June 2010

CMAG Board
Bruce McKay
Daniel Baca
Ken Patton
Barbara Covey
Lyn Simon
Earl Lovejoy
Susan Lovejoy
Wayne Acton

CMAG Board Meetings
Board meetings are generally held prior to the General Meeting at 6 pm in Room 33. Members are encouraged to attend and contribute.

How to Reach Us
Website:
www.cmaguild.org
Write:
Creative Metal Arts Guild
P. O. Box 8946
Portland OR 97207

Newsletter
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Wayne Acton email

Membership
Please visit CMAG's website:
www.cmaguild.org
Annual membership dues are
$60; students $30

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.

Editor's Comments

I didn't get a president's message this month, which leaves me grumpy so I'm going to harangue you about membership renewal. If you want something nicer, maybe encourage Bruce to write more. Or try paying up quick.

For those of you who don't renew until you send in your show application, dues will seem due again mighty quick but in reality our membership year ends June 30. Dues are $60, $30 for students. NEW Members only who join after December get a one-time discount to $30. Except if they do the show. Then it's $60. Family members and business partners (not employees) can share a membership. Or not, if you're feeling generous. Just as important as sending the money is filling out the renewal form!!!! THAT piece of paper is how our overworked volunteer membership coordinators know what's going on. Don't make them look up your (outdated?) info and fill one out for you.

Again this year, Lyn Simon will be mailing a renewal newsletter. Look for it after the June general meeting. It will have the form AND A RETURN ENVELOPE. You can also download and PRINT the form here: www.cmaguild.org/newmembershipform.pdf

Don't go to sleep at the switch and fall off the swing. Please renew on time. Okay, I'm not grumpy anymore. Wayne

As always the newsletter(s) along with meeting pictures and so forth are available at our archive (which is now also linked to the CMAG Homepage:)

www.cmaguild.org/picts.html

Contents
Programs
Program Review
Meeting Report
Member News

Announcements
Calls for Entries
Web Stuff
Meeting Times

Programs Go back to contents

8 June 2010 - GENERAL MEETING PROGRAM
"Asian Art-Symbolism"
By Dawn Odell

Lewis and Clark College professor, Dawn Odell, whose research focuses on the exchange objects and artistic influence between China and Europe in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries will give a lecture on the symbolism of Asian art. Her talk will touch on subjects from Buddhist iconography to ink painting to porcelain decoration and will consider the "translation" of Asian symbolism into European art.

July: ANNUAL SWAP MEET ! ... MAKE MONEY! CLEAN OUT YOUR STUDIO! FIND TREASURES! ... FIND THE UNEXPECTED! FIND BARGAINS! HAVE FUN!

Round up your unwanted/unneeded supplies, tools, and stones and sell them at our Annual Swap Meet. That odd something (or piece of something), the one that you can’t remember why or where you got it, could be just the thing someone else has been searching for. Leave no stone unturned. Your castaway may be someone else’s treasure.

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Anticlastic Forming, May 2010
presented by Rebecca Melton

Rebecca brought several examples of her anticlastically formed bracelets, in a variety of metals, and examples of the hammers she uses in the technique. Her talk describing the use of sinusoidal stakes, annealing and soldering tubes left the audience with a much clearer picture of the process. Rebecca conducts classes at the MAC metal studio. Two weekend work shops focusing on proper use of tools and various uses for this technique in jewelry. Metal and the raising stake will be provided. The fee is $50.00 for the two days. Contact Rebecca at meltonmetals@gmail.com. She sends this note:

Hello All!

How exciting is it that the July workshop is ever closer? I also have a date for the August one. I'm thinking August 21 and 22 from 10 to 4.

If you haven't paid for your spot in the 1st, now would be a good time.

And, for all you guys that are interested in class number two, let me hear from ya!

Rebecca

CMAG ReportGo back to contents

Report of CMAG for June 2010

Venue Change: Last month I wrote: "I'm changing these meeting reports to include more of what's going to happen and not so much stuff that happened but that's not so much pertinent anymore. So, not minutes." So this month I'm changing the title to 'The CMAG Report.' Sometimes this is gonna be stuff I'm putting out on my own hook so to speak, like the elections bit below, which then I’ll make obvious.

