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Sip 'n Saw - Free fun online event this Sunday, Sept 17, 4:30pm Pacific
Join me for a fun, free Zoom hour of chatting about mokume! Metal Arts Guild of Georgia is interviewing me as part of the run up to my 3-day workshop I'll be teaching there in November. This event is a way to learn more about the class and me as a teacher, but also there will be a Q & A and you are welcome to ask any burning questions you have about mokume! (Even if you know the class won't work for you, you are more than welcome to attend, there will be no arm-twisting I promise.) To attend, you just need to RSVP with them - it's easy, just name and email, and they'll send you a zoom link. I'd love to see you there!
Join me for a fun, free Zoom hour of chatting about mokume! Metal Arts Guild of Georgia is interviewing me as part of the run up to my 3-day workshop I'll be teaching there in November. This event is a way to learn more about the class and me as a teacher, but also there will be a Q & A and you are welcome to ask any burning questions you have about mokume! (Even if you know the class won't work for you, you are more than welcome to attend, there will be no arm-twisting I promise.) To attend, you just need to RSVP with them - it's easy, just name and email, and they'll send you a zoom link. I'd love to see you there!
Cherry blossom tsuba wins Bronze prize in Japanese traveling exhibition
I am pleased and honored to announce that my cherry blossom tsuba has won a bronze award (1st seat) at the 13th NBSK Craftsmen's Competition in Japan! It will be part of a traveling exhibition, on display now until the end of August at the Tetsu (Iron) Museum in Sakaki, Nagano Prefecture, then moving to the Sano Art museum in Mishima, Sizuoka Prefecture October to mid-December. (Both locations are about 2 hours from Tokyo, for those who might be visiting.)
There will be a catalog produced, with photos of all the award winners' pieces - all in Japanese, but of interest for the photos. I'll update when I know when/how to get a copy. I wish I could have gone to the opening, and I'm so curious to see the other works! As far as I know I am the only one participating from outside Japan. There is one other Westerner, Jeff Broderick, but it looks like he lives in Tokyo. Here also is a link to the NBSK official results page in English, and the home page of NBSK (paste the link into google translate for English).
I am indebted to my teacher Ford Hallam for encouraging me to enter, and his teacher Koshiro Izumi, who was so kind to receive my tsuba and carry it to the museum for judging. Thank you!
See images and read more about the making of the cherry blossom tsuba here.
I am pleased and honored to announce that my cherry blossom tsuba has won a bronze award (1st seat) at the 13th NBSK Craftsmen's Competition in Japan! It will be part of a traveling exhibition, on display now until the end of August at the Tetsu (Iron) Museum in Sakaki, Nagano Prefecture, then moving to the Sano Art museum in Mishima, Sizuoka Prefecture October to mid-December. (Both locations are about 2 hours from Tokyo, for those who might be visiting.)
There will be a catalog produced, with photos of all the award winners' pieces - all in Japanese, but of interest for the photos. I'll update when I know when/how to get a copy. I wish I could have gone to the opening, and I'm so curious to see the other works! As far as I know I am the only one participating from outside Japan. There is one other Westerner, Jeff Broderick, but it looks like he lives in Tokyo. Here also is a link to the NBSK official results page in English, and the home page of NBSK (paste the link into google translate for English).
I am indebted to my teacher Ford Hallam for encouraging me to enter, and his teacher Koshiro Izumi, who was so kind to receive my tsuba and carry it to the museum for judging. Thank you!
See images and read more about the making of the cherry blossom tsuba here.
Featured Class
Chisel and Stamp: Patterning Mokume Gane - Hybrid - in person or online!
Metal Arts Guild, Atlanta, Georgia
November 4-6, 2023
Tuition $480 (+$150 kit fee)
Mokume Gane is an ancient Japanese technique that uses fused layers of different metals to form unique organic patterns. We’ll start with stamp patterning; a direct and satisfying way to pattern mokume that even complete beginners can learn. Then we’ll delve into chiseling, which is the traditional Japanese way of patterning mokume gane. Students will learn to chisel pattern different thicknesses, then learn to combine the techniques for even greater pattern possibilities. On the last day students can make their own chisel and/or focus on turning their patterned mokume into simple finished jewelry. This workshop is a great follow on for those who have taken online mokume gane classes, but it is also open to those new to mokume gane. Participants can expect to create multiple patterned samples and/or finished jewelry depending on their interests and experience level.
Register at Metal Arts Guild, Georgia, then come back and buy the kit by October 4, 2023.
Metal Arts Guild, Atlanta, Georgia
November 4-6, 2023
Tuition $480 (+$150 kit fee)
Mokume Gane is an ancient Japanese technique that uses fused layers of different metals to form unique organic patterns. We’ll start with stamp patterning; a direct and satisfying way to pattern mokume that even complete beginners can learn. Then we’ll delve into chiseling, which is the traditional Japanese way of patterning mokume gane. Students will learn to chisel pattern different thicknesses, then learn to combine the techniques for even greater pattern possibilities. On the last day students can make their own chisel and/or focus on turning their patterned mokume into simple finished jewelry. This workshop is a great follow on for those who have taken online mokume gane classes, but it is also open to those new to mokume gane. Participants can expect to create multiple patterned samples and/or finished jewelry depending on their interests and experience level.
Register at Metal Arts Guild, Georgia, then come back and buy the kit by October 4, 2023.
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Looking for Sawing Circle? You can join from here!
Online Sawing Circle When: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 5:30-7pm Pacific. Where: Online via Zoom - Cost: FREE Our Sawing Circle is like a book club but instead of reading, we work on cool stuff, help each other with problems, share ideas and provide accountability for ongoing work. If you've been looking for support for moving forward on your projects then this is the online gathering for you. Join us from your studio to work in the good conversation and company of like-minded friends. Totally free, no need to RSVP, simply make yourself a snack, settle at your bench and click the button to join in. I don't attend all the time, but when I am there, I'm happy to answer any mokume or other metals question, general or specific. Even if I'm not there, you'll still have fun, I promise! |
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"Anne was so wonderful to work with for my fiancé's wedding ring! She answered all of our questions during the process and above all, the ring is gorgeous, beautiful, unique and perfect! Thank you, Anne. You have created an heirloom we will treasure for a long time." ~ Emily & Greg |
"Mokume gane patterning with chisels was one of the most enjoyable courses I've ever done." ~ Helen M, Sydney, Australia |