It's In Our Hands
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading source="post_title" font_container="tag:h3|text_align:left" css=".vc_custom_1523290663194{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row gap="10"][vc_column width="1/3"][vc_single_image image="226" img_size="full" add_caption="yes" css=".vc_custom_1523276294906{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}"][/vc_column][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]It's In Our Hands, the second Ethical Making Symposium in Edinburgh on 28th March 2018 was a ground-breaking day marking two massive achievementsThe Ethical Making Resource www.ethicalmaking.orgThe Ethical Making PledgeThe Ethical Making Resource is the new go-to website for pretty much everything you need to know about responsible and ethical practice, sustainability and sourcing in the world of jewellery and silversmithing. It is packed with information for anyone wanting to follow more ethical practices in their business.The launch is the culmination of a labour of love for the team at the Incorporation of Goldsmiths, pioneers of ethical practice Ute Decker and Greg Valerio and fount of materials knowledge Dr Peter Oakley. As well as being a marvellous resource we like to think it also celebrates the spirit of collaboration and openness that makes this movement special.As if this were not significant enough, the day was preceded with a press call to witness the signing of the Ethical Making Pledge by each of the Scottish Art Colleges running jewellery and silversmithing courses at HND level and higher.The Ethical Making Pledge is an initiative created by the Incorporation of Goldsmiths in collaboration with the Scottish art colleges with the purpose of embedding ethical making practices into higher education in Scotland. The colleges have committed to move towards the use of ethically sourced precious metals in their workshops; include ethical theory and practice in their curriculums and in workshop practices and to nominate student ambassadors to take part in ethical making information sessions organised and led by the Incorporation.And all this before the symposium got underway!From Greg Valerio’s passionate and inspiring keynote introduction to the closing words, the event was packed with useful information on ethical making from a broad range of speakers – including our own Jane Barnett – alongside real-life experience from makers at different stages of their journeys in responsible practice.The day was a resounding success, clearly demonstrated by the lively and animated conversations during the open networking session that concluded the proceedings.Massive congratulations and appreciation to Mary Michel at the Incorporation of Goldsmiths whose passion and drive has made all of this happen, along with Emily Macdonald and the team.For more about the amazing work going on in Scotland go to the Incorporation of Goldsmiths site athttp://www.incorporationofgoldsmiths.org/For the ethical making resourcewww.ethicalmaking.org[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]