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Paul McClure 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 Harbourfront Centre. The conference co-chairs are Paul McClure, professor at George Brown College, and Melanie Egan, Head of Craft Department at Harbourfront Centre. The specific dates in May 2013 and a specific conference theme have yet to be established. It is hoped that a variety of organisations, in… Continue

Added by Paul McClure on November 11, 2009 at 11:20am — No Comments

MAGadmin Video on making the Olympic medals

See a wonderful video explaining the designs behind the Olympic medals Continue

Added by MAGadmin on November 4, 2009 at 3:00pm — No Comments

MAGadmin Women of Distinction Awards - design proposal


I have been asked to make everyone aware of this design opportunity from the YWCA.

2010 Women of Distinction Awards
New Design Proposal:


To design and produce 7 awards for the 2010 YWCA Women of Distinction Awards. It is important to incorporate the “Winged Woman” logo,

… Continue

Added by MAGadmin on November 3, 2009 at 10:48pm — No Comments

MAGadmin Call for nominations to the Board of Directors of the Metal Arts Guild of Canada

Are you interested in helping to craft the future of the Metal Arts Guild of Canada? We are currently accepting nominations to the Board of Directors for three Member(s) at Large positions. You do not need to reside in Toronto to be on the Board of Directors as we use SKYPE to keep in touch with our out of town Directors. You do need to be a member in good standing which means being up to date with your dues. (see Guild… Continue

Added by MAGadmin on October 7, 2009 at 4:00pm — No Comments

MAGadmin Nuit Blanche on Sugercainentertainment!

Hey Everyone, We have some press about our Nuit Blanche project thanks to Sarah Dougall and MADE YOU LOOK Check it out! sugarcainentertainment Continue

Added by MAGadmin on September 30, 2009 at 11:08am — 1 Comment

MAG Tech Support The Staffordshire Hoard

Just in case you haven't yet seen this incredible find! Sara C "This hoard is perhaps the most important collection of Anglo-Saxon objects found in England. It compares and perhaps exceeds those objects found at Sutton Hoo. Originally discovered by metal detectorist Terry Herbert in July 2009 and subsequently excavated by Birmingham University Archaeology Unit and Staffordshire County Council." Continue

Added by MAG Tech Support on September 28, 2009 at 9:05am — No Comments

MAGadmin Tank Jewelry & Beads October Workshops

Jill and Amy of TANK Jewelry & Beads are very excited to be hosting glass artist Stephanie Sersich from Topsham, Maine for 3 outstanding workshops this October. There will be two flameworking workshops and one on Stephanie's signature jewelry making technique, spiny knotted bracelet making. Stephanie is a charismatic teacher who has taught all over the world. She has been making beads and jewelry for many years. Her work has been widely regarded and published, she's even written a book ava… Continue

Added by MAGadmin on September 11, 2009 at 10:19am — No Comments

aidan stanley call for intrest

I am in the process of starting a group studio, room for office and photo and of course benches and polishing. Its here in Fredericton, and its perfect. If at all interested please contact me aidan@thesilverline.net rent will be around 150. all in. before Christmas i would like to have wall mount show cases for a Christmas studio show. it will be fantastic and is very much needed here in Fredericton any comments or suggestions welcome Continue

Added by aidan stanley on September 10, 2009 at 2:57pm — 1 Comment

Carl LeBlanc Here it is! Metal Clay Artist Magazine!

