The Dunedin Heritage Festival 2011 326 George Street, Dunedin

Iain will be exhibiting as part of the 2011 Layers of Gold exhibition in the Dunedin Heritage Festival.

"150 years ago, when Gabriel Read made the first major discovery of gold in Otago, at Gabriel's Gully, he well and truly put Dunedin on the world map. Dunedin became the gateway to the goldfields, and the Otago Goldrush became the catalyst that laid the foundations of Dunedin's rich heritage. 'Layers of Gold' celebrates not just the discovery of gold in 1861, but the rich layers of the city's past that have been woven into the fabric that is our vibrant city today."

Open to the public at Iains Studio, 326 George Street, Dunedin, times as follows:
- Friday 18th & Monday 21st March, 9.00am - 5.00pm
- Saturday 19th, 10.00am - 3.00pm

For more information visit http://www.dunedinheritagefestival.co.nz.

The New Zealand Jewellery Show 2010 SKYCITY, Auckland, 1-4 July 2010

Iain will be exhibiting at the 2010 New Zealand Jewellery Show.

"The New Zealand Jewellery Show, now in its fifth year, is an exhibition of New Zealand jewellery designers' work showcasing top contemporary and fine jewellery designers from throughout the country. You'll have the opportunity to personally meet the designers, talk about their ideas behind their designs and purchase from an outstanding array of work.

Thousands of people have visited the New Zealand Jewellery Show in both Wellington and Auckland and this is your chance to see what all the buzz is about."

Open to the public:
- Friday 2 July, 11am to 6pm
- Saturday 3 July, 10am to 5pm
- Sunday 4 July, 10am to 4pm

For more information visit www.jewelleryshow.co.nz.

"Welcome To My Nightmare" Exhibition Ashburton Online Feature

Iains 'Welcome To My Nightmare" exhibition has been featured on the Ashburton Online Website.

"He uses spiritual influences in conjunction with nature's elements to produce his thought-provoking works. The artist describes himself as an "an artist jeweller" or "independent hand jeweller". "I design and make jewellery from start to finish. I make the piece for myself and whether it sells or not, I have still experienced the pleasure of creating something very personal," says Henderson.

Henderson's Ashburton exhibition features a 50/50 split of jewellery and sculpture. The 3D sculptures are made in Stirling silver and gold. They are set with precious and semi precious gems. They tell a story of conflict within Henderson's mind and merge his love of machines and organic form. "I build structures that live and battle within themselves. There is always a point of innocence – a woman, a child or a toy. Around them life goes on, often in threatening form," said Henderson.

Some of the sculptures have been described as looking like something out of Mad Max movie. Protruding jet planes are a common theme in all of them. Henderson's jewellery pieces use emeralds, diamonds, paua and pearls. The works on display will cost you between $3,000- $14,000 to buy and reflect the price of the raw materials used. Unlike a painter who has paint and canvas to pay for, the jeweller's palette of metal and precious stones can be a big financial outlay, with no guaranteed return."

To read more visit www.ashburtononline.co.nz.

Iain Henderson on Steampunk NZ website www.steampunknz.co.nz

Iains work has been featured on the Steampunk NZ website along with other artist who exhibited in the 'Steampunk - Tomorrow As It Used To Be' exhibition.

"First Steampunk Exhibition In NZ

In November 2009 The League of Victorian Imagineers in association with the Oamaru Heritage Celebrations opened the 1st Steampunk Exhibition to be held in New Zealand. It was held at the Forrester Gallery. Thousands came to see it. They came from all over the country to see it. It is the most popular exhibition the Forrester Gallery has every had.

Weta Workshops sent all of their Dr Grordborts exhibits and ray guns lending us memorable support. Their General Manager Tim Launder came to the opening. Oamaru became the centre of Steampunk in New Zealand."

To read more visit www.steampunknz.co.nz.

Solo Exhibition "Welcome To My Nightmare" Ashburton Art Gallery

Iain has a solo exhibition that will be held at the Ashburton Art Gallery from 20th March - 25th April, 2010.

Iain Henderson is a successful international jeweller. His gold & sliver sculptures express a conflict within him and the world around, & are inspired by a love for machines and organic forms.

For more information please visit www.ashburtonartgallery.org.nz.

'Steampunk - Tomorrow As It Used To Be' Exhibition Forrester Gallery, Oamaru

Iain will be taking part in a group exhibition, "Steampunk - tomorrow as it used to be", a celebration of New Zealand steampunk inspired artists as part of the Oamaru Victorian Heritage festival.

The exhibition will be held over the weekend of 7th November - 6th December, 2009 at the Forrester Gallery in Oamaru.

