Upcoming SMG events:

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  • Passing The Torch - Awards Ceremony

  • Passing The Torch – Awards Ceremony

  • Saturday, April 17, 2010
  • The Washington State History Museum in Tacoma - Directions to Museum
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  • All participating artists will be honored on this day between 3:00pm – 5:00pm. Prizes will be awarded in the categories of Jewelry, Sculpture/Holloware, and a special category this year, Best Washington State Icon (a work of metal sculpture or jewelry which represents Washington State).
  • 2010 Lecture Series: Mark Drain

  • 2010 Lecture Series: Mark Drain – April 8, 2010

  • Founding member of the Traditional Cowboy Arts Association, silversmith and master engraver Mark Drain will introduce us to his world of custom Western belt buckles, saddle trimmings and other gear.
  • 2010 Lecture Series: Mimi Riley

  • 2010 Lecture Series: Mimi Riley – March 11, 2010

  • Glass and Steel: Fused glass artist, blacksmith and professional welding instructor Mimi Riley presents her work and some fabrication tips.
  • 2010 Lecture Series: John Hicks

  • 2010 Lecture Series: John Hicks – Feb 11, 2010

  • John Hicks describes his creative process, scientific insights and practical experience in the use of mixed metals for sign making.
  • SMG Board Meeting

  • SMG General Meeting – Friday, January 15, 2010

  • Doors Open at 6:30pm, Meeting Begins at 7:00 pm
  • North Seattle Community College, Lecture Hall, Library Room # LB1133
  • Location Map
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  • Two Life Time Achievement Awards will Presented
  • New Officers Announced, with Elections for the General Board
  • A Social Gathering will be Held in the Rose Room (North Star Dining Lounge) directly following the meeting (estimated start time: 8:30pm)
  • 2010 Lecture Series: Peggy Foy

  • 2010 Lecture Series: Peggy Foy – Jan 14, 2010

  • Ancient and Modern: Ramona Solberg Travel Grant recipient Peggy Foy shares images, experiences and inspiration from her research trip to Scotland and England – from Celtic relics to current metalsmiths and galleries.

  • SMG Ornament Party

  • Date: Saturday, December 5, 2009
  • Time: 6:30pm
  • Where: Home of Andy and Kim Cooperman

  • Workshop: Painting Enamels with Jamie Bennett

  • Fine Painting Techniques with Enamel with instructor Jamie Bennett
  • Date: Wednesday and Thursday, November 11 and 12, 2009
  • Time: 9:30am – 5:00pm
  • Price: SMG members $240.00, non-members $260
  • (Join SMG today and save $20.00 on this class!)
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  • Workshop: Working in Gold with Lisa Gralnick

  • Date: Sunday, October 18, 2009
  • Time: 10:00am - 5:30pm
  • Price: SMG members: $120.00, non-members: $140
  • (Join SMG today and save $20.00 on this class!)
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  • SMG Biennial Exhibition 2009

  • Entry Deadline: Thursday, August 27, 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
  • Drop-Off date: Saturday, September 5, 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
  • Alternate Drop-Off date: Sunday, September 6, 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
  • Drop Off Location:
    Pratt Fine Arts Center – Metal Arts Studio
    1902 S Main Street,
    Seattle, WA 98144
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  • Artists Reception: November 19, 2009
  • Show Dates: November 3 – December 15, 2009
  • Location: Anderson Center | More info

  • SMG Summer Potluck Picnic

  • August 9, 2009 | 12pm
  • Carkeek Park, Map
  • Passing The Torch - Awards Ceremony

  • Passing The Torch Awards Ceremony, Art Department Open House and SMG Annual Swap Meet

  • April 18, 2009
  • North Seattle Community College - Maps

  • 2-4pm --- Swap Meet --- (including Phil Baldwin with an 'ends' sale and a demo of his mokume) will be held outside of the Jewelry Departmentt
  • 2-4pm --- NSCC Art Department --- (including ceramics and printmaking as well as jewelry) will have an open house of all studios with demonstrations
  • 4-6pm --- Awards Ceremony --- will be held in the Concert Hall
  • 2009 Lecture Series: Samia Shalabi

  • 2009 Lecture Series: Samia Shalabi

  • April 9, 2009
  • "Journeys to India: Goldsmithing; A tradition, culture, and art"
  • Samia Shalabi spends 2-3 months each year in Southern India, studying, working and learning the Indian art of goldsmithing from 2 small independent master goldsmiths and artisans. She will share some of her extraordinary experiences and bring along some of what they have made.
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  • Time: Doors open at 6:30pm with the talks starting at 7:00pm
  • Location: SPU's Otto Miller Hall, 3469 Third Ave W, Seattle WA, Room 127 map
  • The Lecture Series is free for Guild members.
  • $5 donation is requested for non-members.
  • 2009 Lecture Series: Lauren Grossman

