with Penny Davis
In the latest addition to Gold Works’ popular Pay & Go initiative, this workshop is for those wishing to introduce colour and texture into their jewellery and small work.
Enamelling workshops can be accessed on the following dates;
Thursday 17th April 2-8pm
Thursday 24th April 2-8pm
Thursday 1st May 10-5pm
Thursday 8th May 10-5pm
Thursday 15th May 10-5pm
Fee £35.00 per session
Pay & Go is aimed at experienced silversmiths and jewellers wishing to develop their skills by offering an affordable alternative to renting fixed-term studio space.
A sound knowledge of jewellery and/or metalworking techniques and processes is required as this is not a taught workshop. Participants must provide their own hand tools, metal, safety glasses and most consumables, some enamels may be purchased on the day. Participants will receive a health and safety induction to the workshop and related equipment.
To book
Booking essential. To book your place please telephone Lucy Godwin on 020 7320 1878 or email bookings@metropolitanworks.org at least 24 hours in advance.
Please note only 15 places available per session. Each session will incorporate an hour long lunch break.
‘Playing with Fire’ UPDATE
As everyone knows by now, there is to be a major juried exhibition ‘Playing with Fire’ at the Devon Guild of Craftsmen’s Riverside Gallery in Bovey Tracey from September 20th until November 2nd.
The great news is that the Arts Council have agreed a touring grant for the exhibition to tour nationally until Spring 2010. However, the venues are yet to be finally confirmed.... so more information will follow soon !
The great news is that the Arts Council have agreed a touring grant for the exhibition to tour nationally until Spring 2010. However, the venues are yet to be finally confirmed.... so more information will follow soon !
Symposium in Russia 2008
Enamel Symposium ~ “Wheels of Muses” project
Annual International Symposiums on Enamel Art in Rostov the Great take place in summer.
The number of members is 5-8 persons.
Date: 22nd of June – 03 July 2008
Conditions:
Symposium fees are 200 euro, which includes
• Lab / organizational fees. • Group Exhibition at the Khors Gallery. • The edition of the booklet of an exhibition • Excursion to the Rostov Kremlin and the Museum of Russian Enamels • Visits to several enameling factories specializing in enamel painting and private artists studios.
Some necessary tools and kiln with inner size: 30×40×8 cm is in our workshop. Copper may be ordered before hand from the supplier in Russia. Liquid industrial enamels will be available for everyone. Paintbrushes sandpaper and over glaze paints may be purchased at the local store. Participants are encouraged to bring their own enamels, any additional materials and tools they prefer to use.
Lodging:
In guest house “Khors” 8 euro at night.
Food: breakfast and dinner at Khors House are offered. Lunch will be on your own at a café. (about 8 -10 euro per meal one day).
• Transportation from Moscow to Rostov, Rostov to Moscow, day trip to the historical Golden Ring towns of Uglich and Mishkin on the Volga River and boat trip on the lake Nero are offered for an additional fee.
We will send you an invitation as soon as the group is organized. The choice of participants is left to us. No smoking is permitted in the house!
PLEASE NOTE - Foreign artists should get an invitation to receive the visa ( very important ! )
Please let us now your decision about partnership in our Symposium (deadline 20 March 2008 )
Please contact the orgnanisers here - http://www.khors.org/
if you are interested please send :
your own photo,
photos of some your pieces (3–5),
your short creative biography,
passport information for visa (deadline March, 20).
1. Your full name (last, first, middle), citizenship.
2. Date of birth, place of birth as identified in your passport.
3. The country of permanent residency, including the state or region. The city and country where you will be applying for visa. Check on the Russian Embassy website, which consulate you will be applying to.
4. Place of work. Full name and address of place of work. Your official title (appointment).
5. Passport information. Passport number, when and where the passporthas been issued, date of issue and until when the passport is valid. ( someboby send scanned copy by E-mail )
6. Your Post address
Annual International Symposiums on Enamel Art in Rostov the Great take place in summer.
The number of members is 5-8 persons.
Date: 22nd of June – 03 July 2008
Conditions:
Symposium fees are 200 euro, which includes
• Lab / organizational fees. • Group Exhibition at the Khors Gallery. • The edition of the booklet of an exhibition • Excursion to the Rostov Kremlin and the Museum of Russian Enamels • Visits to several enameling factories specializing in enamel painting and private artists studios.
Some necessary tools and kiln with inner size: 30×40×8 cm is in our workshop. Copper may be ordered before hand from the supplier in Russia. Liquid industrial enamels will be available for everyone. Paintbrushes sandpaper and over glaze paints may be purchased at the local store. Participants are encouraged to bring their own enamels, any additional materials and tools they prefer to use.
