVP or just register your interest in our Artists Open House exhibition please visit My Event Page Here.
Find us
The show, Ilana Richardson and guests, is free and open to all, every Saturday and Sunday in May from 11am-5pm. You’ll find the location at 66 Langdale Gardens, Hove on the West Hove Art Trail. There is easy parking and disabled access. The show is a selling exhibition, all works will be for sale throughout May and Ilana offers card payment facilities too.
You can see my my work and established jewellery collections here. Information on all this years Artists Open Houses will be announced on 11 April on the main AOH website here.
Have you visited Ilana Richardson’s artists open house before in previous years? What did you think? Who was your favourite artist or maker? Will you be visiting this year? Please leave your comment for me below.
For more information leading up to our show you can register your interest and RSVP here.
I look forward to seeing you.
by eanjewellery | Apr 5, 2017 | Press / News
Magazine Feature for Crafts Beautiful
I’m pleased as punch to announce Elizabeth Anne Norris Jewellery is in Crafts Beautiful magazine! It’s been a little while since I appeared in a magazine so I’m really excited to tell you about my latest magazine feature for Crafts Beautiful. Read on for more details.
Crafts Beautiful magazine is the number one magazine in the UK and is packed with articles, projects and downloads to keep the most serious amateur learning. One of the magazine’s sponsors is Folksy where I have a little online shop. Click here to head over to my Folksy Shop.
‘Names to know in jewellery’
Thanks to guest editor Camilla Westgard, who approached me for her article, you can find a little write up about my designs in this magazine feature. The focus of the article is the latest jewellery trends so worth a read if you want to know what jewellery is in this season. I was selected to be one of 3 jewellery designers given the accolade of ‘Names to know in jewellery’. What an honour. Thank you Camilla and thank you Crafts Beautiful.
‘Big on textures, detailing and finish’
In this magazine feature you’ll not only learn about this month’s jewellery trends but also get to know the other ‘Names to know in jewellery’ Debbie Bulford and Grace and Flora Jewellery. Also read how I am fascinated by the properties of metal and more…
April Edition Is Out Now
It’s been an exciting day, that’s for sure. The April edition of Crafts Beautiful magazine (including my magazine feature) is out now. I’m off to grab my copy from WHSmiths tomorrow. You can also get your hands on a copy via Crafts Beautiful website here. Enjoy the magazine and let me know what you think by leaving a comment below, thanks. You can also hop over to my online Folksy shop here to see more of my jewellery designs.
by eanjewellery | Mar 28, 2017 | Press / News
So excited! I’m organising my first photo shoot and I’m looking for a model to wear my jewellery. Can you help? Are you a model? Do you know a model? Get in touch by leaving a comment below or emailing me via my contact page. Thank you.
Below is the ad I posted today:
Model Wanted For Jewellery Photoshoot In Brighton
Hello
I’m looking for a female model for a jewellery photoshoot in Brighton. I’m a jewellery designer called Elizabeth Anne Norris. My contemporary jewellery designs are entirely handmade with simple lines and a feminine feel. I’m looking for a female model to come and do a half/full day studio photo shoot in Brighton. Date to be confirmed.
Ideally you will be…
- Female
- aged 20-35
- Looking for some jewellery modelling experience
- Wanting to add to your portfolio shots
- A natural beauty with medium/long hair
- A lover of silver jewellery with a complexion to suit
- Willing to show off your good assets ie. ears, neck, wrists and hands
Uncropped shots will be head and shoulders only. Many shots will be cropped close to showcase the jewellery. Please get in contact if you are interested and I’ll fill you in with more details. Can’t wait to hear from you.
Elizabeth
by eanjewellery | Jan 30, 2017 | Press / News
Did I reach my business goals for 2016?
Last year I decided to publish my business goals to the world on my blog. This was partly to focus my mind but also my thinking was that if everyone saw them I’d be more inclined to get them done, they might even find them inspiring. Below is a quick review of how those goals panned out and my new set of goals for the year ahead.
Reflecting on my business goals for 2016
- Arrange a professional modelled photo shoot – something was holding me back on this one and I didn’t get it done. I did however have a fabulous photoshoot of my jewellery classes in action. They are proudly visible on my new website here.
- Build on my portfolio of professional styled photos – I certainly did this with 2 great product shoots organised and the results can be seen here on my online shop.
- Set up at least 2 more online outlets for my designs – I achieved one new online outlet, namely Ethical Market. I’m really happy to be selling with such an ethically minded company and I love everything they do.
- Find at least 2 more bricks and mortar outlets for my designs – Big tick for this one. I now stock my jewellery designs at Cornerstone Arts, Didcot and IO gallery.
