Who's Coming With Me? - crafthaus2024-03-29T13:49:44Zhttp://crafthaus.ning.com/forum/topics/who-s-coming-with-me?groupUrl=snag&commentId=2104389%3AComment%3A513920&groupId=2104389%3AGroup%3A40192&feed=yes&xn_auth=noSo inspiring to hear how much…tag:crafthaus.ning.com,2015-05-08:2104389:Comment:5141512015-05-08T08:51:32.053ZJennifer Merchanthttp://crafthaus.ning.com/profile/JenniferMerchant
<p>So inspiring to hear how much the conference means to those that have been going for several years. Thank you for sharing with us! You've made me even more excited about Boston =]</p>
<p>So inspiring to hear how much the conference means to those that have been going for several years. Thank you for sharing with us! You've made me even more excited about Boston =]</p> hi all. when i joined snag i…tag:crafthaus.ning.com,2015-05-08:2104389:Comment:5140772015-05-08T02:39:50.444Zanne havelhttp://crafthaus.ning.com/profile/annehavel
<p>hi all. when i joined snag in around 2005 i was just a bead maker with aspirations to be more. i wanted to be a metalsmith and eventually (i didn't even know it at the time) an enamelist. somehow i had stumbled upon metalsmith magazine and i was immediately inspired by the imagination of what they featured. materials did not matter. i see metal in all materials. i see a plastic toy, a concrete building, a piece of sculpture, and imagine it in metal. material does not matter in my…</p>
<p>hi all. when i joined snag in around 2005 i was just a bead maker with aspirations to be more. i wanted to be a metalsmith and eventually (i didn't even know it at the time) an enamelist. somehow i had stumbled upon metalsmith magazine and i was immediately inspired by the imagination of what they featured. materials did not matter. i see metal in all materials. i see a plastic toy, a concrete building, a piece of sculpture, and imagine it in metal. material does not matter in my world. imagination and creativity rule the day for me. i made a decision in 2008 or 2009 that i would give my time to this org as treasurer at the next election, which was 2011. i went to my first conf that year, and never looked back. i have made so many connections that i could never have imagined. people that will answer questions for me in a heartbeat. people who connect me with teaching opportunities. and the list goes on. i can never repay all the people that have helped me along the way and i will never forget any of their kindness. i truly doubt this could have happened if i had not attended conferences and volunteered for the board. service and connection are irreplaceable and i highly recommend it. </p>
<p>if $$ are an obstacle, there are work exchanges, people willing to share rooms, and more to help reduce the cost. there are ways and we can help you figure it out if you ask. yes, conferences can be expensive. we are trying snag next as a way to keep costs down but we are not paring down presentations/programming. we have not posted programming for 2016 yet, but i do not believe you will be disappointed and you will save $$ and still have the ability to make the connections we have all come to value so highly.</p> You too, Jen! tag:crafthaus.ning.com,2015-05-01:2104389:Comment:5138982015-05-01T17:48:19.010Z1coola5zsdet6http://crafthaus.ning.com/xn/detail/u_1coola5zsdet6
<p>You too, Jen! </p>
<p>You too, Jen! </p> Looking forward to seeing you…tag:crafthaus.ning.com,2015-05-01:2104389:Comment:5140192015-05-01T02:04:53.648ZJen Townsendhttp://crafthaus.ning.com/profile/JenTownsend
<p>Looking forward to seeing you, Nicolette!</p>
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<p>Looking forward to seeing you, Nicolette!</p>
<p></p> Boston will be my 3rd confere…tag:crafthaus.ning.com,2015-05-01:2104389:Comment:5139462015-05-01T00:37:59.847Z1coola5zsdet6http://crafthaus.ning.com/xn/detail/u_1coola5zsdet6
<p>Boston will be my 3rd conference and I'm really looking forward to it! It's because of awesome opportunities like student conference scholarships and work exchange, that I have been able to attend. This year, I find the programing to be really intriguing, especially the PDS and keynote... and it's in a city I'd like to visit!</p>
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<p>I really enjoyed that there was a SNAG get together at ACC Baltimore. I hope things similar things like that happen in the future!</p>
<p>Boston will be my 3rd conference and I'm really looking forward to it! It's because of awesome opportunities like student conference scholarships and work exchange, that I have been able to attend. This year, I find the programing to be really intriguing, especially the PDS and keynote... and it's in a city I'd like to visit!</p>
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<p>I really enjoyed that there was a SNAG get together at ACC Baltimore. I hope things similar things like that happen in the future!</p> Hello Jen and Joy. I have bee…tag:crafthaus.ning.com,2015-04-30:2104389:Comment:5138862015-04-30T10:58:52.129ZLinda Kaye-Moseshttp://crafthaus.ning.com/profile/LindaKayeMoses
