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2 Wire Jewelry Workshops In San Diego

willie46 — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 23:19:14 GMT

2 Wire Jewelry Workshops In San Diego!

San Diego Session with Wil Peterson

Enroll: http://www.teachstreet.com/san-diego-ca/jewelry-making/san-diego-session-with-wil-peterson/cl-5j3egu031c/enroll

Description:

Hey All,

I haven't really been good with keeping everyone posted on my workshops.

Here's some pics of my work: http://s857.photobucket.com/albums/ab134/willie46/

I thought some of you on the forum might be interested in the upcoming wire jewelry workshops.

Here's the info on (2) workshops coming up soon.

2 Day Intensive Wire Jewelry Workshop - Reduced!

This is an 2-Day Intensive Wire Jewelry Workshop for people interested in creating unique designer jewelry with ONLY wire and gemstones...no glue, no solder, no torch needed!

You will learn 8 projects that vary from beginning to intermediate to advanced in 2 days.

You will also receive a FREE Faceted Stone Tutorial on CD plus many more bonuses.

You will be advancing to a 3-5 year wire jewelry artist within (1) weekend. You will still need to practice but now you'll have the foundation to move forward in your wire jewelry designs.

I'm an Award Winning Wire Jewelry Artist and I've taught thousands (20,000+) of students over the course of 20+ years. You will learn the "hidden" design formats that are new and exciting and will make your jewelry stand out from everyone else.

Many of the students from this workshop go on to become Award Winning artist and instructors.

This is limited to 8 students so sign-up is on a first come basis.

Date: Oct 17th and 18th Time: 10:00am to 6:00pm (with a 1 hour lunch)

Location: Marina Village Conference Facility

Reduced Cost: $295.00 - For previous workshop student or any Forum member.
This includes ALL materials.

The standard cost is $350.00 plus $75.00 for the kit!

We have 5 spots left as of 9/14/09

1 Day Findings Workshop - Reduced!

Hey Everyone, I've set up 2 dates for the upcoming 1 Day Findings Workshop.

This will probably be the ONLY findings classes I teach due to the demand for my other designs.

Saturday Oct. 10th – 10:00am to 5:00pm or Sunday Oct. 11th – 10:00am to 5:00pm

Next open date would be:

Saturday Oct. 24th – 10:00am to 5:00pm or Sunday Oct. 25th – 10:00am to 5:00pm

This will be at the Marina Village Conference Facility in San Diego, CA.

The benefit of meeting at Marina Village is that we have NO time limit on the room. The rental is for the whole day which usually ends at 9:00pm.

This does help slow down the time we spend on each project plus give us the ability to review design options a little further.

I'll teach a range of findings that basically cover about everything you see in books and magazines plus some of my own findings that I use with my custom designs.

This really is a workshop I stopped teaching because I concentrated on the advanced classes and designs.

Sorry for NOT having any photos!

The list would include: handmade loop clasps, hook & eye clasps, bracelet clasps, design clasps, fancy clasps, earring designs, earring jackets, earring components, ear wires, 5 varied chain links, conversion clasps, detachable tassel findings & components, conversion findings, etc.

Here's the info:

Dates: Oct. 10th or 11th / Oct. 24th or 25th Time: 10:00am to ? (Marina Village)

Location: Marina Village Conference Facility in San Diego, CA

Reduced Cost: $150.00 – For any previous workshop student or Forum member.
This includes ALL materials.

The standard cost is $185.00 + $30.00 for the materials kit!.

Since this is a findings workshop I will keep the class size at 6 to 8 students.

It's easier to teach findings compared to projects plus everyone shares in their variations with each other.

Let me know if you are interested as it's filling up fast!

We have 4 spots left as of 9/22/09

Wil Peterson
(760) 294-8164
wilp2001@yahoo.com
http://wireandglassart.etsy.com

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Southern California Workshops

breabeadworks — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 02:59:08 GMT

Southern California Workshops

Brea Bead Works opens registration for October - November - December workshops on Saturday, September 19, 2009.

Over 120 workshops will be held over the course of three months that feature Art Clay Silver, bead stringing and weaving, wire & metal art design, glass fusing & flameworking, polymer clay techinques and wire chainmaille.