Lodging:
In guest house “Khors” 8 euro at night.
Food: breakfast and dinner at Khors House are offered. Lunch will be on your own at a café. (about 8 -10 euro per meal one day).
• Transportation from Moscow to Rostov, Rostov to Moscow, day trip to the historical Golden Ring towns of Uglich and Mishkin on the Volga River and boat trip on the lake Nero are offered for an additional fee.
We will send you an invitation as soon as the group is organized. The choice of participants is left to us. No smoking is permitted in the house!
PLEASE NOTE - Foreign artists should get an invitation to receive the visa ( very important ! )
Please let us now your decision about partnership in our Symposium (deadline 20 March 2008 )
Please contact the orgnanisers here - http://www.khors.org/
if you are interested please send :
your own photo,
photos of some your pieces (3–5),
your short creative biography,
passport information for visa (deadline March, 20).
1. Your full name (last, first, middle), citizenship.
2. Date of birth, place of birth as identified in your passport.
3. The country of permanent residency, including the state or region. The city and country where you will be applying for visa. Check on the Russian Embassy website, which consulate you will be applying to.
4. Place of work. Full name and address of place of work. Your official title (appointment).
5. Passport information. Passport number, when and where the passporthas been issued, date of issue and until when the passport is valid. ( someboby send scanned copy by E-mail )
6. Your Post address
Birmingham School of Jewellery
NEW SHORT COURSE PROGRAMME 2008
The School of Jewellery is pleased to launch the new Short Course Programme for 2008 which includes many exciting new courses. All are designed to offer opportunities for those involved in the jewellery or other creative industries to develop existing skills or introduce new ones. In keeping with our commitment to excellence several respected international tutors will be contributing to our wide range of courses. Course levels vary from those suitable for complete beginners, for those who already have skills and knowledge in the general area of study but who wish to extend or update their abilities, and for those with higher level skills wishing to participate in Master classes.
NEW COURSES FOR 2008
· Decorative Techniques for Jewellers : Jinks McGrath
· Enamel – Subtle and Sumptuous Surfaces : Elizabeth Turell
· Exploring Concepts for Contemporary Earrings : Yvonne Kulagowski
· Filigree Jewellery : Stepan Terteryan
· Gemstone or Glass – What are you buying? : Kate Hopley
· Hand Engraving : Mark Phelps
· How to Use Coloured Resins in your Jewellery : Clare John
· Jewellery – Clasps, Catches and Clips : Richard Witek
· Marketing & Promoting your Jewellery Business : Yvonne Kulagowski
· Models from Milliput – An Alternative to Wax : Mark Brayley
· Narrative Jewellery – An Introduction : Xavier Ines Monclús
· From Start to a New Start : Ted Noten
OTHER 2008 COURSES INCLUDE;
CAD/CAM : Laser Marking/Cutting & CAD; An introduction to Rhino.
JEWELLERY & SILVERSMITHING : Jewellery Making Techniques at various levels; Creative Laser Welding; Electroforming; Pearl & Bead Threading; Polishing for Jewellers & Silversmiths; Precious Metal Clay; ‘From Concept to Design’; Anticlastic Raising; Hydraulic Die Forming; Press Forming – An Introduction; Spinning.
PATTERN & COLOUR : Mokume Gané; Colouring & Forming Anodised Aluminium Jewellery.
RETAIL: Valuation and Appraisal of Jewellery; Costing and Pricing for your Jewellery Business.
STONES: Stonesetting at various levels; Gem*A Diamond Grading Practical & Exam; Diamond Awareness Day; Gemmology Basics; Gemstones for the Designer Maker.
HOW TO APPLY
Student places are limited to a maximum of 7-10 depending on the course. Please book early to avoid disappointment by telephoning to make a credit/ debit card payment of the course fee to reserve your place.
CONTACT DETAILS
All reservation enquiries or information requests should be made to our Short Course Co-ordinator Dawn Meaden-Johnson.
Tel 44# (0)121 248 4584 Monday - Thursday 9am to 3pm.
dawn.meaden-johnson@bcu.ac.uk
VISIT OUR NEW WEBSITE FOR FURTHER DETAILS http://www.jewellery-innovation.co.uk/
The School of Jewellery is pleased to launch the new Short Course Programme for 2008 which includes many exciting new courses. All are designed to offer opportunities for those involved in the jewellery or other creative industries to develop existing skills or introduce new ones. In keeping with our commitment to excellence several respected international tutors will be contributing to our wide range of courses. Course levels vary from those suitable for complete beginners, for those who already have skills and knowledge in the general area of study but who wish to extend or update their abilities, and for those with higher level skills wishing to participate in Master classes.
