All Groups - crafthaus2024-03-19T07:27:36Zhttp://crafthaus.ning.com/groups/group/feed?xn_auth=noINFORMED-CHAOStag:crafthaus.ning.com,2017-11-01:2104389:Group:5733132017-11-01T09:42:03.737ZJivan Astfalckhttp://crafthaus.ning.com/profile/JivanAstfalck
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6 members<br> <p><span lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB">Birmingham City University’s School of Jewellery is pleased to present</span> <span class="highlightnode"><b><span lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB">Informed Chaos</span></b></span><span lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB">, an exhibition of jewellery and objects from the graduating students of the MA Jewellery, Silversmithing, and Related Products.</span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB">The show, held at BCU’s School of Art on Margaret St, was running from 2nd-10th of September 2017.</span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB">The exhibition showcases the work of 39 international students, each creating a new series for their final major work.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span class="apple-converted-space"><span lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB"> </span></span></p>
<p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB"><a href="http://informedchaos2017.weebly.com/"><b>http://informedchaos2017.weebly.com/</b></a></span></span></em></p>
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<p><span lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB">Course Director Professor Jivan Astfalck explains that<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span class="textexposedshow"><span lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB">“Through their creative practice, the students address aspects of the most vital issues in the contemporary applied arts field today, and by questioning what constitutes adornment and how decoration should be defined and executed, they develop their knowledge and understanding of the jewellery and silversmithing discipline.”</span></span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB"><br/> <span class="textexposedshow">Each collection represents a year-long exploration into material, form, colour, and technique, resulting in a diverse assortment of unique and unconventional works, as each student pursues their own line of investigation.</span></span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB">These outcomes range from kinetic, mechanical rings that move with the body, or soft felt pieces made to look like stone, to chubby, silversmithed objects drooping over ledges. Others have taken mundane materials such as feathers and paint and transformed them into intriguing wearables, one even cultivating and harvesting materials from their own personal herd of silk worms.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB">For further information please contact us via email</span> <span lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB"><a href="mailto:bcumajewel2017@mail.com"><span>bcumajewel2017@mail.com</span></a></span> <span lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB">or follow<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span class="highlightnode"><b><span lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB">Informed Chaos</span></b></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><b><span lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB"> </span></b></span><span lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB">on social media through Twitter, Instagram, Weibo or Wechat.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>2017-11-07T17:08:43Z2013 Crafthaus Project Granttag:crafthaus.ning.com,2013-09-03:2104389:Group:4331852013-09-03T18:48:39.937ZBrigitte Martinhttp://crafthaus.ning.com/profile/brigittemartin
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4 members<br> 2013-09-18T22:07:18ZInvisible:VisAble Exhibitiontag:crafthaus.ning.com,2014-11-16:2104389:Group:4999692014-11-16T20:45:17.450ZLeisa Richhttp://crafthaus.ning.com/profile/LeisaRich
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22 members<br> <p>Art can be a way to heal. Many artists privately face invisible medical and mental illness challenges that others are unaware of because they look, and act, absolutely normal. Some artists creatively tap into these challenges and give voice to them through a variety of mediums and styles. Invisible:VisAble, curated by artist Leisa Rich, is an art exhibition that features several artists whose art works are informed by their challenges. It is to be held in Atlanta October 30-November 27, 2015 at Abernathy Arts Center Gallery. It is these shared experiences that break down barriers between humans and lightens the load, but only if we know they are shared. Why is it often a secret? This exhibit will help us to find out.</p>
<p> </p>2015-11-05T16:53:51ZEnlighten Metag:crafthaus.ning.com,2013-01-29:2104389:Group:3919752013-01-29T17:45:02.242ZGlen Guarinohttp://crafthaus.ning.com/xn/detail/u_2ks43mjemv8j5