Featured instructors are Sharilyn Miller, Christi Friesen, Ann & Karen Mitchell from Ankara Designs, Janet Pitcher of Two Can Clay, Andrew Brown, Sheilah Cleary and many other great local instructors.

Brea Bead Works is the largest store in Orange County featuring the largest selection of inventory and workshops. The retail store is 3000 sq ft with over 1750 sq feet dedicated to workshop space. Studio rental for Flameworking and glass fusing is available daily.

New workshop schedule is posted on www.breabeadworks.com or call 714.671.9976

*****************

Members of CHA, ISGB, Art Clay Society & corporate sponsor of the Art Clay Society of Orange County.

*****************

Southern California's Authorized retail distributor of Art Clay Silver

***************

Authorized retail distibutor of Foredom products

************

Support your local bead store

www.localbeadstores.com

Pasadena Bead and Design Show

dressagewoman — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 18:30:29 GMT

This was my first bead show, so I can't really make comparisons. There was an overwhelmingly large number of vendors, but only a few whose stuff I found really interesting. I actually had MORE trouble sorting out what was what than I do buying on the internet!

I did take two great classes. Robert Liu of Ornament magazine taught a photography class. From his handouts, I was expecting a fire-breathing dragon, but he turned out to be a really nice person and, of course, enormously talented. Hardly anyone in the class had a camera that would sync properly with the studio equipment her brought, but I got a lot out of the class anyway, and have a much better idea of what kind of setup I'd like to have.

My second class was a polymer clay class with Christi Friesen, which was a real blast! I wrote up a little more on the PC forum. I'd definitely recommed taking a class with her. It was a nice stretch for me as her style and mine are REALLY different, and I feel that I got a lot of mileage out of a short class. Do drink your coffee before you go, LOL. She is VERY energetic. And super-nice.

I have to say that in general jewelry seems a lot easier on the ego than science! LOL.

Jewelry 2,3-Art/Metal---Madison, Wisconsin

artings — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 12:08:54 GMT

There are still spaces available in the Madison Area Technical College
"Jewelry 2 & 3, Art-Metal Class"
9:00-12:00 A.M. & 1:00-4:00 P.M. classes
beginning September 9th, 2009, through December 9th....
Lynn Fieldhouse, instructor...
This is more an independant workshop than structured class...
students can work on a variety of projects or learn something new...
I found instruction available to me with every question
while being surrounded by a very complete metal shop.
This is where I learned/still learning about what tools are available to move & work metal,
from jewelry to fuctional items...
and what possibilities are available.
This next semester I'm focusing on casting some of the chased/repoussed pieces I've been doing...
you can see some of my metal work on my blog ARTINGS.
I'll also work on soldering pin backs on a lot of these things)
Classes can also be turned into a credit class.
Information and phone registration:
608-246-6100...
608-246-6210...
1-800-628-6282, option 2...
deaf/hard of hearing, use 711(relay)...
Online registration can be found at matcmadison.edu .

Getting in to the jewelry design program at FIT - portfolio and essay tips.

retronym — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 18:49:47 GMT

I'm looking for people who are in the know about the jewelry design program at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York. FIT is extremely competitive from what I hear so I want my essay and portfolio to be stellar! I have a print portfolio but am curious to know what makes a truly great jewelry portfolio. How many pieces? Any must-haves? A wide variety or a cohesive collection? Actual jewelry or illustrations of ideas? Did you include a sketchbook?

I have a BFA in design and am currently taking a silversmith course which is going very well. I'm planning to apply to the 1 year program at FIT for 2010. It is a bit scary and very exciting. Any and all input would be greatly appreciated.

Wax Carving, Casting and Mold Making / San Diego

loopy — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 16:25:29 GMT

Wax Carving, Casting and Mold Making

A two day intensive workshop
Date: March 14th and 15th, 2009
Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Instructor: Jay Whaley
Lost Wax Casting is an ancient process, modernized by the Dental Trade, and an
important part of commercial and art jewelry production. This system of making a
wax model, melting it out of a plaster-like mold, and then replacing the wax
with molter metal, has many nuances that can assure a professional finished
product. Teaching this creative process has been a specialty of Jay Whaley, a
professional jeweler and instructor for over 30 years.

