Events
COMA CONFERENCE 2009
July 17-19 in Salida, Colorado
BRILLIANT DIMENSIONS: COLOR AND CONTOUR IN METAL
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Presenters:
Jamie Bennett: Lessons from History
Jamie Bennett’s name is synonymous with contemporary
innovation in enameling. One of the most influential artists
working in the medium of glass on metal, Jamie is currently
professor of art at the State University of New York at New
Paltz. He is a three-time recipient of the National Endowment
for the Arts Fellowship, and his works are featured in over 20
museums internationally. Currently his retrospective exhibition,
Edge of the Sublime, is on tour to museums around the
country, including the Fuller Craft Museum and the National
Ornamental
Museum,
among other
venues.The art world redefined enamels in the late 1980s after Bennett broke the
rules of traditional enameling. His works are richly colored paintings in glass.
He has developed unconventional combinations of techniques using
electroformed shapes with delicate graphics and mysterious imagery. We are
pleased to have him join us to talk about his process, his story and his
inspiration.
Linda Kindler Priest: Oh What a Great Relief! Repousse in Nature
CoMA is pleased to host Massachusetts artist Linda Kindler Priest
in Salida. Her small-scale sculptures in metal and hand-cut stone
are intimate observations of nature, with imagery ranging from
delicate insects, birds, aquatic and plant life in motion to stately
camels and playful monkeys. An attentive observer of her
immediate
environment,
Kindler Priest
can capture a
moment in time
with her skillful,
impressionistic
rendering in
gold using the
ancient
processes of
chasing and
repousse. Often
in her work,
there is a subtle message about the fragility of our natural
environment.A two-time participant in the prestigious Smithsonian Craft Show,
Linda was the 2009 winner of the Gold Award for Excellence in
Jewelry. Linda is an honor graduate of The School of the Museum
of Fine Arts in Boston and has taught there for the past twenty-five
years.
Phil Poirier: Innovative Techniques Using the Hydraulic Press for Jewelry Manufacturing
Phil will be discussing and
demonstrating Innovative Techniques Using the Hydraulic
Press for Jewelry Manufacturing. Phil lives “down the
road” in San Cristobal, New Mexico, and not only
teaches workshops and classes, but is the owner of Bonny
Doon Engineering. The Bonny Doon hydraulic press is a
multifunctional workshop tool for which Phil has developed
unique and innovative tooling.
Phil is multi-talented. He is a master-gem cutter and
metalsmith, innovative toolmaker and teacher whose
philosophy is that “time is the most important element” when constructing a piece. Nothing is rushed; each technique and movement is carefully calculated when he makes a piece of
jewelry. Phil, whose work appears in numerous books (500 Wedding Rings and The Craft of Silversmithing, just to name
two), will open a new world of metalsmithing as he demos and wows us with new advances and techniques using the Bonny
Doon, while sharing his philosophy of metalsmithing.
Lew Wackler: Multi-Dimensional Work From a Workmaster's Perspective
Boulder artist Lew Wackler
comes from a long line of craftsmen who work
with their hands. The evidence of pride in his
heritage shows in his work. One of the world’s
premier artists, known for his fantasy gem
cuts and also one of the top metal artists in
the world. Lew’s presentation will include a slide show of his work
from the late 1960’s to the present. He will discuss some
aspects of the challenges and rewards of working on large
projects with large groups of people. Always the constant
teacher, and a consummate tool-lover, Lew will give a
demo on the use of a jeweler’s mini-lathe. He is
fascinated with the concept that the lathe is one of the
most important tools built by man, and the only tool that
can be used to make itself.
Register Now! Click here for 2009 COMA Conference Registration Form.
All Members Show at Cultureclash
We’d like to take this opportunity to invite ALL CoMA members to be part of the All Members Show at Cultureclash. There is no fee, but pieces should be for sale with Cultureclash taking a 50% consignment fee. You may send one to three pieces to Cultureclash, 101 North F St, Salida, CO, 81201, by July 11th. Please include: title and materials of piece/s, retail price/s, and artist statement/s if available. Now’s your chance to try your hand at that artist statement you’ve been meaning to write. The show will be up thru July. Please pick up your pieces by August 2nd, or arrange with Geraldine for shipping. You are responsible for the cost of return shipping. Feel free to contact Geraldine at 719-539-3118 or e-mail, cultureclash@hotmail.com with any questions or concerns.