Fellow Artisans, Come this November, there will finally be a magazine devoted to the metal clay arts. And guess what?! It is developed, published and created right here in Ontario. Canadians are taking the metal clay world by storm! The new magazine was officially launched at the Metal Clay World Conference in Chicago last July and is international in scope. Our contributors are from all over...Canada, USA, France, UK, Brazil and many more will be featured in upcoming issues. The first issue i… Continue

Added by Carl LeBlanc on September 5, 2009 at 9:16am — No Comments

Catherine Crowe Enamelling Classes at George Brown

There is an enamelling class coming up at George Brown this semester: Develop the basic skills and techniques used to apply and melt powdered glass onto metal. Learn stencilling, dry dusting, sgraffito, underglazing, overglazing and cloisonné. Complete three pieces as demonstrated in class as well as one cloisonné piece using your own design. September 22 to Nov24 Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm Casa Loma Campus (near Spadina and Dupont)… Continue

Added by Catherine Crowe on September 4, 2009 at 5:17pm — No Comments

ruth pallek New.... Fall Class in Enamelling...Fall Class in Metal Art and Jewellery Making .....Metalmeltdown Studio

Sending out Fall Class information for Fenwick and surrounding area of Niagara. Starting the week of Sept 21 Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday evening classes. Teaching .....In studio classes .... 1. Enamelling on metals Teaching basic enamelling techniques on copper or on fine silver if preferred Five sessions of 2 hours each, to cover stenciling,cloisonne',champleve and others with the added know how of using jeweller's tools to complete your project. Class of 5 2.Jewellery Making and Metalsmithi… Continue

Added by ruth pallek on August 12, 2009 at 11:01am — No Comments

Margo Glenn Metal Smiths in Calgary?

Hi, I'm a Jewellery Arts grad from Toronto, and am moving to Calgary to start my masters in Aug/Sept. Are there any goldsmiths or jewellery students out there looking for a housemate? I will come bearing tools and my knowledge of metals. It would be really sweet if you had a small studio set-up at home that I could contribute to. I'll be studying in a different field, so I don't expect to be using the space a lot, but it would be great to have some access and to keep in touch with the community… Continue

Added by Margo Glenn on June 26, 2009 at 2:50pm — No Comments

MAGadmin New Book on Bench Tips and Tricks

Hi all, I am working on a new Ganoksin Project/MJSA book on bench tricks and tips. We are looking for new, surprising, innovative, wonderful ideas for bench tips. The book is scheduled for publishing in very early 2010. I have constructed a survey to gather our group mind to help the project succeed. Please contribute your best ideas to our project. The eventual book adds money to the Ganoksin project's income, and helps keep the Project, Orchid and all it's parts functioning and available to… Continue

Added by MAGadmin on May 21, 2009 at 10:30am — No Comments

MAGadmin Blessings and Innovation: Celebrating Ideas in Ritual Cup Design

This is to let you know about Beth Tzedec Reuben & Helene Dennis Museum’s juried ritual cup design competition, entitled Blessings and Innovation: Celebrating Ideas in Ritual Cup Design. We are seeking original artist-created ceremonial cups for various Jewish rituals, including (but not limited to) Havdallah, Passover, Shabbat, weddings, newborns…etc. Artists are free to use any material; examples include sterling silver, various metals, ceramic, porcelain, or glass, so long as the cup is… Continue

Added by MAGadmin on May 21, 2009 at 10:30am — No Comments

Catherine Crowe Can you make bezels in a hurry?

I have a few enamelled pieces that need bezels. I am looking for someone who can do them for reasonable price, and before May 20. I know this is a lot to ask! But if the job interests you, drop me a line. You can write on my wall or contact me through the 'send a message' function here on MAG - or contact me offlist at imagocorvi@yahoo.ca Thanks! Continue

Added by Catherine Crowe on May 11, 2009 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Catherine Crowe etsy comes to Toronto - May 1 - That's Today!

I realise that this is a last minute notice - but I just found out myself - over at Toronto Craft Alert - it just goes to show you that I should check there more often! As part of their international tour, etsy will be paying us a visit. Muka, who writes the etsy blog, will be accompanying the Chief Technology Officer, Chad Dickerson and Vice-President of Product Sara Hicks. They plan to give a little background on where Etsy has been and where they are… Continue

Added by Catherine Crowe on May 1, 2009 at 11:03am — No Comments

Alastair crazy metal machines

Hey everyone, A friend of mine mentioned that some work from Maywa Denki is showing at the Japan Foundation Toronto. I heard about this collective group of artists/engineers/musicians/designers/experimentalists a while ago from a Metalsmith article. Their videos on You Tube are wild and their art is quite amusing. There is a special saturday opening THIS WEEKEND! I'm going to check it out cause design in japan is awesome… Continue

