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The School of Jewellery and Jewellery Industry Innovation Centre has announced it’s new Short Course program for 2008. The Jewellery Industry Innovation Centre (JIIC), part of The Birmingham City University’s School of Jewellery, assists the jewellery and silversmithing industries with new technology applications. Courses are open to everyone on a first-come first served basis. Reservations for the 5 week program beginning on June 23rd will be accepted now. New courses for 2008 include: Decorative Techniques for Jewellers : Jinks McGrath Exploring Concepts for Contemporary Earrings : Yvonne Kulagowski Gemstone or Glass – What are you buying : Kate Hopley Hand Engraving : Mark Phelps How to Use Coloured Resins in your Jewellery : Clare John Jewellery – Clasps, Catches and Clips : Richard Witek Marketing & Promoting your Jewellery Business : Yvonne Kulagowski Models from Milliput – An Alternative to Wax : Mark Brayley Narrative Jewellery – An Introduction : Xavier Ines Monclús JIIC will be holding open days 3:30-6pm on April 8 & 9, 2008 DAVIDE BIGAZZI Chasing & Repousse' Workshops @ Davide Bigazzi Studio & Gallery in the South Bay Area (CA) April 19th and 20th - Saturday & Sunday - 9am to 12pm & 1pm to 5pm Two Day Workshop: $435 14 hours of individualized instruction and limited enrollment, so sign up soon! Materials Included: Tools are supplied. Workshop Description: This workshop is a hands-on introduction to the ancient techniques of chasing & repousse’. Its focus is on understanding the plasticity of metal and how molding metal can further enhance your work. Technique, the process of making tools, and an Italian cultural/historical perspective is provided through demonstrations and discussion. Hands-on learning and practice is the focal point of this workshop. Both beginners and experienced students are welcome. TEXTURES OF TOSCANA 2008 A Renaissance Style Workshop of Chasing & Repousse' June 9 – 15, 2008 Come "apprentice" in the art of ancient metalworking techniques with master Italian metalsmith Davide Bigazzi in his native Tuscany. Learn chasing, repousse’, and tool-making in an intimate and inspirational setting in Pian Di Sco, a small village in the Chianti hills just south of Florence. The workshop, held in his Tuscan studio, will offer students the chance to study one-on-one with Davide and learn about the land that inspires his designs. Students will stay in a rustic Italian farmhouse and feast together daily. The course also includes a day trip to Florence to see works by Benvenuto Cellini and other Italian master metalsmiths and sculptors. The workshop includes: -35 hours of individualized instruction :: previous experience helpful but not required -Limited Enrollment:: 5 students -6 nights in a rustic country farmhouse, double or single occupancy -Breakfast, lunch, & dinner included – Homemade Tuscan cuisine!! -Land transfers including pick-up from Florence train station to Pian Di Sco' and return -Transportation to Florence to visit Il Bargello museum and Museo degli Argenti -Use of tools and studio space About Davide: Davide Bigazzi is a metalsmith and designer from Florence, Italy currently living and working in the U.S. He has worked as an instructor, designer, model maker, and production supervisor for prestigious fine silver companies in Italy. His work is featured in galleries worldwide. Capturing the intrinsic beauty and sculptural qualities of metal has been his life-long passion. During his early teens, Davide apprenticed with Bino Bini, the renowned Florentine metalsmith and sculptor, aiding in commissions for the Vatican, national banks, churchs, etc.. Bino, one of the most notable Italian metal artists of our day, left a legacy of the Italian chasing and repousse’ tradition, which Davide is committed to preserving via the hands-on workshops he teaches throughout the U.S. and in Italy. *The maximum class capacity of Textures of Toscana is 5. Early registration is highly recommended!! The registration deadline is April 10, 2008. For info contact Elisa at 650-323-1923 Appalachian Center for Craft Spring and Summer 2008 Workshops