SilverWorks News
newsletter for the emerging silversmith
February, 2012
Greetings!

There are so many great things happening at SilverWorks. Those of you that like the disc cutter will love the new tools that we have added. Copper Enameling students now have an opportunity for their own Open Studio.!
Featuring... Lost Wax Casting

taught by Mawadda Alaswadi 
mawadda 
SilverWorks is proud to hand these fabulous classes off to Mawadda Alaswadi as primary instructor for Lost Wax Casting. I am so grateful that she will be sharing her  talent in this particular discipline in jewelry craft. You won't want to miss her in depth and contemporary approach to this ancient art form.  

Register for the next class

See what other first time students created!

Intro to Lost Wax Casting $325
Weds March 14-28 
6:30-9:30 pm
 solderSetting Up Your Silversmithing Studio
  
As much as I love all of my students to come and play in my studio playground, there comes a time to outfit your own. If you have been thinking about it but need more info for an extra push, this workshop is for you.

Register for the next class

Check out what you learn here.

Setting Up Your Silversmithing Studio $85
Sunday, March 11  
4:30-6:30 pm
Copper Enameling
Open Studio!
enamel dust
NEW!
Copper Enameling Open Studio
2nd Saturday of every month, 12-6pm
$12 per hour
includes all the torch use, and enamel "you can eat".

2012 is bringing some new options for those who have been adding to their studio skills.

I am pleased to announce that anyone in 2011 who took a Copper Enameling WS at SilverWorks can now practice their skill in 2012 in Open Studio. Read more...
Glen Echo Park Faculty Invitational Show

March 3-25
Popcorn Gallery
Artist Reception Sunday, March 11, 4-6pm

pendant by Nancy Cohen
"Constellations" by Nancy Cohen
Join the faculty of Glen Echo Park as we celebrate the accomplishments of our students. A select few students were hand picked from each of the studios to show their work.

SilverWorks is proud to announce our winners:
Nancy Cohen
Rona Eisner
Constance Beck
Lili Borenzstein

Thanks so much for being a part of SilverWorks Studio & Gallery. I hope that you continue to pursue your creativity and that SilverWorks can be part of that journey!  
Blair Anderson
Director & Instructor
In This Issue
Lost Wax
New Open Studio
Show
New Tool!
Upcoming Classes
New Tools

oval cutter
I know how much you love that disc cutter.  So when RioGrande introduced cutters in different shapes I couldn't resist. Oval Cutter, Cushion Cutter (think rectangles with rounded corners), and a Heart Cutter. (You didn't? Yea, I did,).
 
Open Studio
Evening Hours


You've been asking, and we've been listening. We are adding hours so you can play after work! Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday nights until 9:30 and Friday until 7:00 (when classes are not in session). Check the calendar for availability. 

Upcoming Classes at SilverWorks...

blair anderson director and instructor
About the Director
Blair Anderson is an artist in residence at Glen Echo Park, MD.
read more...

 

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