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
Friday, July 17
11:00 am — 1:00 pm Registration, Drop Off of Silent Auction Donations
1:00 pm Pin Swap/Tool Swap
2:00 pm Introduction and Welcome to Conference
2:30 pm — 4:00 pm Presenter: Linda Kindler Priest
4:00 pm — 4:15 pm Break, Silent Auction Bidding Begins
4:15 pm — 5:15 pm All Members’ Meeting and New Board Election
5:15 pm — 6:15 pm Rosen Show informational meeting
7:00 pm Reception for All Members’ Exhibition at cultureclash Gallery, 101, North F Street
Saturday, July 18
9:00 am Registration, Coffee and Pastries at the SteamPlant
10:00 am — 11:30 am Presenter: Lew Wackler
11:30 am — 1:00 pm Lunch, Silent Auction Bidding
1:00 pm — 2:30 pm Presenter: Jamie Bennett
2:30 pm — 3:00 pm Break, Rodeo Set-up, Silent Auction Bidding
3:00 pm — 4:30 pm Metalsmithing Rodeo
4:30 pm — 5:30 pm Wine Bar/ Final Silent Auction Bidding
6:00 pm Banquet
Sunday, July 19
9:00 am — 10:00 am Coffee and Pastries, Board Meeting
10:00 am — 10:15 am Rosen Slide Review
10:15 am — 11:15 am Master’s Forum
11:15 am Break
11:30 am — 1:00 pm Presenter: Phil Poirier
Schedule is subject to change
Tool Swap: Bring in tools or materials you no longer need and offer them for sale or trade.
Pin Swap: Make 10-20 quick and easy brooches for trade with other members. Use innovative materials, found objects and
IMAGINATION. Anything goes!
Silent Auction: A great fundraiser from CoMA, tax deduction for donors, and great way to get equipment, materials and
jewelry and time shares at great prices. Search your studios for donations to bring and if you wish, label items with a
MINIMUM opening bid. If you would like to donate and will not be attending, please notify comaforum1@comcast.net and
we will make arrangements to collect donations and send you a tax receipt.
Jamie Bennett: Painting Enameling
Fine Painting Techniques with Enamel
CoMA welcomes Jamie Bennett to Colorado to present a three day enameling workshop to be held at Metro State College in Denver from July 13-15, 2009.
This workshop will explore various methods and processes in the Limoges technique of enameling. Painting enameling is a process where the finely ground enamel or overglaze is applied by brush or pen to the prepared enamel surface. Each student will work on an enamel element or panel using this technique. The use of various oils and binders will also be discussed.
Jamie is regarded as one of the country’s premier contemporary enamellists, and he has developed a number of unconventional combinations of techniques. His recently published Edge of the Sublime: Enamels by Jamie Bennett has been a resounding success, as has his retrospective exhibition by the same name which is currently traveling to venues across the country. A professor of art at the State University of New York at New Paltz, Jamie is a skilled teacher and we are honored to have him share his knowledge.
This is a great opportunity for CoMA members to learn enameling techniques from a master. Cost for the three day workshop is $400 for members: $450 for non-members.
Please send registration inquiries to: comaforum1@comcast.net
David Huang: “Angle-raised Vessels”
Post conference workshop
CoMA is proud to welcome David Huang back to Colorado to give a workshop on his techniques of angle-raising, chasing and patina application on vessels. David will present a five day workshop at Arapahoe Community College in Littleton, CO, from July 20-24. Using just a hammer and stake, students will learn to raise and form a vessel from a 6” circle of copper. They will then chase a design on the outside and apply patinas to them.
David is an incomparable artist, a master smith who has a gifted ability to use simple hand tools to express works of timeless beauty. His work is widely exhibited in a number of well-known galleries and published in a number of books and journals, including: Lark Books: 500 metal vessels; “Japanese Patinas” by Eitoku Sugimori, Brynmorgen Press; and “Inquire Within: the Holloware of David Huang” - Metalsmith 2008 volume 28 no. 3.
