Tapestry of Talents: Bringing Your Whole Voice to Your Craft
Exploring the possibilities for us to bring all our diverse interests & skills into the art we create.See More
crafthaus
PARTICIPATORY SPORT FOR CRAFT ARTISTS
Susan Ellenton's Groups
Susan Ellenton's Page
Latest Activity
Susan Ellenton joined Kalika Bowlby's group
Earth/Energy: NCECA 2013
This blog is an introduction, review and glimpse into NCECA 2013: Earth/Energy. Exploring ideas of place, materiality, motivation and engagement through reflections and conversations with international ceramic artists including NCECA's 2013 emerging artists. See More
Susan Ellenton 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
Susan Ellenton replied to Callie Shevlin's discussion Part two, the Musée d'Orsay and Dali Exhibition and some random shots in the group Adventures in Switzerland"Thanks for the trip!"
Susan Ellenton replied to Callie Shevlin's discussion Gorgeous summer in Vallée de Joux in the group Adventures in Switzerland"Fabulous building! Thanks for the vicarious hiking, eating, making and appreciation of good work. I always enjoy your posts."
Susan Ellenton commented on Bifei Cao's group Self-doubt: Crossing the Boundary of Culture with Personal Issues"Bifei, thanks for sharing your work and context. Inspiring! I'm intrigued by your use of the word deposit. Thanks."
Susan Ellenton joined Bifei Cao's group
Self-doubt: Crossing the Boundary of Culture with Personal Issues
Being a metalsmith may not have seemed my destiny, but it has given me a joyful life. I wish to share with you the experiences I have had and those which will come when crossing the boundary of culture and lifestyle.See More
Susan Ellenton replied to Callie Shevlin's discussion I am in LOVE with England (this post is really nerdy and technical with machinery) in the group Adventures in Switzerland"Another great post Callie! Thanks for your stories, images and excitement!"
Susan Ellenton commented on 2Roses's blog post Standing at the crossroads of what’s yours is mine"Thank you for this provocative post. Pre-iTunes, we had a similar problem with 'free' music downloads, except that everyone seemed to understand that taking music without paying the artists was stealing. What we have with Pinterest and the…"
Susan Ellenton commented on Charity Hall's group Scrounge"Hmmm ... For those of us headed to Phoenix for SNAG, maybe we could create a scroungers section to the auction. Or a scroungers trade session? Or ...?"
Susan Ellenton joined Charity Hall's group
Scrounge
Scrounging for materials and tools is a central part of my studio practice, and there are great bargains to be found! In the past year, I’ve purchased a nice amount of silver for about $2/ounce, received several pounds of enamels, and refurbished hundreds of rusty chasing tools. Luck has a lot of influence, and the generosity of donors cannot be understated, but there are also strategies involved to help make oneself luckier as well. This blog will also promote recycling and reusing by…See More
Susan Ellenton posted a status"Yay! SNAG in Phoenix! I'm thinking about staying a few extra days, renting a car for my own little road trip. Suggestions?"
Profile Information
- Where do you live ? City, State and Country
- Victoria BC Canada
- Place of Work ? Example: Studio, College, Gallery, Museum, ...)
- home studio
- I am a .... Example: Student, Maker, Educator, etc.
- maker, teacher
- Your website, DIRECT flickr or DIRECT facebook links where your work can be seen.
- http://www.susanellenton.com
- Describe your media/materials you work with
- jewelry, metals, metal clay, pmc, other
- If "other" - what media do you work with?
- vitreous enamels, music
Susan Ellenton's Photos
Comment Wall (9 comments)
- At 8:19am on February 25, 2013,
Brigitte Martin said… Thank you very much for your membership renewal and support of crafthaus. Your membership is valid through March 15, 2014.
Enjoy crafthaus, participate often!
- At 8:14pm on November 2, 2011,
anne havel said… hi susan,
wow, it's hard to imagine making your whole living from the one venue. that's fantastic. i'm trying to fill some gallery orders now. not what i enjoy doing, but hopefully it will yield some extra bucks thru the winter so i dont lose the house. well, i'm in the middle of making gifts for my best customers to show my appreciation. i've been doing that for quite a number of years. i sometimes wonder if it really works or if i'd be even worse off if i didn't do it. i guess i'll never know, as i'm not going to stop. i hope the rings work out for you. peace, anne
- At 1:05pm on October 30, 2011, anne havel said…
hey susan,
i was on crafthaus day before last and for some reason came on a page that shows me who i had sent a friend request to and there was your name. i sent you thoughts that day and here you are!! life's tough right now. my jewelry bus is pretty much dying, altho i do go to some of my long time shows in the next month and a half, so hopefully that will save me for this year, but the house has to up for sale. yes, snag has taken quite a bit of time, but fulfilling. it's interesting. because the jewels aren't making it for me, i can still get a sense of self-satisfaction and reward helping someone or something that needs help from volunteers and since i have such a broad accounting background this helps fulfill me.
i like your rings, also! saw them just now in the flash show of your work. so, how are you? what's happening your way? got snow yesterday and friday. 2 snow storms in oct!! first time since i've lived here!
peace out, anne
- At 1:44pm on September 20, 2011,
Sarah Fox said… Thanks for the photo reminder Susan...I just posted 3 of my favorites!
