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.. Enterprise Toronto offers workshops in
all aspects of business, many that are focused on the Arts,
including their Annual Business Arts Forum. FREE One-on-one
consultations available. Cultural Careers Council Ontario
(CCCO) addresses human resources needs and issues and career
development for all disciplines and sub-sectors in Ontario's arts
and culture community and for self-employed cultural workers.
http://www.workinculture.on.ca/ From the Canada-Ontario Business Service
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MAG List was created for MAG members
and non-members alike to share ideas and communicate about Canadian
metal-arts and the scene at large. We welcome you to the forum and
look forward to your online contribution to the community. http://groups.google.com/group/metalartsguild
kit and caboodle is the online network
of contemporary jewellery makers, galleries, bloggers, teachers,
students, outlets. join, network and show your work.
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EnamelForum is an International
discussion group with the purpose of putting enamellists in touch
with each other, sharing information about enamelling techniques,
problem solving, suppliers etc. enamel forum
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Informing readers about local designers, craft fairs, projects, exhibitions, material suppliers, and learning opportunities
Supporting local makers by promoting their work, exhibitions and sales
Connecting those engaged in craft loving and making through on and offline activities as well as an online forum
SNAGnet is the online forum for the Society for North American Goldsmiths
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| .. Canadian Crafts Federation / Fédération canadienne des métiers d’art is the national arts service organization that represents provincial and territorial craft councils and the Canadian craft sector. It advances and promotes the vitality and excellence of Canadian craft nationally and internationally to the benefit of Canadian craftspeople and the community at large. www.canadiancraftsfederation.ca .. |
| Provincial Craft Councils |
| .. Crafts Association of British Columbia www.cabc.net Alberta Craft Council www.albertacraft.ab.ca Saskatchewan Craft Council www.saskcraftcouncil.org Manitoba Crafts Council www.manitobacrafts.ca Ontario Crafts Council www.craft.on.ca Conseil des métiers d'art du Quebec Marche Bonsecours www.metiers-d-art.qc.ca New Brunswick Crafts Council www.nbcraftscouncil.ca NovaScotia Designer Crafts Council www.nsdcc.ns.ca PEI Crafts Council www.peicrafts.com Craft Council of Newfoundland and Labrador www.craftcouncil.nl.ca Nunavut Arts and Crafts Association www.nacaarts.org .. |
| International Organizations |
| .. American Crafts Council www.craftscouncil.org The Crafts Council - United Kingdom www.craftscouncil.org.uk France - Le site de Société d'Encouragement aux Métiers d'art www,metiersdart-artisanat.com Australia Council for the Arts www.australiacouncil.gov.au The Society for North American Goldsmiths www.snagmetalsmith.org .. |
NOTICES
Notice of Meeting
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the 64th annual general meeting of the Guild will be held at George Brown College, Casa Loma Campus, 160 Kendal Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Room C511 on Friday6 November 2009 at 6:00 pm for the following purposes:
Ordinary Business:
- To receive and adopt the President's and Treasurer's reports for the year ended June 30th 2009;
- To hold an election of officers to the board of directors, holding office until the next formal elections to be held in October 2010.
By Order of the Board
Sara Cummins, Administrator
The Metal Arts Guild of Canada88 Elm Grove Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M6K 2J3
21 September 2009
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All of the images posted on this site and the work presented in them are the property of the posting artist. Please contact individual artists for copyright permission.
The Metal Arts Guild of Canada would like to recognize the support of The Ontario Arts Council for our biennial juried show MAG-2067 "Crafting the Future"
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SNAG 2013 Conference in Toronto, Canada
The Society of North American Goldsmiths (SNAG) 2013 Conference is officially scheduled to take place in Toronto, Canada in May 2013. The conference will be co-hosted by George Brown College and Ha...
Started by Paul McClure in Classifieds 10 hours ago.
Looking for chasing tools in Canada 3 Replies
I am looking to purchase some chasing tools and quality pitch. I am wondering if anyone knows of is a good supplier near Toronto or at least in Canada. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Started by Rob Lardie in Questions anyone?. Last reply by Boris Kolodny 1 day ago.
Casting in soap stone 2 Replies
I am interested in casting pewter in stone molds and am wondering what alloy would work best.There is a 98% tin ,1.5% bismuth,.50% copper. I have experience in silicone molds and this is close to t...
Started by Jean Fraser in Questions anyone?. Last reply by Jean Fraser Nov 4.
Stakes n Hammers 6 Replies
Looking for used raising stakes and hammers - low dome stake and sinusoidal stakes especially. Also interested in swage blocks, hardies and small anvil around 125 pounds
Tagged: silversmith, metalsmith, sinusoidal, hammer, stake
Started by Marnie Astley in Questions anyone?. Last reply by Marnie Astley Oct 30.
Pewter Wire?
I recently got this request in my communications in-box and wondered if anyone could help... I need some 1-3mm pewter wire, and am having trouble finding a supplier (ideally in Canada). Any sugges...
Started by Catherine Crowe in Questions anyone? Oct 30.
