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Koru 4: Kindred Spirits
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Information, interviews and updates about Finnish and International contemporary jewelry and posted by Rebekah Frank from the symposium, workshops and exhibitions during Koru 4: Kindred Spirits in Imatra, Finland.
Website: http://www.saimia.fi/koru4/
Location: Imatra, Finland
Members: 48
Latest Activity: Apr 10
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Robyn Galway...
Started by Rebekah Frank Jan 26. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Name: Robyn GalwayCountry of Residence: Ireland Why are you studying contemporary jewelry?When I first went to Art College I was undertaking a foundation degree, which let me experience what each department within fine and applied arts had to offer.…Continue
Art Jewelry Forum...
Started by Rebekah Frank Jan 25. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Where did the time go!? I haven't forgotten how many wonderful interviews I have of amazing Finnish artists and images of the excellent Kindred Spirits exhibition to share with you. I will have to find the time to post them soon.In the meantime,…Continue
Food in Finland...
Started by Rebekah Frank Nov 23, 2012. 0 Replies 1 Like
As promised, we are going to step away from the details of KORU4 for a moment and talk about food, which might or night be a timely topic depending on how your Thanksgiving went.First, it is important to understand an absolutely amazing aspect of…Continue
Afflatus with Ruudt Peters and Evert Nijland
Started by Rebekah Frank. Last reply by Rebekah Frank Nov 16, 2012. 4 Replies 0 Likes
If you have been following the posts about the workshops at KORU4, it has become clear that a contemporary jewelry workshop doesn't mean the students are sitting at a jeweler's bench creating precious pieces from silver or gold. …Continue
S-T-O-N-E with Nelli Tanner and Tarja Tuupanen
Started by Rebekah Frank. Last reply by Rebekah Frank Nov 13, 2012. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Now for the second workshop held during KORU4: featuring the marvelous stone working talent and facilities of the Jewelry Program in Imatra. The teachers were Nelli Tanner,…Continue
Molding Passivity: Mia Maljojoki and Pau Faus...
Started by Rebekah Frank Nov 6, 2012. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Now to discuss the workshops that took place during KORU4.It was quite an international group that came to participate in the three workshops that happened during the week before the KORU 4 symposium, with participants from Finland, America, Japan,…Continue
Team KORU4...
Started by Rebekah Frank Oct 30, 2012. 0 Replies 0 Likes
The grant I received from the Finlandia Foundation was in large part to help the organizers of KORU4 with the planning of the events associated with the event. The team of KORU4…Continue
Tanya Ireland...
Started by Rebekah Frank. Last reply by Elena Aleshina (Tavostia) Oct 30, 2012. 3 Replies 2 Likes
Name: Tanya IrelandCountry of Residence: Ireland Why are you studying contemporary jewelry?As an events organiser I started making jewellery as a hobby and became passionate about the process and wanted to learn more about design and technique. I…Continue
Viivi Kiiskinen...
Started by Rebekah Frank Oct 29, 2012. 0 Replies 1 Like
Rebekah: I was able to sit down with Finnish Contemporary Jewelry student, Viivi Kiiskinen, and have a conversation about contemporary jewelry and what she is up to in the future.This interview is different from the others because it was transcribed…Continue
Jewelry Expolosion...
Started by Rebekah Frank Oct 25, 2012. 0 Replies 2 Likes
Today is the first day of ice since I've been to Finland. It is crisp and cold outside and the ground is slick with frost and ice. There has been a flurry of activity in garages about town as the weather man has been forecasting the temperatures to…Continue
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NEW: Treasures from Taiwan - a crafthaus online exhibition...
Treasures from Taiwan - a crafthaus online exhibition shows contemporary metal art and jewelry from 11 Taiwanese contemporary emerging artists. Treasures from Taiwan will be highlighted on Crafthaus as an online exhibition from May 8 to June 7, 2013.
