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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
We are happy to announce our January school of the We are happy to announce our January school of the month: Silvera Jewelry School. From beginners to professionals, Silvera offers a range of classes for any skill level. "Silvera Jewelry School offers both online and in-person classes, and many of our classes are both! We have 9 in person desks that are fully equipped, and our classes tend to have a maximum of 15-18 students so we can spend time with each student individually. They share live magnified demonstrations on our big screen tv with up to 9 more students online. Our classes include handouts, recordings of the live classes, and some materials. It’s our mission to help students to learn traditional and contemporary jewelry techniques, using home studio friendly tools and chemicals, so that they can easily continue to work at home. Our school was started by Joe and Anat Silvera, who have been teachers since 2002 and the 90s, respectively. Jenn Parnell Kirkpatrick joined in 2019 and we all became joint partners, running the school together, in 2021." Thank you to Silvera for sharing your skills and uplifting the metal arts community in the San Francisco Bay Area! To read more, visit our website, through the link in our bio and be sure to visit @silverajewelryschool on instagram!
Calling Enamelists! @silverajewelryschool will be Calling Enamelists! @silverajewelryschool will be hosting a class by Pat Nelson in March! Pat's class is an in depth exploration of using Decals and Transfers in your enameling work! For more details, visit Silvera Jewelry School @silverajewelryschool and www.silverajewelry.com . . . . . #jewelry #enamel #enamelclass #jewelryclass #jewelryclasses #metalart #metalartclasses #silverajewelryschool #enamelist #decals #transfers #silkscreen #laserprint #digitaldecal #onlineclass
Women's Jewelry Association of Northern California Women's Jewelry Association of Northern California {@wja_norcal} is looking for board members! Check out their page for more details on a great way to get involved in the jewelry community and hone your professional skills! . . . . . #opportunity #womensupportingwomen #womensjewelryassociation #womenempowerment #boardmember #womenjewelry #womenjewelers #WJA #wjanorcal
AdornAxis is seeking jewelry artists worldwide for AdornAxis is seeking jewelry artists worldwide for their upcoming show! The deadline for applications closes soon, so let's hop to it! Adornaxis.com . . . . . #callforentry #jewelryartist #jewelrydesigner #metalart #artshow #adornaxis #jewelryopencalls #contemporaryjewelleryart #artjewelry #artjewelryexhibition #jewelry #contemporaryjewelry #wearableart #jewelryexhibition #jewelrycollector #drip #jewelryevent #armoryartcenter #onlineexhibition #jewelrymaking #strutyourstuff
Society of North American Goldsmiths is hosting a Society of North American Goldsmiths is hosting a call for entries to their show: Bring on the Gems! First submission deadline is January 8th, and there are multiple ways to participate. Check it out! . . Photo from SNAG, Hope is Resiliency Exhibition at NYCJW 2022 . . . . . #callforartists #callforentry #snag #metalartsguildsf #metalart #wearableart #metalsculpture #metalsmith #metalartist #silversmith #goldsmith #societyofnorthamericangoldsmiths #tucsongemshow #exhibitioncall #jewelry #jewelrydesigner #gems #stonesetting #gemstones #gemshow #lapidary #stonesetter
We're closing out the year by featuring a former P We're closing out the year by featuring a former President of the MAG Board, Alison Antelman, as our December Member of the Month. @aantelman is a studio jeweler and teaches metalsmithing classes both in person and online. An active member of the metals community, Alison and has received many high accolades and awards for her forged hollow form jewelry. To learn more about Alison, please click the link in our profile.
MAG is looking for dedicated and friendly folks to MAG is looking for dedicated and friendly folks to join our Board, which is a great way to make professional connections and meet new people. We'd love for you to be involved as a Board member and engage with us in our collaborative approach to supporting the Bay Area metal arts community. We currently have two positions that need to be filled. First, we are looking for a Webmaster, who updates our website with new Members of the Month and upcoming programs. While this position does not require specific website programming knowledge, (you would be trained on how to manage our web platform) some experience would be great. Second, we are hoping to find a new Public Relations Chair to keep our Instagram and Facebook running smoothly. If you’re interested or have further questions, please click the link in our profile to inquire. Thank you!
Our November Member of the Month is Maria Carmella Our November Member of the Month is Maria Carmella Luna. Maria is our incoming Secretary, beginning in 2023. We’re excited to have Maria join the Board. Thank you Maria for volunteering! You can see more of Maria’s work @catchthemoondesign, and to read more about Maria, click the link in our profile.
