MSG Summer 2016 News

SUMMER 2016 NEWSLETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT Hello members! A lot has happened since the last newsletter. March brought members the opportunity to visit I3 Detroit, a maker space in Ferndale, where participants had the chance to learn about and try their hand at laser cutting. April was a busy month for us also, starting with the long anticipated Michael Good Anticlastic Workshop held at Wayne State University. I think it's safe to say that it was enjoyed by all, including Michael who requested a return engagement. He was impressed by the Guild, by Wayne State, and the City of Detroit, and is looking forward to coming back for another workshop in early 2018. Many thanks to all who made his visit such a great success and fun time. April also brought our annual holiday party graciously hosted by Paul and Brenda Mergen at their home. As always with the Mergens, every moment was a learning opportunity, and members were treated to the chance to try their hands at the traditional crafts of rope and twine making as well as enjoying Paul's forging demonstrations. Many thanks to Paul and Brenda and for everyone who made it such a successful event. July will bring the annual MSG booths at the South University Ann Arbor Art Fair. Longtime members Charlotte Allen and Gretchen Otto have generously volunteered to coordinate the booths and really dug in to bring an awesome experience to everyone involved. In keeping with previous years, we will once again have a juried selection of 10 member artists selling their work, plus a range of member led demos over all four fair days, including the extraordinary College for Creative Studies Blacksmiths. The fair runs Thursday July 21 to Sunday July 24. Stop in and show your support or better yet consider joining in the fun. There are still opportunities to volunteer or demonstrate. And don't forget to visit the other MSG members who have their own booths too. (Editor Note: listed in the newsletter, so read the whole thing) September is shaping up to be a very full month, starting with our Jewelry and Objects Show opening on September 9 at the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center. Our J&O juror Billie Thiede will also be leading a two-‐ day workshop for us exploring alternative materials on the 9th and 10th at Eastern Michigan University. And we will end the weekend at Eastern with the MSG Annual Meeting on September 11. It's always a good time. Make an MSG weekend of it! There is much more in the discussion and planning stages, including a pewter workshop that is being finalized and an October workshop with enamelist Anne Havel. So check your email, snail mail, and the MSG website and Facebook pages for updates on these and future events as they develop. As always, if you have any ideas, comments, questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at mckernahan@yahoo.com. Sincerely, Mary Kernahan, MSG President

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Workshop Was So Good – Michael Good! By Bonnie Anderson On April 13-‐15 the Michigan Silversmith’s Guild (MSG) offered a workshop with Michael Good, anticlastic raising designer and metalsmith. The workshop was at maximum capacity with 12 participants. There were 8 hopeful students on the waiting list, one from as far away and California. Mary Kernahan, President of MSG, who has studied with Michael at his studio in Maine, served as his workshop assistant and coordinator. In addition to excellence in technique and creative design of fine jewelry, Michael is a superb instructor. Michael provided procedural demonstrations for a basic anticlastic form bracelet, single loop anticlastic earring, a double helix form and a hyperbolic paraboloid. Each of the three mornings began with a demonstration of the selected anticlastic form. Michael provided personal advice to each student as the technique was practiced and learned. The technique was demonstrated again during the course of the day with questions that came up for students during practice. Workshop student Allison Colby had this to say, “This class was laid out really well and just the right amount of material was covered. Going in I had only about 6 months of raising experience and I learned so much from Michael. Because of Michael’s teaching style, I don’t think you needed raising experience at all to benefit from the class. It was great.” Michael generously donated a set of his tools to the Wayne State metals department. There is an excellent explanation of anticlastic raising on Michael Good’s website. For more information about Michael Good and anticlastic raising http://michaelgood.com

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2016 Annual Meeting Coordinates with Jewelry & Objects Exhibit Opening

Jewelry & Objects Exhibition & Workshop with Juror Opening Reception Sept.9, 6:00pm Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center (BBAC)

MSG will be holding the all member Annual Meeting on September 11 at Eastern Michigan University. Join us for some fellowship, food, the always popular tools swap, and board elections. Billie Jean Theide, Professor and James Avery Endowed Chair of the Crafts: Metal + Ceramics Department, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign will be the featured lecturer.

