torch and tree
newsletter for the emerging silversmith
November, 2010
Greetings!

Holiday season is upon us and that means it is time to get those creative juices flowing so you can get all those gifts made in time for all those gatherings with family and friends. In this month's newsletter I have a few suggestions on a few quick gifts as well as ways to improve your skills.

Creatively,
Blair Anderson
Director, SilverWorks Studio & Gallery
SilverWorks Holiday Open House Dec 11!

You are invited to SilverWorks first annual Holiday Open House on December 11. Enjoy some wine as well as find that one-of-a-kind gift in silver. 6-9pm.
Some Quick Gifts to Make
easy hammered earrings
Take advantage of what you know by making some simple gifts that never reveal how easy they are to make.

· Hammered earrings,
· Lean on the tools; Take advantage of the disc cutter and rolling mill.
· Bangles; 12 gauge wire, one solder joint, and a few minutes.
Studio Tip
Renew your solder surface with this very simple technique.
Upcoming Classes

Discover Silversmithing 2-Day Workshop
Dec 8 & 9, Wednesday & Thursday, 10:30am-1:30pm register here.

Using Stones 2-Day Workshop
Dec 15 & 26 Wednesday & Thursday, 10:30am-1:30pm register here.

The Gift of Silver 1-Day Workshops
Dec 4,5 & 11, 10:30am-4:30pm register here.

Beginning Silversmithing 5 Week Course
January 6 thru Feb 3
Thursday evenings 6:30pm-9:30pm register here.

Skill Builder; Applique Project  1-Day Workshop
January 29 Saturday, 10:30am-4:30pm register here.

Thank you for being a part of SilverWorks Studio & Gallery. I hope that it continues to bring you inspiration.

Blair Anderson
Director & Instructor
In This Issue
Holiday Open House
Quick Gifts
Studio Tip
Upcoming Classes
Must Have Books!
About the Director
Happy Thanksgiving!

SilverWorks will be closed For Thanksgiving, November 24-25 but will reopen on Saturday the 27th.
Must Have Mags!metalsmith
Get inspired by some of the most experienced.  A great addition to your bookshelf.
This mag gives you a glimpse into the advanced art of metalsmithing.
more books to consider... 
Word-of-the-Month
Reticulation:
The texture that is achieved when heating past cherry red (but stopping before you have a molten ball);- 0.
read more terms...
blair anderson director and instructor
About the Director
Blair Anderson is an artist in residence at Glen Echo Park, MD.
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