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May 2010 Blog Posts (18)

Summer of Glass

Yesterday I arrived in Brooklyn, NY where I am staying with my EM friend, Clare.

Friday I leave for the Penland School of Crafts where I begin my glass summer studies!

From May 29th to June 12th I will be working and studying {work/study scholarship} at Penland with artist Janis Miltenberger.

On June…

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Added by Tosca Hidalgo y Terán on May 26, 2010 at 11:01pm — No Comments

Some and None : Jewellery as Graphics an exhibition of jewellery objects by David Neale

Metalab is delighted to present Some and None: Jewellery as Graphics, a collection of jewellery created by Melbourne based goldsmith David Neale. In this body of work Neale borrows techniques from the graphics studio such as painting, collage and line-work, using them at the jeweller's bench to make signs for the body and to tell wearable stories. The result… Continue

Added by Metalab on May 24, 2010 at 9:43am — No Comments

EVENT Notification and Call for papers

EVENT Notification and Call for papers

Green Jewellery & Objects Symposium #2 Saturday 24 July 2010 Brisbane

Material resources and the associated shifts in thinking are unlikely to be far from relevance to the practices of most jewellers and… Continue

Added by jewellery & small objects at qca on May 23, 2010 at 11:51am — 2 Comments

2Roses in "Contain" Show at Luke & Eloy gallery

Secret in the Forest box

Lots of things came together to make this box. The plum wood was harvested from a tree on our property. As I was trimming the tree, the red color of the bark was just too pretty to trash. The mahogany was

salvaged from a historical Southern California home slated for

demolition due to urban renewal. The home was built…

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Added by 2Roses on May 21, 2010 at 1:31pm — No Comments

Solo Exhibition

Added by Jessica Winchcombe on May 21, 2010 at 11:19am — No Comments

Craft Australia has published CA enews with a contemporary jewellery focus

You may be interested to know that the May 2010 issue of CA enews will have a contemporary jewellery focus and roundup of the JMGA conference held in Perth 2010: Also Craft Australia publishes a free online news letter, CA enews every month : http://www.craftaustralia.org.au/enews/

The subscription to CA enews is free and I would like to invite you and JMGA members to Subscribe at:… Continue

Added by Belinda Jessup on May 19, 2010 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Practice as a Site For Enquiry. Call for Papers

What are the social, political, conceptual, theoretical, historical paradigms that

determine and or influence the way contemporary jewellery is practiced today?

This one-day seminar is designed as an opportunity to examine how the parameters of contemporary jewellery…

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Added by roseanne bartley on May 17, 2010 at 6:03pm — No Comments

Mari Funaki

Just a note to let all know the sad news of Mari Funaki's passing today. Mari, an amazing internationally renoun Jeweller / object maker, galleriest, wonderful woman, mentor and driving force in the international promotion of Australian jewellery and education of International jewellery to an Australian audience will be sadly missed by all.

Added by Stephen Gallagher on May 13, 2010 at 9:51pm — 1 Comment

Jess in studio when it is late at night and no one is watching

Tastle top, old jumper dazzling with new yellow tastle adornment,Aroplane brooch, cast in puter, painted with enamel paint. Head piecemade of parts from an old teapot that only had one leg and a red neck piece standing in to adorn wooly hat.

Added by Jessica Winchcombe on May 12, 2010 at 5:30pm — No Comments

Nature Jewellery

Two of my favourite blog posts courtsey of Design Boom:

http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/8/view/3971/nature-jewellery.html…

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Added by FORM on May 11, 2010 at 4:55pm — 1 Comment

Lisa Walker, Cath Dearsley and Rachel Bell

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Added by Masterworks Gallery on May 11, 2010 at 3:00pm — No Comments

Emerging Sydney Jewellers showcase in JamFactory Atrium

The Emerging Sydney Jewellers showcase featuring works from Zoe Brand, Oliver Fity, Lisa Furno, A Mi Kim, Nikki Majajas, Jasmine Matus, Jessica McMullen, Jessica Page and Bernadette Trainor.

Exhibition running from 22 May - 20 June

Opening: Friday 21 May 6-8pm

Photo Credit: Nikki Majajas, Box Ring, 2010, Rhodium plated sterling silver,…

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Added by JamFactory on May 11, 2010 at 11:30am — No Comments

First Instyle Melbourne 2010

I have recently found out that my application for a display at the first in style market was accepted. There may also be the opportunity for images of my pieces being used for national publications, but we shall see.

Now all the hard work begins in getting all the stock in order and organizing the catalogue and oder forms.

I would be interested to hear from anyone who has any advice in this department as I am new to all of this and want to make it as professional…

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Added by Dan Cox on May 11, 2010 at 6:20am — No Comments

Walmart introduces jewellery made from recycled silver

http://www.theprovince.com/life/Walmart+introduces+jewellery+made+from+recycled+silver/2929059/story.html

Added by FORM on May 10, 2010 at 10:27am — 1 Comment

"In and out of context"

I have been taking my jewellery to the streets and letting the public decide how it should be displayed. The objects have been the most intriuging. All has been a treat.