CMAG Officers
President: open
Vice-president: open
Secretary: Wayne Acton
Treasurer: Mandy Allen
Members at Large
Susan and Earl Lovejoy (Membership)
Linda Apodaca (Programs)
Barbara Covey
CMAG Board Meetings
Board meeting are generally
held the last Tuesday of
each month at 7:00pm.
Members are encouraged to
attend and contribute.
Contact Mandy for location.
How to Reach Us
Website:
www.cmaguild.org
Write:
Creative Metal Arts Guild
P. O. Box 8946
Portland OR 97207
Newsletter
Contributions, comments,
classified ads, display ads
metal_fx@comcast.netLyn Simon email
Membership
Please visit CMAG's website:
www.cmaguild.org
Annual membership dues are
$60; students $30
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Newsletter
The Creative Metal Arts Guild, a non-profit organization, exists to create a community for metalsmiths, jewelers and metal artists, by facilitating communication, providing information and benefits, promoting a positive image of the creative metal artist and increasing public awareness of the artist's contribution to the community. |
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 Editor's Comments
First place, this is much later than normal, between the show frenzy and some health crises (working themselves slowly to a satisfactory resolution, as is their wont,) and I’m sorry for that. Hopefully I won’t be sending this and the blast at the same time. Had a great time at the show, as always, sales were down quite a bit generally but not fatally, maybe on the order of 25%, don’t have the finals in yet. I didn’t get to the general meeting last time and only received pictures to make a report from, nobody sent in any anecdotes. You know who you are. Decided to write my main article about the website. See below. Wayne
As always the newsletter(s) along with meeting pictures and so forth are available at our 'secret' archive
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May 12, 2009 - GENERAL MEETING PROGRAM
"Yoga for CMAG"
By Jane Carlsen
 
Our May program will be Yoga tailored for benchworkers and sculptors: how to prevent injury with a focus on gentle stretching of upper chest, shoulders, neck, arms and hands. Our yoga instructor is Jane Carlsen, an Iyengar teacher and owner of 1st Street Yoga. The Iyengar school emphasizes precise physical alignment to prevent injury. Her tips and demos will benefit everyone.
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 First Street Yoga has a nice website which you can visit with the link below.
"From the outside, Yoga is easily mistaken as a just a form of exercise, and it is an excellent form of exercise. But as we work our bodies, yoga also directs us to exercise our awareness. This deliberate emphasis on weaving together physical and mental activity yields profound results for body and mind."
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June 9 2009: I don’t have the program for June in hand. Personally I’m hoping for a potluck at Hug Point State Park. I’m sure the reconstituted program committee will come up with something far more topical. July and August are traditionally our popular audience participation swap meet and new member showcase programs.
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Late News: Cancel the barbeque, this just in from Linda:
June 9, 2009: A CMAG Group-Sharing of Our Latest Work. Share several of your recent pieces, and tell the inspiration for the design, problems you had, what you learned, etc. More information in June newsletter.
July 14, 2009: Lee Haga will share her visit to the amazing Isamu Noguchi Scultpure Gardens in Queens, NY via the CD of the sculptures.
August 11, 2009: CMAG Annual Swap Meet- Start gathering the goods!
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A Thank You From Mandy
By Mandy Allen
Wow, another Spring Show under our belts. It’s amazing how much work goes into it and how many people pull together to get that work done. Big thanks to the Steering Committee; Debra Carus, Mona Mozeico, Jessica Vasi and Judy Acton, and their year of work. And also thanks to the CMAG members who weren’t in the show but gave their time and support with the Gallery, Silent Auction and so much more. I had a great time visiting with everyone and seeing all the fantastic work.
I’m pleased to announce that several people have volunteered to become board members and help with other important tasks; they will be thanked properly next month once I compile the complete list. But we are not out of the woods yet. We still need a program committee chair and, you guessed it, a President and Vice President. Time is ticking; we are making personal pleas but coming up empty so far. If you are considering any of these positions please contact me ASAP.
Mandy Allen
503-281-7820
allenmetalarts@gmail.com
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FERRIC CHLORIDE ETCHING, AND CLOISONNE WORKSHOPS
From Alma Rands
I am delighted to report that a number of people have already signed up for the workshops. There is still room for additional participants, so if you are interested please send an email, or phone me so that a space can be reserved for you, and so that I will have a head count and know how much in the way of supplies that I have to order.
For full details about the workshop refer to the March CMAG newsletter. The Cloisonne Workshop will be held the weekend of May 23-24, and includes all materials with the exception of some items that you already have around your house.
The Ferric Chloride Workshop will be held the weekend of June 20-21, and will include most materials. We will be etching copper with the Ferric Chloride, as this is an inexpensive way to learn the process. Also the etched copper can be roller printed onto silver, or gold, giving wonderful textures. For those who prefer to etch directly on silver, the process is exactly the same as for working on copper. The only difference is that for etching silver, one would use Ferric Nitrate, (which is much safer than nitric acid.). Once you learn all the steps involved in working on copper, it is easy to make the switch to working with silver. We will be working with PNP(Press and Peel ) as our resist, which I prefer as it always gives excellent results. However, for those who are interested, I will have a supply of Transfer Paper for them to experiment with.