Please check out his website to view his extraordinary work: www.davidhuang.org
Cost for the 5 day workshop is $650 for CoMA members ; $700 for non members.
To register for this workshop, please contact comaforum1@comcast.net
Buyer's Market of American Craft Information
One of the most prestigious gifts that CoMA is offering to you, as a member, is the opportunity to participate in the Guild Booth at the Buyer’s Market of American Craft in Philadelphia, PA in February 2010. This show has helped launch the careers of many of our members & has proved to be one of the most valuable educational experiences for those interested in selling wholesale.
Past participants will be on hand to share their experiences & we’ll help connect you with professionals that can help you get started in wholesale! This opportunity is extended to all members including students living in Colorado!
Application and slides are due for the 2010 show June 1st, 2009. Contact: Anne Hallam ahallam@mscd.edu
Teachers Wanted!
CoMA has had numerous requests to host 2-day workshops (weekends preferable) and we know that our Colorado community is the BEST in the country, so we want YOU!
Please email your proposal to comaforum1@comcast.net or send to CoMA, P.O. Box 38064, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80937-8064.
This is an opportunity open to all members who would like to share skills and experience. Please include images of your work, topic of your workshop (topics can be technical and/or informational), cost of materials, and length of time required to cover your material.
Member events and announcements
The Colorado School of Jewelry and Metal Arts is pleased to announce its Winter/Spring Schedule of classes. All Classes will be held in my studio,
Jerry Scavezze-Goldsmith in Salida, CO.
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 June 13-15 (3 days)
Anticlastic Raising April 18-20 (3 days)
Cloissone Enameling May 11-15 (5 days)
Damascus Knife Making July 12-16 (5 days)
Beginners Introduction to Jewelry;
We recommend this class for people new to silver/goldsmithing and/or those wanting a refresher course on the basics. This is also a great class for people just curious about "how its made" or wanting to increase their working knowledge of Jewelry.
Instructor: Jessica Kidd
Dates: March 28-30
Location: Scavezze Studios in Salida CO.
Class is limited to 10 Students max.
Cost for 24 hr (3 days) workshop is $350.00
Want to make beautiful, wearable works of art? In a 3-day intensive seminar, the beginning techniques of silversmithing are taught to help students create jewelry or 3-dimensional sculpture. Learn to use jeweler's tools to saw, stamp, shape and join metals. Piercing, Soldering, forging techniques and bezel setting stones will be taught. Also covered will be finishing techniques and tools necessary. A variety of metals will be utilized in this class. The skills you learn in this workshop will enable you to continue creating jewelry on your own, at home. Each student will create four to five pieces to take home, including a ring, earrings, pendant, bracelet, and link necklace.
Jessica Kidd has been teaching silversmithing at the Glenwood Springs Center for the Arts for four years, and practicing her art for seven. She took her first silversmithing class at the Center for the Arts and fell in love with the creation of wearable art. Largely self-educated, she has refined her skills by taking many workshops with master craftsmen, including legendary locals Jerry Scavezze and Harold O’Connor. Facilitating her students’ ability to turn their newfound skills into a profitable venture is her primary focus.
Jessica Kidd:
A gem of a personality, this teacher definitely shines as a craftsperson and artist. She has been our full time Silversmithing instructor for four years and we love watching her students turn out contemporary, original pieces... even after their first semester. Her sense of humor is a wonderful asset as she teaches people to hammer, cut, melt, polish, and twist silver into amazing creations. This instructor doesn’t "Kidd" around when it comes to serious jewelry design. She has a whimsical side to her designs, as she pleats silver, winds it into graceful curves and coils. Her designs are stunning.
Written by Glenwood Springs Center for the Arts.
Materials fee $50-$65 subject to silver prices
Tools to bring, or we can supply new ones to purchase, use and then take home. Let us know when registering.
Tool cost will be $150.00-$175/00
4" Sawframe
Set of atleast 3 pliers, Round, Chain, Flat nose
Needle Files set of 6 to 12 basic shapes, cut #2
Blades 4/0 Laser Gold if possible from Rio Grande. (or your favorite)
Bench Pin Anvil Combination
Bezel roller/prong pusher
Planishing hammer (Optional) We will have some to use. Not included in tool set.