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32 members<br> <p>Join us to celebrate the opening of Enlighten Me, an online exhibition hosted by Crafthaus. Curated by Glen & Marie Guarino.</p>
<p>The lead image is a detail of "Skull Lamp" by Joelle Shafter.</p>2013-03-04T00:15:24Zcrafthaus online Exhibitionstag:crafthaus.ning.com,2009-04-01:2104389:Group:399532009-04-01T15:08:15.022ZBrigitte Martinhttp://crafthaus.ning.com/profile/brigittemartin
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254 members<br> <p><strong>Online Exhibition project on crafthaus. </strong>Exhibitions are member-curated and change monthly.</p>
<p><br /> <strong>Calls for Artists below!</strong></p>2017-11-08T14:37:37ZCrafthaus goes to ... ACC Baltimore 2016tag:crafthaus.ning.com,2016-02-12:2104389:Group:5362992016-02-12T14:54:58.513ZBrigitte Martinhttp://crafthaus.ning.com/profile/brigittemartin
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34 members<br> <p>Brigitte Martin (crafthaus editor) will spend time at the 2016 ACC Show in Baltimore. She will report back from three distinct viewpoints.</p>
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<p><strong>Sign up for this group to join the trip, ask questions, be a part of it!</strong></p>2016-07-01T11:47:06ZYoung Future: Richard Petersontag:crafthaus.ning.com,2015-08-12:2104389:Group:5191132015-08-12T12:23:06.774ZBrigitte Martinhttp://crafthaus.ning.com/profile/brigittemartin
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19 members<br> <p>-- Image left: "Home of the Free". Photo credit: Charlie Cummings, <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://claylink.com/zen/" target="_blank">Charlie Cummings Gallery</a>.</span></strong></p>
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<p><strong>One of crafthaus’ focuses is advocacy. Advocacy for craft as an art form and advocacy for practitioners from the ambitious hobbyist level on up.</strong></p>
<p><strong>We believe that an art and craft education benefits absolutely everyone, especially those who don't do well in standardized learning and working environments, or have been through personal turmoil. As a field, we need to do more to spread the story of art and craft as a healing, therapeutic influence just as much as we need to spread our story about skill and practice.</strong></p>
<p><br /> <strong> Not everyone has the best start in life. Family background, health history, location, and many other influences outside of one’s control play significant roles in our upbringing and in how we view our world. Richard Peterson, a ceramicist and self-described ‘troubled youth’, has a startling personal story about growing up in a trailer and ultimately turning things around for himself. He sat down with Brigitte Martin, Crafthaus Founder & Editor, for an interview in July 2015 which will be posted on crafthaus in six segments over the course of the next days:</strong></p>
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<li><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://crafthaus.ning.com/group/young-future-richard-peterson/forum/topics/growing-up" target="_self">Growing Up</a></span></strong></li>
<li><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://crafthaus.ning.com/group/young-future-richard-peterson/forum/topics/hard-work" target="_self">Hard Work</a></span></strong></li>
<li><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="http://crafthaus.ning.com/group/young-future-richard-peterson/forum/topics/grad-school" target="_self">Grad School</a></strong></span></li>
<li><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://crafthaus.ning.com/group/young-future-richard-peterson/forum/topics/making-and-selling" target="_self">Making and Selling</a></span></strong></li>
<li><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://crafthaus.ning.com/group/young-future-richard-peterson/forum/topics/i-admire" target="_self">I Admire</a></span></strong></li>
<li><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://crafthaus.ning.com/group/young-future-richard-peterson/forum/topics/let-it-happen" target="_self">Let it Happen</a></span></strong></li>
</ol>2016-01-22T21:39:17ZSmall Treasures 2tag:crafthaus.ning.com,2012-06-20:2104389:Group:3521422012-06-20T17:04:27.722ZGlen Guarinohttp://crafthaus.ning.com/xn/detail/u_2ks43mjemv8j5
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16 members<br> <p>We are delighted to present "Small Treasures 2" an online exhibition hosted by Crafthaus. All artwork is designed and made by the artists. The lead image is a detail of <em>Civilian Casualty</em> by Mary Chuduk. Curated by Glen & Marie Guarino Enjoy the show!</p>2012-07-20T14:39:02ZSitting Pretty-The Art of Sitting Part 1tag:crafthaus.ning.com,2010-02-19:2104389:Group:964212010-02-19T16:19:31.727ZGlen Guarinohttp://crafthaus.ning.com/xn/detail/u_2ks43mjemv8j5
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13 members<br> We are proud to present works by an international community of artists. Enjoy the exhibit.
