Archived newsletters from 2018-2026
2026
December
Newsletter and Meeting info coming soon!
August
Newsletter and Meeting info coming soon!
April
Q&A with a panel of Jewelers, info on Spring Show
November
Newsletter and Meeting info coming soon!
July
Annual Election results and Art in the Pearl Volunteer Call!
March
Tips on promoting and displaying your work
October
Newsletter and Meeting info coming soon!
June
Celebrate CMAG’s 40th Birthday
February
Navigating the metals market
September
Newsletter and Meeting info coming soon!
May
Spring Show recap and Clasps with Rachel Morris
January
Customer interactions and sourcing gems
2025
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May
Spring Show Summary, Letter from the President
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April
Jewelry Photography Presentation, Letter from the President, Show Girl Tips from Amy Zhang, Gemstone Vendors at the Spring Show, CMAG at the Tigard Library
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March
Wax Carving Presentation, Letter from the President, Tips on Selling at the Show, MakerSpace Survey Results
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February
CMAG Lands New MakerSpace, Bookbinding Tools Presentation, Frogwood Scholarship Winner, Tigard Library Display
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January
January Presentation by Kristin Mitsu Shiga, MakerSpace Update
2024
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November
November Presentation by Chris Anderson, Guilds in the Village
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October
Sunstone Challenge, Columbia Gems Open House, Frogwood Scholarship Opportunity
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September
September Presentation by Eric Braunwart of Columbia Gem House, Portland Jewelry Academy Open House, Guilds in the Village Announcement
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August
Swap Meet and Potluck, Call for Art in the Pearl Volunteers, Gathering of the Guilds Webmaster Needed, Impact of USA Patriot Act
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July
July Presentation by Debra Carus on Plique-a-Jour, Lucidity Gems and Lion Punch Forge Discount Codes, CMAG Makerspace Announcement, Jewelry Sketching Class Registration
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June
June Presentation on Rockhounding by Alison Jean Cole, Message from the President, Jeweler's Bench Reference, Design Challenge
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May
May Presentation by Kellen Bateham on the Bull Run Powerhouse Center, Spring Show Report, Summer and Autumn Classes, US Inflation
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April
Message from the President, Group Critique, Rotary Burnishers
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March
No newsletter
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February
February Presentation by Mary Wong and Thomas Tietze on Bench Tips and Tricks, 2023 Foldform Competition Winner, Local 14 Call to Artists
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January
January Meeting Cancelled, Letter from the President, Calder Exhibition Review
2023
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December
Spring Show Registration, Married Metals Class, East Carolina University Symposium
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November
November presentation by Bruce McKay, Antique Detailing Using Engine Enamel, Wellness for Makers
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October
October Presentation by Pat McCormick on Tube Setting Large Stones, Bang & Bend Photos, Scott Erb & Donna Dufault Photography, Letter from the President
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September
September Presentation by Rachel Morris on Perceived Value and Actual Value, Guilds in the Village, Upcoming Enamelist Society Workshops, CMAG Mentorship List, Keum Boo Alchemy
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August
Swap Meet and Potluck, Anacortes Art Festival, Art Nouveau Jewelry Class Review
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July
July Presentation by Shelly Durica-Laiche of Indio Metal Arts, Letter from President Mary Wong, August Swap Meet Announcement
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June
June Presentation by Jane Pellicciotto, Board Elections, Enameling Workshop Review, Upcoming Classes
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May
May Presentation by Grey Proctor on Filigree, Upcoming Classes: Bang & Bend with Andy Cooperman, Enameling Explored with Anne Johnson, Beginner Metalsmithing Classes at Ninety Twenty
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April
April Presentation by Carli Schultz on the Tuscon Gem Show, Link to Mary Wong’s Gemsetting Video, List of Spring Show Gemstone Vendors, Rotary Tool Holder
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March
March Presentation by Mary Wong: Beyond the Bezel, Multnomah Arts Center Feature
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February
February Presentation by Thomas Tietze on Bezel Setting, Spring Show Updates, Portland Jewelry Academy Feature, New Library Books
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January
January Presentation by Catherine Chandler on Social Media, Spring Show Registration Opens, Wax Carving Class, Upcoming Classes from Rachel Morris and Ninety Twenty
2022
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November
November Presentation: Gallery Panel, John Vesowate Memorial Service Registration, Interview with Jeannine Grafton of Riversea, Stacy Mairs Profile, Wax Carving Class Announcement
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October
October Presentation by Greg Wilbur, In Memoriam: John Vesowate, Paul Bartnik Profile, Class Announcement: Bezels Less Ordinary with Rachel Morris
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September
September Presentation by Jen McCaw, Ninety Twenty Studios Profile, Winter PopUp Registration, Class Announcement: 20 Ways to Add Texture Without a Mill
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August
Annual Swap Meet, Frogwood Scholarship Award Announcement, Book Review of Craft: An American History
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July
July Presentation by Chris Anderson of Lion Punch Forge, Stonesetting and Titanium Classes, Metalwerx Class Review
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June
Board Elections, Member Show and Tell, Spring Show Report, Member Gallery Shows, Upcoming Classes, Library Update
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May
May Presentation by Columbia Gem House, Abstracta Display Review, Board Elections, Upcoming Show Deadlines
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April
April Presentation by Laurie Feinswog, Book Review, Show and Tell plus Pepe Tools Demo at the Spring Show, Upcoming Show Deadlines
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March
March Presentation by Catherine Chandler, Exhibition Review, Spring Show Update
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February