6" #4 cut file
Sanding sticks 4/0
Basic Stone Setting For Jewelers
This class is for anyone wanting to know how to add the sparkle of gemstones to their work. Christine has been teaching stone setting and jewelry since 1977.
Instructor: Christine Grininger
Dates: June 13-15
Location: Scavezze Studios in Salida, CO.
Class is limited to 10 students
Cost for 3 day (24 hour) workshop is $350.00
Christine will cover basic prong settings, tube settings, bezel settings, and flat or flush settings. The class will be directed in part by the students and their needs, and the types of settings they want to learn. Christine's teaching rationale reflects a combination of demonstrations, discussion and encouragement along with class projects that she has developed. Questions are welcome, "The is no such thing as a dumb question". She works side by side with the students to provide guidance and support.
Materials cost is $50.00-$75.00 dollars
email for toolist and approx. cost or bring your favorites.
Beginning Anticlastic Raising for Metalsmiths
Instructor: Jerry Scavezze
Dates: April 18,19,20
Location: Scavezze Studios in Salida, CO.
Class is limited to 10 students
Cost for 3 day (24 hour) workshop is $400.00
Hi, I'm Jerry Scavezze, a goldsmith known nationally for anticlastic
raising. I have been doing the process for 17 years and have studied
with both Heikki Seppa and Michael Good. My website is
www.scavezzegoldsmith.com if you would like to look at my work.
Jerry Scavezze, Anticlastic Raising, May 18-20. Bring earplugs, and your favorite crosspeen hammers and hand tools.
There will be some slides, some talk on process and technique, but mostly banging on metal with hammers. We will cover the making of spiculums, the concept of trading one curve for another, and various beginning concepts. Students will leave with enough knowledge and understanding of the concept to go back to their studio and actually make something. Students will learn to make hoop earrings and a bracelet. Its going to be fun. Email for details and things to bring. With $16.00/oz silver and $900/oz gold this class is particularly relevant because anticlastic pieces are very lightweight.
Cost is $400.00
Materials cost is $50.00-$75.00
We will have tools available for purchase or bring yours if you have them.
Cloissonne Enameling
Instructor: Patsy Croft
Dates: June 15-19
Location: Scavezze Studios in Salida, CO.
Class is limited to 10 students
Cost for 5 day (40 hour) workshop is $575.00
Patsy's Website if you want to look at her work is www.alohilanidesigns.com
Cloisonne Enameling is one of the most beautiful and expressive techniques available to jewelers. Come learn this classical form of enameling, by shaping and applying intricate ribbons of 24 karat gold wires to a metal base of fine silver. Then fill these cells you have created with beautiful colors of fine enamels.
We will cover the properties and theory of enamels, as well as color gradation, background texturing and shaping, adding components in the enamels, and shaping, polishing and setting the enameled jewel.
I met Patsy in Tom Herman's workshop last summer. She is a wonderful woman and excellent instructor. She is in high demand as a teacher and we feel lucky to have gotten her as her schedule is quite full.
Knife Making
Instructor: Jerry McClure
Dates: July 12-16
Location: Scavezze Studios in Salida, CO.
Class is limited to 10 students
Cost for 5 day (40 hour) workshop is $600.00
Jerry's Website is: http://www.jmcclureknives.net/
This class is taught by Jerry McClure, Bladesmith. Unlike most knifemaking classes, this one includes the making of damascus as well as pattern development. Class will cover forging a damascus billit, developing a pattern in the damascus by upsetting the layers, forging the billit to the shape of the blade, normalizing, annealing and then heat treating the blade, grinding and sanding the blade, making the handle scales, etching the blade in acid to bring out the pattern and then completing the knife by putting on the handle scales. Handle material will be available for purchase at the class. Prices vary depending on choice of material.
Jerry is a voting member of the Knife makers Guild, Professional Knife makers Association, Charter Member of the Texas Knife makers and Collectors Association and the Knife Group Association of Oklahoma.
