Shabana has paid a special visit to Birmingham City University’s internationally renowned School of Jewellery.

Hosted by BCU Vice-Chancellor Professor David Mba, Shabana met with staff and students, including Toby Williams, the talented designer behind Birmingham’s newly minted Freedom of the City medals.

Shabana was given a tour of the historic building in the Jewellery Quarter by Lee Lapthorne, Head of Jewellery, Fashion and Textiles at BCU, and had the opportunity to witness first-hand the state-of-the-art facilities and expert craftsmanship that define the School’s legacy.

Shabana also participated in a hands-on workshop led by senior lecturer and award-winning maker Rebecca Skeels.

Speaking after the visit, Shabana said:

There’s no better place to celebrate Birmingham being recognised as a World Craft City than at Birmingham City University’s School of Jewellery.

 

Meeting the students here and seeing their work first-hand you can see why Birmingham received this prestigious designation.

 

They are the creators and makers of the future – one shining part of our city of a thousand trades. It was a pleasure to meet them and see their work.