I am delighted to be holding a discussion with the master goldsmith Giovanni Corvaja, as we discuss his exquisite work in wire and his research into the alloying of metals to create colored gold.

Famed for his ‘Golden Fleece’ bracelet that recreated a texture akin to fleece or fur, using thousands of wires one fifth of the thickness of a human hair, Giovanni has always looked to push the boundaries of jewellery practice. In sharing his experience of the physical properties of metal – physical, chemical and metallurgical – he hopes to assist jewellers in making decisions about the fabrication of their work, and potential to alloy and use coloured gold.

Giovanni will be joined in conversation by award winning sculptural jeweller Yeena Yoon, who recently received a Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST) award and a GemX Scholarship, enabling her to benefit from Giovanni’s teaching.

This will be held at the Goldsmiths’ Centre and there will be in the opportunity to ask questions and join in the conversation.