Greetings!
At SilverWorks we are winding down the summer and ramping up for fall. It has been a busy summer with a lot going on. It was great seeing you in a class offered at SilverWorks and taking advantage of open studio!
In this newsletter I deconstruct a familiar term, present a new studio tip, new classes, and a few other things you will see in the studio.
Creatively, Blair Anderson
Director, SilverWorks Studio & Gallery
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A Simple Filing Tip Got a complex piece that needs some filing in an awkward place? A little resourcefulness goes along way. Think outside the box and simplify. My students often hear me say, "It isn't rocket surgery". It is true. Sometimes the solution is much closer than you think... common sense in fact. Employ problem solving from other disciplines and you may find solutions present themselves effortlessly. A simple tip for filing... use masking tape... |
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Upcoming Classes
Beginning Silversmithing 5 Week Course Sept 9 thru October 14 (no class on Oct 7) Thursday evenings 6:30pm-9:30pm register here.Silver Saturday 1-Day Workshop September
11, 10:30am-4:30pm register
here. Discover Silversmithing 2-Day Workshop Sept 15 & 16, Wednesday & Thursday, 10:30am-1:30pm register here.Using Stones 2-Day
Workshop Sept 22 & 236, Wednesday & Thursday, 10:30am-1:30pm
register here.Skill Builder; Pierced Project 2-Day
Workshop Sept 29 & 306, Wednesday & Thursday, 10:30am-1:30pm
register here. |
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Parking Pass
SilverWorks has been given four parking permit cards for use for anyone who needs to park in the upper lot for open studio time. - Park in the loading area in front of the studio while you come upstairs to sign out a pass.
- Park your car in the upper lot with the pass on your rear view mirror.
- Return the pass when your session is over.
These are issued by the park for our convenience. Free parking without a pass is available in the main lot across the bridge. |
Word-of-the-MonthPickle:The acid solution that keeps oxidation at bay while you work. When quenched in this warmed solution, your silver stays white.read more...
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Thank you for being a part of SilverWorks Studio & Gallery. I hope that it continues to bring you inspiration.
Blair Anderson
Director & Instructor |
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Must Have Books! Do you love chains? A nice little book that doesn't get pretentious, has some great tips, and makes making chains accessible to the beginner is Creative Silver Chains: 20 Dazzling Designs
by Chantal L. Saunders
$12.92
more books to consider...
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The Silver Speaks; Stories in Wearable Art Gets Great Reviews!
Review from the Washington Post Going out Guide:
Exemplary Work!
The detail and craft of Anderson's work is the perfect storytelling vehicle. With narrative play of texture and line, her pieces acquire histories of their own.
Dan Brown.
More reviews...
see the online exhibit
Thanks to everyone who came to the show!
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About the Director
Blair Anderson is an artist in residence at Glen Echo Park, MD.read more...
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