This two day, intensive, hands-on Workshop, taught by Jay will explore the
making of professional quality wax models, and casting them into precious
metals. Various shapes and hardness's of waxes will be covered, as well as
carving strategies to allow for balanced, precise wax models of a consistent
thickness and finish. Specialty wax carving, measuring, and layout tools will be
available for use in class and purchase. All hand tools will be provided for
individual wax work, and waxes, rubber mold material, and sterling silver will
be available for purchase in class.

Day 1 will be devoted to design, pattern layout, and wax carving. Day 2 will
demonstrate centrifugal casting of the models carved during Days 1. Time will
also be spent on Day 2 on finishing processes and mold making for model
reproduction. Rubber molds will be made from finished pieces and injected with
wax to create second generation wax reproductions.

Workshop Topics

* Laying out patterns, planning for carving
* Balanced and symmetrical models, and how to achieve them
* Using fabrication and casting for master models
* Carving techniques and tools
* Smoothing surfaces and special textures
* Hollowing Strategies, wall thickness, strategies for good castings
* Molding and reproduction for limited editions
* Tricks for carving and casting

Who Should Attend
Students, teachers, jewelry makers, suppliers, hobbyists

Fee
The cost to attend 2 Day Wax Carving and Casting Workshop is $200 (plus small
fee for Wax Rubber and Silver used.)

Registration is limited. We can accommodate only 9 students on a first come,
first served basis, in the studio, so don't delay if this is your passion or
curiosity.

For more information, feel free to call the Studio at 619.299.9619 or email
Terrie Masters, terrie@whaleyworkshops.com

AmeriCorp Voucher Classes

Mame — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 21:58:36 GMT

Does anyone know where I can take some good metalsmithing classes with my AmeriCorp Educational stipend? According to the agreement, the course does not have to be for credit, but the institution must offer Financial Aid (Title IV). I'd like to do a week-long (or 2 week) workshop where I could stay nearby or on campus. I have a job and a family, so commuting and semister-long sessions would be hard. Help! If I don't use this money, I'm going to lose it.

Jewelry Classes and Workshops in Colorado

Jerry S — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 17:57:07 GMT

Hi fellow metalsmiths,

Just a quick notification of what we are offering this spring and summer. Check out our websites and let us know if you'd like to take and classes.

We are pleased to announce our new website. www.ColoradoSchoolofJewelryandMetalArts.com

The Colorado School of Jewelry and Metal Arts is pleased to announce its 2009 Winter/Spring Schedule of classes. All Classes will be held in my studio,
Jerry Scavezze-Goldsmith, in Salida, CO.
Salida is located 3 hours southwest of Denver, at 7,000 feet high in the Colorado Mountains.
A great place for a weekend getaway or short vacation.

Beginners Introduction to Jewelry   March 28-30 (3 days)
Basic Stone Setting for Jewelers;    April 4-6 (3 days)

Anticlastic Raising;             April 18-20 (3 days)
Cloissone Enameling            June 15-19 (5 days)
Damascus Knife Making       July 12-16 (5 days)

Scavezze Goldsmith
115 North G Street
Salida, CO. 81201

(719) 539-2971

www.ColoradoSchoolofJewelryandMetalArts.com

info@ColoradoSchoolofJewelryandMetalArts.com
jerry@scavezzegoldsmith.com
www.scavezzegoldsmith.com

CHA report

sparklebee — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 17:02:07 GMT

I've posted my CHA report on Facebook, for those of you on there. Let me know if you want me to copy it here and I can do that later today or tomorrow.

Jewelry Classes in San Diego

Aaron Willoughby — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 18:07:44 GMT

Hi Everyone,
Just wanted to give you all heads up. San Diego Community College District has just completed construction on its new school and classrooms at West City Campus. Located at 3249 Fordham St. San Diego, CA 92110. We have a brand spanking new classroom and equipment.

