tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75835650462552778912024-03-13T12:00:10.414-07:00Cara Fairbairn Contemporary DesignCara Fairbairn Contemporary Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01402360859154916036noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7583565046255277891.post-29717746833686999122011-02-17T01:18:00.000-08:002011-02-17T01:49:05.308-08:00Cara Fairbairn Jewellery Class @ The Craft Shop<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-StjWsQpw9DA/TVzt1_X150I/AAAAAAAAACo/xCO3e2eKNKQ/s1600/P1140421%255B1%255D.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 238px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574591950578116418" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-StjWsQpw9DA/TVzt1_X150I/AAAAAAAAACo/xCO3e2eKNKQ/s320/P1140421%255B1%255D.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ArS4mBKbq28/TVzt187s0wI/AAAAAAAAACg/4jJU8UNwHoA/s1600/P1140414%255B1%255D.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 154px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574591949923209986" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ArS4mBKbq28/TVzt187s0wI/AAAAAAAAACg/4jJU8UNwHoA/s320/P1140414%255B1%255D.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div>Exciting news!! Come JOIN the jewellery making banter!!</div><br /><div>Cara Fairbairn will be back at The Craft Shop, Royal Exchange Theatre again this year teaching simple Jewellery Techniques so if your interested come join us for the banter. I will be taking a three hour Jewellery Class, 10.30am - 1.30pm, teaching the basics on how to successfully string, bead and crimp bracelets and necklace and also hive an introduction into wire work that can then be applied to make earring, pendents, bracelets, rings.... whatever you fancy really! And that all depends on how far your enthusiasm, imagination and talent takes you. </div><br /><div>So if you have ever felt that you'd like to give the jewellery business a whirl then here is the oppertunity... plus the morning will include tea and biscuits - WINNER! Spaces are limited and are sold via the ticket office at the Royal Exchange Theatre. Tickets cost £25 in total and all beads, wire, materials, tools and equipment are included in the price - and you will be able to take your creations home with you! </div><br /><div>If you have any questions regarding this you can contact Rachael at the Craft Shop as she is the women in the know! Call her on 0161 833 9833 or contact via the website, <a href="http://www.royalexchange.org.uk/">www.royalexchange.org.uk</a></div><br /><div>Looking forward to seeing you in Manchester on the day - a wee image from last years jewellery workshop to get us all excited...</div><div></div><div></div><div>Cara xx</div></div><div><br /><br /><div></div></div>Cara Fairbairn Contemporary Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01402360859154916036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7583565046255277891.post-43037427738495293962011-02-17T01:09:00.001-08:002011-02-17T01:18:09.131-08:00Jewellery Halt...Well it has been a frustrating couple of weeks... silver is in, design are drawn up yet its me who is the fail! Struggling to find time at the moment to get into the workshop early doors and get <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">focused</span> - which as you know for me is mighty <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">frrrrrrrrrrrrrrrustrating</span>!! I am hoping that after a rare restful weekend that i will be hitting the workshop at 8am prompt, 5 days next week and get a bulk of the new collection underway - still aiming for that April Launch - fingers crossed!!<br /><br />On a better note it has been a good Valentines Day for Cara <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Fairbairn</span> Jewellery!! As much as i personally <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">don't</span> rate the 'Hallmark Holiday' - my only enjoyment for it comes from chuckling at couples out for dinner on the Kings Road, eating a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">love heart</span> shaped pancake with a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">love heart</span> balloon looming above both their seats! <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">That's</span> exactly what you want - my jewellery customers love it so happy days! <br /><br />So <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">here's</span> to a cup full of motivation and Deco Collection 2011!<br /><br />Cara xxCara Fairbairn Contemporary Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01402360859154916036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7583565046255277891.post-53602963208203955572011-01-30T23:26:00.000-08:002011-01-30T23:58:50.384-08:00Deco Development<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_iSjLuXXlZ-I/TUZmDsnCwYI/AAAAAAAAACU/z5KCa5J209Y/s1600/037.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 221px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568250202990756226" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_iSjLuXXlZ-I/TUZmDsnCwYI/AAAAAAAAACU/z5KCa5J209Y/s320/037.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_iSjLuXXlZ-I/TUZmDchEOVI/AAAAAAAAACM/BoqGrGVu6Gw/s1600/019.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 306px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568250198670719314" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_iSjLuXXlZ-I/TUZmDchEOVI/AAAAAAAAACM/BoqGrGVu6Gw/s320/019.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div align="justify">Well its has been a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">grande</span> week development wise and I am <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">properly</span> encouraged by the aesthetics of the first few pieces. A big thank you goes to the lovely Cara <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Fairbairn</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Facebook</span> Fans who have already given me some great feedback about the new geometric shapes and future direction of Cara <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Fairbairn</span> Jewellery. Have a wee look yourself at the images above and let me know what you think, honesty and constructive <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">criticism</span> is always welcome!!