Weekly News from Society of North American Goldsmiths
Linking Our Lineage, Volume 2
 
Linking Our Lineage, Volume 2 is an ebook of jewelry and metalsmithing techniques with chapters by Linda Threadgill, Sessin Durgham, Charles Pinckney, Deanna Pastel, Jennifer Jordan Park, James Binnion, Ezra Satok-Wolman, John Lunn, Ken Bova, Sarah Michaela Sitarz, Parker Brown, Tina Wiltsie, and edited by Victoria Lansford. The processes illustrated range from beginning to advanced and are presented with over 190 color photographs and 3 videos.

The links created and written about were part of the 2016 SNAG Links project, a fundraiser for SNAG.

Get your ebook today! It is available in the iBooks Store on your iPad or Mac for $12.99.
All proceeds from the book benefit SNAG. Volume 1 is also available. SNAG plans to release print versions of the books in 2017.
2017 ACC Baltimore Wholesale/Retail Show Call for Entry
 
The American Craft Council has invited SNAG to participate in their Artist Invitational Program for their 2017 ACC Baltimore show. SNAG requires an application of interest along with submission of images of your work in order to be considered.  Applications will be juried by Beverly Tadeu and Wayne Werner and the program is limited to 10 artists. This opportunity is open to any current SNAG member who has never shown at an ACC Baltimore show before. Learn more and apply. Deadline: July 15, 2016.
Halstead Design Challenge Video 

Be sure to watch this not-to-be- missed video of the Halstead Design Challenge brooches in action.
New Orleans Proposals
Next year's SNAG conference is in New Orleans! We are currently accepting presentation proposals. Details on how to submit a proposal can be found here. Deadline June 30, 2016.


SNAG Springboard

Enameling Recycled Steel for Jewelry - with Melissa Cameron, July 16-17, Danaca Design, Seattle

Halstead Grant - deadline August 1

UNEXPECTED - Vancouver Metal Arts Association call for entries, deadline September 1

Everyday Earrings - EatMetal gallery call for entries, deadline September 9

See many more opportunities (and post your own) on Springboard
 Order Your Copy of H21
 
H21: Handouts from the 21st Century is a collection of 60 handouts and teaching aids from 45 artists. Compiled by SNAG president Nicole Jacquard and dedicated to J. Fred Woell. It can be ordered from SNAG for $56. 
From the SNAG Maker Profiles

This week's featured artist is Drew Raynor.
Visit SNAG's Facebook page to see more and be sure to check out Drew's Maker Profile.
 
Drew Raynor
14 K Rose Gold, Hand Engraved, 1.31 ct RB diamond
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   The Society of North American Goldsmiths advances jewelry and metalsmithing by inspiring creativity, encouraging education, and fostering community.  SNAG envisions a diverse jewelry and metals community engaging in thoughtful conversation and critical discourse while preserving tradition and embracing innovation.
Ethical Metalsmiths and SNAG have teamed up for a fundraiser and we need your help. Sweep out your jewelers' benches and send us your metal scraps by June 30th. These can be turned into valuable dollars that will go to both organizations. Sweeps and scraps will be refined at Hoover & Strong. Learn more 
ABANA's 2016 conference. July 13-16, Salt Lake City. 
ISGB's 2016 Gathering XXIV. July 20-24, New Orleans. 
American Craft Council's 12th national conference is October 13-15 in Omaha, Nebraska. "Present Tense" will offer two and a half days of active dialogue, in a wholly new conference format. Scholarships available. 
Victoria Patti talks to blacksmiths around the world on BlacksmithHER Radio. Shows are presented by podcast once a week.