Exhibition Dates: Sept.9-‐Oct 15 Billie Theide, Juror 2 Day Workshop Eastern Michigan University Sept 9, 9:00-‐3:00 & Sept 10 9:00-‐4:00 This is a hands on workshop. Billie asks participants to investigate two assigned materials. They will use simple materials, knitting needles, crochet hooks, staples, thread, etc. It explores the use of alternative materials. Each student makes a runway style piece, and there are options for a photo session & runway show. The fee will be $175 for the 2 days. Save space on your calendar now for the WHOLE WEEKEND, from Workshop to Reception through our Annual Meeting & Lecture! WE NEED VOLUNTEERS FOR THIS EVENT TOO! For More Information: J&O Chairperson Janice.Degen@gmail.com misilversmiths.org

Watch your email, MSG Webpage & Facebook for more specifics as we go. Save time and postage…Have your 2016 Membership Fee and Form filled out to process at the meeting J

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MEMBERS IN THE NEWS The work of KRISTINE BOLHUIS has been the focus of several recent exhibitions, including the current Surface and Structure: Jewelry and Metals at the University of Michigan Hospital Gifts of Art Floor 2 Gallery. The show included a retrospective pieces from her undergraduate days through her current work. Kristine's work was also featured in the recent New York Museum of Arts and Design's LOOT: MAD About Jewelry exhibition. An annual event, the show featured designs from more than 40 emerging and acclaimed international jewelry artists, including some of the most innovative creators in the jewelry field. She also opened the 2016 season for the Society for Domestic Museology with the April 9th presentation of her "Talking through a Closed Window" series, depicting the gestures of sign language. MARILYN SOUTHERN was profiled by the Detroit News HOMESTYLE May 20 regarding her clever Knitting Stitch Markers she creates in metal and sells on Etsy. Check out this link, and the fantastic photo of her ;-) Handmade: Needle artist has mark of success on business

JUDY WENIG-HORSWELL has a one person exhibit, at Manchester University, North Manchester, IN. EXPLORATION-EVOLUTION runs April 4--September 18, 2016. This exhibit includes lost wax cast jewelry and small sculpture plus some watercolors and ceramic sculpture.

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VISITING ARTIST SESSIONS AT STUDIO JSD

Visiting Artist, Richard Salley: Popular California artist and workshop presenter Richard Salley once again brings his technical expertise and unique southwest-‐flavored aesthetic to Studio JSD in July, 2016!

Coin Frame Pendant-‐-‐Friday, July 8, 2016

In this one day workshop you'll learn to make a special type of frame that will securely encase the coin and allow both sides to be visible. Add this skill to your jewelry making repertoire and you'll be ready to make pendants for those neglected treasures for yourself and others to enjoy! Price includes all materials. A complete list of necessary tools will be provided to students before the class.

Hinged Ketoh Bracelet-‐-‐Saturday, July 9-‐Sunday, July 10, 2016 $545 Navajo Indian archers wore wrist guards called Ketohs to protect their forearms from the snap of their bowstrings. Navajo silversmiths adapted the Ketoh form into decorative jewelry. Taking inspiration from the original Ketoh, this 2-‐day workshop will guide you to fabricate a modern, hinged version that you'll be proud to wear even if you never pull back a bowstring! Price includes all materials. A list of necessary tools will be sent to students prior to the class

Visiting Artist, David Michael Sturlin: Faculty member of the Revere Academy of Jewelry Arts and popular visiting guest artist and conference presenter, Michael shares his expertise and insight with students at every level from beginner to accomplished professional.

Fabricated Settings-‐4 settings in 5 days, August 3-‐7, 2016

$1,425 Take your jewelry designs to the next level and learn to make professional custom settings for faceted stones. Techniques include: Wire Basket Carved Rod Intersecting Sheet Tapered Bezel FOR MORE INFO… WWW.STUDIOJSD.COM

Wire Wrap Basics with Tina Brennan-‐-‐Thursday, June 30, 6-‐8pm $55 Learn the art of wire wrapping with instructor Tina Brennan! In this fun 2 hour class, you'll use copper wire, to create an exquisite beaded ring and a stunning pendant with your choice of cabochon. No prior experience or skill is required, and all materials are included. Lapidary Class – Tuesday, July 12, 6-‐8 PM $45 Lapidary Class is an introduction to using the studio lapidary equipment to cut and polish your own stones. Students will be able to cut and polish at least one stone in this engaging 2 hour class. This class is a pre-‐ requisite to using the lapidary equipment independently in the studio. Bring a selection of rough material or use a bit of ours!

