University of York Business and Enterprise Lecture with Brett Payne

Join the University of York for a business and enterprise lecture with contemporary British silversmith Brett Payne, offering an insight into the world of craftsmanship and award-winning design. The event explores Payne’s approach to creating silver objects for everyday use, with an emphasis on practical, sustainable design that is intended to be both beautiful and usable in modern life.

The lecture also highlights Payne’s wide-ranging career achievements, including major awards for design and technical innovation, alongside exhibitions in the UK and internationally. His work has appeared in museum collections and high-profile venues, reflecting a practice that combines traditional craft with contemporary ideas and commercial relevance.

This is an in-person event at Merchant Adventurers’ Hall in York and is open to alumni, staff, students and the public. Admission is free, but booking is required. Guests can arrive from 6pm, with the lecture beginning at 6.30pm. The venue is wheelchair accessible.