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July 2012 Blog Posts (46)
July 30 newsletter !
Please welcome our newest crafthaus members:
Donna Brennan, London, UK: jewelry, metals, mixed media
Suzanne Carlsen, Toronto, CANADA: fiber, jewelry, metals…
Added by Brigitte Martin on July 31, 2012 at 1:00pm — No Comments
Live action Haute Mess
If you're prone to seizures, you probably shouldn't view this post. This past spring, my Pro Nailz knuckle dusters were featured in a Vogue Italia editorial. The article has garnered a lot of attention for being a…
ContinueAdded by Islay Taylor on July 31, 2012 at 7:57am — No Comments
True Crafthaus Story
Do you like a "true story"? Yes? Oh good, then this is for you:
A crafthauser just emailed me this morning with a concern. She was looking around the crafthaus images (of which we have close to 29K and growing!) trying to find a piece for potential purchase. The trouble is she had difficulties finding what she was looking for because her searches in the PHOTO segments turned up empty, even though she knew the work was definitely on…
ContinueAdded by Brigitte Martin on July 30, 2012 at 1:00pm — No Comments
The Olympic Cauldron
Well, I was prepared to hate the opening ceremony for the Olympic games which was on last night (sorry that my friends in the US had a somewhat edited version of it) but I loved the crazy Britishness of it all. There were just so many fantastic moments! My two favourites were the pogo-ing creatures during the "Pretty Vacant" section and the bit which is of most interest to metalsmiths, the lighting of the unbelievably beautiful "Cauldron" for the flame.
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Added by The Justified Sinner on July 28, 2012 at 4:54pm — 4 Comments
Assemble 2012: the Crafts Council Conference (UK)
Assemble 2012: the Crafts Council Conference
From: 20/09/2012 To: 20/09/2012 09:00 - 18:00
Location: RIBA, 66 Portland Place, London, W1B 1AD
Phone: +44 (0)20 7806 2500
Website: http://www.assemble.org.uk/
This year, the…
ContinueAdded by Brigitte Martin on July 25, 2012 at 8:58am — No Comments
Call: Made In Scotland
Apply for Made In Scotland from ACS Jewellery Studio
E-mail: baird.emma@gmail.com
Website: http://www.acsjewellerystudio.co.uk
"Made in Scotland" will celebrate the very best in contemporary design from Jewellers currently residing in Scotland.
ACS Jewellery Studio are passionate about supporting fledgling careers and are keen to receive applications from Scottish graduates in the early stages of their…
ContinueAdded by Brigitte Martin on July 25, 2012 at 8:54am — No Comments
Workshop in Santiago de Chile: "The Political Body, Critical Thinking in Contemporary Jewellery"
Workshop The Political Body
Critical Thinking in Contemporary Jewellery
A workshop by Shari Pierce
24.08.2012 - 27.08.2011
Santiago de Chile
The Otro Diseño Foundation, Escuela Joyería WALKA STUDIO and NOVAJOIA invite to the workshop The Political Body, by visual and jewelley artist Shari Pierce. This workshop is the first of a series that Otro Diseño, Escuela Joyería WALKA STUDIO and NOVAJOIA will carry out in Mexico and Santiago de… Continue
Critical Thinking in Contemporary Jewellery
A workshop by Shari Pierce
24.08.2012 - 27.08.2011
Santiago de Chile
The Otro Diseño Foundation, Escuela Joyería WALKA STUDIO and NOVAJOIA invite to the workshop The Political Body, by visual and jewelley artist Shari Pierce. This workshop is the first of a series that Otro Diseño, Escuela Joyería WALKA STUDIO and NOVAJOIA will carry out in Mexico and Santiago de… Continue
Added by Brigitte Martin on July 25, 2012 at 7:00am — No Comments
Call: Showcase 500 Handmade Books
Showcase 500 Handmade Books
Juror: Julie Chen
Lark Crafts seeks images to publish in a juried collection of handmade books. Pieces may be narrative, sculptural, or solely functional. While pieces may be abstract forms, each piece must function like a book (opening up and presenting a sequence or…
ContinueAdded by Brigitte Martin on July 24, 2012 at 9:59am — No Comments
Call: Drink This! The Workhouse International Ceramic Cup Show
Drink This! The Workhouse International Ceramic Cup Show
Drink This! will showcase ceramic drinking vessels by contemporary artists around the globe. The focus of the exhibit is on the variety of ways artists explore the cup, in functional, sculptural, traditional and non-traditional forms.
Juror - Linda Arbuckle
Linda Arbuckle is a professor of Ceramics at the University of Florida, Gainesville.…
ContinueAdded by Brigitte Martin on July 24, 2012 at 9:30am — No Comments
Job Opp: Arts & Crafts Coordinator Seacamp Association, Inc.
Arts & Crafts Coordinator
Seacamp Association, Inc.