GEMSTONE STACK RINGS – Friday, Aug. 26, 1-‐4 PM $65 Students will texture, size and solder as they create TWO These misilversmiths.org 5 stunning sterling and gemstone rings. Summer2016 versatile rings can be stacked with others to create a variety of customizable loos. No metals experience

STUDIO JSD WORKSHOPS (Cont.d)

Mokume Gane-‐-‐Patterning, Processing, and Fabricating-‐-‐Friday & Saturday, August 12-‐ 13, 10 am-‐5 pm $395 Fabricate and dramatically pattern your own one-‐of-‐a-‐kind, mokume gane sheet and wire in this 2 day workshop, taught by Julie Sanford. Use pre-‐laminated brass and copper billets and rod to create intricately patterned sheet and wire to use in fabricated projects Students will: Learn to pattern their own sheet; See how to twist & pattern wire See demos of fabricating with sheet and making rings with wire; Have time to practice techniques and make jewelry SPINNER RING – Friday, Aug. 26, 9 to Noon $65 Create a stylish ring that moves in this three hour, project based workshop. This beginning to intermediate class will focus on basic metal textures, ring construction and simple soldering. Each student will be able to make one Sterling Silver ring with a bronze or copper spinning accent. Fee includes metals, all supplies & materials.

VISIT OUR MEMBERS EXHIBITING AT ANN ARBOR ART FAIR Rose Giacherio – Booth B5028 (State Street show) Idelle Hammond-Sass – Booth E123 (South University show) Julie Sanford – Booth E377 (State Street show) Kristine Bolhuis – Booth A 212 (Original show) Mary Kernahan – Booth E26 (South University show)

GEMSTONE STACK RINGS – Friday, Aug. 26, 1-‐4 PM $65 Students will texture, size and solder as they create TWO stunning sterling and gemstone rings. These versatile rings can be stacked with others to create a variety of custom looks. No experience required. Fee includes silver, gemstones, all supplies & materials.

MSG Art Fair Participants: Charlotte Allen Dyanne Christian Rebecca Corrin Joanne Huspek Lorraine Kolasa Gretchen Otto, Tina Sayer Jessica Tenbusch Carol Tomasso Kate Wilcox-Leigh.

ETCHING ON SILVER-‐ Friday., Sept. 23 1-‐4 PM $85 Susie Penning, Instructor. Learn all you need to know about how to etch on silver, including developing and sizing your designs, transferring designs to silver, the process of etching, and adding patina to your piece to highlight your design, all with an emphasis on safe practices. All materials included. misilversmiths.org

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DAN NEVILLE Past board member, Dan Neville, just completed his requirements for a Masters of Fine Arts Degree in metalsmithing from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. Dan Finished his last semester with his thesis exhibition and first solo show titled “Steelworks: in Black and White”. After graduation, Dan has been invited to participate in a group traveling exhibition which takes place in Japan at the Tsubame Industrial Materials Museum in Tsubame City and the Yamawaki Art College Gallery in Tokyo. This exhibition will showcase American metalsmiths who use the traditional Japanese technique mokume-‐gane in their work.

For the month of July Dan will be assisting two workshops in North Carolina at the Penland School of crafts in the iron department for Patrick Quinn and Andrew Hayes. After this Dan will be moving to New York to work at the Center for Metal Arts. He will be in charge of overseeing the metals mithing shop, organizing workshops, and helping with commission work. Dan is looking forward to working with such a skilled group of people and having the time to continue building on his personal body of work. For more information about the Center for Metal arts visit www.centerformetalarts.com Dan Neville can be contacted at Nevilleforge@gmail.com

EQUIPMENT WANTED: ROLLING MILL….. TEACHER OPPORTUNITIES TOO

Our studio, The Hot Spot, is currently looking for a rolling mill. Also, we're always looking for people who want to lead a class or workshop.

