Call for interest....
Info sent to the blog by Penny Gildea.
The Japanese Enamelling Artist Association are organising their 42nd International Exhibition, which take place in at the Toyko Metropolitan Art Museum in Japan, between the 29th Jan until the 4th February 2009.
There is an entry fee of $50 and the deadline for registering your work is the 16th September 2008. Application for initial selection is by photograph and all forms of expression are eligible. The artist may enter up to 3 pieces. Selected Work is needed by the 30th of September 2008
42nd International Exhibition Japan
Design Show Liverpool
British Silver Week
British silver week is set for their June launch.
Events will be taking place between the 10th - 16th June 2008
Check the web site for details
http://www.britishsilverweek.co.uk/
Bursary Information from The Guild
The Guild of Enamellers are offering a bursay........
The Bursary will be given as
Free Membership to The Guild of Enamellers for one year
Meet enamellers for regional talks and workshops
Full access to the Guild’s website
Quarterly Journal
Use the extensive Library
Free place at the Guild’s Residential Weekend Conference
Exhibit your enamels and enter for awards
Assist a workshop tutor, attend the Master Class and lectures
Standard return rail expenses within the UK
Download the application form @ www.guildofenamellers.org
or
Apply for a leaflet, sending SAE to:
The Bursary Secretary
Guild of Enamellers
Barton House
Woodlan
Ashburton
Devon TQ13 7LN
Requirements for selection
Some previous experience of enamelling to guarantee a sustained interest.
Statement declaring how you would benefit from a bursary and how your interest in enamelling could be furthered.
Applicant’s CV (there is no age limit but we would appreciate an indication of your age).
Three images of enamels recently made by applicant.
Closing date for applications 30th September 2008
Please click here for the all the information.
http://www.guildofenamellers.org/content/bursary2008.php
Dale Devereux Barker - Exhibition News
An Exhibition of Monoprints and Enamels from 20 May - 20 June 2008
At the Jill George Gallery in London.
Contact Details:
Postal Address: 38 Lexington Street Soho London W1F 0LLUK
Phone(+44) 020 7439 7319
Fax(+44) 020 7287 0478
Email jill@jillgeorgegallery.co.uk
Website: jillgeorgegallery.co.uk
Location and Opening Hours Location Map
Shrewsbury Workshop
JUST A FEW PLACES LEFT !
Saturday and Sunday 10th & 11th May 2008
Saturday: Liquid Enamels with John Ball
Sunday: Leaf & Foils with Ruth Ball
Saturday: 11.00am – 5pm (or later)
Sunday: 10am – 5pm
English Bridge Workshop, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury SY2 6AD
£25 for both days (including liquid enamels, hot & cold drinks).
Supply your own lunches, enamelling supplies and accessories.Please arrange your own Saturday night accommodation in / near Shrewsbury. Some beds available with members. Contact Jill Leventon jill.leventon@btinternet.com 01743 289946 (away 5th – 13th April)
This weekend workshop promises to be an exciting and sociable event, with an opportunity to discover and experiment with two very different enamelling processes. We hope that people will bring examples of previous work using these media, share ideas and learn from each-other. We would also like everyone attending to dine together in Shrewsbury on Saturday evening. Places are limited to 10 and are for both days, allocated on a first come basis.
The liquid (wet process) enamel workshop on Saturday will be led and supplied by John Ball of W G Ball Ltd (manufacturers). This is an opportunity to discover the wonderfully spontaneous application methods and design opportunities of working with wet process enamels. Pattern, texture, sgraffito, marbling, dipping, painting, printing etc can all be explored. Come and play!
The Sunday leaf & foils workshop will be led by Ruth Ball. She has had a great deal of experience of working with leaf / foils in her own work as well as in teaching previous workshops, and is a fount of knowledge and inspiration. Please supply your own foils & leaf to work with. Please bring all your own enamelling accessories, stilts, jewellery enamels, leaf / foils, copper or whatever substrate you wish to work on. Some copper will be available to purchase at the workshop.
Travel directions, a list of equipment to bring and suppliers list will be sent on receipt of your payment.
Please book ASAP if you are interested, places are going fast !!
If you would like to attend, please complete and return the slip below to:
Melissa Rigby,17 Aubert Road, London N5 1TX together with your cheque. For further information contact Melissa on 020 7359 3591 or rigbymelissa@hotmail.com
Fiona's Marathon Update
Hello all,
I just wanted to thank you for your generosity and wonderfully supportive comments. I had a great race and completed in 3.50 53 seconds setting a new PB. Jill was the closest with a time of 3.50 30secs being 23 seconds out and so wins the Jewellery. Apologies if I let you down on your guessed time, maybe next yr……who knows sub 3.45!
Thanks once again, with your help I have managed to raise in excess of £3000 for a very worthwhile charity.
Best wishes
Fiona
www.justgiving.com/fionaflm2008
It's not too late to donate ! Please click on the link for information - Many Thanks
Fiona Rae & The London Marathon
Hello All,
Yes it is that time of year again and I am mad enough to consider running the London Marathon yet again. This year I am trying to raise money on behalf of the Alzheimer’s Society.
It would be really great if you would consider sponsoring me. To make it a little more exciting there is a prize of a piece of jewellery- Fiona Rae of course- to whoever guesses closest to my actual finishing time.
Please take a moment to sponsor me. It's really easy - you can donate online by credit or debit card at the following address:
www.justgiving.com/fionaflm2008
All donations are secure and sent electronically to Alzheimer's Society. If you are a UK taxpayer, Justgiving will automatically reclaim 28% Gift Aid on your behalf, so your donation is worth even more. Please join me in supporting Alzheimer's Society and a fabulous cause.
Thanks and best wishes,
Fiona
Don’t forget to put your time in the comment box!
Pay & Go Enamelling
with Penny Davis
In the latest addition to Gold Works’ popular Pay & Go initiative, this workshop is for those wishing to introduce colour and texture into their jewellery and small work.
Enamelling workshops can be accessed on the following dates;
Thursday 17th April 2-8pm
Thursday 24th April 2-8pm
Thursday 1st May 10-5pm
Thursday 8th May 10-5pm
Thursday 15th May 10-5pm
Fee £35.00 per session
Pay & Go is aimed at experienced silversmiths and jewellers wishing to develop their skills by offering an affordable alternative to renting fixed-term studio space.
A sound knowledge of jewellery and/or metalworking techniques and processes is required as this is not a taught workshop. Participants must provide their own hand tools, metal, safety glasses and most consumables, some enamels may be purchased on the day. Participants will receive a health and safety induction to the workshop and related equipment.
To book
Booking essential. To book your place please telephone Lucy Godwin on 020 7320 1878 or email bookings@metropolitanworks.org at least 24 hours in advance.
Please note only 15 places available per session. Each session will incorporate an hour long lunch break.
‘Playing with Fire’ UPDATE
As everyone knows by now, there is to be a major juried exhibition ‘Playing with Fire’ at the Devon Guild of Craftsmen’s Riverside Gallery in Bovey Tracey from September 20th until November 2nd.
The great news is that the Arts Council have agreed a touring grant for the exhibition to tour nationally until Spring 2010. However, the venues are yet to be finally confirmed.... so more information will follow soon !
