Welcome to JEMM
Jewellery : Engaged Making & Manufacturing is a newly-launched research entity at NSCAD University, bridging jewellery education, makers, artists and businesses within the Atlantic provinces of NS, NB, PEI, NFLD. We strive to enhance and advance jewellery-related services available to producers and promoters in the Atlantic region, by (eventually) offering locally accessible resources in design, product development, material/supply sourcing and production.
We have multiple projects on the go- one of which is a survey. This initial survey serves as a foundation for gaining insights into Atlantic Canada's jewellery landscape. Please click the buttons below for more information.
Behind The Scenes
Greg Sims
Lead Researcher
Greg Sims is a jewellery artist/designer, educator and researcher. As Assistant Professor in Jewellery Design and Metalsmithing at NSCAD University, Sims is a leader in 3D digital design and digital fabrication technologies. His expertise spans the areas of jewellery, 3D modelling, prototyping, materials and manufacturing. Sims’ research is focused on digital and computational design affordances for production, as well as responsible and ethical sourcing of precious materials for jewellery.
Website: https://gregsims.ca/
Contact: gsims@nscad.ca
Cynthia Fraschetti
Project Intern
Cynthia Fraschetti is an emerging artist/researcher who currently resides in Halifax, Nova Scotia. She holds a BFA in Fine Arts (focus in sculpture), and minors in Jewellery Design & Metalsmithing, and Art History from NSCAD University (2023). She creates work that falls within the in-between realm of sculpture and jewellery while exploring notions of interconnectivity through the utilization of found objects and nature.
Website: https://cynthiafraschetti.com/
Contact: cynthiafraschetti@nscad.ca
Our Funding Partners
We greatly appreciate the generous support from Craft Alliance Atlantic and Mitacs to help make this research project possible.