Appalachian Center for Craft 1560 Craft Center Drive Smithville, TN 37166 615-597-6801 March 15-16, 2008 Earrings Sarah McClary April 12-13, 2008 The Art of Granulation Douglas Harling June 2-6, 2008 Angle-Raised Vessels David Huang June 9-13, 2008 Inlay Dennis Lee Gomez June 16-20, 2008 Fabricating Jewelry Forms from the Forest Jen Townsend June 23-27, 2008 Pewter: The Other White Meat Thomas Madden July 7-11, 2008 Introduction to Jewelry & Metal Arts Yoko Noguchi July 14-18, 2008 Surface Texture & Metal Embellishment Juan Carlos Cabellero-Perez July 21-25, 2008 Hinged Boxes with Locking Closures John Cogswell July 28-August 1, 2008 Cuffs & Collars Betty Helen Longhi |
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Instructional Books The
Art of Jewelry Design - Maurice P. Galli, Dominique Rivière,
Fan fan Li  Creative
Variations in Jewelry Design - Maurice P. Galli, Dominique Rivière,
Fan fan Li Designing
Jewelry - Maurice P. Galli, Dominique Rivière, Fan fan
LiTechniques of Jewelry Illustration and Color Rendering - Adolfo Mattiello The Art of Jewelry Design: From Idea to Reality - Elizabeth Olver 2002  Jewelry
Design: The Artisan's Reference - Elizabeth Olver 2003  101
Bench Tips for Jewelers - Alan Revere 2004 Jewelers Bench Reference - Harold O'Connor 1977  Jewelry
Concepts and Technology - Oppi Untracht 1982  Basic
Jewelry Making Techniques - Jinks McGrath 2003  Making
the Most of Your Flex-shaft - Karen Christians 2005 Metal Techniques for Craftsmen - Oppi Untracht 1968 The Art and Craft of Jewelry - Janet Fitch  The
Art & Craft of Making Jewelry: A Complete Guide to
Essential Techniques - Joanna
Gollberg 2006 The Art of Coppersmithing - John Fuller Sr. 1893  The
Art of Jewelry: Polymer Clay: Techniques, Projects, Inspiration
- Katherine Duncan Aimone 2006 The Art of Making Jewelry - Takashi Wada 1975  The
Design and Creation of Jewelry - Robert Von Neumann 1972  Chain
Mail Jewelry : Contemporary Designs from Classic Techniques - Terry Taylor,
Dylon Whyte 2006 CHASING: Ancient Metalworking Technique with Modern Applications - Marcia Lewis 2000  Classical
Loop-in-Loop Chains - Jean Reist Stark 1999  The
Craft of Silversmithing: Techniques, Projects, Inspiration - Alexandra
P. Austin 2004 Crocheted Wire Jewelry: Innovative Designs & Projects by Leading Artists - Arline Fisch 2006 Making Silver Chains - Glen Waszek 2001  Elegant
Wire Jewelry: Contemporary Designs & Creative Techniques - Kathy
Frey 2007 Fabulous
Woven Jewelry - Mary Hettmansperger 2006 Hand
Felted Jewelry and Beads : 25 Artful Designs - Carol Huber 2006 Handmade Jewelry: Simple Steps to Creating Wearable Art - Carol Grape  Hydraulic
Die Forming for Jewelers and Metalsmiths - Susan Kingsley 2001 The Complete Book of Jewelry Making - Carles Codina 2000  The
Encyclopedia of Jewelry-Making Techniques - Jinks McGrath 2003  Goldsmithing & Silver
Work: Jewelry, Vessels & Ornaments -
Carles Codina 2002 How to Make Modern Jewelry - Charles J. Martin & Victor D'Amico Museum of Modern Art 1949 How to Make Soft Jewelry - Jackie Dodson Jewelry & Accessories: Beautiful Designs to Make and Wear - Juliet Bawden Jewelry Making - Gill Clement Jewellery Making : A Manual of Techniques - David F. Rider Jewellery Making for Profit - James E. Hickling Jewellery Manufacture and Repair - Charles Jarvis  Making
Metal Jewelry - Joanna Gollberg Making Polymer Clay Jewellery - Sue Heaser Metal Design & Technique - Wilhelm Braun-Feldweg 1975  The
Penland Book of Jewelry: Master Classes in Jewelry Techniques - 2005 Plastics for Jewelry - Harry Hollander 1974 Silversmithing - R. Finegold & W. Seitz Silversmithing and Art Metal for Schools, Tradesmen, Craftsmen - Murray Bovin The Step by Step Art of Making Jewellery  Textile
Techniques in Metal: For Jewelers, Textile Artists, & Sculptors - Arline
M. Fisch -2001  Twist
and Loop: Dozens of Jewelry Designs to Knit and Crochet with Wire - Annie
Modesitt 2006 Wax modeling for jewelry and sculpture: The extruding technique and the Matt Gun - Adolfo Mattiello 1982  The
Art of Resin Jewelry: Layering, Casting, And Mixed Media
Techniques For Creating Vintage To Contemporary
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