- At 2:03pm on March 26, 2011,
Lorena Angulo said… - Hola Susan !! Thank You !!
- At 1:40pm on March 8, 2011,
Miriam Rowe said… - Hi Susan, thank you for the friend request! I really love the photo of the two rings on your profile: beautiful image and beautiful rings! All the best- Miriam
- At 11:50pm on February 22, 2011,
Lora Hart said… - Thanks for the note Susan. Any friend of Helga's can sure be a friend of mine!
- At 4:26pm on February 16, 2011,
Helga van Leipsig said… Hi Susan, yes the quality here is great. It will challenge us even more :-)
- At 5:47pm on February 15, 2011, Brigitte Martin said…
- Dear Susan,
Welcome to crafthaus, the network for fine craft artists and those who support them! I am very glad you joined us! Your crafthaus membership is valid through Feb 15, 2013.
Please look around and add your thoughts to the groups, blogs and discussions. Crafthaus is a participatory sport!
Please note that ALL images sent to the website editor are vetted to assure a measure of overall quality control. Unlike other image sharing websites, crafthaus is not a "free-for-all". Our members present their work in front of an educated and critical audience (their peers,) so the photos have to be GREAT. Our goal is to show our members' work in the best possible light. From the many images received daily, we aim to post as many as possible. Crafthaus heartily encourages comments from the membership, however, with regard to photos posted or not, we have a strict "NO WHINING" policy in effect! :-)
If there are ever any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to email me via crafthauseditor@live.com anytime, I will do my best to be of help.
I hope you will enjoy being with this network, and will find the exchanges interesting and fun.
Again: Welcome !
Brigitte Martin
Crafthaus Editor
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.
Latest Activity
Call for Entry - CRAFTBOSTON Holiday 2014 at Hynes Convention Center
December 5, 2014 at 10am to December 7, 2014 at 5pm
The Society of Arts and Crafts is pleased to announce that the application period for Craftboston Spring 2014 and Craftboston Holiday 2014 opens on May 30th. Presented by The Society of Arts and Crafts, Craftboston Spring and Holiday are New England’s premiere juried exhibitions and sales of contemporary craft. They are mission-driven events that serve to support excellence in crafts by encouraging the creation, collection, and conservation of the work of craft artists, and by educating and…See More
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
The Society of Arts and Crafts posted eventsCall for Entry - CRAFTBOSTON Holiday 2014
December 5, 2014 at 10am to December 7, 2014 at 5pmCall for Entry - CRAFTBOSTON Spring 2014
April 4, 2014 at 10am to April 6, 2014 at 5pm
Steve Shelby left a comment for John Lunn"Hi John. I love your flute. I worked at a job for 23 years making keys and the metal parts for contrabassoons. Unfortunately, there was no creativity involved. The upside is that I learned a huge amount about working with metal and making tools."
John Lunn replied to John Lunn's discussion SNAG Toronto part 4 in the group Tapestry of Talents: Bringing Your Whole Voice to Your Craft"It is a good article. It's a bit disappointing that the 3 artists they interview are men when it was so obvious that 90% of the Trunk Show exhibitors were women. I'd like to do a blog or two on the influence of women in the arts and how it…"
Steve Shelby commented on Rebecca Rose's group Showing Publicly and Building a Legacy Privately"Hi Rebecca. I have had probably a 50% success rate entering juried exhibitions, which I think is actually pretty good. I don't do shows where you go and peddle your wares from a booth. The exhibitions I've been in are held in art museums…"
Brigitte Martin replied to John Lunn's discussion SNAG Toronto part 4 in the group Tapestry of Talents: Bringing Your Whole Voice to Your Craft"Great article about the conference: http://www.jewellerybusiness.com/web-exclusive/1518-canadian-jewellery-sparkles-at-tijf-and-snag"
Vickie Hallmark commented on Peggy Potts's photo
No Place Like Home Brooch
"Interesting conference - I learned a lot. My favorite presentations were historical - one on innovations in tool capabilities since antiquity and the resulting impacts on jewelry, another on the development of manufacturing equipment for the jewelry…"
New blog ...
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!
Videos
© 2013 Created by Brigitte Martin.
