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I hope I will be able to help SNAG with whatever…"
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March 2011 Blog Posts (40)
A Dog's Life
I have a very easy-going relationship with my students. They all know that they can look at the things on my bench, ask me questions about them, make suggestions and talk about any projects that I'm working on. They also sometimes make subtle little jokes.
After I've completed my current project (see below), I'll be moving onto a brooch entitled "Future Legend", which will feature a dog head cast in gold. In order to make the head, I bought a plastic toy dog, which was put…
ContinueAdded by The Justified Sinner on March 31, 2011 at 4:10pm — No Comments
Gormenghast
Having finished my "secret" commission, I've been able to work on a piece which came about as the result of receiving a package of presents from Dee Wilder, a marvellous artist who works predominately in polymer clay:
I've worked with Dee's pieces before (for example, the brooch "Richard III" - …
ContinueAdded by The Justified Sinner on March 30, 2011 at 3:32pm — No Comments
Radical Jewelry Makeover is going to Santa Fe, NM!
Dear crafthaus members,
It is a treat to be part of this network and I love reviewing the weekly highlights. This week Ethical Metalsmiths has something to share too and we need your help.
Our popular and effective jewelry mining and recycling project, Radical Jewelry Makeover is going to Santa Fe, NM this October! Students, alumni and faculty at four regional schools, Institute of American Indian Arts, Santa Fe Community College - School of Art and Design, University…
ContinueAdded by Ethical Metalsmiths on March 29, 2011 at 2:31pm — No Comments
Busy Weekend
Wow!
I am completely done in: it has been non-stop since Friday and the stupid clock-change thing happened, which always makes my sleeping patterns go wrong...
Friday night was a night out with one of my friends of longest-standing, John. Through to Edinburgh to chat about things and see some sights, which mostly includes the inside of our favourite bar, The Regent. Didn't get home until 2am but had to be on the 10am train to Perth to go and see the Scottish Glass Society show in the… Continue
I am completely done in: it has been non-stop since Friday and the stupid clock-change thing happened, which always makes my sleeping patterns go wrong...
Friday night was a night out with one of my friends of longest-standing, John. Through to Edinburgh to chat about things and see some sights, which mostly includes the inside of our favourite bar, The Regent. Didn't get home until 2am but had to be on the 10am train to Perth to go and see the Scottish Glass Society show in the… Continue
Added by The Justified Sinner on March 27, 2011 at 4:30pm — 4 Comments
"Patterns of Consumption" featuring Stacey Lee Webber and Haley Renee Bates
Patterns of Consumption
April 2-15th • Atrium Gallery • Tyler School of Art • 2001 N. 13th St. (Map)
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Exhibition of artworks…
Added by Brigitte Martin on March 27, 2011 at 8:00am — No Comments
Monitor Madness - Going Nuts in a Nut Shell
Recently I spent hours and hours trying to figure out if my computer monitor was giving me an accurate color image.…
ContinueAdded by Harriete Estel Berman on March 25, 2011 at 10:30am — No Comments
Error...Error...Error...Error...Error...Error...Error...
Alchimia Alumnus Selen Ozus will be exhibiting her latest works in "Error" an exhibition starting today. The exhibition opens today at 18:00 in ElaCindoruk Gallery in Istanbul, Turkey. Dont miss this!!…
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Added by Alchimia Jewellery School on March 25, 2011 at 4:48am — No Comments
Search Engines Have No Vision - Play TAG, Your IT - Create Tags for better SEO from 2.0 sites
Most 2.0 sites allow tags for images including Crafthaus. Tags are an important tool to assist search engines to find your art or craft, but unfortunately this tool is under utilized.
Do your own test! Go to the search box at the top of…
ContinueAdded by Harriete Estel Berman on March 24, 2011 at 12:00pm — No Comments
Pro Nailz!
I am so excited to have my most recent round of documentation back from my photographer, Maureen Keaveny. The images came out wonderfully, and she really did a wonderful job capturing the essence of the pieces that I've recently completed. I'm most proud of the series of knuckle dusters that I've been working on, which feature bezel… Continue
Added by Islay Taylor on March 23, 2011 at 11:09pm — No Comments
Kicking, squealing, Gucci little piggy
Finally finished my earring, "The Use of Ashes". I've been wanting to make this piece on this theme for myself to wear for almost 15 years and have finally done it! It didn't even take that long to make from start to finish.
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Added by The Justified Sinner on March 22, 2011 at 3:33pm — No Comments
"Creeping Beauty" BY BETH CHACEY DEBOOM
[1/9]
Slimazia, 2010;
copper, polymer clay, epoxy resin, paint, ink;
8 x 6 x 3.25 in.…
Added by Brigitte Martin on March 22, 2011 at 3:00pm — No Comments
Search Engines Have No Vision - SEO for 2.0 sites like Crafthaus.