NEW COURSES FOR 2008
· Decorative Techniques for Jewellers : Jinks McGrath
· Enamel – Subtle and Sumptuous Surfaces : Elizabeth Turell
· Exploring Concepts for Contemporary Earrings : Yvonne Kulagowski
· Filigree Jewellery : Stepan Terteryan
· Gemstone or Glass – What are you buying? : Kate Hopley
· Hand Engraving : Mark Phelps
· How to Use Coloured Resins in your Jewellery : Clare John
· Jewellery – Clasps, Catches and Clips : Richard Witek
· Marketing & Promoting your Jewellery Business : Yvonne Kulagowski
· Models from Milliput – An Alternative to Wax : Mark Brayley
· Narrative Jewellery – An Introduction : Xavier Ines Monclús
· From Start to a New Start : Ted Noten
OTHER 2008 COURSES INCLUDE;
CAD/CAM : Laser Marking/Cutting & CAD; An introduction to Rhino.
JEWELLERY & SILVERSMITHING : Jewellery Making Techniques at various levels; Creative Laser Welding; Electroforming; Pearl & Bead Threading; Polishing for Jewellers & Silversmiths; Precious Metal Clay; ‘From Concept to Design’; Anticlastic Raising; Hydraulic Die Forming; Press Forming – An Introduction; Spinning.
PATTERN & COLOUR : Mokume Gané; Colouring & Forming Anodised Aluminium Jewellery.
RETAIL: Valuation and Appraisal of Jewellery; Costing and Pricing for your Jewellery Business.
STONES: Stonesetting at various levels; Gem*A Diamond Grading Practical & Exam; Diamond Awareness Day; Gemmology Basics; Gemstones for the Designer Maker.
HOW TO APPLY
Student places are limited to a maximum of 7-10 depending on the course. Please book early to avoid disappointment by telephoning to make a credit/ debit card payment of the course fee to reserve your place.
CONTACT DETAILS
All reservation enquiries or information requests should be made to our Short Course Co-ordinator Dawn Meaden-Johnson.
Tel 44# (0)121 248 4584 Monday - Thursday 9am to 3pm.
dawn.meaden-johnson@bcu.ac.uk
VISIT OUR NEW WEBSITE FOR FURTHER DETAILS http://www.jewellery-innovation.co.uk/
Courses @ The Cass
General Enamel Workshop with Penny Davis
17 - 19 March , fee £255
Contemporary Enamel Beads with Joan MacKarell and Penny Davis
22-25 July 2008, Fee £340
There are also courses in Anti-Clastic Raising, Working with Precious Metal Clay, and Sinking, Dishing and Peening (methods for making hollow forms) and many other jewellery and silversmithing techinques.
To find out more details or to obtain a catalogue, contact Alan Craxford
020 7320 1926
a.craxford@londonmet.ac.uk
17 - 19 March , fee £255
Contemporary Enamel Beads with Joan MacKarell and Penny Davis
22-25 July 2008, Fee £340
There are also courses in Anti-Clastic Raising, Working with Precious Metal Clay, and Sinking, Dishing and Peening (methods for making hollow forms) and many other jewellery and silversmithing techinques.
To find out more details or to obtain a catalogue, contact Alan Craxford
020 7320 1926
a.craxford@londonmet.ac.uk
Designer Crafts @ Chelsea 2008
PROPOSAL FOR CRAFT ASSOCIATIONS AND GUILDS
The Society of Designer Craftsmen would like to invite Professional Crafts Associations, Guilds and Groups to take part in the Designer Crafts @ Chelsea 2008 selling Exhibition.
Venue: Chelsea Old Town Hall
Dates: Thursday 14th October to Sunday 19th October 2008
The SDC has successfully established the Designer Crafts @ Chelsea exhibition, beginning in 2006 and developing in 2007. Plans are already being developed to enlarge the event, to broaden the audience and to present the event as a Premium Selling Exhibition for fine British Craftsmanship.
Preliminary Statistics 2006 vs. 2007
- Attendance up 42%
- Credit Card Takings up 31.5%
- Estimated Sales in 4 days £45,000+
- Largest Single exhibitors Sales £9,200
Marketing Plan 2008
In order to further develop the event a full review of the marketing campaign is underway.
