Welcome to web site of Colette Hazelwood, contemporary jewellery designer.
colette hazelwood contemporary jewellery
...read what some of my previous customers say about me & my work
APRIL 2007
I undertook a Research Mission to Melbourne & Sydney, Australia in March & April 2007, in conjunction with
OCTOBER 2006
I have been accepted (through a rigorous selection process) on the Design Factory team, see www.designfactory.org.uk for more details.
I have been selected to take part in the Liverpool & Manchester Design Initiative's ( LMDI ) Design for Production scheme. I will be researching in water jet cutting in jewellery making...come back soon to see the results!
MRCH 14 -15 2006, I exhibited my jewellery at the UK Gift Fair 2006 in Auckland, New Zealand, thank you to all who placed orders, any other interested trade buyers should email me for more details.
The BBC’s Royal Television Society Awards celebrates its 10th anniversary
this November and to thank it’s guest presenters Deborah Stephenson
and Anthony Cotton from Coronation Street they’ve
commissioned Manchester based contemporary jewellery designer Colette Hazelwood
to produce 2 new pieces of jewellery as a thank you gift for the pair from
the RTSA.
The special gift is a surprise, but we can show a sneak preview of the Oxidised Silver Disc Cuff Links and Oxidised Silver Disc Earrings that have been created, however to see more of Colette's award winning work you can visit her web site at www.colettehazelwood.com
Colette
says
“I am extremely honored to have been asked to make the 2 pieces for
Deborah & Anthony and I hope they get lots of wear and enjoyment from
them”
New Directions in Jewellery features over 80 jewellers who are pushing the boundaries of traditional jewellery design. Crossing over with textiles, fine art, performance and sculpture, this book explores the ways in which the field of jewellery has been expanding to encompass an exciting, beautiful and provocative array of work. Including seminal characters such as Gerda Flöckinger, Peter Chang and Arline Fisch alongside many emerging makers such as Daisuke Sakaguchi, Anna Osmer Andersen, Kayo Saito and Colette Hazelwood,this book provides a unique cross-section of contemporary jewellery practice.
The publication also contains contextualising essays written by leaders in the field: Paul Derrez presents a mini-history of conceptual approaches to jewellery and proposes future directions; Jivan Astfalck elaborates on the concept of Jewellery Art; Caroline Broadhead writes on the relationship of jewellery to the body
The pieces featured in the book are Hearing Aid Jewellery and Squash - The Gobstopper Mouthpeice...both can be seen in more detail on my GALLERY page
My online shop has been open since May 2005.
It features designer silver jewellery at affordable prices, it has a dedicated section just for men, a section as well as sections for necklaces, bracelets, bangles , earrings and rings.
As with my own work, you can expect a high standard of service and a friendly personal approach.
Manchester-based session guitarist Tim Scott was flown out to Ibiza for the second year running to perform alongside Radio 1 DJ Judge Jules at his club night Judgment Sunday, during the Radio 1 events. The combination of superstar DJ and virtuoso live guitar proved once again that separate musical worlds can be united - and that the results can be incredible.
Tim wears Colette Hazelwood's Silver Padlock Necklace
Items on display will include furniture, lighting, sculpture, photography, jewellery, textiles, ceramics, glassware, wallpaper and fashion. This is an opportunity for all to display their work in a holistic environment where one designer's work compliments and enhances another and helps to promote the entire region as one synonymous with creative talent and a vibrant culture.
Featured in AIM, a magazine focusing on Northwest Entrepreneurs, click on image for larger version.
The designfront04 exhibition and showcase in Southend on Sea, England was a massive success!!! Many sales were made, multiple orders were taken and more new friends to be had.
At designfront04 you were able to meet and buy the work of over 75 designers, the cream of British talent, selected from a huge number of applicants nationwide. Specialist areas include the very best in furniture, lighting, rugs, textiles, glass and ceramics, jewellery, metalwork, fashion, accessories for yourself and your home and garden accessories.
There were a fantastic variety of products to buy, some using environmentally sound materials or techniques, others that are simply beautifully made from the highest quality materials. We're sure that there's something at the show for all tastes and budgets and hope that your visit inspires you to come again next year!
was a new initiative presented by Channel 4 to encourage 14-19 year olds to start their own business. I was invited as a guest speaker to talk about my experiences, start up and achievements.
The Manchester creative's were chosen for their flair, diversity and professionalism. Their jewellery ranges from Jo Lavelle - silver tag earrings, Tara Kirkpatrick - gold and silver bangles, Adele Kime - Fibrous Neckpieces, Colette Hazelwood's Heavy Wraparound Necklace and Heather Skowood - Cocoon bracelet and introducing Sam Mills with her new range of work. These talented women are established practitioners with many awards and special achievements making them ideal collaborators for commissions, which they accept upon request.
Featured in the 1st edition of new contemporary photography magazine 'WIDESHUT' April 2004
Jerry Hall made a rare but extremely welcome appearance in Manchester last week to host the presentation of the northwest's new fashion web portal. She skillfully navigated a captivated audience through the different areas of the portal and this is what she said about it:
City Life, FEBRUARY 2004
Valentines special, my Black & Red Spiky Necklace features on the front cover . Available in the SHOP on this site.
