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 MSG WORKSHOP: CHASING ON THREE-DIMENSIONAL FORMS WITH DAVID HUANG |
 Click here for more information and registration form | | The main focus of this workshop will cover David Haung's techniques of chasing designs into copper vessels. Microcrystalline wax will be used instead of the more traditional pitch. Pre-formed vessels will be provided along with the chasing tools. Also, there will be a discussion and demonstrations on the topics: making chasing tools and patina techniques.
David Huang works full-time as a metalsmith producing decorative hollowware vessels. David is a native and resident of western Michigan. He graduated in 2001 from Grand Valley State University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with an emphasis in metalsmithing. His work is currently represented by galleries across the nation and has appeared in such publications as American Craft and Metalsmith Magazine.
Workshop Date: January 24th & 25th 2009
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| Submitted: December 22, 2008 by Christine Bossler |
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| DO YOU HAVE AN MSG MEMORY? |
 | | This years Jewelry + Objects Exhibition will include a catalog to commemorate the Michigan Silversmiths Guild 60th Anniversary. We are inviting all members past and present along with anyone who may have had an experience with the guild either as a workshop instructor or as an attendant of a lecture to share their memory of the guild. This information will be available to all to read on our website and will also help us review information for the upcoming catalog.
Please take a moment to share your memory in the link below
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| Submitted: October 23, 2008 by Christine Bossler |
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| NEW MSG SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES |
 Click Here for More Information | | MSG is proud to announce a new Business Sponsorship program whereby businesses can select to be a "One-Year" Business Sponsor or a "Pay-As-You-Go" Business Sponsor.
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| Submitted: November 25, 2008 by Christine Bossler |
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| SUMMER JOB POSTING FOR CAMP FERNWOOD |
 Click here for More information | | Camp Fernwood is seeking a highly motivated camp counselor to teach metals/silver/jewelry for the summer of 2009 (June 19th through August 14th). Camp Fernwood is a summer camp located on a beautiful lake setting in Poland, Maine. Camp Fernwood offers arts programs in painting, metals, ceramics, wood, photography, fashion design, and an overall arts program. Here, you will be teaching girls ages 8-15 in our metals/silversmithing studio. The successful candidate will be joining 100 other staff members from all over the world, where he or she will be residing in an all-girls, seven-week program filled with many different activities. Camp Fernwood is non-competitive in nature where friendships are valued, and people are appreciated for who they are. You will be instrumental in the development of children, helping to foster self-confidence, independence, life-long skills, an appreciation for community, safe risk taking and a healthy lifestyle.
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| Submitted: November 25, 2008 by Christine Bossler |
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| CALL FOR ENTRY: AMBERIF DESIGN AWARD 2009: POP AMBER |
 Click Here for Call for Entry | | Inclusion, Natural Mystic, Talisman – these are the subjects of the design competition Amberif Design Award in the previous years. On 14th February 2009 we will find out who and how interpreted the subject POP – AMBER. Meanwhile we present an introduction to this subject by the curator of the competition, dr. hab. Slawomir Fijalkowski. We encourage to take part in the most conceptual challege concerning amber.
the Jury shall award prizes and shall choose works for presentation in the catalogue and at the exhibition, guided by artistic criteria. Designs must be original and must not have been publicly exhibited prior to the competition. They must constitute the author's own work as understood under copyright law. The designer must confirm this in the entry form.
The Jury shall consider the following when reaching its verdict:
Conceptual and creative interpretation of the topic
Original and creative use of amber, taking into account the specific qualities of this and other proposed material.
The artistic and aesthetic values of the designed jewellery
Due: Janurary 31, 2009
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| Submitted: November 24, 2008 by Christine Bossler |
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| CALL FOR ENTRY: JEWELRY DESIGN CHALLENGE: 30-MINUTE EARRINGS BY LARK BOOKS |
 Click here for call for entry | | Are you a skilled and imaginative jewelry designer who is up for a challenge? Great! Your mission is to design a pair of earrings that can be made in 30 minutes flat.
