Childrens cutlery through to final
Fleurs entry into the Pewter Product of the Year 2007 has
been put forward into the final. Run by the Worshipful Company
of Pewterers the winner will be announced on June 7th at
the Pewter Live event.

Fleur designs unique chain of office
Rustington Parish Council has had its new chain of office
made by the acclaimed designer Fleur Grenier.
Fleur, who has a workshop near Angmering said she was more
than happy to undertake the work.
The artist who works both in silver and pewter, said: "I
was thrilled when Councillor Graham Tyler approached me
in Autumn last year and asked me to design a new chain of
office for the Rustington Parish Council.
"It was very encouraging to know that the council had the
forethought to not only to approach a local craftsperson,
but also to ask for a design in my own style rather than
a traditional design normally associated with this type
of chain.
"The council specified that they would like the new chain
to be made in silver.
"I am very proud of the final design and it is great to
know that this piece of work will become part of Rustington's
history."
Rustington Parish Council chairman, Graham Tyler, said
he was delighted with the new chain which was commissioned
to replace the previous worn and damaged model.
He said: "The council is delighted to have been able to
commission Fleur Grenier, a local craftsperson for its new
Chain of Office.
"The fact that Fleur is making a name for herself as an
excellent and most competent designer/metalsmith nationally,
means that the Chain of Office will not only become a most
renowned piece of Civic Regalia in the future, as Fleurs
reputation evolves."

Pewter Live competition
The Worshipful Company of Pewterers annually host 'Pewter
Live' at Pewterers Hall, London. The aim being to revive
interest in the use of pewter in domestic and interior products.
The event ran over several days. As well as the Halls own
pewter collection being displayed there were pewtersmiths
demonstrating, casting, spinning and soldering techniques.
Also on display were student entries for the Pewter Live
competition. In 2005 the company set up a competition for
established designers, due to the success of this, the competition
was set again in 2006 for 'Pewter Product of the Year Award,'
With a 1st prize of £4000 2nd prize £2000 and 3rd prize
of £1000.
Fleur entered the competition with images of her work and
was invited to submit her actual products to be judged at
Pewter Live.
The panel consisted of Sebastian Conran, Director of Conran
& Partners, Julia Clarke, Hester Clarke Jewellers, Chris
Hudson, Pewterer, Chimo Holdings, Sue Bonham, Fashion Designer,
Rhoda Parry, Editor, Country Homes and Interiors, Laila
Zollinger, Director Wildshaw Ltd.
On the 7th June Jasper Conran was invited to the Hall to
present prizes to the winners. Having made it into the final
of the Pewter Live competition with her design for a slate
and pewter wine stand and candlesticks and set of serviette
rings Fleur was thrilled when the results where announced
at The Worshipful Company of Pewterers, no first prize was
awarded but there was a joint 2nd of £2000 each.

Leonardo da Vinci grant
In February this year Fleur received a grant from the Leonardo
da Vinci Program, funded by the European Union. This project
was set up to enable established artists to work with other
craftspeople in France.
The grant enables artists to gain new experiences which
they can pass onto other artists, students and people in
their community.
As Fleur has an interest in tableware she went to work
with the company Laguiole en Aubrac, in Espalion in SW France.
This company produces traditional and modern knives and
tableware that are sold worldwide.
Fleur found the trip inspiring, not only gaining new techniques,
but the experience of working in a different cultural environment.
Since the trip she has come back excited about how she can
incorporate what she has learned into her work.


Craftsman Magazine articles
Articles and pictures of Fleurs work have appeared in the
following issues of Craftsman Magazine:
Issue
142 - May 2003
Issue
183 - October 2006
Issue
184 - November 2006
International Design Network Foundation Competition

In 2000, Fleurs talent and work were recognised when she
was voted runner-up in the International Design Network
Foundation Competition in New York, sponsored by GIFU,
a Japanese cutlery manufacturer who are now preparing her
work for the wider marketplace.
Click
here for pictures of the award ceremony
Click
here for information about the GIFU World Design Awards
Exhibitions 2008
12th Jan - 9th March
Shire Hall Gallery, 'Craft for Men 2'
Market Square, Stafford, ST 2LD
1st March - 31st April
Havant Arts Centre
56 East St, Havant, Hampshire, PO19 1BS
19th - 20th April
The Sussex Guild, Farnham Maltings
Bridge Square, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7QR
5th - 6th April
Open Workshop
Mettle Studios, Angmering, BN16 4BD
Open house every weekend during May
Brighton Festival - Rottingdean Art Trail
18a West Street, Brighton, BN1 8ND
23rd - 26th May
Barn Acre Gallery & Studio
Loddon Drive, Wargrave, Berkshire, RG10 8HN
10th - 12th June
Pewter Live - Worshipful Company of Pewterers
The Worshipful Company of Pewterers, Pewters Hall, Oat Lane,
London EC2V 7DE
28th - 29th June
The Sussex Guild, Arundel Castle
Arundel, West Sussex
16th - 20th July
Art In Action
Waterperry House, Waterperry, Nr. Wheatley, Oxon, OX33 1JZ
(Demonstrating in the Jewellery & Metalworking Marquee)
8th - 10th August
Crafts in Action The Sussex Guild
Michelham Priory, Upper Dicker, Near Hailsham, East Sussex,
BN27 3OS
16th - 17th August
Open Workshop
Mettle Studios, Angmering, BN16 4BD
17th - 18th November
Ditchling Craft Fair - The Sussex Guild
East Sussex
24th - 31st August
Arundel Gallery Trail
West House, 49a Maltravers Street, Arundel
11th - 12st October
Farnham Maltings
Bridge Square, Farnham, Surrey GU9 7QR
15th - 16th November
South Hill Park
South Hill Park, Ringmead, Bracknell, RG12 7PA
Midhurst Craft Fair - The Sussex Guild
Midhurst Grammer School, North St Midhurst, West Sussex,
GU29 9DT
13th - 14th December
Open Workshop
Mettle Studios, Roundstone Bypass, Angmering, West Sussex,
BN16 4BD
Work also available at:
The Surrey Guild Craft Gallery
1 Mousehill Lane, Milford , Surrey , GU8 5BH
The Sussex Guild Shop
Southover Grange, Lewes, E. Sussex , BN7 1UF
Mikell Gallery
43 Lion St , Hereford , HR3 5AA
The Bessemer Contemporary Fine Craft
Sheffield Winter Gardens, Surrey Street, Sheffield