Bury College Foundation Diploma in Art and Design students Mike Hyde and Katie Matthews have won a unique competition in partnership with local jeweller Peter Jackson. Students on the course created jewellery designs as part of a project which saw the winners have the opportunity to see their designs brought to life and made by the jeweller.
Mike, a former pupil of The Elton High School was delighted to when presented with his design, a silver ring designed in the shape of clasped hands. He said, “I was really surprised to win the competition!” Katie added, “It has been amazing to see my designs made, the end result is great and the opportunity has given me an insight into working in jewellery design.”
The unique designs, Katie’s two pendants based on the human form and Mike’s ring, will now be displayed in Peter Jackson’s Jewellers in Bury Town Centre alongside their current jewellery range.
Managing Director Peter Jackson said, “It has been a pleasure and a privilege to work with Bury College. I’m hugely impressed by the talent of the students and am delighted to be able to produce the winning designs.”
Assistant Curriculum Manager John Pritchard is delighted by partnership with Peter Jackson. He said, “Our partnership has provided the students with an invaluable opportunity to work with creative industry professionals. I am very proud of the way the students responded to the brief and the diverse range of work they created. I would like to thank Peter Jackson for giving their time and expertise to work with us and we very much look forward to working with them again in the future.”