http://misilversmith.org Michigan Silversmiths Guild News en-us Michigan Silversmiths Guild rob@ioc.tl rob@ioc.tl http://misilversmith.org/newsarchive.php?id=205 Christine Bossler Knowing and understanding a range of clasps, is essential to creating professional jewelry. In this workshop, three catches and clasps will be explored and fabricated by participants. Creative applications and the mechanical principles that apply to catches and clasps will be developed through an examination of actual samples, slides and discussions. Students will create samples of a key catch, b... Fri, 9 May 2008 12:00:00 EST http://misilversmith.org/newsarchive.php?id=203 Christine Bossler MSG and the Ann Arbor South University Association will be co-hosting our third year at the Ann Arbor South University Art Fair. MSG is currently looking for demonstraitors and volunteers for this years art fair.CALL FOR DEMONSTRATORS: We are seeking artists to demonstrate at this year... Thu, 8 May 2008 12:00:00 EST http://misilversmith.org/newsarchive.php?id=204 Christine Bossler MSG is looking for volunteers to help out at this years art fair. Volunteering will involve sitting for artists at our booth and others throughout the art fair. Please see registration form below.... Thu, 8 May 2008 12:00:00 EST http://misilversmith.org/newsarchive.php?id=172 Christine Bossler Tom Madden, a silversmith from the College for Creative Studies in Detroit, was chosen for Mastersmith for 2007. Known for his silver hollowware with damascene, Tom studied with Elliot Pujol at Kansas State University and received an MFA in 1988. Elliot was Mastersmith in 2005.Please click on Tom's Damascene Vase to read the entire article originally printed in the National Ornamental Muse... Sun, 23 Sep 2007 12:00:00 EST http://misilversmith.org/newsarchive.php?id=200 Juanita Bitonti Dates: July 31 - August 13Work due: Late JuneHosted by: Shaw Jewelry, Northeast Harbor MaineWeb Site: www.shawjewelry.comEmail: sam@shawjewelry.comShaw Jewelry in Northeast Harbor Maine is hosting an exhibition this summer titled "Pop Culture Collision". The intent is to look at how popular culture intersects with our daily lives. Typically it is not a pretty sight,... Tue, 8 Apr 2008 12:00:00 EST http://misilversmith.org/newsarchive.php?id=199 Juanita Bitonti The Firehouse Studio is accepting submissions of artist-made objects for "Wunderkammer! A group exhibition of curiosities and wonderment".Submissions must be not exceed 1' x 1' x 1'. All media are welcome and encouraged.The deadline for submissions is June 30.The opening reception will be held Saturday, August 2 at the Firehouse Studio, 3 Dunn Street, Kingston, NY.... Tue, 1 Apr 2008 01:00:00 EST http://misilversmith.org/newsarchive.php?id=198 Juanita Bitonti Lillstreet Art Center is looking for jewelry artists (no "beaders") to sell their work in the gallery. Please send 3-5 images to:kat@lillstreet.comor Lillstreet Art Center 4401 N. Ravenswood Ave Chicago, IL 60640 For more info please e-mail Kat or call 773-769-4226... Mon, 31 Mar 2008 01:00:00 EST http://misilversmith.org/newsarchive.php?id=191 Juanita Bitonti METAL InclinationsAn International Juried ExhibitionSponsored by the Society for Midwest MetalsmithsThe Society for Midwest Metalsmiths is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating, inspiring, and promoting excellence in metalsmithing and jewelry.The title METAL Inclinations should encourage creative license and elicit a variety of work incorporating metal techniques... Tue, 8 Jan 2008 12:00:00 EST http://misilversmith.org/newsarchive.php?id=190 Juanita Bitonti Seeking colorful and interesting digital images of jewelry made using a hydraulic press for the Russian edition of "Hydraulic Die Forming for Jewelers and Metalsmiths"The images must be high quality tiffs or jpgs, 300 dpi, and at least 4 x 7 inches.Please email images with complete information (your full name, title or description of work, dimensions, materials, d... Tue, 18 Dec 2007 12:00:00 EST http://misilversmith.org/newsarchive.php?id=182 Juanita Bitonti Halstead Bead Inc. offers a Business Development Grant for Bridge Jewelry to foster development of new designers in the jewelry industry. One grant is awarded each year, $5,000 cash, $1,000 Halstead Bead gift certificate, one-page feature profile and jewelry showcase in the 2008 Metals Catalog and on the website, and a press release to relevent industry publications.For more inform... Thu, 29 Nov 2007 12:00:00 EST