Chris Granshaw
I have always been creative and while my children were growing up I worked on a diploma of Art and Creativity through the Learning Connexion. During this time I became interested in jewellery making and enrolled at MIT to develop my technical skills under the guidance of Stephen Moore.
I work from my studio workshop at Port Waikato. I have many influences on my work; from my surroundings to exploring age old techniques. I am fascinated with lockets and containers, the idea of hidden secrets. I like using a wide range of materials both traditional and innovative.
My work is available from my studio, galleries and I take the opportunity to participate in exhibitions with other artists.
Handcrafted jewellery: sterling silver and mixed media.
November 2007
Graduated from MIT certificate in Jewellery Techniques, received a High Achievement award.
August 2007
Art Clay Silver Instructors Certificate.
April 2005
Stage one Diploma in Art and Creativity, The Learning Connexion correspondence course.
November 2009
Small Packages Exhibition Papakura Art Centre.
October 2009
Country fair Art@thePort October.
Collection of handcrafted jewellery.
Nikau Caves Art Exhibition and permanent display of work.
July 2009
The Jewellery showcase exhibiting with ArtClaySilver NZ
Work featuring sterling silver and Artclay silver reflecting the nature of my beach surroundings.
Age and Time Handstand Exhibition of contemporary jewellery.
Curated by Peter Deckers as part of Jewellery Showcase held at the Sky City Auckland.
December 2008
The Christmas Tree collection of work for the Art@thePort Christmas woolshed exhibition.
Rekindling the delights and memories of a Christmas tree covered in baubles.
October 2008
Forged
Collection of work using the age old technique of cold forging for the opening of the first Art@thePort woolshed exhibition.
September 2008
Collection of work for the Blue Orange Gallery designs influenced by the forms of nature exploring the techniques of using of copper and silver together.
May 2008
OSPA Theatre annual art exhibition.
Between the tides a collection of work inspired by my surroundings and the book ‘Between the tides’ by Mike Bradstock.
November 2007
Graduated from MIT certificate in Jewellery Techniques, received a High Achievement award.
November 2007
MIT end of year exhibition. Received the Graham Dawson Trust award from the Manukau School of Visual Arts.
August 2007
Art Clay Silver Instructors Certificate.
December 2005
Opened my workshop studio, Silversand Studio.
April 2005
Stage one Diploma in Art and Creativity, The Learning Connexion correspondence course.
Silversand Studio, Port Waikato
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