The new session begins the week of February 2nd ...
This session also begins our new schedule:
Monday 9:00 am to 12:00noon -- Beginning Jewelry with Aaron Willoughby
Monday 1:00pm to 5:00pm -- Advanced Jewelry with Deb Jemmott
Monday 6:00pm to 9:00pm -- Beginning Jewelry with Deb Jemmott
Tuesday 2:00pm to 5:00pm -- Beginning Jewelry with Connie Fox
Thursday 10:00am to 2:00pm -- Advanced Jewelry with Deb Jemmott
Thursday 2:30pm to 5:30pm -- Beginning Jewelry with Deb Jemmott

Here is a link to more information.
http://www.sdce.edu/class-schedule/spring-schedule2009.php?campus=427&topic=406&times=4&days=&perpage=40&x=8&y=11
The registration process is as follows: On the first day of class, you will need to go to the main office (in the new building) and get a number. This will serve as your "place in line". The office opens at 7:30 am on each of the days. They will be ready for you. Bring your number, a pen and your money to class when it begins. If you are not there within the first half hour of class, your spot will be given away. if there are extra spots open in the class, they will be given on a first come, first serve basis. We are in room 210 -- upstairs and at the end of the hall. There is an elevator for all of you who bring big toolboxes to class...
It is in the works to do registration on-line beginning in the Fall 09.

Thanks,
Aaron
art@aaronwilloughby.com
http://www.aaronwilloughby.com/

Interested in Going to Vermont?

Bentiron — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:10:22 GMT

I was cruising the Internet for jewelery classes and found this: http://www.fletcherfarm.org/classes.asp Check it out for a spring or winter get a way.

If You Live in the Phoenix Metro Area

Bentiron — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 00:00:57 GMT

It's time to take a look at the Mesa Center for the Arts classes for the spring.http://www.mesaartscenter.com/main.aspx

Do You Live Near Lincoln, MA

Bentiron — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 00:07:18 GMT

If so you may find the classes here interesting: http://www.decordova.org/index.html If you down load the pdf of classes offered you will find some interesting classes offered on jewelery making plus many other art subjects. I think there is a class taught by Cynthia Enid too. Enjoy!

Bead Away - Las Vegas ... Seats are filling!

breabeadworks — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 01:45:53 GMT

NEW WORKSHOPS ADDED BY LISA PAVELKA

Faux Postage Stamp Pendant Charms by Lisa Pavelka

Saturday, March 28 (1:30pm-5:30pm) $65 [plus $12 kit fee]

Learn how to create instant image transfers to polymer clay with both pre-printed and customer images. In this class you'll turn these transfers into the illusion of postage stamps and give the finished pendant a glass-like finish with Magical resin. All skill levels welcome.

Bezel Set Collage Pendants by Lisa Pavelka

Sunday, March 29 (1:30pm-5:30pm) $65 [plus $28 kit fee]

Learn how to turn a bezel setting into a miniature collage. We’ll create 1-2 finished pendants with mixed media applications of polymer clay, image transfer and a variety of embellishments. Learn decorative surface treatments for clay with foils, powders and inks. All skill levels welcome.

Coming off the very successful Bead Away – Hawaii that involved a weekend of beading workshops, and social time, now comes Bead Away – Las Vegas and we all know "What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas."

Bead Away – Las Vegas will take place Thursday, March 27 through Sunday, March 29, 2009. The event takes place at the Alexis Park Resort which is located just off the strip but easy to get to all the entertainment.

Bead Away – Las Vegas will officially kick-off with a “Meet the Teacher Reception” sponsored by Art Clay World, USA, on Thursday, March 26, 2009. The attendees will get to mingle with fellow beaders and rub shoulders with the events instructors.

Vegas Baby!! Come with us!

Thursday, March 26
Bead Store Tour of Las Vegas
Meet the Teacher reception sponsored by Art Clay World, USA

Friday, March 27
Workshops
Bead The Night Away - Bead Social

Saturday, March 28
Workshops
Bead The Night Away - Bead Social

Sunday, March 29
Workshops

Bead Away – Las Vegas will have a block of rooms at the:
Alexis Park Resort
375 E. Harmon
Las Vegas, NV 89109
www.alexispark.com

This site will be used to keep you up to date on news about that event and other upcoming Bead Away events.