- Seek out new avenues for promotion in magazines and blogs – This has been a huge stumbling block for me in the past but I got my act together. The rewards of getting outside my comfort zone have been immense. Plus I now have the confidence to do it again. Following my press release I was featured here:
- Olive’s blog
- Absolute Magazine
- Sussex Brides Magazine
- The Argus newspaper
- Get more help to free up time for me to work on my biz – I enlisted a team of helpers in 2016. Their help has freed up my time for growth. Big thanks to: Book keeper (Victoria Evans), Photographer (Taylor Wolf Photo), Copywriter (Helen Keevy), VA (Emma from Busy Bee VA) and Jewellery maker (Carla Marie Jewellery)
- Design two new jewellery collections – This didn’t happen unfortunately so is a main focus of 2017
- Focus and improve upon areas of my biz that have worked best in 2015 – By focussing on areas of my biz that worked I have sadly eliminated an area that wasn’t working, namely enamelling. This has given me more energy to devote to new designs for the wedding market.
Other business acheivements
- Moved workshop
- Attracted over 4000 Twitter followers
- Established over 2000 Instagram followers
- Reached over 1100 fans on my Facebook page
- Had my best ever year for online sales
- Designed and published my new website myself
- Did 3 exhibitions at once (not recommended!)
- My designs featured on Nothing is Ordinary and Folksy
- Joined a team of wildly successful and inspiring female entrepreneurs
As a result of all of the above my ever suffering confidence has grown enormously!
My new business goals for 2017
- Design two new jewellery collections – A wedding ring collection and another surprise collection.
- Arrange a professional modelled photo shoot – I’m already initiated discussions about this. It WILL happen this year!
- Find at least 3 more bricks and mortar outlets for my designs – amazingly at the time of writing I’ve just sent stock to a new stockist Shire Hall Gallery, Stafford.
- Expand my teaching services – I’d like to include a hen party workshop.
- Feature in at least 6 magazines, newspapers and/or blogs – A very exciting feature is in the pipeline, eyes peeled end of January please.
- Exhibit at at least 2 awesome shows – I’m already booked in for The happily ever after wedding fair in March.
- Master Facebook and email marketing – It’s a constant struggle to get these right
- Work a 5 day week with at least 3 weeks holiday – I think a lot of solopreneurs have trouble switching off so I’m planning my days off this year. I’d also like to take my dream holiday to Iceland!
Did you find this useful or inspiring? Have you set goals for 2017 (personal or business)? What is your number 1 goal? How important is it for you to make goals for the year ahead? I’d love to hear from you so please comment below. Thank you.
by eanjewellery | Nov 22, 2016 | Press / News
Your invitation to Lewes Artists and Makers Fair
Please come along to my next Christmas event, Lewes Artists and Makers Fair. It will be held on Saturday 3 December 10am to 5pm at Lewes Town Hall, Fisher Street, Lewes. There will be lots of local artists and makers exhibiting their festive gifts and treats for you plus a cafe and a children’s creative space. It is a well established fair with high quality hand picked makers and a fantastic place for your christmas shopping. Entrance is only £1 and kids go free. Pop it in your diary now and I hope to see you there!
Pop over and like the Artists and Makers Facebook page HERE to find out all about the exhibitors taking part.
You can also read the artists and makers blog HERE.
I’ll only have one more Christmas Event this year at my studio. I’ll have news on that soon. My previous event at Bolney Wine Estate was fabulous. A definite for next year too !
by eanjewellery | Nov 15, 2016 | Press / News
Bolney Wine Estate Christmas Fayre
If you’d like to come to a fun family friendly event, and support small and local businesses and craft makers, then Bolney Wine Estate Christmas Fayre is for you. Did you read my earlier post about Bolney and why I got excited about it?
I’m delighted to have been hand picked to participate in the Bolney Wine Estate Christmas Fayre this year. It’s a small but perfectly formed event at the award winning Bolney Wine Estate, near Haywards Heath, West Sussex and the perfect setting for your Christmas shopping. I’ll be exhibiting my handmade silver jewellery and cufflinks and with over 80 designs to browse, you’ll find something fitting for teens to hubbies.
- You will find award wining wines at Bolney, which would make an excellent Christmas gift
- There’ll be 20 stalls featuring quality and locally made food, drink, crafts and gifts.
- For the kids there will be Santa’s workshop will be open 11am until 3pm.
- All through the day there will be a Charity Tombola for the Kangaroos Charity in Haywards Heath. They provide leisure activities for disabled children and young adults in Sussex.
- The cafe will be open all day to rest and refuel.
- And can I add, very importantly, it is FREE entry and parking.
I hope you can make it along to this great even and do come and say hello to me if you do.
Bolney Wine Estate Christmas Fayre
Date:
Saturday 19 November 10am till 4pm
Address:
Bolney Wine Estate, Foxhole Lane, Bolney, Haywards Heath, RH17 5NB
Please note, the wifi and mobile reception are apparently poor in this area. Bolney post office will be open and available for cash withdrawals but be advised to bring cash with you for your shopping.
Will you choose to shop independent this Christmas? If so how and where are you planning to shop this year? Answers in the comments below please…