</div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify">The above necklace and earring prototype are both made from the same scaled sample and this would be the largest size i would produce - more so for the statement pieces yet still very much wearable! Also makes a neat, modern bangle which i <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">loooooove</span> and will be making for myself! :) </div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">I would also produce this shape and pieces in a medium scale and in a small scale to <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">accommodate</span> all my customers needs from the everyday work sized earring to the more dramatic evening wear pieces - mighty <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">excited</span> about getting these into production - only a few more design issues to iron out before its full steam ahead!!</div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">To gold plate or not to gold plate? That is the question, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error">hmmmmmmmm</span>!? I think I want to use round, faceted, Green Onyx with this collection <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">as well</span> as the classic, and expected, Cara <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" class="blsp-spelling-error">Fairbairn</span> use of Freshwater Pearls - however would these pieces not just look beautifully warm and rich if gold plated!? Then comes the manufacturing and production decisions in regards to Gold Plate - more <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_12" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">expensive</span> yet more desirable?? So much thought into one collection, but id like to try something new, challenge me and my loyal customers! </div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">Whats your thoughts? Do you prefer the gold aesthetic with a spring/summer collection, or a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_13" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">shiny</span> silver? Our is the Cara <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_14" class="blsp-spelling-error">Fairbairn</span> trademark aesthetic of aged, oxidised silver the finish that floats your boat!?</div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">More previews of this collection to come - along with final decisions hopefully!!</div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify">Cara xx </div></div>Cara Fairbairn Contemporary Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01402360859154916036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7583565046255277891.post-47574768887042057262011-01-21T13:55:00.000-08:002011-01-21T14:42:24.987-08:00And so it begins... Collection Three!!And so it begins indeed! It has been a busy week of sketching, finalising designs and working on prototypes... but i can tell you its feeling good!! It has been <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">grande</span> to get back in the workshop and to be physically making and soldering again - mind you it has been a nice few weeks off after the mayhem of Christmas orders!!! Now to the calm production of Collection three, seeing where the design takes me and producing work that 'ticks all the boxes.' However the 6am start, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">ooooooft</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">don't</span> miss them, but the production is <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">grande</span>!<br /><br />I love the designing of this collection as is not as rigid and rushed as the past two and i can take my time and do what I feel is right. I will likely produce around 20-25 pieces in total yet launch them over a number of weeks, there is just no need to rush this time! Plus I am keen for the first few pieces to be reviewed by Cara <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Fairbairn</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">facebook</span> fans to let me know <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">I'm</span> on the right track! Always <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">grande</span> to get feedback!<br /><br />I am also thinking of doing a Gold Plated collection for the first time. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">Hmmmm</span>? Still unsure as that will obviously make the pieces a bit more expensive yet i think the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">luxury</span> look is <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-error">grande</span> for 2011 - <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">recession</span>? What <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_12" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">recession</span>!! I would be <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_13" class="blsp-spelling-error">grande</span> to inject a new passion into Cara <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_14" class="blsp-spelling-error">Fairbairn</span> Jewellery - possibly still enthusiastic from the New Year - but <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_15" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">I'm</span> thinking New Collection, New Location and New Direction. My Jewellery style is typically a vintage inspired looking oxidised aesthetic but i think its time for a change. I may also venture away from the freshwater pearl look, although classic - a women can never have enough Freshwater Pearls - it would be quite exciting to introduce a new exciting stone selection... <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_16" class="blsp-spelling-error">mmmmm</span>!! As you can <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_17" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">probably</span> guess <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_18" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">I'm</span> still developing the collection as i go - yet <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_19" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">that's</span> the fun bit! I am loving faceted Green Onyx at this moment - green onyx and gold plating... sounds yum!!