Job Posting for Jewellery Instructor 2 Replies
Job Description Job Title TEACHER - JEWELLERY MAKING Category Teachers Location Inukjuak Summary SECTOR: VOCATIONAL EDUCATION SUBJECT(S): JEWELLERY MAKING COMPETITION NUMBER: AESBIJ0906-01 J...
Started by MAGadmin in Classifieds. Last reply by Hendrick Locke Oct 26.
Largest ever Anglo-Saxon hoard discovered in UK 1 Reply
Very exciting: a man with a metal detector finds a hoard of Anglo-Saxon gold and silver which may rival Sutton Hoo. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1215
Tagged: archeology, metalwork, jewellery, garnet, silver
Started by Dianne Karg Baron in Questions anyone?. Last reply by Frances A Lindblad Oct 14.
Kilns for firing PMC 5 Replies
Hello! I'm at that stage where hand-firing my pieces is no longer a time effective option, so I'm looking into buying a kiln. I've heard good things about Evenheat, but was wondering if anyone coul...
Started by Elise in Questions anyone?. Last reply by Kimberly Nogueira Oct 12.
Working with Limestone? 4 Replies
Hey, so i took on this commission a little while ago for a very close friend of mine. He was seriously injured in a rock climbing accident and a chunk of limestone crushed his knee. He's been throu...
Tagged: custom, slabbing, cutting, stone, Lapidary
Started by Alastair in Questions anyone?. Last reply by Alastair Oct 6.
Enamel Classes in the East? 2 Replies
I am trying to put together a list of enamelling classes across Canada - can anyone help? I have a couple in Ontario and one in BC - Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Catherine Crowe: ...
Tagged: query, classes, enamel
Started by Catherine Crowe in Questions anyone?. Last reply by Gail Hodder Oct 6.
METAL ARTS GUILD OF CANADA Flickr Group
You are invited to join this group to share your metal art images. http://www.flickr.com/groups/metalartsgui Armsrong
Started by MELODY ARMSTRONG in Call for Entry Sep 17.
Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition 2009 3 Replies
I just got accepted into this show. I have never attended this show before, let alone participated, so I'd love to start a discussion on it. What to expect, what customers are like, whether to expe...
Tagged: show, art, exhibition, 2009, Exhibition
Started by Gail Hodder in Questions anyone?. Last reply by Gail Hodder Sep 13.
Needed - Volunteers for Nuit Blanche!
Nuit Blanche – 2009 Hey there everyone! With Nuit Blanche quickly approaching, I am beginning to schedule a series of meetings in preparation of the big night. I would love for you to attend a shor...
Started by Kathryn Dieroff in Questions anyone? Aug 31.
Metal Arts Guild Call For Entry - Crafting the Future 1 Reply
CALL FOR ENTRY The Metal Arts Guild of Canada invites you to participate in a juried national exhibition. "MAG 2067 - Crafting the Future" MAG celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2007 and we wonde...
Tagged: exhibition, crafting the future, metal arts guild call for e...
Started by MAGadmin in Call for Entry. Last reply by MAGadmin Aug 25.
Call For Entries "METAL Inclinations2" 2010-2011
CALL FOR ENTRIES: METAL Inclinations2 2010-11 The Society for Midwest Metalsmiths (SMM) would like to invite you to enter METAL Inclinations2, International Juried Online Jewelry Exhibition for 20...
Tagged: call for entry, fine metal art, metalsmiths
Started by MAGadmin in Call for Entry Aug 24.
AGTA Spectrum Awards
Entries are due by Sept 25 2009 Entries in the AGTA Spectrum Awards™ will be evaluated by a panel of distinguished industry judges on the basis of overall beauty and wearability, innovative design...
Tagged: design awards, colored gemstones
Started by MAGadmin in Call for Entry Aug 24.
Call for Submissions to Materia
Call for Submissions, Materia, Quebec Deadline October 5 Materia, exhibition centre specialized in craftsmanship, invites tenders for its 2010-2011 season programme. Plan of the exhibition space a...
Tagged: exhibition space, Materia, call for submissions
Started by MAGadmin in Call for Entry Aug 24.
Proposal for lectures for Glass Art Society 41st Annual Conference
Call for 2011 Tucson, AZ Conference Proposals Glass Art Society 41st Annual Conference Tucson, Arizona, April 7-9, 2011 Viva el Vidrio DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 1, 2009 this information is also on the G...
Tagged: submissions, Viva el Vidrio, proposals for lectures, Glass art
Started by MAGadmin in Call for Entry Aug 24.
Shipping to U.S. 2 Replies
Hello, Does anyone have a shipping method to the U.S. that they like? Abigail
Started by Abigail Connell in Questions anyone?. Last reply by Sandra Noble Goss Aug 22.
One spot left in the Devil's Workshop September Enameling for Beginners week-end!
2 Day Intensive Enamelling class Septemeber 5th & 6th! Back by popular demand! We will be holding a 12 hour intensive weekend Enamelling Workshop for Beginners! Only 6 spaces will be available...
Tagged: Devil's, Workshop, teaching, enamel, workshop
Started by Catherine Crowe in Questions anyone? Aug 16.
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