Images on the Internet can not speak for themselves because search engines can NOT see images, they only read text.
Images must have text titles and descriptions for search engines to match your images with search queries. If you want your images to be found, they need titles, and…
Added by Harriete Estel Berman on March 22, 2011 at 11:00am — No Comments
Job Opp: Guest Editor at THE STUDIO POTTER magazine
ABOUT THE STUDIO POTTER
Published twice a year, THE STUDIO POTTER has been the independent voice of ceramics since 1972. Based in first- person narrative and studio practice, the journal has fostered thoughtful writing
on such themes as the environment,…
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Farrah Al-Dujaili selected for "Mediterraneo" 2011
Jewellery designer maker Farrah Al-Dujaili has been selected for "MEDITERRANEO" an international contemporary jewellery exhibition. The colours and marine life of the Mediterranean inspired the selected piece ‘Codium vermillara’.
The jury was composed of three members: Rita Marcangelo, artist and owner of "Alternatives…
ContinueAdded by Farrah Al-Dujaili on March 21, 2011 at 9:30am — 1 Comment
Call for Artists: In and out of the Box
In And Out Of The Box
Concept: The ebb and flow of consumerism initiated the decline of shopping in person at big box/warehouse stores and the rise of the virtual/mail order shopping experience. As a result of this shift, there has naturally been a rise in the number of boxes being sent around the world from retailer to buyer. Additionally, the experience of packaging, sealing, opening, and unwrapping has…
ContinueAdded by Brigitte Martin on March 18, 2011 at 6:00pm — No Comments
The Furniture Society at the 2011 Architectural Digest Home Design Show: Annual Fine Art Auction
The Furniture Society's 2011 Annual Fine Art Auction will be held on Saturday, March 18 5-7 p.m. in conjunction with the Architectural Digest Home Design Show. Online catalogs for both the live and silent auction are available online.
Live: http://bit.ly/auction2011_live
Silent: http://bit.ly/auction2011_live
Members qualified for a discount on booth space in the MADE section…
Added by The Furniture Society on March 18, 2011 at 4:30pm — 1 Comment
The Use of Ashes
I'm sworn to secrecy on my newest project, which is a commission. That is all I can say. No photographs, no details!
In between times, however, I've been making a piece I've been meaning to make for ages: an earring on the acid-folk-psyche song, "The Jeweller" by the band, "Pearls Before Swine". This is going to be a single earring and today I managed to get quite a lot of it made:
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ContinueAdded by The Justified Sinner on March 17, 2011 at 4:18pm — No Comments
Web Site, and Sheet Metal Corsets!
Finally, It's done!
My web site - proper web site that is!
Just still have to add music, but it is up and running! Finally!
Building a site is harder than I thought it would be! No wonder they charge so much.
Well, here it is - the link:
I hope anyone who reads this,…
ContinueAdded by Dawn M. Miller on March 17, 2011 at 12:49pm — 1 Comment
Search Engines Have No Vision! So Help SEO "SEE" Your Images
Search Engines can not see your images. They can not see color, black and white, in focus, out of focus, or pixelated. They are completely blind to images. They have no vision. …
Added by Harriete Estel Berman on March 17, 2011 at 11:30am — 2 Comments
Review of 'Topos'
Led by Dr. Robert Baines, this exhibition of 18 Australian postgraduate jewelers from RMIT University is an exploration of place.
Though each artist chose their specific subject to research, their work is unified under the theme of ‘topos’, Greek for ‘place’. Teasing out ‘topos’ into four manifestations, the objects serve as a locus of dialogue.
‘Topos of remnant, detritus, found and collected materials’ encompasses the work of Renee Ugazio using the detritus of the… Continue
Though each artist chose their specific subject to research, their work is unified under the theme of ‘topos’, Greek for ‘place’. Teasing out ‘topos’ into four manifestations, the objects serve as a locus of dialogue.
‘Topos of remnant, detritus, found and collected materials’ encompasses the work of Renee Ugazio using the detritus of the… Continue
Added by Patti Bleicher on March 17, 2011 at 10:00am — No Comments
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John Lunn replied to John Lunn's discussion SNAG Toronto part 3 in the group Tapestry of Talents: Bringing Your Whole Voice to Your CraftJohn 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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Emanuela Aureli replied to John Lunn's discussion SNAG Toronto part 2 in the group Tapestry of Talents: Bringing Your Whole Voice to Your Craft"i was not able to attend the snag conference in toronto, but discussions about the state of the art/jewelry is nevertheless dear to me and i am following developments on several fronts. the whole issue of technology, like cad, and anything that…"
Heidi Hinder left a comment for Brigitte Martin"Thanks Brigitte! Glad to be here (it's been one of those things I've been meaning to do for a while - sorry for the delay!) Looking forward to exploring the site :)
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- 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.
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