  • 2009 Lecture Series: Lauren Grossman

  • March 12, 2009
  • "Whithersoever: an Artist's Take on Western Culture" - Lauren Grossman shows her work combining cast, found, and fabricated metals with a host of other media--from porcelain to propane to insect-filled fiberglass.
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  • Time: Doors open at 6:30pm with the talks starting at 7:00pm
  • Location: SPU's Otto Miller Hall, 3469 Third Ave W, Seattle WA, Room 127 map
  • The Lecture Series is free for Guild members.
  • $5 donation is requested for non-members.
  • SMG Board Meeting

  • SMG Board Meeting

  • March 2, 2009 at 6:30pm
  • at the home of Camille Keyes - 338 NW 54th St, Seattle WA 98107-3556
  • 2009 Lecture Series: Corky Storer

  • 2009 Lecture Series: Corky Storer

  • February 12, 2009
  • Forging Deeper into the Plasticity of Modern Steel - Artist blacksmith Corky Storer introduces us to his world of steel
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  • Time: Doors open at 6:30pm with the talks starting at 7:00pm
  • Location: SPU's Otto Miller Hall, 3469 Third Ave W, Seattle WA, Room 127 map
  • The Lecture Series is free for Guild members.
  • $5 donation is requested for non-members.
  • SMG Board Meeting

  • SMG Board Meeting

  • February 2, 2009 at 6:30pm
  • at the home of Camille Keyes - 338 NW 54th St, Seattle WA 98107-3556
  • SMG General Meeting

  • SMG General Meeting

  • January 16, 2009
  • Time: Doors open at 6:30pm with presentation starting at 7pm
  • Location: North Seattle Community College room LB 1142 (the Concert Hall)
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  • The program will include a presentation to Harold Balazs of our third Lifetime Achievement Award and he will give a talk and slideshow on his work.
  • 2009 Lecture Series: Chris McMullen

  • 2009 Lecture Series: Chris McMullen

  • January 8, 2009
  • Seattle sculptor Chris McMullen presents - Kinetic Absurdities: Removing purpose to expose the beauty in simple movement
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  • Time: Doors open at 6:30pm with the talks starting at 7:00pm
  • Location: SPU's Otto Miller Hall, 3469 Third Ave W, Seattle WA, Room 127 map
  • The Lecture Series is free for Guild members.
  • $5 donation is requested for non-members.
  • SMG Board Meeting

  • SMG Board Meeting

  • January 5, 2009 at 6:30pm
  • at the home of Camille Keyes - 338 NW 54th St, Seattle WA 98107-3556
  • SMG Board Meeting

  • SMG Board Meeting

  • December 1, 2008 at 6:30pm
  • at the home of Camille Keyes - 338 NW 54th St, Seattle WA 98107-3556
  • SMG Workshop

  • Workshop with Master Metalsmith, Gary Griffin

  • Saturday - Sunday, October 25 – 26, 2008; 9am – 5pm
  • Fresh from a show at the National Ornamental Museum in Memphis, Griffin will focus on translating ideas from small to large scale in his two day model/maquette building workshop, "The Dimensional Model: Imaging In Scale." This rare skill will be valuable to anyone wanting to scale up their work!
  • SMG Workshop

  • Workshop with Professor Emeritus, Fred Fenster

  • Sunday-Tuesday, October 19 – 21, 2008; 9am – 5pm
  • 40 years of passion and techniques come together in a three day hands-on workshop offered by one of our best known pewter artists and teachers. "Pewter for the Table" is sure to be an inspiration!
  • SMG Workshop

  • Workshop with Harriete Estel Berman

  • Sunday, October 19, 2008; 9am – 5pm
  • Not just for metalsmiths! This workshop is sure to be invaluable to all artists, craftspeople and makers who wish to develop sound, professional practices and strategies in their pursuit of a career in the arts. Berman is an engaging instructor as well as a specialist in professional development for artists. This one day workshop will be distilled from her highly acclaimed workshop series, "Recipe for Success".
  • Northwest Jewelry and Metals Symposium

  • Northwest Jewelry and Metals Symposium

  • October 18, 2008
  • MOHAI, 2700 24th Ave East, Seattle, WA 98112-2099 (view MOHAI site)
  • Our five presenters will be Fred Fenster, Wisconsin; Gary Griffin, New Mexico; Kristin Mitsu Shiga, Oregon; Harriete Estel Berman, California and Susie Ganch, Virginia. Fenster, Griffin and Berman will each be teaching a workshop while in town!
  • SMG Board Meeting

  • SMG Board Meeting

  • October 6, 2008 at 6:30pm
  • NEW LOCATION: Tashiro Kaplan Artist Lofts (Community Room)
  • 115 Prefontaine Pl S, Seattle, WA 98104
  • all SMG members welcome; call 206-992-2335 with questions or to get in to the building
  • Charles Lewton-Brain Lecture

  • Charles Lewton-Brain Lecture

  • At the Center of the Metalsmith's Studio: The Bench
  • August 22, 2008 | Friday | 7:30pm
  • North Seattle Community College – Communications Building Lecture Hall LB 1231
  • Free and open to the public
  • Passing The Torch

  • Passing The Torch

  • Deadline: April 28, 2007
  • Washington Statewide High School Jewelry/Metal Sculpture Exhibition
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