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College for Creative Studies Student Exhibition

Student Exhibition Opening

Join College for Creative Studies for the 94th CCS Student Exhibition Opening (SEO), as the academic year culminates in an event celebrating the hard work and talent of CCS students from all different majors.

Tickets can be purchased online until 4 p.m. Thursday, May 9.
Tickets are available for purchase at the doors on Friday, May 10 starting at 5 p.m.

SEO continues to be one of the nation’s top events of its kind showcasing the best student artwork to more than 3,000 opening night attendees and thousands more during the two week run of show. Enthusiasts, collectors, and members of the Detroit community celebrate the talented students, browse and purchase exceptional art and enjoy entertainment, food and beverages provided by local restaurants and caterers.

All proceeds from the sale of art goes directly to the student artists to jump start their art and design careers. Proceeds from the Student Exhibition Opening sponsorship and ticket sales helps to provide undergraduate student scholarships and free art programs for Detroit youth.

Opening Night

May 10, 2019
5:30 p.m. Collectors' Reception
7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. General Admission

Public Days

May 11-24, 2019
Saturday – Wednesday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Thursday and Friday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Location & Parking
A. Alfred Taubman Center for Design Education
460 W. Baltimore in Detroit’s New Center Area

Free parking is available on both campuses with shuttle service to and from the Taubman Center.

Questions
Please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 313.664.7464.

BGSU 2019 MFA Exhibition

MSG Bus Trip to SNAG!

Going to the SNAG conference this year?? Relax and leave the driving to us!

The MSG has arranged fun, eco-friendly, comfortable and cost efficient round-trip transportation from the Detroit area, with a pick-up in Kalamazoo, to the doors of the 2019 SNAG Conference in Chicago.

Bus amenities- Overhead Storage Racks, Luggage Compartment, Comfortable Leather Seating, Soft Drinks/Water, Charging Outlets, WiFi, 25 Passenger Seating.

Sit back and enjoy the ride, network with fellow metalsmiths or sleep the whole way. No worries, no tolls and no Chicago parking. Fares starting at just $35. Space is limited, register today!

Please find the registration form HERE

Sponsored by the Michigan Silversmith's Guild, Rio Grande, Studio JSD, and Halstead Inc. Message the Guild if you would like to be listed as a SNAG bus trip sponsor.

IN THE HEAT OF THE MOMENT: EXPLORE, EXPAND, EXCEL torch-fired enameling with Anne Havel

Join us as we welcome guest artist Anne Havel back to Michigan for 2 more exciting enameling workshops. The initial workshop (October 4-6th) sold out so quickly we added another session!

Date: October 7-9, 2019 Time: 9am-5pm

Place: Studio JSD-Grand Haven, Michigan

Fee: $285.00 for MSG members

$235.00 student members $335.00 non-members

Materials: All materials are included with class fee.

A tool list will be sent with acceptance notice.

Workshop Description:

"Using a torch, various methods of line creation and imagery within your enamel piece will be demonstrated. By

applying successive layers of liquid, acrylic, as well as transparent and opaque powdered enamels, techniques

such as sgraffito, graphite, sifting, firescale, acid-etching, painting, and more, can be covered. Additionally,

under/maturity/& over-firing are utilized to build and preserve drawings and layers in the final piece. No matter

the student's skill level, there will be the opportunity to immerse oneself in new ideas and principles.

Cold-connection and minimal soldering skill options for your piece(s) can be explored"

Registration forms available HERE

Seats will be filled on a first come basis.

Questions: Julie Sanford, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Or call 616-607-2470

Plique-à-jour Enameling with Samantha Zhang

April 19, 20, 21, 2019 • 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

We experienced just a taste of the enameling work of Samantha Zhang at the Member Workshop last year. Now you can immerse yourself in a three-day Plique-à-jour enameling workshop with Samantha.

Registration is limited to 8 participants, so sign up early. Pack a lunch or visit local eateries during the one hour lunch break each day. Please bring the follow in your tool box: A set of needles files, a Swiss file, saw and blades. A Ruler or regularly used stencils. All other materials will be provided.

Workshop Fee:
Members - $280
Nonmembers - $340
Students - $220

Location:
Canton, Michigan

Registration Deadline: April 12, 2019 REGISTRATION FORM HERE