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Congrats to Kent Raible (@kentraible ), our featur Congrats to Kent Raible (@kentraible ), our featured educator for June! Kent is widely regarded as a master of the gold granulation technique, and teaches students online and in person, having taught at Revere Academy regularly in the past. Kent's online offerings range from free classes, to self guided courses, and in depth mentored program called "Unveil Your Mastery." Just look at some of the work his students have produced! To see more follow the link in our bio. #silver #metalsmith #jewelrydesigner #labradorite #preciousmetal #cabochons #gemstones #jewelrydesign #goldsmith #instasmithy #silversmithing #jewelry #handmade #rosecut #cabochon #jewelry #silversmith #ladysmith #handmadejewelry #gems #gold #gemstone #granulation #kentraible #benchjeweler #magsf #metalartsguild
For those of us metalsmiths who are a little outsi For those of us metalsmiths who are a little outside of the bay, our friends out in Gold Country are making awesome work. Check out this ring by guild member Michael R. Kosinski (@mrkosinski_jewelry), an instructor at @metal_arts_academy in Auburn, CA. We're all impressed. Stay tuned for our upcoming school of the month feature! #michaelrkosinskifinejewelry #18kgoldjewelry #platinumandgold #weddingrings #chasingandrepousse #chasingandrepoussé #carvingandchasing #finejewelrydesign #handmadejewelry #jewelryartisans #diamondsetting #metalartsacademy #exploreauburnca #ring #rings #handmade #metalartsguild #jewelrydesigner
Metalsmithing Day is coming up quick! Have you eve Metalsmithing Day is coming up quick! Have you ever wanted to meet the board of you friendly, local Metal Arts Guild? How about spend a day watching demos by awesome local experts in the metal arts field? How about get involved and network with the metal arts community? If you answered "Yes, please, all of the above" Save the date (June 11th!) and join us for Metalsmithing day! Metalsmithing Day is free for everyone, from beginner to seasoned professional! To read more about it, including a list of our past, illustrious presenters, visit us at the link in our bio! #metalsmith #metalsmithingday #metalart #jeweler #jewelryartist #metalartist #wearableart #metalartsguild #riojeweler #artisanjewelry #gems #goldsmith #jewelrydesign #gemstone #silversmithing #turquoise #handmade #ladysmith #cabochon #handmadejewelry #jewelrydesigner #crystals #silversmith #lapidaryartist #jewelrymaker #jewelry #sterlingsilverjewelry #customjewelry #handcraftedjewelry #bayarea
Our friends at @academyartjem will be showing off Our friends at @academyartjem will be showing off some of the coolest student artwork of the year at their Spring Show! Check it out to see work from their awesome jewelry program, and more art than you can shake a stick at from all disciplines of up and coming artists. Featured artwork by @anousha.m ! #artist #art #designer #aau #academyofarts #paintings #academyofart #academyofartuniversity #sculpture #academic #fineart #metal #metalsmith #metalart #metalsculpture #jewelry #artstudent #artisanjewelry #goldsmith #jewelrydesign #silversmithing #handmade #cabochon #instasmithy #handmadejewelry #jewelrydesigner #sanfrancisco #artshow #metalartsguild #wearableart
Our friends at @montereybaymetalarts have an aweso Our friends at @montereybaymetalarts have an awesome workshop coming up! For those of us in the Watsonville area, or willing to travel, this is an excellent opportunity to learn these Cloisonne Enamel and Mason Stain techniques all in one intensive! Visit mbmag.org for more information and to sign up! #cloisonne #cloissoneenamel #cloisonné #masonstain #enamel #enameljewelry #monteray #workshop #jewelryworkshop #jewelryclass #jewelry #cloisonnejewelry #handmade #jewelrydesigner #jewelryaddict #jewelrydesign #jewelryartisan #silver #metalsmith #jewelryart #handmadejewelry #customjewelry #jewelryclass #jewelrymakers #silversmith #jewelryartist