Other artists to exhibit include Weta with Dr Grordborts rayguns & artwork, Oamaru artists Iain Clark, Helen Jansen, Patrick Barry, Donna Demente, William Grenville, Andy Galaxy, Tracey Shepherd and Don Patterson, Dunedin artist Chris Meder, Otago artist Jack Monaghan and Wellington jeweller Vaune Mason.

Otago Hospice Auction Scenic Circle Southern Cross Hotel, Dunedin

Iain will be auctioning a new piece of work, based on a drawing of the hospice logo drawn by a child whose grandparent was in the hospice as part of the 2008 Otago Hospice Auction.

"The Otago Community Hospice is holding a Gala Auction in May 2008. The venue is the Scenic Circle Southern Cross Hotel in Dunedin. The auction will be opened by Dame Silvia Cartwright. The Preview will be available in the Heritage Room of the hotel on Friday, 16 May (2:00 pm - 8:00 pm) and Saturday, 17 May (11:00 am - 2:00 pm).

A Pre-Auction Reception will take place in the Heritage Room from 6:00 pm until the start of the Auction at 7:00 pm. A cordial welcome will be given to all registrants. The Auction will be based in the Cargill Room but audio-visual facilities, with live bidding, are being arranged for an over-spill audience in the Heritage Room."

Tickets available from Ticket Direct.

For more info please visit Otago Hospice Auction.

National Jewellery Showcase 2008 Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington

Iain will be exhibiting at the National Jewellery Showcase 2008 in Wellington.

"The National Jewellery Showcase is a 'tour' of New Zealand designers' work, from Whangarei to Queenstown, all in one venue.

Thousands of New Zealanders visited the Showcase in its first two years and marvelled at the range and quality of work on show.

In 2008, the Showcase returns to Wellington, presenting the country's designers of fine and contemporary jewellery. It's a chance to meet the designers and discover more about the piece you fall in love with before you buy it."

Tickets are available at Ticketek, Michael Fowler Centre, on the day.

Open to the public:
- Friday 6 June, 11am to 7pm
- Saturday 7 June, 10am to 5pm
- Sunday 8 June, 10am to 4pm

Adults $14 and includes all transaction fees.
Students and seniors with appropriate ID - $10 for Friday 6 June.
Accompanied children under 14 years of age are admitted free of charge.
Every ticket holder receives a complimentary full colour catalogue.

Armstrong Prestige Dunedin Jewellery Breakfast 2008

"The Armstrong Prestige Dunedin Jewellery Breakfast showcases the best of Dunedin's professional jewellery artists. Situated in the elegant atrium of the Otago Museum, the Jewellery Breakfast is an opportunity to view Dunedin's most exciting and innovative jewellery while enjoying a top class breakfast."

Tickets will be $60 per person, public sales are available from Wednesday 30 January 2008 from Regent Theatre Ticketek, 17 The Octagon, Dunedin or by phone from (03) 477 8597.

Date: Friday 29th February 2008 as part of The Southern Trust id Dunedin Fashion Week.
Venue: Otago Museum, 419 Great King Street, Dunedin
Time: Doors open 7.30am, Show starts 8.00am

National Jewellery Showcase 2007 Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington

Iain will be exhibiting at the National Jewellery Showcase 2007 in Wellington.

"New Zealand's contemporary and fine jewellery designers display their talent at the National Jewellery Showcase. View and buy work from more than 120 designers from across the country. Features include the National Jewellery Awards and "BrandSpankingNew", a collection of leading-edge contemporary pieces curated by Karl Chitham in association with TheNewDowse. Works are for sale. This is New Zealand's biggest jewellery store, open for three days only."

Tickets available on exhibition days from Ticketek Michael Fowler Centre box office.

Open to the public:
- Fri 15 Jun 07, 11:00am - 7:00pm
- Sat 16 Jun 07, 10:00am - 5:00pm
- Sun 17 Jun 07, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Venue: Renouf Foyer, Michael Fowler Centre, 111 Wakefield Street, Wellington
Tickets: $12, students $10, children under 14 free (cost includes all service fees)

Dunedin Jewellery Breakfast 2007 Presented by Armstrong Prestige

Iain will be exhibiting at the Dunedin Jewellery Breakfast 2007 at the Otago Museum.

"This annual event is a showcase of the best of Dunedin's professional jewellery artists, as well as supporting emerging makers and recent graduates. Each artist has five models to outfit in their latest designs who then parade through the seated audience. An exhibition of jewellery follows the event at the Otago Museum."

Date: Friday, 9th March 2007, 8:00am
Venue: The Otago Museum
Tickets: $55 available through Ticketek