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Re-source - prospects for contemporary jewellery and object making 14th Jewellers and Metalsmiths Group of Australia Biennial Conference CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS :Elizabeth Turrell: Reinterpreting the Enamel Surface Karl Fritsch: 100 Ringe Cynthia Cousens: See What Happens Lisa Walker: Environmental Adventure Helen Britten: Why-Where-With What Materials - and How Christine Pyman: Making a Living from your Jewellery George Lucas: An Heirloom Spoon ELIZABETH TURRELL
Creative and experimental surfaces in enamel using non-traditional approaches to glass on metal. Traditional enamel is associated with preciousness, sumptuous colour and reflected light. However, by disassociating enamel from the glassy, decorative and perfect surface it is possible to re-interpret and re-evaluate the enamel surface for contemporary makers. Today, we use pre-packed "convenience" enamels but by understanding the raw materials of our craft, all of which come from the earth's crust, it becomes possible to develop a range of surfaces that are complementary to traditional enamelling. It is possible to achieve creative and expressive enamel surfaces using the basic vocabulary of mark-making common to visual artists. This workshop will explore a range of applications of vitreous enamel on metal by introducing a variety of sands, earths and metal oxides to the usual enamelling process to create a range of tactile surfaces. This will be achieved by using simple techniques such as sgraffito, resists and stencils on copper and steel. The focus will be on the development of personal vocabulary and imagery. Suitable for beginners as well as experienced enamellists, jewellers, object makers and those who normally enamel on a larger scale. The workshop will encourage an innovative and personal approach. «top
This workshop will focus on understanding the possibilities of the processes that we work with, in this case soft wax modelling and casting. Modelling with soft wax will allow a spontaneous method of working. Participants will need to have jewellery making skills and be able to engage with a concept as a basis for developing work. «top CYNTHIA COUSENS
This workshop focuses on the process of experimentation with materials re-enforcing its place in creative practice. It provides an opportunity and the encouragement to experiment freely, to focus on the creative process rather than final product, and to take risks by moving into uncertain and unfamiliar territory in search of the unknown and unexpected! The workshop is primarily based in the jewellery/silversmithing area, working directly with precious metals/base metals and hand processes, but also involves a variety of interconnected activities including drawing and mark-making. It will be structured through a series of short projects. It will look in particular at developing the participants' ability to take risks, recognise opportunities, work in series, considering variation and change, to be flexible and agile in approach, to work with intuitive and rational strategies, and to consider the role of both physicality of making and reflection and analysis. It is hoped that it will provide participants with potential methods to explore and generate ideas and concepts, which can be incorporated into their creative practices. The workshop is suitable for all jewellers and metalsmiths with a basic knowledge and understanding of the general handskills used to manipulate metal and construct 3D form. «top
The workshop will be an investigation into the materials we have in our environment, and the potential these materials have to be made into jewellery. I will be encouraging individual interpretation of the workshops concept, meeting regularly in groups to discuss progress. At least 3-4 weeks before the workshop the students will need to start collecting materials. They may find them on the street, in the rubbish, at the pub, at their part time jobs, they might buy some things from their favourite shops, there might be materials around the art school, or they may already have a collection at home. It's very important that each person collect a good LARGE pile by the time they start the workshop. I would hope they get obsessed with collecting, and that some great, interesting things turn up. «top HELEN BRITTON (*Fully Booked*)
This is a workshop about sense of place and what jewellery is/can be in the face of the globalization and the anything goes trend that we are witnessing in contemporary jewellery around the world. I would like to seriously book at "why - where - what materials - and how." Participants are requested to bring jewellery from their childhood/youth and or family. Images or examples of their jewellery ideals, images or examples or really bad jewellery. Examples of their current work Materials or components that they would like to work with. A digital camera. Handtools and drawing tools. «top CHRISTINE PYMAN
A workshop over two days that gives tips and techniques for making a living from what you do best - designing and making jewellery. We will work through psychological factors, marketing, presentation, design and manufacturing techniques and more from the general to the personal, so bring your sketch books and designs. Christine has been supporting herself and making a living from her jewellery and having a great time doing it for over 12 years. GEORGE LUCAS
Make your own teaspoon with seasoned silversmith George Lucas. George will guide you through time-honoured silversmithing techniques including strip-feed soldering and high finish polishing to create an heirloom for everyday use. Materials and equipment provided. George Lucas is one of the few practising qualified silversmiths in Western Australia. He was apprenticed to Jamie Linton, son of James W.R. Linton, Western Australia’s first and most notable silversmith. George honed his craft studying silversmithing at Sir John Cass College of Art, London from 1974 – 1976. He has taught various workshops over the years and has worked with many local practitioners. The legacy of Linton silverware continues with only Linton family members and George producing the signature range of floral motif spoons and flatware. «top ContactsJacquie Sprogoe
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