Instructors at Bead Away - Las Vegas

Susan Barrett - Henderson, NV
- Bead Weaving

Lisa Claxton - Berkeley, CA
- Wire Work

Sheila Cleary - Costa Mesa, CA
- Bead Weaving & kumihimo

Christi Friesen - Tehachapi, CA
- Polymer Clay

Beki Haley - Cotati, CA
- Bead Work

Cindy Pankopf - Fullerton, CA
- Art Clay Silver and Bead Work

Scott Remmers - Brea, CA
- Glass Fusing

Wendy Remmers - Brea, CA
- Wire and metals

Godon Uyehara - Honolulu, HI
- Art Clay Silver

SPONSORS OF THE EVENT

Gold Sponsor
Art Clay World, USA

Silver Sponsor
SoftFlex Company
TierraCast

Copper
Paragon

To find out more about Bead Away go to www.breabeadworks.com or to the BeadAway_Las_Vegas yahoo forum or by calling (714) 671-9976

I'm looking for a fused glass class in Richmond, Va area

mechelle — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 19:41:03 GMT

Does anyone know where I can take a beginning fused glass class in the Richmond, Va area? Or in the Rocky Mount, NC area? I work close to the VA/NC border so traveling north or south is okay. Thanks for any help you can give me!

Southern California Workshops

breabeadworks — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 08:42:02 GMT

Southern California Workshops

Brea Bead Works opens registration for October - November - December workshops on Saturday, September 13, 2008.

Featured instructors are Sharilyn Miller, Christi Friesen, Ann & Karen Mitchell from Ankara Designs, Janet Pitcher of Two Can Clay, Gordon Uyehara, Sheilah Cleary and many other great local instructors.

New workshop schedule is posted on www.breabeadworks.com or call 714.671.9976.

*****************

Members of CHA, ISGB, Art Clay Society & corporate sponsor of the Art Clay Society of Orange County.

*****************

Southern California's Authorized retail distributor of Art Clay Silver

***************

Authorized retail distibutor of Foredom products

************

Support your local bead store

www.localbeadstores.com

Polymer Clay and Lampwork beads

beadme — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 20:54:16 GMT

My daughter and I went to Snow Farm in MA the first week in June. I took polymer clay from Tori Hughes and my daughter took the lampwork beads.

The place is a little primitive but the food was great and the people so nice. Planning to go back next year.

Summer Teen Classes Offered at the WCC. Polymer Clay, PMC, Jewelry etc.

worcestercenterforcrafts — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 14:50:48 GMT

I am pleased to announce new and returning classes for teens this summer in the metals department.

*NEW*
"Teen Metal Pet Tags"
Ages 13 - 17
Instructor: Lauren Beaudoin
Monday, July 7, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
1 class / All Levels / Metals Studio

Your pet can be just as stylish as you! During this workshop students will design and make a copper or brass pet tag for their animal friend. Techniques such as texturing, roller printing, sawing and finishing will be discussed. You can even stamp the name of your pet onto their tag! Students are encouraged to bring in pictures of their pet to get inspiration for their tags. Class limited to 8 students.

"Teen Projects in Metal & Enameling"
Ages 13 - 17
Instructor: Lauren Beaudoin
Monday, July 7 – Wednesday, July 9, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
3 classes / All Levels / Metals Studio

Silver soldering, cold connections and enameling are just a few of the skills students will develop in this fun and explorative class in jewelry/metals. Working alongside a professional artist, students will create one of a kind projects such as bookmarks, pendants, rings and small metal sculptures. Surface texture, metal forming and the use of colored enamels will inspire students to develop individual ideas for student projects. Class limited to 8 students.

*NEW*
"Teen Projects in Polymer Clay"
Ages 13 - 17
Instructor: Lauren Beaudoin
Monday, July 14 – Wednesday, July 16, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
3 classes / All Levels / Enameling Studio

Polymer clay is a sculptable material that can be worked into various shapes and forms that are then cured or hardened through a heating source like an oven. In this 3 day class students will be able to work with the material to create projects such as pen covers, beads, a pair of earrings or animal sculptures. Students will go home with small kits that will allow them to continue creating with polymer clay. Class limited to 8 students.

*NEW*
"Teen Projects in Precious Metal Clay"
Ages 13 - 17
Instructor: Joanne Snow
Wednesday, August 13 – Friday, August 15, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
3 classes / All Levels / Enameling Studio

PMC is microscopic particles of silver suspended in an organic binder which creates a material similar to clay. This fun and exiting material can be shaped and textured to create amazing pieces of fine silver jewelry. In this class we will explore basic techniques for making fine silver jewelry with PMC. Topics covered include: types of PMC, tools, basic shaping, texturizing, stone setting, firing, burnishing, finishing, and patina. No previous experience with PMC is required. Class limited to 8 students.