This month we're featuring CCA, California College This month we're featuring CCA, California College of the Arts (cca_jma_studio)! Just in time to collaborate with them for Metalsmithing Day 2023! "CCA was founded in 1907 by Frederick Meyer with craft at its core. We are a nonprofit college with 23 undergraduate and 11 graduate programs that support an international population of students. Students’ education combines interdisciplinarity opportunities with deep expert knowledge in each of the diverse programs. As individuals we have identities, lived experiences, and inherited histories that allow us to tell unique stories, lift up concerns, and share knowledge. In the Jewelry and Metal Art Program at CCA we help students discover their artistic identity and help them understand how to share their stories through artwork. We learn not only from the faculty, but from each other in our courses." To read more, visit our featured member section of our website by following the link in our bio. Student artwork featured in this post: Chengjie Jin, Home to Home @dassiekj Yumeng Wu, @yumeng_w_ Meztli Mercado, @mez.merize Yee Li Ben Chung Galen Boone, @galenboone Clio Herbert, @clio.herbert #cca #californiacollegeofthearts #metalsmithing #metalsmithingjewelry #metalsmith #metalsmithingclass #jewelryschool #metalarts #metalartsculpture #wearableart #metalsculpture #chainmail #chasingrepousse #planishinghammer #neon #skeletons #art #metalartsguildsf #MAG #multimedia #silversmith #stonesetting #jewelryschool #sanfranciscoartist #oaklandartist #bayarea #metalart #maker #metalsmithingday
Announcing Metal Arts Guild's Small Business Grant Announcing Metal Arts Guild's Small Business Grant Awardees! Scroll through to see them and their excellent work! It was a difficult decision by our jury, but we'd like to thank Olivia Shih and Jena Hounshell for ongoing excellence in their metals practice! We wish we could award grants to everyone who applied. Cover photo and Jena's photography by Ryan Leggett To read more about the grantees, their work, and where the grant's will be going, follow the link in our bio! #womeninbusiness #supportsmallbusiness #smallbusinessowner #business #localbusiness #supportlocal #smallbusinesssupport #smallbusiness #entrepreneur #handmadewithlove #handmadejewelry #handcrafted #MAGSF #metalartsguild #smallbusinessgrant #oliviashih #jenahounshell #finejewelry #casting #castingservice #sanfrancisco #bayrea #metalart #metalsmith #jewelry #jewelrybusiness #gold
Some awesome work by Metal Arts Guild member Esta Some awesome work by Metal Arts Guild member Esta Jo Schifter ( @shiftingmetal ). We love the silver accent and all the colorful stones! What cool work! We'll be posting recipients of our Small Business Grants soon, so stay tuned! #jewelrydesigner #oneofakindjewelry #design #statementjewelry #wearableart #art #contemporaryjewelry #jewelryart #handmade #metalart #metalartsguildsf #artjewellery #uniquejewelry #jewelryaddict #jewelry #jewelrydesign #contemporaryjewellery #metalsmith #handcraftedjewelry #artisanjewelry #jewelryartist #handmadejewelry #smallbusiness #necklace #pendant
Don’t miss MCD’s Trunk Show featuring Uli Rapp Don’t miss MCD’s Trunk Show featuring Uli Rapp! (@ulirapp ) In-person at the Museum of Craft and Design Store Saturday, April 22, 2023 | 10:00 AM–5:00 PM Virtual Livestream with Uli Rapp | 12:00–12:45 PM Join us on Saturday, April 22 between 10:00 AM–5:00 PM for a special Trunk Show featuring the work of Uli Rapp. Uli will be virtually present at 12:00 PM via live-stream. She’ll be giving a short talk and visitors can ask questions about her work or specific pieces. Uliʼs fabulous pieces are produced in Amsterdam, by hand and with love by Uli and her team. They are worn all over the world and can be found in permanent collections of international museums and private collectors. They are sold at shows and galleries in Paris, Miami, and Dubai. Uli’s necklaces, brooches, and earrings interpret a love for antique gemstones and pearls contrasting with chunky chains. All pieces are skillfully handmade in screen print on lightweight soft materials. The combination of a contemporary artist’s tools with the hint of past splendor makes for titillating jewelry: conversation pieces for bold wearers like famous Architect Zaha Hadid, Designer Nathalie Rykiel, or Boy George. Images: ©Uli Amsterdam. #trunkshow #MCD #museumofcraftanddesign #bayarea #metalartsguild #uniquejewelry #museum #artcollectors #exhibition #artist #museums #artshow #museumshow #ulirapp #artexhibition #artexhibit #museumexhibition #artmuseum #museumart #wearableart
Looking for somewhere to dive into your metal arts Looking for somewhere to dive into your metal arts practice? Check out our featured member for April, @the_crucible . The Crucible has been offering unique class formats, like weekend intensives, since 1999. Not only do they offer jewelry classes, but other metal art forms like blacksmithing, welding, foundry, enamel and much more. The Crucible hosts a ton of amazing teachers, classes, and community, and their shop is truly one of a kind and a must-visit for all metalsmiths in the Bay Area and beyond. To see our interview with the Crucible, visit our website at the link in our bio! #metalartist #metalworking #handcrafted #metalsculpture #fabrication #weld #metalart #sculpture #steel #welding #metalartwork #sculptureart #jewleryclasses #jewelry #thecrucible #metalartsguild #bayarea #jewelrymaking #jewelryworkshop #handmade #handmadejewelry #jewelrymakingclass #takeaclass #customjewelry #sculpturaljewelry #metalsmith
