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Scrounge Discussions (10)
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 What the cat brought homeSummer has reached its peak, bringing a bounty of natural source material. In the warm evenings, our cat, Babu, who is a natural scrounger… Started by Charity Hall |
0 | Aug 29, 2012 |
Real Primates Make Tools...A Primer on Chasing Tools and StampsMaking your own tools will cut costs and give you absolute control over quality. Many metalsmiths make their own chasing tools for persona… Started by Charity Hall |
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Jul 24, 2012 Reply by Charity Hall |
Building Studios and Community in Tucson: Jeanne Jerousek-McAnichWhen Jeanne Jerousek-McAnich arrived in Tucson in 1976 after receiving her MFA in metals from Kent State University, she transformed Tucson… Started by Charity Hall |
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Jun 8, 2012 Reply by james malonebeach |
Concrete to Paper: Tom McCarthy and Francesca VitaliIn 2007, Francesca Vitali explored metals for the first time when she took the Necklaces class taught by Tom McCarthy at the Penland School… Started by Charity Hall |
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May 3, 2012 Reply by Tom McCarthy |
Bee-cology and Science of Scrounging: Greg CormanGreg Corman is a Tucson-based sculptor who works primarily with reclaimed wood, steel, and found objects to create functional bee habitats,… Started by Charity Hall |
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Apr 29, 2012 Reply by Jeanie Pratt |
 What's the opposite of Scrounge? PURGE!Hi All, Just beware of the dangers of scrounging. If that little OCD bugger gets going inside you, over time, the shear mass of STUF… Started by Glen S. Gardner |
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Apr 4, 2012 Reply by gene pijanowski |
Why Scrounge?When I arrived in the studio at East Carolina University to start the M.F.A. program in Metal Design, I carried my little blue tacklebox (t… Started by Charity Hall |
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Mar 31, 2012 Reply by Brigitte Martin |
From Basketball Courts to Bowling Alleys: Andy Cooperman and Dan DiCaprioAs a veteran bench warmer for many basketball teams in my youth, I spent a lot of time staring at gymnasium floors. Some gleamed smoothly w… Started by Charity Hall |
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Mar 8, 2012 Reply by Charity Hall |
Scrounging for Studio SpaceThe other day, while cleaning dirt off of several bottles of old enamels, I saw something scurrying toward the bottom of the bucket. Think… Started by Charity Hall |
0 | Feb 26, 2012 |
Craigslist: Best FindsOne of my favorite Craigslist gurus is Fred Zweig, Central Arizona College professor and metalsmith based in Tucson, AZ. Zweig also lectur… Started by Charity Hall |
0 | Feb 12, 2012 |
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Louise Perrone joined Rebecca Rose's group
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. 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
Ford/Forlano Art Jewelry replied to John Lunn's discussion SNAG Toronto part 3 in the group Tapestry of Talents: Bringing Your Whole Voice to Your Craft"John. I am sorry I did not meet you. My fault. I had a massively congested head and was floating around in a bit of a haze from it. I may have some thoughts on your thoughts if I can gather them. glad your writing them…"
John Lunn replied to John Lunn's discussion SNAG Toronto part 3 in the group Tapestry of Talents: Bringing Your Whole Voice to Your Craft"I agree 100% Brigitte. It is more work than most attendees will ever know to put together a conference like this and I, too, raise a toast of HEAR HEAR! to all involved. It was a great conference.
I hope I will be able to help SNAG with whatever…"
John Lunn replied to John Lunn's discussion SNAG Toronto part 3 in the group Tapestry of Talents: Bringing Your Whole Voice to Your Craft"While, I'm offering some responses and feelings about the conference, it in no way diminishes the overall view that I really enjoyed it and thought it very worthwhile. All of the presentations and exhibits were valuable and help create a…"
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"Regarding whether or not Toronto was a "good conference", I do respectfully disagree with Harriete. This was my 6th conference (Cleveland, Philly, Houston, Seattle, Phoenix, Toronto) and while I liked them all for different reasons, I…"
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
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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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