Curators:Glen and Marie Guarino
Location:highlighted online March 1,2010 - April 1,2010. The exhibit will remain on site permanently.2013-01-08T00:56:46ZEverything You Always Wanted To Know About Magazine Editing But Were Afraid To Asktag:crafthaus.ning.com,2017-04-12:2104389:Group:5659942017-04-12T23:26:24.112ZBrigitte Martinhttp://crafthaus.ning.com/profile/brigittemartin
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21 members<br> 2017-07-25T15:52:57ZDuality of Presence @ Munich Jewelry Weektag:crafthaus.ning.com,2016-11-01:2104389:Group:5582842016-11-01T02:09:28.528ZJessica Tolberthttp://crafthaus.ning.com/profile/JessicaTolbert
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19 members<br> <p><b><i><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" />Follow along as Duality of Presence comes to fruition in the months leading up to Munich Jewelry Week & Schmuck. The co-curators, Kerianne Quick & Jess Tolbert, will share their exhibition research, preparation, </i></b><b><i>and </i></b><b><i>travels to Munich on the exhibitions Instagram account! Follow</i></b><b><i> @dualityofpresence </i></b></p>2017-02-28T20:47:48ZBoundless Boundariestag:crafthaus.ning.com,2016-10-19:2104389:Group:5576022016-10-19T10:40:36.931ZKaren Lesterhttp://crafthaus.ning.com/profile/KarenLester
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12 members<br> <p>MAJSRP 2015-2016</p>
<p>School of jewellery, Birmingham, UK</p>
<p>Professor Jivan Astfalck 2016</p>
<p>Boundless Boundaries was the graduate showcase exhibition of the MAJSRP 2015-2016, held at Birmingham Museum, UK, Sept 5th - 15th, 2016</p>
<p><a href="http://crafthaus.ning.com/group/boundlessboundaries-exhibition" target="_self">http://crafthaus.ning.com/group/boundlessboundaries-exhibition</a></p>2017-01-11T18:01:28ZCrafthaus Project Grant 2016tag:crafthaus.ning.com,2016-07-22:2104389:Group:5515082016-07-22T14:47:47.452ZBrigitte Martinhttp://crafthaus.ning.com/profile/brigittemartin
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18 members<br> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Every other year, crafthaus awards a micro grant <strong>to a craft artist </strong>regardless of their location, professional background, or chosen craft field.</span></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Grant:</span> </span></strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt;">$500 plus a 1-year free membership to crafthaus.<br /> </span></strong></p>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Voting Period:</span></span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">October 4 - 10, 2016 (12noon EST)<br /> </span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Recipient Announcement:</strong></span><br /> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Oct 11, 2016</span></p>2017-03-12T12:28:14ZSeven Days at Arrowmont...oh and nights too!tag:crafthaus.ning.com,2016-07-20:2104389:Group:5514842016-07-20T14:07:01.185ZHeba Barazihttp://crafthaus.ning.com/profile/HebaBarazi
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12 members<br> <p>I'm writing this blog because I won a bit of a jackpot you see. I received the 2016 Crafthaus/Arrowmont scholarship and I get to spend one week at Arrowmont learning from the masters. And as if this is not enough, I also get to blog about it too!</p>2017-02-20T16:53:24ZDanielle James - Humor and Melancholytag:crafthaus.ning.com,2016-06-17:2104389:Group:5505222016-06-17T15:30:56.153ZBrigitte Martinhttp://crafthaus.ning.com/profile/brigittemartin
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14 members<br> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Image left:</span></p>
<p>Neon sign designed for my thesis show.</p>
<p>Created by Nate Shaffer.<br /> Photo by: Danielle James</p>
<p></p>2017-05-11T15:25:06ZReconstructing Our Second Skin: Gender in Contemporary Jewelrytag:crafthaus.ning.com,2016-04-24:2104389:Group:5433972016-04-24T03:50:28.683ZOlivia Shihhttp://crafthaus.ning.com/profile/OliviaShih
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18 members<br> <p>In this crafthaus blog, I explore the intersection between gender and jewelry with a three-prong approach: interviewing artists who do not shy away from words like “gender issues,” “feminism,” and “sex”; analyzing the work of said artists and the reach of their work via questionnaires; and reinvigorating conversation about gender in jewelry by putting together an online exhibition.</p>2017-02-20T16:55:09ZARCHIVE: JUNK: rubbish to gold Exhibitiontag:crafthaus.ning.com,2015-11-09:2104389:Group:5267612015-11-09T19:11:03.589ZJUNK: rubbish to goldhttp://crafthaus.ning.com/profile/JUNKrubbishtogold
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20 members<br> <p><b>THIS CRAFTHAUS EXHIBITION IS NOW ARCHIVED AND THE AUCTION OVER.</b></p>
<p><b>IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO TAKE PART IN OUR NEW ONLINE EXHIBITION AND AUCTION PLEASE GO TO <a href="http://www.rubbishtogold.com">www.rubbishtogold.com</a></b></p>
