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Maureen Brusa Zappellini
- Female
- Tucson, AZ
- United States
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- Events (1)
- Groups (17)
- Photos (85)
- Photo Albums (11)
- Videos (5)
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Maureen Brusa Zappellini joined Lorena Angulo's group
Behind the Brooch
This exhibition focuses on a side of the brooch we usually do not pay much attention to: the back side. Our first look is naturally always trained at the front, but when we do take the time to look at the back of a brooch, it will oftentimes reveal a surprising aspect for us, a delightful little secret. With this exhibition, I would like to let you in on that secret, something that typically only the maker and the wearer know about. I hope you will enjoy with me this selection of brooches by…See More
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Profile Information
- Where do you live ? City, State and Country
- Tucson AZ. and I think our Governor is out of her mind.
- Place of Work ? Example: Studio, College, Gallery, Museum, ...)
- Cosmo's Moon Studio (my studio in my garden)
- I am a .... Example: Student, Maker, Educator, etc.
- In the summer of 08 I founded the Metalsmiths Unite! facebook group- with a desire to facilitate connections within the metalsmithing world on facebook-
The group has grown bigger than I had even imagined, and we now have a great range of talents and metals people- from hobbiests and gallerists to blacksmiths and goldsmiths.
Metalsmiths Unite is a place to go and meet other smiths, share images/videos, discuss ideas, ask questions, and post workshop/teaching schedules.
Are you on Facebook? Come and join the group!
(now in it's latest incarnation as Metalsmiths Unite 2.0)
https://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_128554200556390#!/home.php?sk=group_128554200556390&ap=1
Birthdate:
July 24- hint: I like getting tools :-)
Websites:(do you think I have enough?)
http://mbzmetals.com
http://braceletworkshop.etsy.com
http://cosmosmoonjewelry.com
http://cosmosmoon.etsy.com
http://pewterpalooza.etsy.com
Music/Musicians:
Tom Waits Radiohead arcadefire whitestripes joanna newsom curumin Elliot Smith The Magnetic Fields Leonard Cohen the Cramps Beck animal collective, brooklyn rider, the books, freelance whales
and on and on.. ( still have a tiny bit of space)
I also listen to podcasts like Radiolab, all songs considered(which I LOVE), studio 360 and Jay Whaley's Blogtalk radio podcast- to mention a few
- Your website, DIRECT flickr or DIRECT facebook links where your work can be seen.
- http://mbzmetals.com
- Describe your media/materials you work with
- jewelry, metals, mixed media, other, Whimsical metalsmithing with an edge of rust.
- If "other" - what media do you work with?
- leather, rubber, found objects
Maureen Brusa Zappellini's Videos
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Metal Prices and the effect on Craft
Posted on April 20, 2011 at 6:18pm 4 Comments 2 Likes
The number says it all- today Silver prices shot up over $45 dollars an ounce. I've never seen it so high- well, never have been really tuned in when it was high before...
In late 1979 I was in 8th grade, in Durham New Hampshire. We had just moved there from Newark Delaware a few months before. One of my memories of that time was a discussion that happened in one of my classes about the rising cost of silver- This was the time when "the Hunt brothers" (Nelson and William Hunt) attempted to corner the world market in silver. Prices from Sept 1979 to January 1980 silver prices rose from $11.00 and ounce to $50 an ounce.(and then subsequently dropped back down under $11, where it remained for many years..)
I recall one of my classmates very excited by this because he and his brothers had been given silver stock as a confirmation gift earlier that year. At the time- the rise in prices didn't mean much to me- it only left me with a pang… Continue
In late 1979 I was in 8th grade, in Durham New Hampshire. We had just moved there from Newark Delaware a few months before. One of my memories of that time was a discussion that happened in one of my classes about the rising cost of silver- This was the time when "the Hunt brothers" (Nelson and William Hunt) attempted to corner the world market in silver. Prices from Sept 1979 to January 1980 silver prices rose from $11.00 and ounce to $50 an ounce.(and then subsequently dropped back down under $11, where it remained for many years..)
I recall one of my classmates very excited by this because he and his brothers had been given silver stock as a confirmation gift earlier that year. At the time- the rise in prices didn't mean much to me- it only left me with a pang… Continue
deadlines, good bad and ugly.
Posted on April 13, 2011 at 11:30pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Well, not really bad..or ugly...and, even though I think deadlines are useful, I'm not sure you could really classify them as good... so, it's established, my title kind of stinks...:-)
Anyhow...There are still a couple of days left for a few important deadlines-
one, we in the US know is that *taxes* thing (which is actually due on the 18th this year..that's 3 more days to procrastinate!)
another thing you may know about is the deadline for VIDEO submissions to the…
ContinueComment Wall (30 comments)
- At 10:45am on August 31, 2012,
Sarah Loch-Test said… SNAG Forging Entrepreneurs Maureen- Here's a link to my personal blog, on the SNAG Symposium. Anything you want to copy/paste to the Metalsmiths Unite page is fine by me!
-Sarah Loch-Test
- At 9:29pm on August 4, 2012,
Laritza Garcia said… thanks for the kind comments!
- At 11:33am on November 17, 2011,
Brigitte Martin said… Thank you very much for your membership payment and support of crafthaus. Your membership is good through Dec 15, 2012.
Enjoy crafthaus, participate often !
Latest Activity
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 think I burned out early. I'm not used to being in a crowd scene that much and snuck away when I needed a break. We'll all meet up again, though, I'm sure!"
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…"
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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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