30-Minute Earrings will showcase more than 50 incredibly stylish step-by-step projects that can be created without investing too much of a valuable commodity—time! The selected earring designs will be modern and sophisticated and encompass many different styles and techniques. The common denominator will be fast projects that look terrific!
Entry Deadline: January 26, 2009
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| Submitted: November 13, 2008 by Christine Bossler |
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| CALL FOR ENTRY: NEOTERIC MATTER - NEW STUDIO JEWELRY |
 | | An exhibition of Studio Jewelry that highlights New Materials will be shown at the Wexler Gallery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, May through June, 2009 concurrently with the 2009 Society of North American Goldsmith's Conference in Philadelphia, PA May 20-23, 2009.
NEOTERIC MATTER: New Studio Jewelry" exhibition, curated by Daniella Kerner, Associate Professor, Tyler School of Art, Temple University,will focus on jewelry that is primarily comprised of new 21st century materials or late 20th century materials, and their related processes, that have significantly influenced the field of jewelry.A few examples of new materials include: polymers, materials used in rapid proto-typing, electronics, Precious Metal Clay, new metal alloys, and composite materials.
Neoteric / adjective 1. Recent in origin; modern; new.noun 2. a new or modern writer, thinker, etc. Matter / noun
1. the substance or substances of which any physical object consists or is composed: the matter of which the earth is made.
2. physical or corporeal substance in general, whether solid, liquid,or gaseous, especially as distinguished from incorporeal substance, as spirit or mind, or from qualities, actions, and the like.
3. something that occupies space.
Entry Deadline: All entires must be postmarked by Feb 2, 2009.
International submissions will only be considered if the work will be shipped to the Wexler Gallery from within the continental USA, and the return shipment at the close of the exhibition will be to a US address. Overseas return shipment to the artist will not be possible.
Please submit on CD (CDs will not be returned):
1. up to 6 digital images (jpegs) with each image file numbered and labeled with Last Name/First Name and Title of Work (ex: 1. Picasso_Pablo_Guernica),2. Text file with descriptions of materials/processes
3. Resume in MS Word (.doc)
4. Artist Statement
Mail to:
Daniella Kerner
POB 8816,Elkins Park, PA 19027-0816
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| Submitted: October 23, 2008 by Christine Bossler |
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| CALL FOR ENTRY: 2009 MJSA VISION AWARDS |
 Manufacturing Jewelers & Suppliers of America | | Professional and student entries are now being accepted for the 2009 MJSA Vision Awards Design Competition! All professional entries may qualify for special Distinction Awards, which include Enamel Distinction, sponsored by Rio Grande; Laser Distinction, sponsored by Crafford-LaserStar Technologies Corp.; Mokume-gane Distinction, co-sponsored by Shining Wave Metals and Reactive Metals Studio; Palladium Distinction, sponsored by Hoover & Strong; and Platinum Distinction, sponsored by Platinum Guild International.
The 2009 Awards will also feature "The Reactive Metals Challenge," in which the first 10 professional entrants whose design submissions incorporate the use of reactive metals will have their $50 competition entry fees waived, courtesy of Reactive Metals Studio.
Winners will receive cash awards and will be honored on March 8, 2009, at the annual MJSA Expo New York show.
The deadline for submission is JAN. 15, 2009.
For more information or to request an entry form, contact MJSA at 1-800-444-6572, e-mail info@mjsa.org, or visit www.mjsa.org. Entry forms can be downloaded on the MJSA website.
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| Submitted: October 13, 2008 by Juanita Bitonti |
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| CALL FOR ENTRY: SURFACING SPONSORED BY THE ENAMELIST SOCIETY |
 The Enamelist Society | | Call for entries for "Surfacing," the 12th Biennial International Juried Enamel Exhibition and 8th International Juried Student Exhibition sponsored by The Enamelist Society.
