Day 2 workshop video from the first days of the Mustard Seed Africa Project is available! Thanks to Jane Parsons @ HIFA for collaboration and workspace, and to Nico Abote for his video services. Click on the arrow for a long video of Day 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rx9JjqmnFtE
Finally the workshop video from the first days of the Mustard Seed Africa Project is available! Thanks to Jane Parsons @ HIFA for collaboration and workspace, and to Nico Abote for his video services. Click on the image for a long video of Day 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rayZQCvEfiA
I am demonstrating some fabrication techniques for the San Diego Chapter of WJA at Cogent Builders, Thursday the 25th at 7pm: Demo Night (7:00 pm to 9:00 pm) Click here for tickets WJA San Diego will host our annual Demo Night where we will watch and learn from three talented and award winning Makers: § Mirjam Butz-Brown will demonstrate [...]
Things are moving forward for the Mustard Seed Africa’s Rural to Ramp 2015 project- I just received some superb samples of work from one of the Collaborative teams! Wadzie's talent in fine beading is exceptional, and now we are adding ombre color variations for organic and subtle elegance. Look at this great new piece:
Announcing the re-opening of the Sparks Gallery located in the historic down town San Diego! The completely remodeled 1924 building retains the sense of the times, colors from the period, and quality of construction while being completely opened up to become an elegant contemporary exhibition space. The gallery boasts the Contemporary San Diego Greats- artists [...]
Things are moving "full steam ahead" for the Mustard Seed Africa's Rural to Ramp 2015 project! The director is traveling the globe for sponsorship and outreach, and the craft communities are lining up to participate, soon we will announce the events and dates of this project.
PLEASE Join us in celebrating United Nations Day: October 24 at 6pm at UCSD Campus, International House. I will be representing Ethical Metalsmiths and exhibiting jewelry which supports empowerment of the citizens all along the material and labor supply chain! It takes cooperation to make a difference- please add your voice! Buy your tickets here. [...]
Great coverage by Deborah Yonick in the upcoming MJSA Journal October issue profiling several designer's decisions to use responsibly sourced materials in their work! My palladium pendant landed the cover, and a lovely 2 page spread of how and why we have dedicated ourselves to responsible sourcing, is found on page 28-29. Great to be in [...]
The Rotary Club of La Mesa Sunrise presents SOUNDS FOR HOPE SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 27TH @ 6PM An evening of music, food and friendship under the stars Enjoy appetizers and drinks on the terrace at the breathtaking Mission Trails Interpretive Center. Relax and enjoy a quintet of internationally renowned musicians and dancers performing selections from Classical and [...]
When two dominant axes curve in opposite directions, the result is known as an anticlastic form [Ganoksin]. When they curve toward the same side, the result is synclastic form. Alexandra Hart uses anticlastic and synclastic raising techniques to create fabulous jewelry including the cuff in the picture. Demo Night provides you with an opportunity to [...]