This is a wonderful opportunity for those unfamiliar with photo etching, or Cloisonne enameling to learn in a friendly environment. Also, it will give members who are new to the Guild an opportunity to meet with other members.
For Lunch, participants can bring a sandwich and I will provide my special gourmet soups, beverages, and snacks.
If you have any questions, email me arands@comcast.com, or give me a phone call (503) 644-1286.
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Generous Sponsors
By Mona Mozeico
The Spring Show Sponsorship Committee thanks the following CMAG members for much needed help this year:
Linda and Joe Apodaca
Margaret Frison
Phoebe Jane Smith
Donna Berget
Mona Mozeico
Deb Steele
Linda Bretana
Debra Carus
Veneita Stender
CMAG's most appreciated thanks to our corporate sponsors would be to patronize them:
AAA Precious Metals
Simon Golub & Sons
Alaskan Copper and Brass
Bruce McKay Designs
American Jewelers Institute
Quimby Corporation
The Bell Group (Rio Grande)
Snow Owl Designs
David Frank Gallery
West Coast Findings
Thanks,
mona
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Mt Hood Repertory Theater Company
[ed note] This comes from Margaret Frison. The Repertory Company website is here: www.mthoodrep.org. I didn’t see anything about the auction there, but it’s a big site. Wayne
Hi Lyn,
Please include this in April's newsletter if possible.
thanx
margaret
A fundraiser for The Mt Hood Repertory Theater Company is looking for Consigned Art pieces (The artist receives 60% of the sale price). If any of the Artists in your group might be interested in submitting materials for our oral/silent auction event on May 30 please contact Keene Clay at drclay@mthoodvision.com . We would love to have some metal sculptures or wearable art and Jewelery pieces. All proceeds that we keep will go to support the Mt Hood Repertory Theatre Company (501c3 nonprofit). We also welcome donations.
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Lebanon Public Library
[ed note] The web link for this hasn’t worked for me but it’s small and local so maybe some member is interested and will give them a call. Wayne
Greetings,
We are the Art Advisory Committee of the Lebanon Public Library and have been given the responsibility of art selection for the new library. We are a non-profit group  seeking responses from northwest artists.
Will you assist our endeavor by posting the following “Call to Artists” for northwest professional visual artists?
CALL TO ARTISTS
The Lebanon Public Library is seeking art proposals and design concepts for the following areas in our newly constructed facility in the entrance foyer and above the fireplace. Additional information regarding this request, including the submission process and budget can be located at www.lebanon.plinkit.org
Thank you for helping us promote the visual arts for public places in Oregon
The Lebanon Public Library Art Advisory Committee
Contact person:
Denice Lee
Library Director
541.258.4232
dlee@ci.lebanon.or.us
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“Love Art”
[ed note] This came to the Guild e-mail. They don’t exactly say if they are looking to purchase the sculpture but might be worth a call. No website that I could find. Wayne
Hello,
We are soon opening “Love Art” – an  eclectic, contemporary art gallery in Sellwood. The artists who are joining us are stunning and diverse in their work.
We picked up the Creative Metal Arts Guild flier at the show last weekend and thought that this is the place for our connection!
We are looking for someone who does garden art – or large metal art – for the space in front of the gallery. This is nearly our last piece for this phase of our opening.
Would you notify your membership of this opportunity? We would love to chat with artists whom are interested.
We also have space for 1 or 2 fabulous jewelry artists – in addition to the ones who are coming in.
The gallery is located in the heart of Sellwood’s Antique Row at 8036 SE 21st Ave. Our home phones are 503-477-7614 or 503-255-0267.
Thank you so much. Best, Ruby Campbell and Heather Love
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OCAC Summer Schedule
[ed note] Sarah, at the Oregon College of Arts and Crafts, sends us every quarter a very nice pdf file of their offerings for the upcoming session. I’ve been to their website but didn’t find access to this handy document there (maybe I’m lame?) If you’re interested, an inquiry might get you on the list to receive it. Here’s Sarah’s note and I copied out two summer offerings by CMAGers. Wayne
Hi All,
Please check out our new summer catalog! We have some great new classes from Resin Casting to Weaving. Also, check out our website where you can now submit your registration online!