Don’t miss out! This Sunday is MAG’s Swap Meet Don’t miss out! This Sunday is MAG’s Swap Meet & Potluck, along with a tour of the SF CCA jewelry studio. Bring those jewelry supply items you no longer want or need and find them a new home! Need something? Come by and check it out! To register and for more details click the link in our profile. You must register in advance to attend. Hope to see you there! Details: When: Sunday, October 23, 1-4pm Where: SF CCA campus, 1111 8th Street
Have you registered for the upcoming Swap Meet? Jo Have you registered for the upcoming Swap Meet? Join MAG for a special fall event — this year our potluck returns in person at the CCA campus where you can tour the new jewelry studios! In addition to the sharing of food, we will be having a swap meet! Bring those jewelry supply items you no longer want or need and find them a new home! Need something? Come by and check it out! Sun, October 23, 2022, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM California College of the Arts (CCA) 1111 8th Street San Francisco, CA 94107 Register via the link in our profile. Hope to see you there!
As we continue featuring MAG’s Board members, ou As we continue featuring MAG’s Board members, our October Member of the Month is Jenn Parnell. @jennparnelldesigns is currently MAG’s Programs Chair, and any event we’ve held in the last year or so has been put together by Jenn. We’re so thankful for all of her hard work in organizing fun events for our metals community. To learn more about Jenn, please click the link in our profile. Thanks!
Join MAG for a special fall event — this year ou Join MAG for a special fall event — this year our potluck returns in person at the San Francisco CCA campus where you can tour the new jewelry studios! In addition to the sharing of food, we will be having a swap meet! Bring those jewelry supply items you no longer want or need and find them a new home! Need something? Come by and check it out! When: Sunday, October 23, 1-4pm Where: SF CCA campus, 1111 8th Street For more details and to register, click the link in our profile. Hope to see you there! #swapmeet #californiacollegeofarts
Join the Metal Arts Guild today! The mission of MA Join the Metal Arts Guild today! The mission of MAG is to foster community, provide education, and promote Bay Area metal artists and jewelers. We provide small business and educational grants, host fun programs, and put on an alternating annual member exhibition. Your membership not only provides access to these programs, but your membership dues also help to fund these programs. Click the link in our profile to learn more. Thanks! #metalarts #sanfrancisco #sanfranciscobayarea #jewelrydesigner #contemporaryjewelry #studiojeweler #bayarea
The Metal Arts Guild is happy to announce that Gil The Metal Arts Guild is happy to announce that Gillian Shewaga is the recipient of this year's Emerging Artist Grant. Gillian began taking jewelry courses in Austin, Texas in 2018, and has lived in San Francisco for 9 months. In the short time she has been here she has already taken Jewelry 2 at Metalworks SF and a stone setting course at Silvera. With the grant she will begin taking the casting series at Silvera. Gillian is drawn to metal arts by the craft itself and the story each piece tells. She loves the idea of making personal heirlooms — something people will cherish forever and pass down to generations. She enjoys the practice of stone setting, especially flush setting, and hopes to learn pave setting. In five years, Gillian hopes to launch her first collection and transition into fine jewelry. Congrats, Gillian!
The Metal Arts Guild is pleased to announce that C The Metal Arts Guild is pleased to announce that Camille Torres is the recipient of this year's Professional Development Grant. Camille is the owner of her eponymous jewelry brand, Camille Torres Designs, which is full of beautiful small batch, artisanal jewelry using keum-boo, sterling silver, and gold-plated metals. You can see more of Camille's work at @camilletorresdesigns. She is currently moving her collections toward one of a kind, gem-forward pieces with an emphasis on 14k gold. Camille will be using the grant to take Stone Setting: Tube, Flush, and Prong, at Silvera. Such skills gained from the class will be invaluable and will help to grow her business with the creation of high-end, gem forward, and custom pieces. Congratulations, Camille!
Our September Member of the Month is Monica Yichoy Our September Member of the Month is Monica Yichoy. Monica has managed MAG’s website since 2019, which is an invaluable role for our organization. Before Monica was our webmaster, she was our Hospitality Chair. Thank you, Monica, for all of your hard work to keep our website looking great and up to date! You can see more of Monica’s work on Instagram at @myfiorella, and you can read her interview by clicking the link in our profile.
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