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25 Mar 2025 /

Design student explores Norwegian filigree with the Queen Margrethe’s Jubilee Grant

Caroline Kildall from Kolding School of Design has had the opportunity to explore Norwegian craft traditions up close, thanks to Queen Margrethe’s Jubilee Grant
By Marianne Baggesen Hilger

During a study trip to Norway, Caroline Kildall, a student of accessory design, delved into and experimented with the delicate and unique art of Norwegian filigree. The experience has provided her with new insights and inspiration that she is now ready to incorporate into her work.

- Through the course 'Professional Specialization,' I had the unique opportunity to spend a week at Setesdal Vidaregåande Skule in Valle in Norway. There, I immersed myself in traditional craftsmanship techniques within Norwegian filigree. I challenged myself and experimented with the techniques I learned. I am incredibly grateful to have received part of the Queen Margrethe’s Jubilee Grant, which made this experience possible. It has been an inspiring and educational experience, and I look forward to working with the techniques and ideas I have gained, says Caroline Kildall.

The Queen Margrethe’s Jubilee Grant is a travel grant of up to 25,000 DKK awarded for stays outside Europe that are relevant to accessory design. The grant can be used for participation in exhibitions, educational trips, or exploring accessory design in other cultures. The grant was established following a donation from Georg Jensen in 2022 to the Queen Margrethe and Prince Henrik Foundation, which then passed it on to Kolding School of Design.