For further information about these classes with complete description as well as information about other glass, metal, ceramic, wood, fiber and photography classes please visit our online catalog at:

http://www.worcestercraftcenter.org/

To register call 508-753-8183

Hope to see you there or in future metals/jewelry courses at the Craft Center.

Best regards,

Lauren Anabela Beaudoin

Interim Metals Department Head
Worcester Center for Crafts
25 Sagamore Road
Worcester, MA 01605
508-753-8183 x 3004
www.worcestercraftcenter.org

Summer Classes & Workshops at the WCC.

worcestercenterforcrafts — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 14:46:47 GMT

Hope everyone is having a wonderful start to the summer season!

Just a quick announcement on exciting summer classes offered at the Worcester Center for Crafts.

*NEW*

"Marriage of Materials: Copper and Glass Vessels"

Instructor: Jake Vincent,Heather Beck

Mondays, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

7/7/2008 - 8/4/2008, 5 classes

Metals Studio & Hot Shop

*NEW*

"Anodizing Niobium"

Instructor: Debbie Beaudette

Saturday, July 12 and Sunday, July 13, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

2 classes / All Levels / Metals Studio

"Chain Making"

Instructor: Abigail Heuss

Monday, August 4 – Wednesday, August 6, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

3 classes / Intermediate / Metals Studio

"Precious Metal Clay: Organics from the Garden"

Instructor: Joanne Snow,Donna Papazian

Saturday, August 16, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

1 class / All Levels / Enameling Studio

*NEW*

Adornment: Exploration in Mixed Media (Fiber and Metals Workshop)

Instructor: Patti Simms and Lauren Beaudoin

Tuesday, August 19 and Friday, August 22, 10 AM - 4 PM

2 classes / All Levels / Multi media Studio

For further information about these classes with complete description as well as information about other glass, metal, ceramic, wood, fiber and photography classes please visit our online catalog at:

http://www.worcestercraftcenter.org/

To register call 508-753-8183

Hope to see you there or in future metals/jewelry courses at the Craft Center.

Best regards,

Lauren Anabela Beaudoin

Interim Metals Department Head

Worcester Center for Crafts

25 Sagamore Road

Worcester, MA 01605

508-753-8183 x 3004

www.worcestercraftcenter.org

JCK Las Vegas Trade Show - Be Our Guest!

robynahawk — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 18:50:00 GMT

The JCK Las Vegas Show is in it’s 17th year and like the Tucson Show it has attracted the independent Gem & Jewelry shows we all know from the desert event. Wholesale and Retail shows are popping up at most of the hotels surrounding the Sands and Venetian Resorts.

A friend and Artisan Laura Roberts of Lorelilee Creations (http://lorelilee.tripod.com/) is in Las Vegas and will be our eyes & ears at the wholesale shows here reports on the G.L.D.A., To Bead True Blue and G&LW shows are excellent and give us an insight into the trends to come. Her report follows... (more) http://tucsongemshow.blogspot.com/

Robyn Hawk
Tucson Gem Show - Live http://tucsongemshow.blogspot.com/
Jewelry & Gem Artists http://jewelrygemartisans.blogspot.com/
Fly On The Wall-Views/Reviews http://aflyonthewall.multiply.com/
Now You've Done It...You're On My List http://youareonmylist.vox.com/

"Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do." -Goethe

Southern California Workshops

breabeadworks — Thu, 29 May 2008 09:14:18 GMT

Brea Bead Works opens registration for July - August - September workshops on Saturday, June 14th, 2008.

Over 90 workshops will be held over the course of three months that feature Art Clay Silver, bead stringing and weaving, wire & metal art design, glass fusing & flameworking, polymer clay techinques and wire chainmaille.

Featured instructors are Sharilyn Miller, Christi Friesen, Jack Berry, Ann & Karen Mitchell from Ankara Designs, Janet Pitcher of Two Can Clay, Gordon Uyehara, Sheilah Cleary and many other great local instructors.

Brea Bead Works is the largest store in Orange County featuring the largest selection of inventory and workshops. The retail store is over 5000 sq ft with over 1750 sq feet dedicated to workshop space. Studio rental for Flameworking and glass fusing is available daily.