Board: Strategy for publishing the membership directory was discussed and adopted. It's going digital only, like the newsletter, with some old hard copies left and good potential for self-printing. PDF, HTML & probably XLS files will be available, ON REQUEST, by email attachment or cd. They will have names, phone numbers, and email address of members current at the last compiling. (Compiling might be more frequent than annually.) Likely mentor status too. I'd expect an official announcement at the meeting or soon.

The above harangued, postal-membership-renewal-drive was organized. THANKS Lyn! … Daniel brought up the possibility of having a member resource list. The list would have the member’s other talents and “day jobs” listed so other members looking for services could look first within the guild. The list could be published on the website or e-mail distributed. The idea was favorably received.

I have to report that the subject of June Board elections was unfortunately overlooked. Unless there is some fancy footwork at the June Board, I'd expect they're postponed until July. I did circulate an email to see if current members were planning to stay on but didn't get back any usable data. Come forward to serve if you can, it's way easier to play this CMAG game with a full deck.

Remember, the board meets before the general meeting at MAC, at 6 pm, in room 33. All members are welcome to participate. So far I think Bruce is mostly handling organizing the agenda items if you have something to add.

Spring Show: Looks like there is considerable progress toward early and efficient organization of the steering committee. Members have been meeting and I've received this statement drafted by Heather: "The Spring Show Steering Committee is forming and the group had a very productive first meeting last week. The current committee candidates are: Debra Carus, Tami Dean, Heather Schiffke and Greg Wilbur. The committee will be officially "formed" once it's been appointed by the board, likely at the board meeting on June 8. The date for the 2011 Spring Show isn't set yet, but will be similar to previous years - around the last weekend in April/first weekend in May. We are currently in negotiations with the convention center. More information will be available soon."

Guests: Had another rousing turnout in May. For some reason 2010 is bursting the seams in the ole meeting room. Katherine, who might have told a 'short' joke, if my dubious notes don't lie, visited as did Phillip Panepento's son Andrew from Boulder and Cindy who is a 'just learning' jewelry student who checked us out at the show.

2010 Show reporting Sales were up. Silent auction was up. Debriefing meeting time set by acclamation. Meeting happened. See above.

Newsletter: Yours truly coaxed a standing ovation. Thanks.

Cooperative Endeavors: This is Mandy and the Guild Council (see last month for my diatribe.) The Etsy tea at the Museum was postponed.

Programs: I just want to keep reminding: EVERYBODY PLEASE NOTE that the AUGUST GENERAL MEETING will NOT be held at our usual MAC room but somewhere else probably at Daniel Baca's Studio. In August. So Lyn Simon can make a horrible racket and showers of sparks. This is a novel departure for CMAG so PAY ATTENTION and don't be the only one at the wrong address.

Q & A: Rebecca Melton reports a silver solder seam in a ring which insists on turning black. Linda Apodaca and Judy Acton were all over it's the customer's fault, body chemistry or make-up, respectively. Not too many other ideas. … There was a problem of a stone staying in a flush setting with raised beads which received thorough, professional caliber, academy grade explication from Mary Wong, Phillip Panepento and Bruce McKay. I don't have enough fingers to add up the years pf experience.

