Sarah Wilmott
- Work
- Biography
Sarah Wilmott is a silversmith and jeweller based in Glasgow—a recent graduate from The Glasgow School of Art and currently a resident at Bishopsland Educational Trust.
Her contemporary designs utilise traditional techniques, precious metals and industrial materials to create modern, thoughtful pieces. Sarah’s practice is rooted in a minimalist approach to design, in which form and function are inherently linked. She is interested in creating objects with multiple functions that can be worn and used. Whilst her practice is rooted in the traditions of silversmithing, she uses computer-aided design and 3D printing to create bespoke tools and formers to aid her in her making.
Sarah is a multi-award winner, receiving accolades from the Goldsmiths Craft and Design Council, New Designers, The Guild of Enamellers and The Incorporation of Hammerman. Her work has been exhibited internationally and toured across the UK.
Her contemporary designs utilise traditional techniques, precious metals and industrial materials to create modern, thoughtful pieces. Sarah’s practice is rooted in a minimalist approach to design, in which form and function are inherently linked. She is interested in creating objects with multiple functions that can be worn and used. Whilst her practice is rooted in the traditions of silversmithing, she uses computer-aided design and 3D printing to create bespoke tools and formers to aid her in her making.
Sarah is a multi-award winner, receiving accolades from the Goldsmiths Craft and Design Council, New Designers, The Guild of Enamellers and The Incorporation of Hammerman. Her work has been exhibited internationally and toured across the UK.
Education
2023- To Date Bishopsland Educational Trust Residential Training Programme, Reading UK
2019- 2023 BA (Hons) Silversmithing and Jewellery Design, Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow UK- First Class
Awards
2023 The Hockley Mint New Designers Award- Shortlisted
2023The Scottish Goldsmith Trust, Outstanding Student Award- Shortlisted
2023 The Incorporation of Hammerman Silversmithing Prize
2023 The Cutlers Company, Contemporary Cutlery Design Competition– Shortlisted
2023 Guild of Enamellers Bursary- Student Award
2023 Goldsmiths Craft and Design Council, Bronze Award - 2D: Silversmiths
2023 South Square Trust Silversmithing Scholarship
2022 Carol Harper Memorial Prize
2022 Goldsmiths Craft and Design Council, Bronze Award - 2D: Silversmiths
2022 Goldsmiths Craft and Design Council, Bronze Award - 2D: Small Workers
2022 The Cutlers Company, Contemporary Cutlery Design Competition– Shortlisted
Selected Exhibitions
2023 Shine The Goldsmiths Centre, London UK
2023 International Graduate Show, Galerie Marzee, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
2023 Graduate Showcase, New Designers Business Design Centre, London UK
2023 'Degree Show' The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow UK
2023' Glasgow Delights' Munich Jewellery Week, Munich Germany
2023 Goldsmiths Craft and Design Council Awards Exhibition, Birmingham Assay Office UK
2022-2023 'Meanings and Messages Touring Exhibition' Association for Contemporary Jewellery, UK
2022 'Touch' Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow UK
2021 'Precious Encounters and Jewellery Conversations' Cop26 Glasgow Central Station, Glasgow UK
2020' Connections' Budapest Jewellery Week, Budapest. Hungary
Work Profile
July 2023- To Date Retail and Jewellery Workshop Assistant, Heather McDermott Jewellery, Callander UK
July 2022- To Date Jewellery Assistant, Caitlin Hegney Jewellery, Argyll UK
2021- To Date Sarah Wilmott Design, Glasgow UK
2017- 2019 Exhibitions Assistant, National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh UK
2015- 2018 Conservation Technician, National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh UK
2023- To Date Bishopsland Educational Trust Residential Training Programme, Reading UK
2019- 2023 BA (Hons) Silversmithing and Jewellery Design, Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow UK- First Class
Awards
2023 The Hockley Mint New Designers Award- Shortlisted
2023The Scottish Goldsmith Trust, Outstanding Student Award- Shortlisted
2023 The Incorporation of Hammerman Silversmithing Prize
2023 The Cutlers Company, Contemporary Cutlery Design Competition– Shortlisted
2023 Guild of Enamellers Bursary- Student Award
2023 Goldsmiths Craft and Design Council, Bronze Award - 2D: Silversmiths
2023 South Square Trust Silversmithing Scholarship
2022 Carol Harper Memorial Prize
2022 Goldsmiths Craft and Design Council, Bronze Award - 2D: Silversmiths
2022 Goldsmiths Craft and Design Council, Bronze Award - 2D: Small Workers
2022 The Cutlers Company, Contemporary Cutlery Design Competition– Shortlisted
Selected Exhibitions
2023 Shine The Goldsmiths Centre, London UK
2023 International Graduate Show, Galerie Marzee, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
2023 Graduate Showcase, New Designers Business Design Centre, London UK
2023 'Degree Show' The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow UK
2023' Glasgow Delights' Munich Jewellery Week, Munich Germany
2023 Goldsmiths Craft and Design Council Awards Exhibition, Birmingham Assay Office UK
2022-2023 'Meanings and Messages Touring Exhibition' Association for Contemporary Jewellery, UK
2022 'Touch' Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow UK
2021 'Precious Encounters and Jewellery Conversations' Cop26 Glasgow Central Station, Glasgow UK
2020' Connections' Budapest Jewellery Week, Budapest. Hungary
Work Profile
July 2023- To Date Retail and Jewellery Workshop Assistant, Heather McDermott Jewellery, Callander UK
July 2022- To Date Jewellery Assistant, Caitlin Hegney Jewellery, Argyll UK
2021- To Date Sarah Wilmott Design, Glasgow UK
2017- 2019 Exhibitions Assistant, National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh UK
2015- 2018 Conservation Technician, National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh UK
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