<br /><br />Life is also busy at Melissa <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_20" class="blsp-spelling-error">McArthur</span> Jewellery - <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_21" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">just</span> attended an Event at Top Drawer, Earls Court so looking like its going to be a busy and exciting Spring in London Town for Melissa <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_22" class="blsp-spelling-error">McArthur</span> also!! Loving the career prospects and the exciting <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_23" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">opportunities</span> in the air!!<br /><br />Shall keep y'all posted with the progression of this collection, a few wee sneaks peaks at the first few pieces and see how it all goes..... <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_24" class="blsp-spelling-error">woooooooopa</span>!<br /><br />Cara xxCara Fairbairn Contemporary Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01402360859154916036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7583565046255277891.post-50219503420497924682011-01-06T13:18:00.001-08:002011-01-06T13:27:10.938-08:00Okay okay ill put my hands up!! Been M.I.A for the majority of last year and been mighty poor on the blog delivery front, but with good excuses may i add! I upped sticks and moved to the big smoke to further the career and to grow as a designer - and its working!!<br /><br />Been a busy busy 6 months but every minute of it has been worth it! Learning masses in the retail production side of contemporary jewellery by working for an Australian Jewellery Designer is the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">ohhhh</span> so fancy Kings Road in <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Chelsea</span>, and keeping myself amused and creative by pulling a few early mornings in the studio and keeping my creative flare flowing! I am happy to let you know that after a manic Christmas i will now be putting pen to paper and creative the third collection from Cara <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Fairbairn</span> Contemporary Design - hopefully capturing the classic style yet pushing myself forward and applying new techniques! Happy Days!<br /><br />So keep yourself posted and i promise - <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">in fact</span> one of my 11 new years resolutions for 2011 - to be far more faithful to this blog and let you know whats going on in the jewellery world of me!<br /><br />So now to await the development of Collection Three.....<br /><br />Cara xxCara Fairbairn Contemporary Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01402360859154916036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7583565046255277891.post-8526016816075401052010-04-29T06:34:00.000-07:002010-04-29T06:51:03.516-07:00Welcome to the 'Candy Jade' Collection<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_iSjLuXXlZ-I/S9mOZ_KHDnI/AAAAAAAAAB4/u-1bdgf33O8/s1600/079.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 263px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465556199892520562" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_iSjLuXXlZ-I/S9mOZ_KHDnI/AAAAAAAAAB4/u-1bdgf33O8/s320/079.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_iSjLuXXlZ-I/S9mORCT6DII/AAAAAAAAABw/87TK1fAI0YE/s1600/286.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 230px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465556046120094850" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_iSjLuXXlZ-I/S9mORCT6DII/AAAAAAAAABw/87TK1fAI0YE/s320/286.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_iSjLuXXlZ-I/S9mOBMWawWI/AAAAAAAAABo/YbZHozU8-0Q/s1600/Cara+Fairbairn,+Candy+Jade,++Three+fleur+Bangle.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 277px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465555773937074530" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_iSjLuXXlZ-I/S9mOBMWawWI/AAAAAAAAABo/YbZHozU8-0Q/s320/Cara+Fairbairn,+Candy+Jade,++Three+fleur+Bangle.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_iSjLuXXlZ-I/S9mNrN8FdrI/AAAAAAAAABg/0fS1paesc8E/s1600/147.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 205px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465555396406376114" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_iSjLuXXlZ-I/S9mNrN8FdrI/AAAAAAAAABg/0fS1paesc8E/s320/147.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><span style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff00">Woop Woop!</span>!!</div><br /><div><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Theeeeeeee</span> new collection is finally complete and shall be popping us all over Britain soon enough! It is still to be distributed to stockists and added to the website, <a href="http://www.carafairbairn.com/">http://www.carafairbairn.com/</a>, however i shall give you a sneak peak on la blog - you lucky people!!</div><br /><div>These images are a few of my favourite from the Candy Jade Collection, however to see the full preview link to my <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">facebook</span> fan page, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Cara-Fairbairn-Jewellery/109676049053808?ref=ts">http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Cara-Fairbairn-Jewellery/109676049053808?ref=ts</a>, where you can see the full preview! Share the love and become a fan whilst your there! :)</div><br /><div>This collection retains all the usual <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">cara</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">fairbairn</span> style traits with the oxidised Sterling Silver style and the 1920's modern vintage themes. However branching away from the traditional, classic freshwater Pearl i have now incorporate a fresh and youthful looking stone called Colourful Jade. These designs and colour styles will go perfectly with a summer outfit when the British sunshine make an appearance!