Respectfully reported, Wayne

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Library Corner By Hobbs Wells Jean Vendome: artist - joaillier, by Sophie Lefèvre (1999: Somogy éditions d’art, Paris) - a book review by Hobbs Wells A pioneer of modern jewelry is, in part, the listing entered for Jean Vendome in the French dictionary, Larousse. One peek through the pages of this sumptuously photographed volume about the life and work of Jean Vendome attests to the accuracy of this description. This book, written in French, includes an English translation of Monsieur Vendome’s biography, traces his birth in 1930, in Lyon, France, jewelry-making apprenticeship at age 13 to the Parisian jeweler, Der, the subsequent opening of his own shop in the 1950s, and details his career, collections and awards, through the date of this book, 1999. In viewing the work of Monsieur Vendome depicted in the numerous full-color photographs throughout the book, one understands why he is viewed as being at the front of design now considered as contemporary jewelry. Working with textures, volume, balance and space, incorporating unfinished gems, minerals and even shells, alongside precious minerals, all executed with the highest level of skill, Vendome’s work stood out from his contemporaries in the 1950s and through our present day. For example, a brooch called “Sabre,” in its graduated arc of channel-set diamond baguettes piercing through invisibly set Klein blue shards of rough lapis lazuli, echoes the angularity, counterbalance and tension in a painting like Musicians by Nicolas de Stael, or Painting by Franz Kline, both abstract expressionist painters. This book is not currently in CMAG’s library, but would surely be a good addition. Make your own suggestions for additions to CMAG’s library, by searching for, and entering, them on the CMAG wish list at amazon.com. Better yet, write a review for our newsletter of a book you like! - Hobbs Wells for the CMAG Library Corner - May 28, 2010
Refreshment Brownies & Art Walk By Maggie Bowman [Pretty sure I'm not the only one Jonesing for these. Once a month isn't doing the trick. Wayne] Here are TWO versions of "My Mother-in-law's Brownies" AKA "Junkyard Brownies" Buy a box of Duncan Hines Brownies (yes, the premixed, boxed ones) Prepare as usual... Then 1/2 way through the baking time take them out and sprinkle the top with 1/2 bag of choclate chips, 1/2 bag of butterscotch chips, and 1/2 bag of Heath Bar Chunks. (NUTS ARE OPTIONAL...slivered almonds work!) Return them to the oven...DO NOT OVERCOOK. Let them COOL before trying to cut...or hand out spoons and go for it! OR... Prepare as usual...Duncan Hines boxed mix Mix up 1/2 of a cream cheese brick with 1/2 cup powdered sugar, add a table spoon or two of milk and warm it in the microwave until pourable…stir well. Drizzle this mixture randomly over the uncooked brownie mixture Top with lots of chocolate chips…nuts? and bake, follow times on box, may take 5 extra mins. because of the cream cheese mixture. Don't overcook, they should be moist Let cool. New topic...I have been asked to be the featured artist for McMinnville's Art Walk , Saturday, JUNE 19th! I will be in Northwest Food & Gift, on 3rd Street...right across from McMenamins. I will be there late afternoon (as soon as my garage sale is done) till closing. I feel honored to be asked...there are over 50 artists/venders in the gift shop!! I am extending an invitation to everyone to head out to "Mac" for a fun summer evening...I promise, it won't rain! Maggie Bowman downtownmcminnville.com
In Memorium By Linda Apodace You may have heard via SNAG online- Silversmith Hiekki Seppa died May 18, 2010 at age 83 at his home on Bainbridge Island WA. He was particularly noted for his development of the technique of Anticlastic/synclastic raising which he taught in many university and workshop settings as well as writing a book about it. For more information about his life see www.silversmithing.com/artisan-memorial.htm
Tool Sale A paid ad from former CMAGger Linda Mather JEWELRY & METALSMITHING TOOLS and EQUIPMENT FOR SALE Hammers Gauges Mandrels Dapping sets Belt sander Drill press Oxy-propane setup Little Torch Buffer Wax tools Stonesetting tools Packaging Silver, copper Cording Findings and more All only lightly used Call Linda at 360-844-5031 mather2mather@hotmail.com	Ball Vise From Wayne A young woman jewelry maker whom we've befriended at the Saturday Market has semi gifted us a very fancy GRS ball vice which we won't use much and especially not how it's intended. We'd like to sell it for her, I'm sure she can use the money. The vice is the on page 8 in the paper catalogue & sells new for $388. The one we've got has the vice, base, two keys, two jaw plates but only three pins (one missing.) It's virtually unused and is good savings at $300. If I can get a couple strong men to help me, I'll put it in the car for the meeting, where you can look at it, but if you buy it, you'll have to carry it away yourself (it's heavy.) Or call us at 503-886-9037 or email: guild@actonjewelry.com Wayne

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The Art of Doors

Debra Carus alerts us to this from Sue Reynolds:

"We are hosting an art show this summer, and would love your help. Simply put, we are inviting artists to show work relating to “Doors” in our gallery home in the Portland Millwork Door and Window Showroom. This is our permanent home, and as our one year anniversary approaches, we want to highlight the things that makes our gorgeous home possible. "

It looks like they want paintings and sculptures. Excerpts of the prospectus, which I do not find anywhere online:

"Elysium Artists, LLC, a private gallery in Wilsonville Oregon, is looking for original art entries for an upcoming show, “The Art of Doors”.