Amongst plans for 2008 will be:
- Introduction of a targeted direct mail program
- Enhanced venue signage and graphics
- Focussed advertising program
- Extended PR activity with Mandarin PR
- Website development
- Re-focused market positioning
- Comprehensive Press Pack on CD Rom
Involving Craft Guilds, Associations and Groups
In order to ensure that the broadest possible spectrum of quality British crafts are available at the event, the SDC is approaching established crafts organisations and offering their members the opportunity to participate in the exhibition.
CONTACT the Exhibition Organisers for MORE INFORMATION :
Christopher Bond & Anoush Waddington
Ashbee Studio
104, Oakridge Road
High Wycombe
Bucks
HP11 2PL
Tel: 01494 521895
e-mail: chelsea2008@btinternet.com
The Society of Designer Craftsmen would like to invite Professional Crafts Associations, Guilds and Groups to take part in the Designer Crafts @ Chelsea 2008 selling Exhibition.
Venue: Chelsea Old Town Hall
Dates: Thursday 14th October to Sunday 19th October 2008
The SDC has successfully established the Designer Crafts @ Chelsea exhibition, beginning in 2006 and developing in 2007. Plans are already being developed to enlarge the event, to broaden the audience and to present the event as a Premium Selling Exhibition for fine British Craftsmanship.
Preliminary Statistics 2006 vs. 2007
- Attendance up 42%
- Credit Card Takings up 31.5%
- Estimated Sales in 4 days £45,000+
- Largest Single exhibitors Sales £9,200
Marketing Plan 2008
In order to further develop the event a full review of the marketing campaign is underway.
Amongst plans for 2008 will be:
- Introduction of a targeted direct mail program
- Enhanced venue signage and graphics
- Focussed advertising program
- Extended PR activity with Mandarin PR
- Website development
- Re-focused market positioning
- Comprehensive Press Pack on CD Rom
Involving Craft Guilds, Associations and Groups
In order to ensure that the broadest possible spectrum of quality British crafts are available at the event, the SDC is approaching established crafts organisations and offering their members the opportunity to participate in the exhibition.
CONTACT the Exhibition Organisers for MORE INFORMATION :
Christopher Bond & Anoush Waddington
Ashbee Studio
104, Oakridge Road
High Wycombe
Bucks
HP11 2PL
Tel: 01494 521895
e-mail: chelsea2008@btinternet.com
42nd International EXHIBITION in JAPAN
Information from Pat Johnson :
I have received an envelop full of forms for the event below. Anyone interested entering can contact me for photocopies of the forms details of how and when to send work.
pat.johnson@enamel.demon.co.uk
42nd International Exhibition of Japan Enamelling Artist Association
This prestigous exhibition will take place at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum in Tokyo from Jan 29 - Feb 4, 2009.
I have received an envelop full of forms for the event below. Anyone interested entering can contact me for photocopies of the forms details of how and when to send work.
pat.johnson@enamel.demon.co.uk
42nd International Exhibition of Japan Enamelling Artist Association
This prestigous exhibition will take place at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum in Tokyo from Jan 29 - Feb 4, 2009.
Short Courses with Phil Barnes
Here are the latest dates for Short Courses 2008 with Phil Barnes, held in his own workshop.
Mar 30 – Apr 2 Intro into Engraving
May 11 – May 14 Working with Enamels
June 22 – June 25 Intro into Enamelling
July 27 – July 30 Champleve, Texturing and Carving
Sept 7 – Sept 9 Plique a Jour
June 22 – June 25 Intro into Enamelling
Intro into Enamelling
Would suit either the beginner who wants to start enamelling or give the experienced enameller a chance to revaluate the way they work, covering everything from preparation through to finishing
Mar 30 – Apr 2 Intro into Engraving
Intro into Engraving
Ideal for the beginner looking to incorporate Champleve and its various techniques into their work.We will cover everything from the selection of tools, preparation, to first cuts, and much more.
May 11 – May 14 Working with Enamels
Working with Enamels
Suited for the enameller with some experience. We will look at working practices, the way we work with colour, including grading of colours. Problem solving, and the opportunity to get answers to some of those questions you always wanted to ask.
May 11 – May 14 Working with Enamels
Champleve, Texturing and Carving
Aimed at an intermediate level, having got the basics and the understanding of engraving for enamelling taking that one step further
Sept 7 – Sept 9 Plique a Jour
Plique a Jour
A two day course on the technique of Plique a jour, from design, selection of colours, enamelling through to finishing.
Some practical knowledge of enamelling is required for this course and is not suitable for total beginners
For more details please visit www.philbarnesenameller.co.uk
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