NEWS


	GRANTS FOR TOOLS There is a Trust which gives grants to craftsmen – mainly younger ones – for tools which will help them progress. Grants can range from a few hundred pounds up to slightly more. These are only available for craftsmen who reside, work or are being educated within the Greater London area. If you are a Member and would like to know more, contact Tamara , our Administrator, giving her full details of yourself, the equipment you need (with cost) and how it will help your work. We will then pass on the most worthy good applications and, if your bid is successful, you will hear from the Trust concerned.
	NADFAS APPRENTICESHIP FILM NADFAS have been generously sponsoring 3 of our apprentices, Lianne Green, Callum Strong and Perry Lewis. Please follow the link to the see the recent film they have made. http://nadfas2.moviespring.net/nadfas-apprentice-support-scheme
, ,	THE PAPERWEIGHT PROJECT AT ‘TREASURE’ EXHIBITION The exhibition of The Paperweight Project at ‘Treasure’ in Victoria House as part of London Jewellery Week, was a great success. The exhibition looked very impressive and we would like to thank everyone who helped to bring this together.
, ,	The Goldsmiths Craft And Design Awards 2011 Congratulations to the following members of our Association who had great success at this years Craft and Design Awards. We hope to add further images of their work to the site soon The Goldsmiths Company Award-Fred Rich: Silver and Enamel ‘Birth of Venus (Enamellers Senior)-Commended: Ruth Ball: Cloisonne Enamel Bowl Gold-Fred Rich: Silver and Enamel ‘Birth of Venus (Engravers Senior)-Commended: Malcolm Appleby Gold Pendant with Spirals Silver: Malcolm Appleby Engraved Steel Plate Gold: Malcolm Appleby Engraved Steel Gun Breech (Engravers Junior)-Callum Strong: Engraved Fishing Reel Commended: Callum Strong: Silver disk engraved with wasps nest
	Hand Engravers Association Committee Meeting 2011 The Hand Engravers Association Committee Meeting took place on July 28th 2011. Minutes are available upon request from the Administrator.