</div><br /><div>Let me know what you think of the new collection, always <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">grande</span> to hear feedback! Hope you like!<br /></div><div>Cara xx </div></div></div></div>Cara Fairbairn Contemporary Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01402360859154916036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7583565046255277891.post-69835432778199108752010-04-15T15:31:00.000-07:002010-04-29T06:54:18.146-07:00La new website - Its B-e-a-utiful! www.carafairbairn.comHey y'all!<br /><br />Today has been a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">grande</span>, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">grande</span>, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">grande</span> day!! Today is finally the launch of my brand spanking new <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">ecommerce</span> website! <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Woop</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">woop</span>!!<br /><br />You look? You like?! You Buy?? <a href="http://www.carafairbairn.com/">http://www.carafairbairn.com</a> - <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">dooooooo</span> it!!<br /><br />Check the branding eh? young F<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">airbairn's</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">signature</span>, proud!?<br /><br />This new look website is a massive stepping stone for me and represents the next phase of Cara <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error">Fairbairn</span> Contemporary Jewellery. I have so much passion and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">enthusiasm</span>, so much i want to explore, new collections and creations, develop new techniques, challenge materials - challenge myself!<br /><br />Since initially launching in March 2009 i have learned many lessons, grown as an individual, designer and jeweller and now feel confident and ready to pelt full steam ahead on the career path! Exciting times!! Indeed!<br /><br />Would also like to take this <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">opportunity</span> to thank all the folk who have helped with the development of this website. John and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_12" class="blsp-spelling-error">Morag</span>, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_13" class="blsp-spelling-error">treeeeeemendous</span> people @ Fission Creative - <a href="http://www.fissionc.com/">http://www.fissionc.com/</a> - who worked tirelessly on this project and i can assure you this <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_14" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">wouldn't</span> have happened without them - <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_15" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">I'm</span> duff with technology! Much appreciated! Plus the sister, and fabulous social media-er, Miss Suzanne <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_16" class="blsp-spelling-error">Fairbairn</span> @ <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_17" class="blsp-spelling-error">TwentyOne</span> Marketing Communications - <a href="http://www.thinktwentyone.com/">http://www.thinktwentyone.com/</a> - for the support and insight! - <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_18" class="blsp-spelling-error">ok</span> putting an end to this <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_19" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">out pour</span> of emotion before this becomes like the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_20" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Oscars</span> and i start to well up!!<br /><br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_21" class="blsp-spelling-error">Mucho</span> ta to all!<br /><br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_22" class="blsp-spelling-error">Grande</span> Times.<br /><br />Cara xxxCara Fairbairn Contemporary Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01402360859154916036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7583565046255277891.post-65180810362054242032010-03-31T04:37:00.000-07:002010-03-31T05:03:51.492-07:00Sneak Peak at New Collection!Small Clam Double Pendent<br />Oxidised Sterling Silver £80.00<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_iSjLuXXlZ-I/S7M5aaFU6xI/AAAAAAAAABY/EJ_fuAxZWpA/s1600/078.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 254px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454766699516848914" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_iSjLuXXlZ-I/S7M5aaFU6xI/AAAAAAAAABY/EJ_fuAxZWpA/s320/078.JPG" /></a><br /><div>Large Oyster Six Bangle<br />Oxidised Sterling Silver with Colourful Jade £90.00<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_iSjLuXXlZ-I/S7M36y3JxII/AAAAAAAAABQ/kNVihPfUOLw/s1600/081.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 255px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454765056900842626" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_iSjLuXXlZ-I/S7M36y3JxII/AAAAAAAAABQ/kNVihPfUOLw/s320/081.JPG" /></a>Stacking Colourful Jade Rings (Sold Individually)<br />Oxidised Sterling Silver and Colourful Jade £30 each<br /><br /></div><div><div><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_iSjLuXXlZ-I/S7M3tafldTI/AAAAAAAAABA/3I7ym8zE8KM/s1600/088.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 272px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454764827021243698" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_iSjLuXXlZ-I/S7M3tafldTI/AAAAAAAAABA/3I7ym8zE8KM/s320/088.JPG" /></a>Using colourful Jade alongside my styling of Oxidised Sterling Silver, i am introducing a brighter more colourful collection for the spring/summer months - well if this snow and rain ever stops!! So hopefully people will like - I'm loving the back to the drawing board drawing and designing plus it has also been great to play around with new materials to explores new designs!