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newsletter for the emerging silversmith
April, 2010
Greetings!

Spring is here and creativity sprouts alongside the cherry blossoms. I hope that the weather warms up your muse and brings fabulous new designs to mind. This edition of the newsletter presents a great student show opportunity, some new terms and a great new book review!

Creatively,
Blair Anderson
Director, SilverWorks Studio & Gallery
bench shearNew Tools!
I try to add at least one new tool to the SilverWorks studio every month, and I am not talking about hammers and files. March gave us a new Bench Shear which cuts through up to 10 gauge sheet like it was butter. No more sawing straight lines in heavy sheet. And although that is the new big boy on the bench, I think there will be more sighs of content with the new torch lighter which retires that icky striker. Just turn on the torch and tap the tip on this miraculous gismo and it creates the spark that lights the torch. Keeps your hands free, saves gas, and time!
Upcoming Classes:
� Beginning Silversmithing 5 week Course; Starts April 15th.
� Discover 1 Workshop: April 14 & 15.
� Discover 2 Workshop: April 21 & 22.
info and class registration...
Student Show Submissions!
Deadline: June 15th
Time to show off your skill! We are proud to announce the first annual Silverworks student show at Glen Echo Park. For the month of July, a select collection of student work will be featured in the Popcorn Gallery along side the feature show of SilverWorks' director, Blair Anderson. Criteria for acceptance include, wearability and good design, as well as execution of a technique and finishing. Start working on that masterpiece. Submission forms will be available via the May newsletter.
Free Studio Time
 		Take a Beginning Silversmithing Course, and get three hours of free open studio time. Register here.
Must sign up for class or workshop by April 14th, 2010

SilverWorks Studio & Gallery is honored to be part of your creative process.

I'll see you in the studio!

Blair Anderson
Director & Instructor
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In This Issue
New Tools!
Upcoming Classes
Student Show Submissions
Featured Student Work
Smith Vocabulary: Findings
Must Have Books!
About the Director
Featured Student Work,
Joan Danoff: Bracelet
Right out of the gate Joan took to the art form. Her second bezel (ever) was the foundation for this lovely piece. Read more...
joan danoff bracelet
Word-of-the-Month
Findings
The components that are used to add to traditional silversmithing. Earwires, posts, and backs fall into the category of 'findings". I like to call them the "fiddley-bits".
read more terms...
the complete metalsmithMust Have Books!
The Complete Metalsmith by Tim McCreight.
Clear and concise instructions for every skill you might want to master. Helpful diagrams and illustrations of each technique. Available for purchase in the studio for $15.
more books to consider... 
save the date: July 2010
The Silver Speaks; Stories in Wearable Art
A one-woman show of new works by Blair Anderson, this collection will explore themes dealing with social justice, women's issues, and personal, spiritual awareness. The show will be featured during the month of July in Glen Echo Park's Popcorn Gallery.
blair anderson director and instructor
About the Director
Blair Anderson is an artist in residence at Glen Echo Park, MD.
read more...