Added by Alastair on April 27, 2009 at 11:56pm — 2 Comments

Kathryn Dieroff Nuit Blanche Submissions

There was a little box in the mail at the Metal Arts Guild head office this morning from San Mateo, California. Inside were three beautiful tin samples to add to our exhibition for Nuit Blanche - 10 000 Hours. Thank you Harriete Estel Berman for sending them in! It's so great that the word is getting out there to people and that they're really responding to our theme. We really appreciate everyone who is sending us their little treasures, and the sooner you send them in the better. Sara Cummins… Continue

Added by Kathryn Dieroff on April 22, 2009 at 11:40am — No Comments

Karine Rodrigue "Connection" and "The Retro Show. Does some of you will be there?

Hello everyone! I am a jeweler from Quebec and I invite you all Thursday, April 23rd at the opening reception for both shows of "Connection" and "The Retro Show" organized by Zilberschmuck from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Toronto. Does some of you will be there? Me and my big french Canadian accent will be very pleased to meet you in person for this very interesting occasion! ;o) For my part, I present the Jardinière Multicéphale and the… Continue

Added by Karine Rodrigue on April 20, 2009 at 2:41pm — 2 Comments

MAG Tech Support Workshops by Charles Lewton-Brain

I received this email from Charles about two workshops he is conducting and wanted to post it here in case someone is interested. I am giving two main workshops this summer, the first June 29-July 2 on Foldforming in Calgary, (come for the workshop-stay for the mountains)

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Added by MAG Tech Support on April 18, 2009 at 12:00pm — No Comments

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2013 SNAG Conference in Toronto

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 Harbourfront Centre. The conference co-chairs are Paul McClure, professor at George Brown College, and Melanie Egan, Head of Craft Department at Harbourfront Centre. The specific dates in May 2013 and a specific conference theme have yet to be established.

It is hoped that a variety of organizations, institutions and individuals will volunteer their participation to make this conference
as inclusive, diverse, exciting and original as the Canadian jewellery and metalsmithing community is. Volunteers are needed to organize related exhibitions and events, organize pre-conference workshops, and help with conference planning and implementation.

It has been over twenty five years (Toronto, 1985) since the SNAG conference was held outside the United States. In addition to serving
the entire SNAG membership, the Toronto 2013 conference will provide a platform for promoting Canadian jewellery and metalsmithing to a local, national and international audience.

To express your interest in becoming involved. Please contact Paul McClure at pmcclure@georgebrown.ca or Melanie Egan at rmegan
@harbourfrontcentre.com


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Jeff Charboneau

Do you find this wiki for metalworking, welding, etc. useful as an artist?

The US-based Gases and Welding Distributors Association (GAWDA) has created a new online encyclopedia (or "wiki") of metalworking, tooling, welding, gases, and related terms called GAWDAwiki. The w...

Started by Jeff Charboneau in Questions anyone? 1 hour ago.

Paul McClure

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...

Tagged: 2013, SNAG

Started by Paul McClure in Classifieds 1 day ago.

Rob Lardie

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 Nov 10.

Jean Fraser

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.

Marnie Astley

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.

Catherine Crowe

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...

Tagged: request, wire, pewter

Started by Catherine Crowe in Questions anyone? Oct 30.

MAGadmin

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.

Dianne Karg Baron

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.

Elise

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...

Tagged: Kiln, PMC

Started by Elise in Questions anyone?. Last reply by Kimberly Nogueira Oct 12.

Alastair

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.

Catherine Crowe

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.

MELODY ARMSTRONG

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.

Gail Hodder

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.

Kathryn Dieroff

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.

MAGadmin

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.

MAGadmin

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.

MAGadmin

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.

MAGadmin

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.

MAGadmin

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.

Abigail Connell

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.

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