My career in knife making began in 1965 after learning to forge steel in high school welding class. Using simple, as well as state of the art materials, I make many fixed and folding blade design knives. I use the liner lock system and my own jeweled pivot system on my specialty; gentleman's folding knives. Many of my fixed blade knives are hand-forged, one of a kind Damascus blades which are my original design and will not be duplicated. I use a variety of steel in the construction of my knives such as hi carbon, stainless, my own patterns of welded Damascus as well as several other knife maker's Damascus for my knives.
I have been given 14 awards for different knives that I have built over the years. Some are; Best Bowie at 05 Knifemakers Guild show, best folder two times at Denver 08 and 06 best hunter 07, best hunter 2007 & best fixed blade 2008 Pasadena, best folder 2 times, best hunter, best damascus and living history award at the Oklahoma show.
Class fee is $600.00
July 12-16 (5 Days)
Materials fee is $30.00 (This will cover the damascus billit and class consumables. Sandpaper, Propane etc. etc.) This fee will not get you handle material.
email info@scavezzegoldsmith.com for more info, or with questions. We take all the major credit cards. Hope to see you this spring. Jerry Scavezze
Scavezze Goldsmith
115 North G Street
Salida, CO. 81201
(719) 539-2971
jerry@scavezzegoldsmith.com
www.scavezzegoldsmith.com
Naja Tool & Supply 2009 Jewelry Design Competition & Sale
The Naja Tool & Supply is pleased to present its third annual jewelry design competition. This event is designed to excite creativity and reward excellence within the Colorado jewelry and metal artist community. The design theme this year is “Rings”; therefore, the pieces submitted for judging must be designed to be worn on the fingers or toes.
Artists may enter their work in one of two categories: Professional/Am or Student. To enter as a student, you must be currently enrolled in a jewelry class and able to provide proof of same. First, second and third place cash prizes will be awarded in the Pro/Am category. First, second and third place gift certificates will be awarded in the Student category. No individual will be allowed to enter in both categories.
In addition to the competition, the Naja will host a sale of the entries to the general public at our annual Open House June 13, 2009. The Naja will also send in pictures and award winners announcements to major jewelry magazines for publications. Additionally the winning artists will be featured in the Fall 2009 Naja electronic newsletter that goes out to 1,300 subscribers.
Eligibility
The competition is open to all professional and amateur jewelry artists residing in Colorado. Employees of The Naja, their relatives, and competition judges are ineligible to compete.
This competition is intended to encourage design excellence, therefore each entry must be all one’s own work (exclusive of gemstones); no purchased castings or findings will be accepted.
Judging
Each entry will be judged on the basis of creativity, originality of design, execution of technique, and functionality of the piece.
Forms & Entry Fees
Artists may enter up to five pieces. A $10 entry fee and completed entry form must be submitted with each piece. The Naja reserves the right to reject any inappropriate entry.
Dates & Deadlines
Application forms are available at the store or on our website (see the calendar of events page). The artists may submit their entries, with completed form and entry fee in person, by mail or UPS no later than June 1, 2009.
Judging will take place the week following. Please do not call us for the results. Beginning the week before our Open House, all entries will be displayed in the store, available for sale (If the artist so chooses). Prize-winning entries will be displayed with award ribbons during that time.
Prizes will be presented to the artists at the Open House on June 13, 2009.
Prizes
Professional/Amateur Category: first place: $200 cash, second place: $150 cash, third place: $100 cash.
Student Category: first place $150 gift certificate, second place: $100 gift certificate, third place: $75 gift certificate.
Sale Event
The Naja will offer the artists’ entries for sale on a consignment basis from June 8 through June 13, 2009. The split will be 90% to the artist, 10% to The Naja. Artists must indicate on their entry form acceptance of these terms and must indicate the retail price of the piece. Payments to the artists will be settled by June 30, 2009.
Return of Unsold Entries
All pieces not sold by June 13, 2009 must be picked up no later than June 30, 2009. If you know you will be unavailable during that time, please make arrangements in advance to have the piece shipped to you.
Please contact:
Gail Siegel
The Naja Tool, Inc.
Jewelers, equipment, tools and supplies
Clear Creek Business Park
6810 N. Broadway Unit J
Denver, CO 80221
303-426-6284
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