Hendrich Kirsten

General information

Kirsten Hendrich is a designer maker based in Guildford, Surrey. Her work is handcrafted using techniques such as lost wax casting, doming, fusing, and granulating.

Kirsten studied at the University for the Creative Arts, London Metropolitan, and completed several short courses at Central Saint Martins; but it was her work experience placements with Donna Collinson, Beth Gilmour, Fire and Iron Gallery and Hannah Bedford, to name a few which provided her with a true understanding of professional practice, and taught her technical and business knowledge.

A key theme is Kirsten’s work is texture, and nature. She develops collections in her Guildford based workshop drawing upon forms she discovers on dog walks and on her daily travels which inspire her such as seedpods and lichen.

Kirsten’s collections have featured at the Apple Gallery in Godalming and were also an installation at Villa and Hut, Godalming from 2008-2009.

Her work is currently available to buy from her online shop and a collaborative collection with Donna Collinson is currently exhibited at top craft shows such as Desire.

Clients range from people looking for special gifts, wedding jewellery or for a special treat for themselves.

Also available within the online shop are prints by artist and illustrator Lisa Graa Jensen.

Education:

University for the Creative Arts (2009-2011):
Three Dimensional Design: Metalwork and Jewellery BA (Hons)

The Goldsmiths Company, London (July 2010):
Summer School, awarded one of twenty places.

H S Walsh (May 2009):
Stone Setting, Peter Robinson

Central Saint Martins (2007-2009):

o Introduction to Silversmithing, Linda Robertson
o Texture and Colour in Jewellery, Victoria Smith
o Jewellery Making for Beginners, Martin Hopton
o Building a Jewellery Business, Yvonne Kulagowski

Sir John Cass School of Art (2005-2007):
Jewellery and Silversmithing

East Surrey College (2004-2005):
Art Foundation diploma (Merit)

Creative Work Placements:

* Simon Pure, Guildford (July 2010 - Present)
* West End Centre, Aldershot (September - Novemeber 2010): Volunteer assisting the tutor with the jewellery evening class.
* Elizabeth Bone, London (September 2010)
* Westwood Rocks, Farnham (August 2010)
* Fire and Iron Gallery, Leatherhead (June 2010)
* Hannah Bedford, London (June 2010)
* Donna Collinson, Guildford (September 2009 - May 2010)
* Jo Thonger, Nutley (March 2010)
* New Ashgate Gallery, Farnham (February 2010)
* Beth Gilmour, Cockpit Arts, London (November 2009)
* Tatty Devine, London: (June 2007)

Exhibitions:

• ‘Craft at Liberty’ Farnham, May 2010
• Desire, Richmond Upon Thames March 2010
• Farnham Maltings: Christmas Craft show December 2009
• Villa & Hut, Farnham: shop installation- March 2008- June 2009
• Apple Gallery, Godalming: Christmas Exhibition December- January 2007

Competitions:

Craftsmanship and Design Awards 2011- Fashion and Production Jewellery: Commended

Pewter Live 2010: Commended