Transatlantic Express & Singapore Fashion Week
Expressions was a one day event in London organised by the NWDA (Northwest Development Agency) and CIDS (Cultural Industries Development Service), to highlight the best of the northwest fashion design.
Big Brother 4 was at it's height at the time of Expressions and so were their evictees. The infamous Anoushka is pictured here wearing one of my latest Wraparound Necklaces.
The Expressions event then moved on to Singapore Fashion Week (Aug 2003) and to New York (Oct 2003) where I once again showing my work to international buyers, galleries and individual collectors.
I successfully impressed buyers with my ranges and returned to England with new customers.
Tameside Advertiser, feature on Commission Me Exhibition, 2003
Winner of the Manchester heats of the
Shell Livewire Young Entrepreneur Awards 2002.
Finalist in the North West Heats, £1000 Award
barb wire fibrous wraparound message bangles glass bangles flower range fuse range spiky necklaces coil bangle links range
colette hazelwood contemporary jeweller, studio 4, manchester craft & design centre, 17 oak st. northern quarter, manchester, m4 5jd. UK
tel: (0044) 161 839 0030 fax: (0044) 161 832 3419 email: info@colettehazelwoodjewellery.co.uk
MAY 2007.
And the
winner is...
WINNERS of this year's Manchester Tourism Awards celebrated in style after
a glittering awards ceremony hosted by Bolton-born TV presenter and Radio
One DJ Sara Cox last night.
The awards, organised by Marketing Manchester, which promotes the city on a national and international scale, were presented at The Hilton, Deansgate, before more than 400 guests.
Manchester Evening News readers voted for the coveted Manchester Recommends Award - your pick of the city's best tourist destination - which was won by Manchester Craft and Design Centre!
Thank you to everyone who voted for us.
For more information on my shop & studio in Manchester Craft & Design Centre go to my CONTACT page
SEPTEMBER '07
I am the current chair person of the Manchester Jewellers Network & we are very pleased to announce that our exhibition ‘Architectonics: Foundations in Jewellery’ that was launched during Architecture Week 2006 in the UK will be presented in San Francisco this year at the Velvet da Vinci gallery, 5 September – 7 October. Velvet da Vinci is a gallery of contemporary craft specialising in artist jewellery and metalwork from around the world. An opening reception will be held at the gallery on Friday 7 September from 6-8pm with a gallery talk given by curator and MJN member Heather Skowood. The gallery will also host more info on their web site regarding the exhibition which you can visit at www.velvetdavinci.com and the online exhibition can still be seen at www.architectonicsjewellery.co.uk
For more info on my involvement in the exhibition & my piece work, go to my GALLERY page
SEPTEMBER '07
The Sun Newspaper had a feature on where WAGS like to shop! And my shop and web site was voted the Best Independant Jewellery Store in Manchester - a high accolade indeed! To read the full article, click here.
NOVEMBER '07
'Hotline' Virgin Trains Magazine, featured in their Manchester section
NOVEMBER '07 Make Me Buy Me, Manchester & Preston: 22nd November to 24th December
Design Initiative and Inner City Living are delighted to bring you Make Me 2007, a series of unique retail opportunities and showcasing events featuring the best of contemporary design from the North West region.
Taking place in Manchester and Preston city centres, Make Me provides a variety of exciting ways to see and buy new, innovative work including jewellery, accessories, interiors, homewares, ceramics, textiles, furniture, gifts and art, direct from the makers and all in time for Christmas.
MANCHESTER
Make Me Buy Me Shop: The Triangle Shopping Centre, Exchange Square, Manchester. M4 3TR
Opening times: Saturday 24th November – Sunday 23rd December 2007, Monday to Friday, 10am – 6pm, Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 11am –5pm
Step into a world of contemporary, bespoke design, presented to you by Design Initiative. Brought together to tempt you to buy for others or for yourself, all the products for sale at Make Me Buy Me have been specially selected for their quality, affordability and creativity. Get to see and touch the items and even meet the designers and make Christmas shopping a whole lot more fun.
Make Me Gorgeous: 2nd Floor Brasserie, Harvey Nichols, Exchange Square, Manchester M1 1AD
Opening times: Saturday 24th November – Monday 24th December 2007, Monday to Friday, 10am – 6pm, Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 11am –5pm
Be inspired to purchase from a perfect selection of up to the minute and timeless jewellery and accessories to complement this party season. Browse over your coffee or Sauvignon Blanc whilst imagining just how good you or a loved one would look in your own design original.
Further work by the designers featured in Make Me Gorgeous can also be found just across the road in the dedicated Make Me Buy Me Shop, top floor in The Triangle Shopping Centre, Manchester.
Make Me Buy Me: Vibe Contemporary Jewellery, 98 Fishergate Walk, St George’s Shopping Centre, Preston PR1 2NR
Opening Times: 9.00am-5.30pm Daily. Please call 01772 252008
I am thrilled to be listed amongst such names and reccomendations as: Cottrills, Counter Culture, Steven Webster, Diana Porter, Pruden & Smtih, Hancocks, Solange Azagury Partridge, Wright & Teague, Jane Moore & The Steensons.