"The show, opening the evening of July 15th 2010, will hang though August 15th 2010.

"The show will be judged by Christopher Shotola-Hart, multiple recipient of the Oregon Art Teacher of the Year award and member of Elysium Artists, LLC and Blackfish Gallery. Three prizes will be awarded July 15th with prize money totaling $500.

"Submission deadline is 5PM June 15th 2010. …

"Art must be submitted to Elysium Artists, Attention: Cindy Cox, 29600 SW Seely, Suite C, Wilsonville OR, 97070

"Should the artist be accepted into the show, the artist is responsible for delivery and return shipping, if necessary.

"Questions please call Cindy Cox @ 503-318-4719"

There is a website, but nothing there about "Doors:" www.elysiumartists.com

Bend Metals Symposium

This from Hobbs. Again, nothing on the web I could find. Dry Canyon Forge comes up a couple times for lamps. Good price.

Hi Wayne. Stumbled across this while checking links from reading the Orchid digest posting. A metals symposium in Bend! Maybe you already know about it, . . .

"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
June 1, 2010

Contact:
Rochelle Davenport
541-771-5404

Bend Metal Arts Group Presents
“Processes Revealed”
First Annual Bend Metals Symposium
Metal-Art Techniques Demonstrated

Bend, Ore. – A group of local, regional and nationally known metal artists will demonstrate the tools of their trade June 19, revealing to the public the processes and techniques for one-of-a-kind metal art work at the first annual Bend Metals Symposium.

Participants at the day-long symposium will watch as members of the recently formed Bend Metal Arts Group, five area artists with a passion and flare for metal art, create unique metal art pieces during five separate demonstrations – ranging from fabricating pewter to forging flora and fauna. The artists will reveal various processes and techniques using heat, hammers, chasing tools, ingot molds, among many other tools.

Following the demonstrations will be a barbecue dinner, included with admission, followed by an exciting auction of the art work made throughout the day.

The symposium will be held from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, June 19, at Dry Canyon Forge, 37 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend, Ore. Tickets are $10 per person, or $20 per family. The barbecue dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. and the auction at 6:15 p.m.

Contact:
Rochelle Davenport
541-771-5404

Demonstration Schedule:

10 a.m. - Jim Dailing – fabricating pewter vessel
11:15a.m. - John Paul – creating a ring from an ingot
1:30 p.m. - Rochelle Davenport – chasing and repousse
2:15 p.m. - James Dixon – mechanical joinery
4 p.m. - Joe Elliott- forging flora and fauna

# # #

Thought it should be in our newsletter - hope its not too late!

- Au revoir!
Hobbs {];) =^..^=

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International Competition

The competition for the 2011 Saul Bell Design Award is announced. The deadline is in September. Former member Elizabeth Gualtieri was the 2004 Grand Prize winner. This competition is sponsored by Rio Grande (jewelry supply company) and is named for it's founder. The blurb from their website states:

"A Premier Jewelry Design Competition

"The Saul Bell Design Award competition has both inspired and challenged jewelry designers around the globe for the past decade, and now in its tenth year, it continues to recognize artists whose work challenges traditional perceptions of jewelry design. Named for the founder of Rio Grande, the competition celebrates Saul's spirit and legacy by inviting artists and students to enter their most innovative creations in any of six categories: Gold/Platinum, Silver/Argentium® Silver, Beads, Metal Clay, Hollowware or Enamel."

To see what a really well paid team of web designers can come up with (and for additional details) go to www.saulbellaward.com

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MONTHLY MEETINGS & PROGRAMS
General Meeting

WHEN: General CMAG member meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month. Door opens at 6:45pm, meetings begin at 7:15pm, and adjourn by 9:15pm.

WHERE: Room 34 at the Multnomah Arts Center, 7688 SW Capitol Highway Portland 97219.

WHAT: Meetings consist of a general business and a short break with refreshments, followed by a program which may be a demonstration of a technique or tool, a slide presentation, a panel discussion, or other presentation of interest to CMAG members. The CMAG Library is open before the meeting and during the break for checking out books and magazines.

WHO: Meetings are open to CMAG members and their guests.

Board Meeting
Before the general meeting ... at MAC ... in room 33 ... starts at 6 pm.

CMAG Webpage