<p>Hello Jen and Joy. I have been to many SNAG conferences since I joined the organization in1978, missing only a few when they were scheduled when I do shows. The cost of course can be a major deterrent to attendance, but that has not been a factor for me. I have found that the cost is outweighed by the influx of inspiration each conference has afforded me. All the elements Jen mentioned have been important to my development as a jewelry maker. The friends I've made at the conferences have…</p>
<p>Hello Jen and Joy. I have been to many SNAG conferences since I joined the organization in1978, missing only a few when they were scheduled when I do shows. The cost of course can be a major deterrent to attendance, but that has not been a factor for me. I have found that the cost is outweighed by the influx of inspiration each conference has afforded me. All the elements Jen mentioned have been important to my development as a jewelry maker. The friends I've made at the conferences have become part of the community that my passion/livelihood has developed. The conference format that is being planned in Asheville for 2016 is not as appealing to me as the full blown conference format. The location, of course, is a stunner, but despite what realtors will tell you, location, location, location ain't the most important element, at least for me. I want content in depth.</p> You bring up a very interesti…tag:crafthaus.ning.com,2015-04-29:2104389:Comment:5139382015-04-29T21:54:06.647ZJennifer Merchanthttp://crafthaus.ning.com/profile/JenniferMerchant
<p>You bring up a very interesting point about the changes SNAG has undergone since its inception. Perhaps this would make for an interesting future discussion topic, as SNAG has become more inclusive of jewelry made of a variety of materials. Thank you for your response Joy!</p>
<p>You bring up a very interesting point about the changes SNAG has undergone since its inception. Perhaps this would make for an interesting future discussion topic, as SNAG has become more inclusive of jewelry made of a variety of materials. Thank you for your response Joy!</p> I feel SNAG changed so much o…tag:crafthaus.ning.com,2015-04-28:2104389:Comment:5139202015-04-28T17:32:09.761ZJoy Raskinhttp://crafthaus.ning.com/profile/JoyRaskin
<p>I feel SNAG changed so much over the last 2 decades, and seeing less metal and more non-metal materials being used, I felt SNAG didn't honor it's metalsmithing roots as much. I just have never felt that I could be part of SNAG. Another issue, is yes, the cost of traveling and participanting. Like everyone, I don't earn as much as I used to, and that has affected my business to the point, that I strictly limit what I travel. Traveling is a luxury I can't afford, and doing conventions is…</p>
<p>I feel SNAG changed so much over the last 2 decades, and seeing less metal and more non-metal materials being used, I felt SNAG didn't honor it's metalsmithing roots as much. I just have never felt that I could be part of SNAG. Another issue, is yes, the cost of traveling and participanting. Like everyone, I don't earn as much as I used to, and that has affected my business to the point, that I strictly limit what I travel. Traveling is a luxury I can't afford, and doing conventions is not feastible anymore.</p> This year will be my 20th yea…tag:crafthaus.ning.com,2015-04-28:2104389:Comment:5138682015-04-28T17:29:05.956ZJen Townsendhttp://crafthaus.ning.com/profile/JenTownsend
<p>This year will be my 20th year conference anniversary. I am such a big believer in meeting people face-to-face. Many of my closest friendships were formed at SNAG conferences and almost all of my teaching opportunities can be traced back to them, especially those at the beginning of my career. I have always loved seeing the presentations and having a chance to meet so many of my metalsmithing heroes in person. I know there are alternative options now that didn't exist 20 years ago for…</p>
<p>This year will be my 20th year conference anniversary. I am such a big believer in meeting people face-to-face. Many of my closest friendships were formed at SNAG conferences and almost all of my teaching opportunities can be traced back to them, especially those at the beginning of my career. I have always loved seeing the presentations and having a chance to meet so many of my metalsmithing heroes in person. I know there are alternative options now that didn't exist 20 years ago for conference-like experiences (and many of them are great), but in my opinion, there's no substitute for a full-blown SNAG conference. From the quantity and quality of the speakers to the vendor room, the exhibitions and the events, there is something very special about these gatherings that makes them very dear to my heart.</p>