Sarah LaBarre
Extension Program Assistant/
Art Adventures Program Coordinator
503.297.5544 ext. 159
503.297.1844 f
slabarre@ocac.edu
www.ocac.edu
Try it! One-day workshop
Spinning Ring
ME702 • JUN 6 (1 session ); SAT 9:00AM-4:00PM
TUITION RECEIVED ON OR BEFORE MAY 26: $95
TUITION RECEIVED AFTER MAY 26: $115
STUDIO FEE $40
Fidgety? Anxious? Just like to keep your hands busy? Channel your nervous energy into making your own spinning ring! Learn how to make a sterling silver ring with an outer band that spins freely around the inner shaft in this one-day workshop. Based on ancient Tibetan prayer wheels, this motion in the ring is thought to give the wearer a special calming effect which helps to diminish anxiety and worries. Or, you can just think of them as a beautiful and interesting accessory! Basic metalsmithing skills (sawing, soldering) are helpful but not required. Location: Metals Studio
MIEL PAREDES, INSTRUCTOR
Miel-Margarita Paredes has won several awards for her art, including grants from the Society of North American Goldsmiths, the Peter S. Reed Foundation and the Women’s Jewelry Association. Her work has been exhibited across the United States in venues such as SOFA Chicago, the John Michael Kohler Art Center, and the Museum of Arts & Design. Images of her work have been published in Metalsmith Magazine and Lark Books’ 500 Metal Vessels. In 2008, she was a featured “Searchlight Artist” at the American Craft Council Show in Baltimore. www.mielmargarita.com MFA, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Fundamentals of Metalsmithing I
ME801 • JUN 8-JUL 20 (12 sessions ); MON/WED
6:30-9:30PM
TUITION RECEIVED ON OR BEFORE MAY 27: $432
TUITION RECEIVED AFTER MAY 27: $452
TUITION FOR 1 CREDIT: $630
STUDIO FEE $90
Investigate the basics of working with non-precious metals and sterling silver in this introduction to jewelry fabrication. Processes include sawing, piercing, filing, soldering and cold connections. Using techniques such as riveting, chain-making and simple forming, students design and create finished pieces of jewelry. No prerequisite. No class July 8. Location: Metals Studio
REBECCA SCHEER, INSTRUCTOR
Rebecca Scheer is a professional metalsmith living in Portland, Oregon. She has exhibited artwork in venues such as Portland Institute for Contemporary Art, Museum of Contemporary Craft, Velvet daVinci, John Michael Kohler Arts Center and Center for the Visual Arts. Her work has been reviewed in Art Week, featured in Metalsmith magazine’s “Exhibition in Print, 2005” and published in two books, Silversmithing and 1000 Rings. www.scheersilver.com. MFA, University of Oregon
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Inquiry From England
[ed note] This comes to us from Rebecca in England who is looking for foreign exchange & symposium partners. I searched around to vet the source and found the links below. Nice work if you can get it. Wayne
Rebecca Skeels
Jewellers and Silversmiths Network,
39 Whitmore Green,
Farnham, Surrey, GU9 9AF, England
Rebecca@skeels.co.uk
Dear Sir/ Madam,
I am writing to you on behalf of the Jewellers and Silversmiths Network, based in Farnham, Surrey, England. Recently we were lucky enough to win a grant to assist us in running an exchange and a symposium. We are currently looking for a similar group to our own to take part in the exchange and symposium and was wandering if could suggest an appropriate group for us to contact.
The symposiums theme will be the different uses of materials in contemporary jewellery and silversmithing. We will focus on the unusual and groundbreaking use of materials in the areas of contemporary jewellery and silversmithing, sharing ideas, thoughts and techniques.
The exchange will be an integral part of a bigger project, reciprocating skills sharing and materials knowledge with the American exchange partners bringing valuable resources in terms of knowledge to the symposium. By having international speakers and participants, we believe both our own network members and regional peers will be able to gain a new perspective on the materials we use and how to use them. We also hope that the exchange partners will be able to also apply for funding to host a symposium in the US.
Thank you very much for your help, if you require any more information please do not hesitate to contact me.
Yours sincerely
Rebecca Skeels
Skeels' site
Jewelry network
Farnham Maltings
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2009 SNAG Conference
The Society of North American Goldsmiths conference happens later this month in Philly. Pre-Registration is now closed but you can prolly still get into the extravaganza at the door. This link is pretty comprehensive:
conference info page
Selected events:
Opening Night Reception and Pin Swap
Presentations
Exhibitions
Gallery Tour
Vendor Room
Final Night Dance Party
”Join SNAG in Philadelphia for the 2009 REVOLUTION conference, May 20-23, 2009”
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Miklja Photography
[ed note] A photography studio in Lake Oswego sent the following email. Their website works good and has several jewelry pics. It’s hard to judge jewelry shots via the web. Didn’t see sculpture but lots of stuff. If you’re in the market maybe try the complimentary test. I decided to give them a slot here because they offered something free and it gave me a shot at editorializing. We don’t have a paid ad policy for the e-news, don’t know if we want one. People often ask me to send ads along to the membership, often implying it's my responsibility to "inform" my constituents of the "service." Mostly I just do stuff like MCC, OSAC or SNAG. I try like the very dickens to avoid doing special membership e-blasts beyond the meeting announcement. Wayne
Miklja Studios offers complementary test shots of your latest pieces in our studio with your choice of background. They can be used for websites or art submissions, etc. Call to make a free appointment for up to 3 of your pieces.
And, now's the time to get great photography at our great promotional rate.
Visit our website to view some samples.
LIZ & MARINEL
MIKLJA STUDIOS
530 First Street
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
503-387-5471
www.mikljastudios.com
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gallery is divided into two sections, a table of thumbnails at the top and a text listing of the current membership at the bottom. The listing on the bottom is updated at least once a year which probably isn’t frequently enough. If you’re name isn’t there and it should be SEND ME AN E-MAIL. 