The exhibition will be July 22-Aug. 22, 2009, at the Oakland Art Gallery in Oakland, California in conjunction with the 2009 Enamelist Society Conference. Cost of entry is $30 for Society members, $40 for non-members and $15 for students.
Submissions for the exhibitions must be made using digital images only.
Deadline for entry is January 16,2009.
For details, please visit www.enamelistsociety.org
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| Submitted: October 13, 2008 by Juanita Bitonti |
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| GARY GRIFFIN NAMED MASTER METALSMITH 2008 |
 Acanthus Rojo Gates, cast iron, 2007 by Gary Griffin. Click here to read entire article. | | Each year the Metal Museum honors a metalsmith who has had a significant influence in the field. This year the Metal Museum is pleased to host Gary Griffin. Griffin received his Masters of Fine Arts degree from Tyler School of Art at Temple University in 1974 and was the Academy of Art Metalsmith-in-Residence, leading the Cranbrook Academy of Art's Metalsmithing Department for 22 years. He has received numerous awards and fellowships including two National Endowment of Arts awards in 1976 and 1977. In 2005, he was elected to the American Craft Council College of Fellows for his contributions and achievements in the field of Metalsmithing.
This exhibition will focus on work generated while Griffin was Resident Artist in the John Michael Kohler Art Center's Art and Industry Program, January through April, 2007. The "Penumbra Series," which includes 18 ductile cast iron frames explore the moment where molten iron is arrested within a picture plane. This moment of eclipse relies upon chance dictated through material, process and strategic technical decision..
Of his work, Griffin states "Whatever intelligence these works may have is generated from sources as diverse as applied engineering, formal aesthetics, material culture study, technological awareness, and the political, social and cultural history of the applied and decorative arts. Over the years, I have sought to add arrows to my quiver and for that reason have sought equilibrium among ideas, concepts, materials and processes..
Founded in 1976, the National Ornamental Metal Museum is the only Museum in the Americas dedicated to the preservation and advancement of the art and craft of fine metalwork. Located at 374 Metal Museum Drive, the Museum is open Tuesday – Saturday, 10 am – 5 pm and Sunday, noon – 5 pm. For more information, call 901-774-6380 or visit www.metalmuseum.org.
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| Submitted: August 24, 2008 by Christine Bossler |
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| CALL FOR ENTRY: RESURRECT: THE ART OF THE RECLAIMED OBJECT |
 | | A national juried exhibition of all mediums, exploring art created from found objects, materials or items initially designed for another purpose but fashioned into works of art.
Exhibition Dates: Jun 12 - Aug 9, 2009
Juror: Karen Moss, Curator of Collections and Director of Public Programs, Orange County Museum of Art, Newport Beach, CA
Website: http://www.mesaartscenter.com/MCA.aspx
Submission Deadline: Friday, Feb 6, 2009*
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| Submitted: August 7, 2008 by Christine Bossler |
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| INFORMATION CALL: Artists Workshops | | Date: | August 1 - July 31, 2009 | | Details: | SNAG has initiated a project to create a comprehensive listing of artists who give workshops in the
jewelry and/or metals fields. The project outcome will result in a publicly available resource,
residing on SNAG's website; providing a central list to assist those interested in finding artists
to teach workshops. The initial resource will be developed by August 2008 with updates posted on a
quarterly basis.
If you are interested in having your information listed, please contact SNAG volunteer, Lauren
Murray, at laurenmmurray@gmail.com with the following items:
Name
Contact information (including website and e-mail address)
Brief list of workshop topics
| | Contact: | SNAG Volunteer, Lauren Murray, at laurenmmurray@gmail.com | | Resource: | http://www.snagmetalsmith.org/ |
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| Exhibition: DAM Design Show | | Date: | January 16-31, 2009 | | Details: | A servey of contemporary Detroit design. This exhibition will feature works in furnature (chairs)
and jewerly. The participating jewlers are Ericia Bartels, Christine Bossler, Tiffany Massey, Sarah
Kate Burgess, and Jeniffer Vermeersch.
