For the last 4 Processes a Month installment of January I catalogued the construction of this kinetic, hinged metal clay box with interchangeable tiles. It's coming in at the last minute because of some computer issues I encountered last week, fortunately all is well. Enjoy and thanks for watching.

http://crafthaus.ning.com/video/the-making-of-gallery-box…

Despite the best intentions of the last post, I've not posted anything for a week as I've been embarking on a commission from a customer who does not want any of the details published online until she has received the piece.

Since I last wrote, I've been asked to have a solo showcase at the Llantarnam Grange Arts Centre in Wales. I've exhibited there before - in their Re:Collect show in 2009, so it is nice to be invited back to exhibit a small collection of new works. This…

Gallery Loupe welcomes the work of Brazilian artist Cristina Dias. Using silicon to mimic the "sparkle of jewels", she challenges the traditional notion of value by creating a "preciousness" of her own.

In her words: "All That Glitters explores ideas of value and illusion, while evoking the preciousness of something lost, that ceased to be, that has been transformed, or that never was quite what it seemed. It humorously fools the eye and enlightens the spirit, all the while it quietly…

This semester I am taking an independent study which has allowed me to further explore the medium of enamel. I have been fascinated and inspired by really beautiful drawn and painted images on enamel so I thought I would give it a try. This is just a work in progress but I am really loving the medium I am working with. I would also love some feedback on the piece itself or even tips when working with watercolor enamel.…

A jewellery course by Ruudt Peters

assisted by Kerianne Quick





After the successes of the last years, this year Ruudt Peters is beginning his workshop in springtime under the…

I can't believe that I've managed to get three weeks into the year without posting anything on here. It is not as if I've not been busy in the workshop, what with making a new spiky mace in silver and shibuichi:

1) A Christmas tree bauble filled with wax:

2) Hollowed out:…

handmade bicycles in 2011 Seoul Design Festival

you can read more information on my web…

handmade bicycles in 2011 Seoul Design Festival

you can read more information on my web …

The studio is just about complete! I spent just under $100 for new furniture, lighting etc. and here are the results:

Here’s my Metalsmithing/jewelry desk- I modified it by adding some drawer pulls to hang pliers on. The only thing missing is my bench pin, which should arrive in the…

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Craft practices are at once defined and restrained by their connections to tradition.  Viewing woodworking in the context of objects made with wood; housing, particularly stick frame construction, emerges as possibly the most widespread use of the material throughout the modern world.  Utilizing these techniques in a studio based practice, it is my hope to further the conversation on how notions of craft fit into the modern world.

Making it Relevant - a professional practice symposium open to all aspiring and existing makers and exploring the influence of career paths and cultural heritage on contemporary craft practice.

Mark your calendars as we are planning two exciting events in February with contemporary American artist Kiff Slemmons!

Kiff Slemmons lecture at the 92nd St Y: Tuesday February 7th, 7pm

Kiff Slemmons exhibition opening at Gallery Loupe: February 11th, 7-9pm

Stay tuned for more…

Crafthaus is happy to announce that Australian furniture maker Ross Annels is the 2012 Crafthaus Scholarship recipient! Congratulations.…

New Jersey. January 16,2012- Glen G. Guarino will show "Simplicity" in Art Connections 8 at George Segal Gallery.  This well-known gallery is on the campus of Montclair State University in Montclair, New Jersey.  Now in its eighth year, the exhibit features works by local, regional and…

My work is featured in this issue (35.2) of Ornament Magazine! I have a piece on the cover, and there is a 6-page article by Dr. Glen Brown, professor of art history at Kansas State University. For the online version, visit: http://ornamentmagazine.com/features.php#bayless…