New workshop schedule will be posted by June 1. For more information go to www.breabeadworks.com or call 714.671.9976.

*****************

Members of CHA, ISGB, Art Clay Society & corporate sponsor of the Art Clay Society of Orange County.

*****************

Southern California's Authorized retail distributor of Art Clay Silver

***************

Authorized retail distibutor of Fordham products

************

Support your local bead store

www.localbeadstores.com

Composting Good and Evil: Redesign for Sanctimonious Sinners

robynahawk — Mon, 05 May 2008 06:25:24 GMT

DTLA Series, by Sue Dorman, Marina del Rey, CA

To honor "World Fair Trade Day" (May 10th) I thought that an Art Show was in order, especially a show of "repurposed" art.

I heartily recommend that you take a few moments to enjoy the wacky, wonderful and truly beautiful in the current show - Composting Good and Evil: Redesign for Sanctimonious Sinners now "live" on the Ethical Metalsmiths website at:

http://www.ethicalmetalsmiths.org/CGE_Intro.html

A call for entries was posted last November on a number of websites and list serves and sent to schools and metal arts organizations.

Artists were asked to consider how to reconcile the way we consume the world's resources, our "evil" habits, with our "good" intentions.

They were asked "to consider what would happen if we tossed our smug habits into a heap? What would happen if we composted our shameless sins, our saintly intentions and our fertile imaginations and pledged to use the resulting fecund glory to redesign and nurture the world?"

Rethinking, redesigning, recycling and repurposing were encouraged.

Eighty nine artists responded. The resulting exhibition is a subtly subversive and engaging visual essay about choosing change; it is insightful, humorous, startling, ironic, challenging, beautiful, puzzling, erotic, traditional, thoughtful, accomplished and "other."

There was a digital screening and reception at the SNAG conference in Savannah in addition to its showing on an outdoor digital billboard in front of the building.

Professional Jeweler's Schools

aglaranna — Sat, 10 May 2008 00:10:43 GMT

I've decided that I would like some traditional professional jewelry education - my schooling was strictly the artistic side of the trade, and I am seriously lacking in a lot of the technical skills. I live in Indiana, so there aren't a lot of options for me if I don't want to go too far. What I really want is to learn stone setting & goldsmithing, as well as the basic repair things. I've found two places that seem promising: Connor Jeweler's School in New Albany, Indiana, and Drouhard National Jeweler's School in Mansfield, Ohio. Both seem to have good programs; Drouhard's seems to be cheaper, although I'm not sure if the class length is the same in both (I've e-mailed Connor's to clarify this).

My question for you all is whether you know anything about either of these schools, and do you recommend one over the other? Or is there another place that you would recommend instead? I want to stay within my bordering states, so preferably within Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, or Illinois. I might be willing to go further if I become convinced that it would be worth it.

Thanks to anyone who helps me out with this!!!

Bench Jewelers Conf & Orchid Dinner

robynahawk — Sat, 03 May 2008 05:53:03 GMT

I want to take a minute to thank ALL of the wonderful people that took the time to explain processes and demonstrate products and educate at the Bench Conference and Suppliers Expo!!!!

I attended along with close to 40 members of the Venice Adult School - Jewelry Making Program. From the conference staff to the experts demonstrating products - everyone was supportive, informative and made all of us feel like we had made the right career choice when looking to the Jewelry Arts!

Those of you who are sitting in a foot of snow missed out on four days of 80 degree temperatures in a location that was 15 minutes from the beach.

A special thank you to Mike at Foredom who went out of his way to speak to our class and to Lee Marshall who patiently let each student sit down and try his Knew Concept Saw...also to Dave with Allset; Vic Joyner with the coolest mold making system; Wayne Emery with his USB Little Camera; *** with ABI; the Fox Burr/Kyle Abrasives guys (this was a popular booth); speaking of popular - Oliver with Firescoff (who obliged every time I asked him to "demonstrate it for my friend"); and the Laser Welding Demos; Conference Speakers, Joel McFadden, Mark Grosser, and Steve Satow. Last but not least thank you Brad Simon (and his Bench family) for being such a gracious host and for bringing the conference to the West Coast!