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Joy Ude posted a status"New Flickr photostream for my studio work!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joyoftextiles/"
Rebecca Skeels commented on Rebecca Skeels's group The Association for Contemporary Jewellery"UCA Farnham preview is this Thursday and show is open up to and including the 1st June! Jewellery and Metalwork in the foyer and James Hockey Gallery!"
Rebecca Skeels commented on Rebecca Skeels's group The Association for Contemporary Jewellery"College shows coming up!!! any of you exhibiting this year and when?
http://www.newdesigners.com/
the J stands are the jewellery zone stands at New Designers!"
Rebecca Skeels commented on Rebecca Skeels's group The Association for Contemporary Jewellery"Following the success of our fairs at RHS Garden Wisley, we are delighted to have been invited to stage another event at a RHS venue.
RHS Garden Hyde Hall, near Chelmsford, Essex. We shall be staging the event alongside the already…"
Rebecca Skeels commented on Rebecca Skeels's group The Association for Contemporary Jewellery"This year South Hill Park’s annual Student Open evolves into the SHP Summer Open 2013, inviting Berkshire-based artists and makers to submit their latest work in this opportunity to exhibit. Student work from South Hill…"
Rebecca Skeels commented on Rebecca Skeels's group The Association for Contemporary Jewellery"Registration for International Jewellery London is now open.
You have been pre-qualified for FAST TRACK registration. A fast track pass gives you access to the International Jewellery London Trade Exhibition from 1- 4 September 2013.
We look…"
The Justified Sinner posted a blog postWhat Have I Been Up To?
Since returning from Istanbul, it has been non-stop in the workshop, preparing work for orders and making some new pieces too. I've sidelined a number of works-in-progress in order to get on with more pressing issues, so there are no updates on my Chanel-inspired piece or my tribute to Alexander McQueen, though I have progressed apace with my first foray into electronics in jewellery, "14th Century Nightlife" which I hope to finish finally this coming week after it sitting on my bench for…See More
John Lunn added 2 discussions to the group Tapestry of Talents: Bringing Your Whole Voice to Your Craft
Anna Sprague joined Heng Lee's group
Treasures from Taiwan
Treasures from Taiwan shows contemporary metal art and jewelry from 11 Taiwanese contemporary emerging artists. Treasures from Taiwan will be highlighted on Crafthaus as an online exhibition from May 8 to June 7, 2013.Curator: Heng LeeSee More
John Lunn replied to John Lunn's discussion Third time's the charm... in the group Tapestry of Talents: Bringing Your Whole Voice to Your Craft"You got that right p, Jennifer!"
Jennifer Dewey replied to John Lunn's discussion Third time's the charm... in the group Tapestry of Talents: Bringing Your Whole Voice to Your Craft"The computer Gods don't seem to want you to spend too much time blogging... you must be needed elsewhere, with great adventures to be found away from the keyboard! Have fun... hope the weather is fabulous in your former home town. Seems…"
Showing Publicly and Building a Legacy Privately
For the next 13 months we'll discuss the trials, triumphs, and tribulations of exhibiting in art shows as emerging artists and established artists. Exhibition coverage will be balanced with tips on how to strategically build a legacy over a length of time, in a way that makes sense to your individual goals as an artist and maker. Join us each month! There will be surprises around every corner, with photos, videos, SNAG conference coverage, and occasional interviews by rising artists!See More
Sandra Murray left a comment for Pat Morrow"Hi Pat, Thank you for your friendship! It's nice to connect with you on Crafthaus. :-)"
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Showing Publicly and Building a Legacy Privately
- by Rebecca Rose. 2013, SNAG/crafthaus Scholarship Recipient
For the next 13 months we'll discuss the trials, triumphs, and tribulations of exhibiting in art shows as emerging artists and established artists. Exhibition coverage will be balanced with tips on how to strategically build a legacy over a length of time, in a way that makes sense to your individual goals as an artist and maker.
Join us each month! There will be surprises around every corner, with photos, videos, SNAG conference coverage, and occasional interviews by rising artists!
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