Contact Abbey Blodgett, The Hot Spot metalsmithing studio within Grand Rapids Makers. 401 Hall St. SW Suite #185, Grand Rapids MI 49503 email: thehotspotgr@gmail.com cell#: 616-‐780-‐2973

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STUDIO FOR SALEâ&#x20AC;ŚWell, it has been over a year to finally get this together. Here I am at the end of a career of over 30 years smithing and teaching and it was sad to photograph everything. I have a great studio full of well-loved tools. I am including my contact info for anyone wanting to talk to me about what they are interested in. Diane Hubert 9791 Avondale Ln. Traverse City, MI 49684 231-313-0734 (C) I am open for a studio visit if some members want to make a road trip. I do come downstate occasionally to visit an aunt and could certainly bring smaller items down with me. The anvil would have to be a pick-up. It is a 75 lb signed Peter Wright. The treated stump can go with it. The vise is 4.6 in and opens 10-12 inches. The treated stump can go with it. I have a few more stakes that I forgot to photograph. They are in pretty good shape. The stand can go too.

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MORE TOOLS TO MAKE YOU DROOL…

Michigan Silversmiths Guild

Holiday Party 2016

Join us to spend a day with Event Host

Paul Mergen in his studio on Saturday

April 23rd, 12pm –10pm

Day long Demo

Metal forming and twine

from roadside weeds!

Potluck style and catering

Details to follow by

Invitation.

Space is limited

RSVP APRIL 5TH

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Betsy Lehndorff Offers Two Pearl Carving Workshops this Summer MSG member Betsy Lehndorff will teach the innovative art of carving freshwater pearls that jewelers can do at the bench. The secret to this skill is the use of dental grade diamond drill bits and burrs that carve soft stone easily. Studio JSD held the first in June. Ask for another session to be added. Students will complete three projects, including carving and polishing, and go home with tools and a carved pearl on a sterling silver beaded chain. The Ann Arbor Art Center class is Saturday, Aug. 6, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will include detailed projects plus a lunchtime talk on advances in pearls and pearl carving. To sign up, go to http://www.annarborartcenter.org/portfolio-view/pearlcarving/ The classes are the result of a step-by-step article Lehndorff wrote for the April issue of Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist. She will also be teaching in Colorado and is looking for other opportunities to work with students and teachers. Students should bring a magnification visor or safety glasses, and will be provided with everything else they need.

WORKSHOPS AT ARMSTRONG

http://www.armstrongtoolsupply.com/classes.html

Basic Soldering with Lesley DiPiazza $60 Sat., July 23 1-‐4 PM or Wed., Sept. 7 6-‐9 PM Delft Clay Casting with Mary Kernahan Wed., August 10 6-‐9 PM $60 Freeform Bezels with Lewsley DiPiazza Sat., August 13 1-‐5 PM $65 Spinner Rings with Lewsley DiPiazza Wed., August 17 6-‐9 PM $55 Flex Shaft Boot Camp with Mary Kernahan Sat., August 20 9:30-‐1:30 $55 Soldered Herringbone Cuff with Mary Kernahan Wed., August 24 6-‐9 PM $55 Russian Filligree with Mary Kernahan Wed., August 31 6-‐9 PM $60 Tube Set Soldered Pendant with Mary Kernahan Wed., September 14 6-‐9 PM $55

The Michigan Silversmiths Guild Newsletter is published quarterly for members of the Guild. The Editor of MSG Newsletter is currently waiting to hear from you.... Let us know about upcoming events you are involved in or events that have happened. We are looking for comments, so let us know how the Guild can better serve your needs. We are also looking for articles. Do you have an idea or a tip you would like to share with the guild? Send it to: MSG Newsletter Editor Danielle Blanchard DanielleSings@comcast.net Put MSG News in Subject Line

MSG EXECUTIVE BOARD Mary Kernahan - President mckernahan@yahoo.com

Janice Degen - Exhibitions janice.degen@gmail.com

Julie Sanford - Vice President juliesanford@charter.net

Sondra Hoffman - At Large shweaver1@comcast.net

Lori Brauer - Vice President lorib@mi.rr.com

Katie MacDonald - At Large katie.macdonald@wayne.edu

Ericia Bartels - Treasurer ericiab@yahoo.com

Eric Okon - Publicity ericokon@gmail.com

Jennifer Marcson - Secretary jennifermarcson@gmail.com

Ralph Paruszkiewicz - Sponsorship rparus2000@yahoo.com

Christine Bossler - Past President christine.bossler@gmail.com

Emily Saling - Website blackrose7784@gmail.com

Danielle Blanchard - Newsletter daniellesings@comcast.net

Carol Tomasso - Historian carol021772@yahoo.com

Jason Burton - Website jason.burton@techshop.ws

Lyn Wagner-Ditzhazy - Membership funkybeadz@comcast.net

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