The "Price is Right Game" on Friday was so much fun, and not just because I won a prize (thanks to the Stuller table). After the Suppliers Expo broke down on Saturday night we all met at the Orchid Dinner. This was a really lovely evening with about 7 Orchid members and a group of presenters who also joined us!

Lead by Brad Simon we all adjourned to the Latitude 33 Restaurant at the Marriott...the food was good and the company even better. Joel McFadden came with one of his apprentices (a lovely young lady, unfortunately I can't remmber her name), Mark Grosser (what a kick this guy is and so talented), Steve Satow (this guy is a genius with tools), and speaking of tools - Dave Arens, Wayne Emery (did you ever find your "yellow flowers"?), a wonderful artist from Idaho, Ingrid ( she does amazing stuff with antler, porcupine quills, etc.), my "date" Deanna (an engineer by day, jeweler by night) and presenting the "toy" of the evening (no, not his Knew Concept Saw - a FedEx pen!) - Lee Marshall - I can't say enough good stuff about this guy...he has made jewelry doable for "older folks" like me and has to be one of the friendliest guys around! Now I know that I am missing at least two maybe three people - please don't take it as a slight - like I said my memory isn't what it used to be!

Can you tell I was impressed?

Robyn Hawk

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San Diego Workshop / Rolling Mill Workshop

loopy — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:05:31 GMT

It's our pleasure to invite you to the opening of a new and exciting
metalsmithing studio, Whaley Studios, owned by Jay Whaley, on
Saturday, May 3rd, 2008 from 4-8 pm. Jay's studio is conveniently
located in the lively Hillcrest area of San Diego at 3858 5th Ave.,
Suite A (between Robinson and University).

Whaley Studios will now be available for both private classes and
specialty workshops taught by both Jay and other industry experts.
Please come to the studio opening to view the wonderful working
environment, watch demonstrations, network and provide input on
potential workshops you'd like to see put in motion! Refreshments will
also be served.

Jay Whaley has been a bench jeweler and metal smithing instructor for
over 30 years in Arizona, Hawaii and California. As many of you know,
Jay is a master craftsman and has managed the jewelry/metals program
at the UCSD Craft Center for the past 22 years.

With the opening of his new studio, Jay offers San Diego and SoCal
metal smiths the much needed opportunity to work, learn and enhance
our metal smithing skills in a local environment. Join us May 3rd and
help launch this exciting new endeavor!

Please RSVP by replying to lisavh@san.rr.com

Heading up the specialized workshop agenda, Jay begins by offering his
fabulous rolling mill workshop:

ONE DAY ROLLING MILL WORKSHOP
Taught by Jay Whaley Sat. May 17th, 2008 9:00 to 4:00
Whaley Studios, 3858 5th Ave., Ste. A, San Diego
Workshop fee: $100 plus a small materials fee
Registration: Call Lisa Van Herik at 858-551-0227 or lisavh@san.rr.com

If you've felt that metals purchased from catalogs have not offered
you the creativity you need for your fabricated jewelry work, you need
to know how to make your own custom stock using a rolling mill and
draw plates. In this informative, one day, hands-on workshop, you
will learn how to melt and pour an ingot, and to make your own sheet
and wire stock of many different sizes and shapes.
In this workshop, you will get to use a Durston 120 mm D2 double mill,
a 120 mm Cavallin combination mill, and a special mill machined for
1/2 round wire stock.
There are also 2 portable drawing benches and an assortment of draw
plates. There will be a small materials fee for metals used.

Among the many topics covered in the one-day workshop:

Alloying your own metals for color, karat, and workability.
Setting up ingot molds for correct sized finished stock.
Safely pouring sheet and wire ingots.
Making square stock, and forming into half-round, round, and "true
square" wire.
Annealing strategies.
Planning for specific dimensions in finished stock.
Tapering wire for use with draw plates and drawing machines.
Narrowing and widening flat stock.
Making bezel stock in specific thickness and width.
Roller printing sheet stock with various materials
What to look for when purchasing your own rolling mill.

Jay is a master of the rolling mill, and has been teaching it's use to
his students for over 20 years. In his new studio in San Diego, which
is devoted to precious metal fabrication, he is now offering
specialized workshops in jewelry fabrication techniques. Other
experts on metal smithing techniques will be brought in to teach
additional workshops in the future. For more information go to Jay's
website at: www.whaleystudios.com