<br /><br /><div>There will be a few new shapes and experimentation with scaling in this new collection, to keep you and I on our toes I also intend to hopefully introduce Homewares - currently working on a treeeeeemendous looking Sterling Silver bowl - shall get an image up as soon as its completed - hopefully by the end of this week! </div><br /><div>Cara Fairbairn's collection is also joining the collection of stunning jewellery at The Rivers Gallery in Nailsworth, Stroud near Gloucester. Another happy stockist of Cara Fairbairn's so if you are in the area or nearby please feel free to take a wee look and let me know what you think of the collection.</div><br /><div>Also to remind you Cara Fairbairn is still Exhibiting at the Biscuit Factory in Newcastle Upon Tyne - so if you haven't been yet lovely Easter Day Trip?! Only suggesting!</div><br /><div>Let me know your thoughts on the snippet of the new collection!</div><br /><div>Grande!</div><br /><div>Cara xx</div></div></div></div>Cara Fairbairn Contemporary Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01402360859154916036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7583565046255277891.post-18079413191512021822010-03-09T01:19:00.000-08:002010-03-09T01:38:10.603-08:00The Biscuit Factory ExhibitionNew collection still under production! Exciting Times! On schedule for the 1st of April Launch now that i'<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">ve</span> purchased my swanky new <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Bunsen</span>!! Also experimenting with new stones, new materials and some <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">silversmithing</span> pieces - so we shall see how that develops!<br /><br />However still keeping myself busy - i have an exhibition opening this Friday Night at The Biscuit Factory in Newcastle upon Tyne so if you are in the area please do feel free to pop along! The exhibition will run for a number of weeks, so for directions and more information regarding opening times etc please visit - <a href="http://www.thebiscuitfactory.com/">www.thebiscuitfactory.com</a><br /><br />The Biscuit Factory, in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne, is the largest commercial gallery in Britain is over 35,000 square feet with two floors of exhibition spaces and two floors of artist studios. Its great to be able to exhibit in such a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">grande</span> location, alongside such a great number of different British jewellers.<br /><br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Here's</span> hoping its a successful exhibition!<br /><br />Cara xxCara Fairbairn Contemporary Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01402360859154916036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7583565046255277891.post-67931036538934644042010-02-22T11:36:00.000-08:002010-02-22T11:57:14.663-08:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_iSjLuXXlZ-I/S4LhJxzIiyI/AAAAAAAAAA4/qT8CLxxpI58/s1600-h/P1140421.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 238px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441158857919859490" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_iSjLuXXlZ-I/S4LhJxzIiyI/AAAAAAAAAA4/qT8CLxxpI58/s320/P1140421.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_iSjLuXXlZ-I/S4Lg6PWYoNI/AAAAAAAAAAw/gVBtG5EB7N8/s1600-h/P1140414.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 154px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441158590974435538" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_iSjLuXXlZ-I/S4Lg6PWYoNI/AAAAAAAAAAw/gVBtG5EB7N8/s320/P1140414.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div>In new studio now - <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">woop</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">woop</span>!! Finally all set up and production shall begin again tomorrow - roll on the spring collection!!</div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>Also been out and about jewellery wise - held a jewellery making workshop down in Manchester at the start of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">February</span> in association with the Craft Shop at the Royal Exchange Theatre. <a href="http://www.royalexchangetheatre.co.uk/craftshop/new/index.asp">www.royalexchangetheatre.co.uk/craftshop/new/index.asp</a>.</div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>Had a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">grande</span> morning with a lovely group of jewellery enthusiasts, hopefully they all enjoyed themselves too and very proud of their matching bracelet, necklace and earrings sets!! Have a wee nosey at the pictures, you will see a Cara in action and a glimpse of the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">beautiful</span> glass pearl and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Chinese</span> crystal pieces that were made. Looks like there will be another workshop in the spring months so keep an eye out for that, feel free to contact me or the Craft Shop direct.</div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>Good times ahead - images of new collection up soon!</div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>Cara xx</div></div>Cara Fairbairn Contemporary Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01402360859154916036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7583565046255277891.post-5930163849109488692010-01-29T15:40:00.000-08:002010-01-29T16:09:11.345-08:00New Year, New Collection and New Blog!!<br /><br />Exciting times - just returned from the Getting Started programme at Goldsmiths' Hall - a pretty intense yet mighty insightful week, strongly recommend it to all interested in a career within the jewellery sector. A variety of great speakers, who give you the fear yet motivation to give it your all! Also great chance to meet and network with folk who share your ambitions!<br /><br />Also January bring a time of change - relocation to a bigger studio, more space to mess up and to hoard things!! Good Times! So after relocation it is full steam ahead with the new spring collection, hopefully launching alongside the new website late March/Early April - busy busy - i shall keep you posted!<br /><br />I'm new to this blogging malarky yet hopefully its the start of something b-e-a-utiful!<br /><br />cara xCara Fairbairn Contemporary Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01402360859154916036noreply@blogger.com0