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Koru 4: Kindred Spirits Discussions (15)
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 Robyn Galway...Name: Robyn Galway Country of Residence: Ireland Why are you studying contemporary jewelry? When I first went to Art College I was undert… Started by Rebekah Frank |
0 | Jan 26 |
Art Jewelry Forum...Where did the time go!? I haven't forgotten how many wonderful interviews I have of amazing Finnish artists and images of the excellent Kin… Started by Rebekah Frank |
0 | Jan 25 |
Food in Finland...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 d… Started by Rebekah Frank |
0 | Nov 23, 2012 |
Afflatus with Ruudt Peters and Evert NijlandIf you have been following the posts about the workshops at KORU4, it has become clear that a contemporary jewelry workshop doesn't mean th… Started by Rebekah Frank |
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Nov 16, 2012 Reply by Rebekah Frank |
S-T-O-N-E with Nelli Tanner and Tarja TuupanenNow for the second workshop held during KORU4: featuring the marvelous stone working talent and facilities of the Jewelry Program in Imatra… Started by Rebekah Frank |
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Nov 13, 2012 Reply by Rebekah Frank |
Molding Passivity: Mia Maljojoki and Pau Faus...Now to discuss the workshops that took place during KORU4. It was quite an international group that came to participate in the three worksh… Started by Rebekah Frank |
0 | Nov 6, 2012 |
Team KORU4...The grant I received from the Finlandia Foundation was in large part to help the organizers of KORU4 with the planning of the events associ… Started by Rebekah Frank |
0 | Oct 30, 2012 |
Tanya Ireland...Name: Tanya Ireland Country of Residence: Ireland Why are you studying contemporary jewelry? As an events organiser I started making jewe… Started by Rebekah Frank |
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Oct 30, 2012 Reply by Elena Aleshina (Tavostia) |
Viivi Kiiskinen...Rebekah: I was able to sit down with Finnish Contemporary Jewelry student, Viivi Kiiskinen, and have a conversation about contemporary jewe… Started by Rebekah Frank |
0 | Oct 29, 2012 |
Jewelry Expolosion...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 ha… Started by Rebekah Frank |
0 | Oct 25, 2012 |
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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Brigitte Martin replied to John Lunn's discussion SNAG Toronto part 3 in the group Tapestry of Talents: Bringing Your Whole Voice to Your Craft
Harriete Estel Berman replied to John Lunn's discussion SNAG Toronto part 3 in the group Tapestry of Talents: Bringing Your Whole Voice to Your Craft"Just to respond to a few sentences in this particular post: John said, "At the SNAG conference almost everyone had a college degree in the arts." Actually I think you might be surprised at the number of people at the Conference and…"
John Lunn replied to John Lunn's discussion SNAG Toronto part 2 in the group Tapestry of Talents: Bringing Your Whole Voice to Your Craft"I'm with you, Emanuela. But let me respond from the perspective of the people I talked with: the talent lies in who and how you use the technology.
I guess time will prove or disprove this. In the meantime, I'm much more content to feel…"
John Lunn added a discussion to the group Tapestry of Talents: Bringing Your Whole Voice to Your Craft
SNAG Toronto part 3
I come from a very different background than most at the conference. I apprenticed with a self taught flutemaker. After 3 years, the only CV I left with was a flute I made that got me hired by a Boston company. I designed my own flute from experience and imagination. To this day my work has always been my only resume.At the SNAG conference almost everyone had a college degree in the arts. Whenever a speaker was introduced, their education highlights were listed along with the schools they were…See More
Sun Kyoung Kim liked Brigitte Martin's blog post Science meets Craft: Origami Engineering - David Gracias
Emanuela Aureli replied to John Lunn's discussion SNAG Toronto part 2 in the group Tapestry of Talents: Bringing Your Whole Voice to Your Craft"i was not able to attend the snag conference in toronto, but discussions about the state of the art/jewelry is nevertheless dear to me and i am following developments on several fronts. the whole issue of technology, like cad, and anything that…"
Heidi Hinder left a comment for Brigitte Martin"Thanks Brigitte! Glad to be here (it's been one of those things I've been meaning to do for a while - sorry for the delay!) Looking forward to exploring the site :)
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Benjamin Dory left a comment for Brigitte Martin"Likewise, great to meet you at the conference! I'm looking forward to next time. Until then, best regards!"
Brigitte Martin left a comment for Heidi Hinder"This was today's newsletter sent out earlier today: http://crafthaus.ning.com/page/what-s-new-newsletter-may-21-2013
To help get you situated ....
Best,
Brigitte
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Benjamin Dory commented on Brigitte Martin's group SNAG"Here's to an intriguing, well-organized, fun and successful SNAG conference! I felt a great sense of community. I hope these notions are felt across the scope of attendees. Thank you to all who helped make the conference happen."
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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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