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<p><b>ARCHIVE:</b></p>
<p><b>JUNK: rubbish to gold</b> playfully explores ideas of exchange, bartering, gathering, earning and giving by putting on display the entire process of creating the ‘work-of-art’.</p>
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<p><strong>All works available to bid on via a silent auction right NOW. </strong></p>
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<p>Partnering charities supplied the masses of JUNK jewellery (750kgs in total). Local businesses provided tools and equipment. The School of Jewellery provided a venue for the performance. Jewellers and makers worldwide ‘gifted’ their skills. The participating jewellers and makers by selecting pieces of jewellery from the mountain of JUNK, (re)constructed them into reimagined artworks.</p>
<p>By displaying the process of making as it happens at the School of Jewellery and via live-streams, we sought to shift the focus from finished object to the processes and social interactions that go into the creation of the ‘work-of-art’. The objects we present here are the results of this week-long performance.</p>
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<p><strong><strong>Due to the high volume of work created, the exhibition/auction is shown in multiple parts:</strong></strong></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://crafthaus.ning.com/group/junk-rubbish-to-gold?xg_source=activity" target="_self">Part 1</a></span></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://crafthaus.ning.com/group/junk-rubbish-to-gold/page/junk-rubbish-to-gold-part-two?xg_source=activity" target="_self">Part 2</a></span></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://crafthaus.ning.com/group/junk-rubbish-to-gold/page/junk-rubbish-to-gold-part-three-1?xg_source=activity" target="_self">Part 3</a></span></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://crafthaus.ning.com/group/junk-rubbish-to-gold/page/junk-rubbish-to-gold-part-four" target="_self">Part 4</a></span></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://crafthaus.ning.com/group/junk-rubbish-to-gold/page/junk-rubbish-to-gold-part-five" target="_self">Part 5</a></span></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://crafthaus.ning.com/group/junk-rubbish-to-gold/page/junk-rubbish-to-gold-part-six" target="_self">Part 6</a></span></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://crafthaus.ning.com/group/junk-rubbish-to-gold/page/junk-rubbish-to-gold-part-seven?xg_source=activity" target="_self">Part 7</a></span></p>
<p></p>2017-03-27T06:35:48ZmetaFORM Exhibitiontag:crafthaus.ning.com,2015-09-10:2104389:Group:5212562015-09-10T12:23:35.130ZJivan Astfalckhttp://crafthaus.ning.com/profile/JivanAstfalck
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18 members<br> <p><span><span>MA JSRP 2014-15, </span></span></p>
<p><span><span>School of Jewellery, Birmingham, UK</span></span></p>
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<div data-canvas-width="289.81875090288395">Professor Jivan Astfalck, 2015</div>
<div data-canvas-width="289.81875090288395"></div>2015-11-10T16:58:12ZTales From the Tool Box - Chapter Twotag:crafthaus.ning.com,2015-01-10:2104389:Group:5065012015-01-10T13:57:43.394ZMark Fenn - Studiofennhttp://crafthaus.ning.com/profile/MARKFENN
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25 members<br> <p>Thank you for viewing this on-line exhibition</p>
<p>This exhibition is a showcase for narrative work.</p>
<p>I would like to personally thank all the makers who took the time to submit work for this on-line exhibition. </p>
<p>Image Left: Duality</p>
<p>Maker: Younha Jung</p>
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<p>Image Credit: Kathleen Browne</p>2016-06-02T06:13:46ZTales From the Tool Box - Chapter Onetag:crafthaus.ning.com,2014-10-20:2104389:Group:4971802014-10-20T10:26:48.873ZMark Fenn - Studiofennhttp://crafthaus.ning.com/profile/MARKFENN
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35 members<br> <p>Thank you for viewing this on-line exhibition</p>
<p>This exhibition is a showcase for narrative work, with over 234 images it was decided that the exhibition would be in two parts with chapter two being on-line in January 2015</p>
<p>I would like to personally thank all the makers who took the time to submit work for this on-line exhibition. </p>
<p>Image left: Dauvit Alexander</p>
<p><!--StartFragment--><font face="Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial"><span>Title - "Blood Will Have Blood: A Macbeth Brooch"<br /> Image Credit: <!--StartFragment--><font face="Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial"><span>Photography by Andrew Neilson, Neilson Photography.</span></font> <!--EndFragment--></span></font></p>2016-06-13T22:33:17Z