Richmond Art Center is hiring jewelry instructors! Richmond Art Center is hiring jewelry instructors! RAC hosts a diverse student body, and an amazing metal shop equipped for casting, enamel, soldering, and more. If you're looking to share your skills and passion as a metal artist, consider doing so at Richmond Art Center. Check out the posting --> https://richmondartcenter.org/about/jobs #silversmithsofinstagram #jewelrystudio #jewelrylesson #stonesettingcourses #goldsmithcourses #jewelrycourses #jewerlryschool #jewelryprofessor #metalsmith #jeweleryschool #silversmithcourses #lostwax #jewelrydesign #silversmith #enamelcourses #richmond #bayarea #professor #metalsmithstips #craftslessons #jewelryteacher #ringdesign
Studio One is HIRING Jewelry Teachers! They are l Studio One is HIRING Jewelry Teachers! They are looking to hire 2 or 3 part-time metal jewelry teachers at Studio One. They have a state-of-the-art metal jewelry lab. Teachers usually teach anywhere from 1 class a week to 3 classes a week (5 hours a week, up to 20 hours a week) based on the individual's availability. It is a perfect job to balance with creating your own art, running your own business as an artist, or teaching at other art studios. Email studiooneartcenter@gmail.com for more info! #jewelrystudio #designdecisions #ringdesign #enamelcourses #stonesettingcourses #craftslessons #jewerlryschool#jewelryprofessor #silversmithcourses #jewelrylesson #jewelrydesign #metalsmithstips #silversmithsupplies #jewelrycourses #silversmithsofinstagram #jewelryteacher #goldsmithcourses #metalsmith #jeweleryschool #silversmith #metalart #metalartist #studioone #oakland #metalartsguild
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The San Francisco Metal Arts Guild is seeking a ne The San Francisco Metal Arts Guild is seeking a new board President! Our volunteer run organization has been creating events, giving grants and helping metal artists in the bay area develop their professional skills since 1951, and now we're looking for a new President for our Board! Think you might have what it takes to be a leader in the metal arts community? Follow the link in our bio for more information! #metalsculpture #metalwork #metalfabrication #artist #weldart #fabrication #metalworking #jewelryartist #handcrafted #weld #metalartist #metalart #artwork #welding #metalartwork #metal #handmade #sculpture #SF #bayarea #bayareaartists #SFMAG #metalartsguild #boardpresident #volunteer #volunteeropportunity
We're pleased to announce that our Small Business We're pleased to announce that our Small Business Grant program is accepting applications! Members of the SF Metal Arts Guild can apply for up to $500 in grant assistance now through March 24th! Follow the link in bio for more information! #smallbusiness #business #startup #shopsmall #smallbusinesssupport #art #womeninbusiness #entrepreneur #localbusiness #smallbusinessowner #shoplocal #businessowner #supportsmallbusiness #jewelrydesigner #jewelryaddict #jewelry #gold #rings #handmade #jewels #diamonds #handmadejewelry #jewelryshop #jewelrydesign #jewelrybusiness #jewelrymaking
Calling all bay area enamelists and metal artists Calling all bay area enamelists and metal artists for a rare workshop opportunity: The Language of Enamel, A Master Class with Ukrainian Enamelist Oleksii Koval The Enamel Department of The Crucible, an Oakland, CA based Industrial arts facility, is pleased to sponsor a 5-day master workshop with Ukrainian enamelist, Oleksii Kovall. The dates: M-F, March 27-31, 10 Am to 6 PM The place: The Crucible, 1260 7th St., Oakland CA In this workshop Oleksii will be going through step-by-step processes of image transfer, preparation for copper etching on larger copper plates, etching the plates using 2 types of etching process, and then enameling and otherwise embellishing the plates with decals, gilding, and metal finishes. Students will be able to use the copper plates in a printing press to created images on water color paper that can then be colored. Oleksii Koval is from Kiev and has exhibited his monumental enamel works all over the world. He has drawn inspiration from many sources including nature, landscape, and his rich Ukrainian cultural heritage. Before his workshop at The Crucible he will be giving a presentation about his life and work. March 26- time and place TBA For registration and more information visit: https://conta.cc/40oA8Bv For more information contact Judy Stone, judy@jstoneenamels.com. #antique #enamelart #art #silver #enameljewelry #jewelry #gold #handmade #enamelware #necklace #enamel #jewellery #earrings #pins #vitreousenamel #design #enameling #metalwork #metalartwork #metalartist #jewelrymaking #jewelryclass #jewleryclasses #metalsmith #jewelryworkshop #thecrucible #bayarea #sfmetalartsguild #ukraine #ukraineart
