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Gregoire Schmitt-Quenelet
Designer/maker


	Vase


	Pendent


	Rings


	Bague-Lumineuse

Career pathway

I have been working as a jeweller for 13 years. I spent most of this time working for an independent jeweller in France where I learned many of the traditional techniques. During this time I mainly worked on a diverse range of private commissions (ranging from Van Cleef & Arpel designs to custom-made settings for meteorite fragments). In the year 2000 I studied engraving and chasing at the leading Parisian applied art school 'l'Ecole Boulle' and following this become a tutor in France's two main jewellery colleges.
After meeting an inspiring Birmingham-based artist-jeweller at London's Jewellery International trade fair in September 2003, I decided to explore for myself the openings offered by Birmingham's vibrant jewellery scene. Attracted by the important role of contemporary jewellery in the UK, I relocated from Paris to the Birmingham jewellery quarter with the aim of contributing to the activities there.

Industry Relationships

I work with various suppliers in the jewellery quarter for tools and casting (e.g. Suttons, Cousins and Weston Beamore). The F1 Gallery played a crucial role for me on my arrival as I was immediately integrated: I was commissioned to sell my own work and provided sales/administrative support and was able to start forming a network. I am also in touch with the jewellery quarter regeneration partnership which have offered me much invaluable support and advice (e.g. through their friendly and professional staff and print material). I am also a self-employed jeweller for a company based in the Big Peg.

Inspiration

My principal inspiration lies in elements of Urban life, such as architecture, motorway networks and underground systems. I am fascinated by the maze of horizontal/vertical and oblique lines which make up these structures and have a dynamic impact on our everyday lives.

Clients

Private commission/F1 Gallery/RBSA Gallery.

Tips for Newcomers

Since the jewellery industry can at times seem quite insular, an open and inquisitive outlook are important as are perseverance and determination. Self-renewal and determination are of utmost importance in this field. The various supportive initiatives such as those offered in Birmingham's jewellery quarter all serve as an extra driving force to succeed.

Outlets

list of outlets - URLS / Addresses etc.


			Contact: Gregoire Schmitt-Quenelets

	Address:		23-26 Warstone Lane Jewellery Quarter Birmingham B18 6JQ

	Tel:		0121 236 5146 or 07 969 025 959

	Email:		gregoire.schmitt@laposte.net

	Web:		http://www.hallopeau.com/quenelet/quenelet.html

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