Big Pine Key, Florida, United States
Seacamp is a non-profit organization offering a unique marine science/SCUBA residential camp for teenagers 12-17 and a marine science day camp for youth 10-13. Established in 1966, it is located near the most extensive coral reef in the continental United States in the middle of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. Seacamp offers courses in marine science, SCUBA diving,…
ContinueAdded by Brigitte Martin on July 23, 2012 at 4:31pm — No Comments
Job Opp: DIRECTOR – Appalachian Center for Craft
DIRECTOR – Appalachian Center for Craft
Institution: Tennessee Tech University
Location: Cookeville, TN
Category:
Admin - Arts and Museum Administration
Posted: 05/25/2012
Application Due: Open Until Filled
Type: Full Time
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TTU will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. All new employees will be required to complete an employer's verification form, I-9, no later than three (3) days from date of…
ContinueAdded by Brigitte Martin on July 23, 2012 at 4:24pm — No Comments
Job Opp: Executive Director of the Worcester Center for Crafts
Executive Director of the Worcester Center for Crafts
Category: Administrative and Professional
Department: Worcester Center for Crafts
Locations: Worcester, MA
Posted: Jun 27, '12
Type: Full-time
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About Worcester State University:
Worcester State University is a public institution of higher learning set on 58 acres in the residential west side of Worcester, Massachusetts. We are dedicated to preparing students for personal…
ContinueAdded by Brigitte Martin on July 23, 2012 at 4:19pm — No Comments
Job Opp: Craft Center Assistant Coordinator, Administration
Craft Center Assistant Coordinator, Administration
Erb Memorial Union (EMU)
Posting: 12292
Location: Eugene
Closes: Open Until Filled
POSITION: Craft Center Assistant Coordinator, Administration, Erb Memorial Union
General Description of the Position:
The Erb Memorial Union (EMU) is a multifaceted auxiliary that employs 90 staff and more than 300 student staff. The EMU has an operating budget of 11 million dollars, and serves over 15,000 daily users…
ContinueAdded by Brigitte Martin on July 23, 2012 at 4:13pm — No Comments
Job Opp: PT Woodshop Technician @ Texas Tech University
| Position Class Title | Technician III |
|---|---|
| Extended Job Title | Part-time Woodshop Technician |
| Requisition No. | 85647 |
| Job Category | Service/Maintenance |
| Organization | B62001-School of Art |
| Position Number | T92738 |
| Position Description | Performs skilled mechanical and/or analytical duties in the… |
Added by Brigitte Martin on July 23, 2012 at 4:00pm — No Comments
Job Opp: California Polytechnic State University Part-Time/Adjunct
California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo
Location: San Luis Obispo, CA
Category:
Faculty - Fine and Applied Arts - Art
Faculty - Fine and Applied Arts - Art History
Faculty - Fine and Applied Arts - Graphic Design
Faculty - Fine and Applied Arts - Photography
Posted: 03/16/2012
Type: Part-Time/Adjunct
Requisition Number: 102519
Regular / Temporary: Temporary
Full / Part Time: Part-Time
Appointment Duration /…
ContinueAdded by Brigitte Martin on July 23, 2012 at 4:00pm — No Comments
Job Opp: Crafts Technician (Full time, twelve-month position)
Crafts Technician (Full time, twelve-month position)
Reports to: Chair Crafts Department
Position Summary:
Crafts Technician is responsible for maintaining all Crafts facilities; including Ceramics, Fibers, Glass, Art Furniture, and Metalsmithing and Jewelry Design. The Crafts Technician will cooperate with faculty, staff and administration in facility development and…
Added by Brigitte Martin on July 23, 2012 at 3:56pm — No Comments
Job Opp: Bench Jeweler at Luisa Graff Jewelers
Bench Jeweler
About the Job
We're looking for the perfect combination of artist and metalsmith. Are you enthusiastic, disciplined and proud of your craft? Are you flexible, creative, professional? If you're skilled in working precious metals and gemstones, have a fine eye for quality and custom design and want an opportunity to showcase your ability and handiwork, YOU may be the right person for us!
If you truly love what you do, but are looking for growth,…
Added by Brigitte Martin on July 23, 2012 at 3:52pm — No Comments
Call for papers: Asian Lacquer International Symposium Buffalo, New York Dates: 20 – 24 May 2013
Call for participation – papers
Asian Lacquer International Symposium
Buffalo, New York
Dates: 20 – 24 May 2013
The Asian Lacquer International Symposium will be held in Buffalo, New York, USA, in May 2013 and is being organized by the…
Added by Brigitte Martin on July 23, 2012 at 9:47am — No Comments
Leaving Pittsburgh
Sad to be leaving Pittsburgh.
As you can see, I had another night with Brigitte and we went to the Pittsburgh institution, Sarris, where we had the most gigantic banana splits I've ever seen. Delicious! I'm not…
ContinueAdded by The Justified Sinner on July 22, 2012 at 4:53pm — 2 Comments
Crafting History
Link to blog post about exhibition piece made in response to the Collecting History exhibition and blog celebrating 30 years of the Manchester Craft & Design Centre
Added by Jane Dzisiewski on July 22, 2012 at 6:30am — No Comments
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Brigitte Martin posted a status"If you missed the SNAG conference, it was a blast. Do consider Minneapolis next year. You won't regret it!"
John Lunn left a comment for Jennifer Dewey"I'm back from Toronto now, Jenn and haven't heard from Rio about a badge. I'll only be able to in on Saturday anyway so it would be nice to just have a browse around the show for a couple of hours.
I'll let you know what I…"
Poppy Porter posted a status"It's nice that Ted the dog has taken to flopping out on the workshop floor but 8 stone German Shepherd doesn't half take up a lot of floor!"
Poppy Porter commented on Poppy Porter's blog post Down to the Waterline – “Stain-Less” in Sheffield"They are pretty massive :-) and include a frankly insanity inducing number of tube rivets! There is a good photo of his rings in the catalogue which I think you get a copy of as an exhibitor. Unfortunately I didn't take my big camera only…"
The Justified Sinner commented on Poppy Porter's blog post Down to the Waterline – “Stain-Less” in Sheffield"Thanks for sharing that, Poppy! I hadn't quite appreciated the scale of your pieces! Did you get any photographs of Chris Boland's pieces, which I also love."
Poppy Porter commented on Vicky Saragouda's blog post Contemporary Jewellery @ COLLECT 2013"Was very disappointed not to make it this year! Fabulous pieces, particularly that headpiece."
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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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