If you haven't seen it already, we're featuring Ac If you haven't seen it already, we're featuring Academy of Art University as February's metal arts program of the month! "We offer a wide range of classes that cover traditional techniques like wax carving and casting, forging and forming, welding, stone setting, enameling and papermaking. Students can combine these techniques with contemporary technology in our laser cutting, 3D printing and electronics classes. Our students also have the opportunity to take classes in other departments such as fashion or industrial design. AAU offers the only accredited, fully online Jewelry and Metal Arts degree in the country. Research is key for our students to understand how their own work fits within an historical context. Our students study the history of metal sculpture and jewelry and follow contemporary artists who work with similar materials and techniques. As our students learn a wide variety of new skills, we encourage them to gather inspiration in order to design and work conceptually, so their pieces convey a deeper meaning. The goal for many of the student’s larger projects is to create show-stopping pieces that they might envision on a runway or in a gallery." Congrats AAU! Read more about their program in the interview on our website at: www.metalartsguildsf.org or click the link in our bio! #masterjeweler #pavesetting #micropave #diamondsetter #jewelryinstitute #benchjeweler #engraver #jewelrydesigner #jewelryschool #stonesetter #jewelleryschool #pavediamonds #scrollwork #handengraved #jewelrymakingclass #diamondsettingschool #jewelersbench #stonesetting #diamondsetting #engravingcourse #masterengraver #handengraver #engraved #diamondsettingcourse #handengraving #jewelry #learnfromhome #metalart #AAU #academyofartuniversity
Happy International Jewelers day to our community Happy International Jewelers day to our community is SF and beyond! If you are feeling generous and thinking about the jewelers around the globe, some of whom produce amazing work with absolutely minimal tools and resources, consider checking out the toolbox initiative! "The Toolbox Initiative is a volunteer effort created by jewelers Matthieu Cheminée and Tim McCreight in 2014. The goal is to assist jewelers with limited resources through the collective strength of the metalworking community and to create new connections worldwide." Read more at www.toolboxinitiative.org #jewelry #internationaljewelersday #toolboxinitiative #jewelers #metalworkers #metalartist #wearableart #jewelrydesigner #jewels #handmadejewelry #jewelryaddict #silver #bracelets #jewelry #instajewelry #gemstones #gold #diamond #jewelrydesign #fashion #jewelrymaking #silverjewelry #gemstonejewelry
Reposted from @thecolornetwork The Color Network i Reposted from @thecolornetwork The Color Network is pleased to offer eight fellowships to fund workshops at Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts! The fellowship will cover room, board, tuition for one workshop, and includes a $300 travel and material stipend. This opportunity is focused for artists of color working in all artistic disciplines. Artists 18 years of age and older, at any stage of their careers, may apply. Apply by February 6, 11:59 pm EST - Find the application form at the linktr.ee in bio.
Considering joining the San Francisco Metal Arts G Considering joining the San Francisco Metal Arts Guild? This professional metal artists organization offers: - Discounts with local suppliers and contractors - Group shows, tool swaps and networking gatherings - Small business and education grants If you're looking for ways to level up your business or get more rooted in the bay area metal arts community, consider joining us or renewing your existing membership! . . . . . #magsf #metalartsguild #metalart #sanfranciscoartist #bayarea #sanfrancisco #bayareaartist #jeweler #welder #metalsmith #metalsmithing #jewelrydesigner #professionalorganization
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