February Presentation by toolsmith Matty Sears, Spring Show Reminder, Last Call for Art in the Pearl applications, Book Review, Upcoming Classes with Ninety Twenty Studios
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January
January Show and Tell, Spring Show Details, Lost Wax Casting Setup for Sale, Local Show Application Deadlines, Book Review
2021
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December
December Updates, Taborspace Location Info, “Creative Stone Setting” Open Studio Project, February 2022 Enameling Class, Book Review
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November
Jo Haemer, Taborspace Location Info, Call for Artists, February 2022 Enameling Class, Book Review
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October
Trude Parkinson, Taborspace Location Info, February 2022 Enameling Class, Book Review
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September
Potluck, Art in the Pearl Demo Opportunity (Last Call), Teaching Opportunity, Call for Artists, Book Review
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August
Potluck, Art in the Pearl Demo Opportunity (Last Call), Teaching Opportunity, Call for Artists, Book Review
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July
Lori Gipson | The Metal Museum, Art in the Pearl Demo Opportunity, Employment Opportunity, Display Cases for Sale, Exhibit Review – Trude Parkinson: EVOCATIONS
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June
Mark Frank’s Skeleton Clocks, Board Elections, Book Review: Diving for Starfish: The Jeweler, the Actress, the Heiress, and One of the World’s Most Alluring Pieces of Jewelry
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May
Joe Mueller from A Day in the Life Gallery, Upcoming Board Elections, Chain Samples Chart Tip, Member Interview: Suzy Williamson, Exhibition Review: Ansel Adams in Our Time
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April
Jewellery Training Solutions training videos demo, GotG Gem Dealers, Easy SEO for your website
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March
Photographing Your Jewelry, Spring Show Information, Upcoming Workshops
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February
Selling through Instagram and Facebook, Spring Show Information, Upcoming Workshops, Class Review – Forged Gold Signet Ring, Pricing Your Jewelry
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January
Setting up your Etsy or Squarespace site, Spring Show registration info, member opportunities
2020
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December
Spring Show Update, CMAG “Stampclastic” virtual class reminder, guild member Rachel Morris’ class
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November
CMAG “Stampclastic” virtual class, online learning resources, Instagram ideas for holiday sales
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October
Hollow Forms Workshop, CMAG member discount, Tool Review, Facebook Live Tutorial
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September
Tutorial Review: Jewellery Training Solutions, CMAG member discount, Planoly Tutorial
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August
Shop Safety, Setting up your Facebook Business Page
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July
Virtual Potluck
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June
Annual Members’ Meeting
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May
Virtual CMAG, Upcoming Annual Members’ Meeting
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April
GotG Update, Artist Relief Resources
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March
Guild Responds to Covid-19
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February
Membership Directory, Symposium
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January
Spring Show Booth Sales, Upgrading Your Clasps Game, Keum Boo Tips & Tricks
2019
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December
Spring Show Booth Sales, Upgrading Your Clasps Game, Keum Boo Tips & Tricks
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November
State of the Guild, Fortune Magazine on Diamonds (1930), Regional Happenings
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October
MAC Gallery Show Call to Action, 2nd Annual Business Symposium, Space of Our Own survey results
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September
Silver Soldering Techniques, Brilliant – Lake Oswego Call to Submit Work
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August
Swapmeet, Creative Metal Forming Class Review, Enamelist Society Workshop Review
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July
Healthy Hands, Design Challenge, Art in the Pearl & Maker’s Faire demos, Micromotor Review
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June
Upgrading Your Bail Game, Mentoring with Mary Wong, Library Update, CASA Beads Impact
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May
Space of Our Own, Spring Show Thanks, Setting Pearls, Community Warehouse Contributions, Potluck/Swap-Meet
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April
Charles Lewton-Brain Visit, Becoming a Board Member, Tips & Tricks, Dressing & Finishing Your Hammers, Ron Ho Exhibit
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March
Maker’s Business Symposium, Promoting our Members, Torch Safety, Finishing Ear Wires
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February
Business Symposium, Show & Tell, Website Updates, Tools We Love: Sonic Cleaners, Book Review
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January
Spring Show Updates, CASA Beads, Gearing Up for Show Season Pt 2, Tools We Love
2018
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December
Holiday Party, Blackening Agents, Alma Rands, Gearing Up for Show Season
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November
Where Do You Get Your Stones, Cool Flex Shaft Tips, Book Review
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October
Design Challenge, Strategic Plan Progress, Favorite Tools – Height Adjustable Bench
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September
Lending Library, Favorite Tools – Mitre Jig/Tumbler
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August
Board Vote, Swap Meet, Favorite Tools – Rolling Mill
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July
Visioning Workshop, SMG Symposium
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June
Spring Show Update
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May
Member Spotlight – Ashley May Heitzman, SNAG Schedule, Favorite Tools – Swifty Wheels
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April
Charles Lewton-Brain Visit, Becoming a Board Member, Tips & Tricks, Dressing & Finishing Your Hammers, Ron Ho Exhibit
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March
Member Spotlight – Mandy Allen, Community Warehouse
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February
“Crossings” Show, Spring Show Registration
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January
Upcoming presentations – Photographing Your Work & Selling at Craft Shows