January 16th kicks off the opening of this exhibition with a creative black tie affair featuring
the jewelry live on the runway. January 17-31 the exhibition will be open to the public. | | Location: | DETROIT ARTISTS MARKET, 4719 WOODWARD AVENUE, DETROIT, MI 48201 | | Map Link: | Online Map | | Contact: | 313.832.8540 | | Resource: | http://detroitartistsmarket.org |
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| Workshop: Mokume Gane Patterning with Wayne Werner | | Date: | January 23-25, 2009 | | Details: | Experience the beauty of working with Mokume Gane a Japanesernmetalsmithing technique that literally
translates into “eye of thernwood”. Often referred to as Damascus style metalworking, this
processrnmanipulates multi- layered billets of different colored metals. Thernbillets are forged,
twisted and gauged to produce amazing patternsrnand textures that resemble wood, smoke, and
sedimentary layers. Thernmaterial can be used in all sorts of metalsmithing applications.rnStudents
receive a billet to pattern and to use in there ownrnprojects. Forging, soldering and riveting
techniques will be exploredrnas well as etching and coloring to expose patterns. After this
classrnstudents will have the knowledge to produce rings, pendants, cuffs,rnand other beautiful
jewelry items in both precious and non-preciousrnmetals. | | Location: | KENDALL COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN IN GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN | | Contact: | To register, call 1-800-676-2787 ext 2012 | | Resource: | http://www.kcad.edu/ |
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| MSG Workshop: Chasing On Three-Dimensional Forms with David Huang | | Date: | January 24-25, 2009 | | Details: | The main focus of this workshop will cover David Haung's techniques of chasing designs into copper
vessels. Microcrystalline wax will be used instead of the more traditional pitch. Pre-formed
vessels will be provided along with the chasing tools. Also, there will be a discussion and
demonstrations on the topics: making chasing tools and patina techniques. | | Location: | EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY, BRIGGS HALL | | Map Link: | Online Map | | Contact: | Tiffany Massey tmassey (at) emich.edu | | Resource: | http://misilversmith.org/documents/MSG_David_huang_chasing_workshop.doc |
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| Workshop: Enameling with Barbara Minor | | Date: | March 20-22, 2009 | | Details: | This workshop will introduce participants to fundamental techniquesrnfor enameling on copper and
fine silver. The basics – such as enamelrntypes and preparation, firing temperatures, sifted vs.
wetrnapplications of enamel, flat vs. formed metal and the importance of test tiles – will be
covered. The “fun stuff” – such as stenciling, sgraffitto, screen printing dry enamel, use of gold
and silver foil; and enameling etched copper for basse taille and champleve – will allow
participants to create complex enamel surfaces. This class is suitable for all levels of enameling
experience. Knowledge of basic metalworking techniques is helpful. | | Location: | KENDALL COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN IN GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN | | Contact: | To register, call 1-800-676-2787 ext 2012 | | Resource: | http://www.kcad.edu/ |
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| Chasing with Liza Nechamkin Glasser | | Date: | April 17-19, 2009 | | Details: | This class presents the basic skills of chasing and repousse needed to create visually exciting
motifs on metal of jewelry scale. Subjects covered will be: safely working with pitch, preparing a
pitch bowl, transferring artwork to metal, flat chasing, embossed designs using repousse, and basic
tool making. No experience with chasing is necessary. Samples and images of chased work will be
shared during class. Emphasis will be placed on understanding process rather than on finishing any
one piece. Please come with some simple line designs on paper or in mind. Clip art will be supplied. | | Location: | KENDALL COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN IN GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN | | Contact: | To register, call 1-800-676-2787 ext 2012 | | Resource: | http://www.kcad.edu/ |
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