EG/NE Conference 2016 Mark your calendar! Our annual conference is Sunday, March 20, 2016 at Westchester Community College / Center For The Arts, White Plains, NY. Workshops will be held at the same location Wednesday, March 16 - Saturday, March 19.

This year we will have presentations by Amy Roper Lyons, Terry Kovalcik and Chris Darway. Presentations will by followed by demonstrations and we’ll end the conference with our annual buy, sell & trade and raffle.

Registration for the conference and workshops may be done through the EG/NE website at www.enamelguildnortheast.org

Please see more details on pages 4-9.

Under Fire is Now Live!Thank you to all those who submitted work! We had 84 artists submit 279 pieces of work in the categories of jewelry, sculpture, vessels, and wall pieces. We received work from 20 states, and 4 other countries. While a “live in person” exhibition provides viewing from all different angles from any perspective, only those within a close proximity to the venue are able to experience it. With this on-line exhibition, the submission... and audience... is global. It was a very exciting opportunity to provide.

The many wonderful pieces submitted made this a competitive jury process and selections were a tough decision. Being the juror for any art competition is a difficult task with numerous considerations to keep in mind. Barbara Seidenath has done a spectacular job in curating a broad showcase of traditional and experimental enamels, reviewing each and every piece for technique and creativity.

Click for details: www.enamelguildnortheast.org/under-fire/#gallery

In this issueMembers’ News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CoverPresident’s Letter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Announcements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32016 Conference Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Conference Speakers’ Bios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Exhibitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9EGNE Workshops 2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Announcements, cont. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Membership RenewalYour annual membership is now due. Please renew your membership on the EG/NE website:www.enamelguildnortheast.org/membership-options/#account/join

EG/NE ApronsAvailable on our website or at the conference March 20. www.enamelguildnortheast.org/shop/#!form/Cart

Volume 24 / Number 1 February 2016

It’s that time of year again!

The conference is just around the corner on March 20th! Once again, we will be at the Center for the Arts in White Plains, NY. We have three exciting instructors this year. Amy Roper Lyons will be teaching plique-à-jour, Terry Kovalcik (an amazing Precious metal Clay artist) will be teaching PMC specifically for enameling (enameling will not be part of this workshop, just creating PMC pieces which you can enamel later). The third instructor is Chris Darway. He will be teaching 22K gold on copper, silver, and enamel. The product used is Aura 22, a liquid that is painted onto metal or glass and fused with a torch or kiln (in this workshop we’re using a torch). All of these instructors will be presenting at the conference as well.

Thank you to Chryssa Saj for upgrading our reservations interface. It is much easier to navigate than the previous version and we have added several new features to the website. On the EG/NE website you will find all the conference and workshop details and you may:

• pay for your membership• register for workshops and conference • find hotel details (the group rate is good only until February 15th) • purchase aprons • post items you wish to sell • promote workshops you will be teaching • join the member gallery

In addition to all this, we also had a very busy autumn with the Under Fire Exhibition. We had a great response to the call and Barbara Seidenath did a terrific job jurying the exhibition. The prize winners are: Kat Cole (first place), Harlan Butt (second place), and Sharon Massey (third place). Follow this link to view the online exhibition: www.enamelguildnortheast.org/under-fire/#gallery

I can’t wait to see you all at the conference on March 20!

~ Kim

PS: EG/NE is now on Facebook! Please “Like” us to receive news, updates and announcements: www.facebook.com/EnamelGuildNorthEast

Sale of Complete Enamel Studio, Everything Must Go!Includes a kiln 14” x 14” x 12” interior with extra coil,gold/silver electronic plater with solutions, smithing tools, gold/silver foil and wires, enamels, weights, etc.

There are too many items to list here. For more info contact: Marianslepian@gmail.com

Post Your Items For Sale and Promote Your WorkshopsEG/NE Members may post items for sale and list their upcoming workshops on our website. Items must be related to enameling, metalsmithing, instruction, craft show display and/or related materials (no finished work.)

To post your items click here:www.enamelguildnortheast.org/classified-listings-submission-form/

Donate ItemsIf you have items you would like to donate to the EG/NE please reach out to us at:registration@enamelguildnortheast.org

Noteworthy Blogswww.enamelcenter.org/blog/

http://anvilartifacts.blogspot.com/2013/02/make-do-tools.html

http://alohilanidesigns.com/hard-medium-firing-enamels/

Letter from the President Anouncements

Opportunities to Get Involved:Volunteering is a great way to get to know your fellow Guild members. We are currently seeking volunteers from the membership to assist in the following committees:

Marketing Committee: Members of the committee will assure that EG/NE information is current on various websites, promote EG/NE on Facebook and Twitter, seek content for the EG/NE website (including articles, news, call for entries, shows, and exhibits), promote the conference, and explore new means of marketing.

Membership & Outreach Committee: Members of the committee will greet new members, reach out to/invite potential new members, and seek other organizations with which we might partner.

Conference Committee: Members of the committee will research teachers and workshops, as well as hotels and restaurants in the Westchester area.

25th Anniversary Committee (2017): Members of the committee will research venues, develop celebratory and commemorative programming, and create plans for the future of the EG/NE.

Exhibition Committee: Members of the committee will assist co-chairs Chryssa Saj and Judy Wukitsch in creating and implementing EG/NE exhibitions.

There are many levels of involvement in each of these areas. You will not need to commit to a large number of hours (unless you’d like to!)

Please join us!

Send emails to:registration@enamelguildnortheast.org

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The Enamel Guild / North East will be holding its 23rd Annual Conference at the Westchester Center for the Arts in White Plains, NY. The one-day conference will be held on Sunday, March 20, 2016. We are once again excited to be partnering with Westchester Center for the Arts. Our visiting instructors, Amy Roper Lyons, Terry Kovalcik, and Chris Darway will be teaching 2-day workshops prior to the conference.

Some conference highlights are:• Presentations and insights on the workshop leaders’ personal work

• Demonstrations by workshop leaders and introduction of various new metalsmithing products and techniques

• Question and answer sessions following each presentation

• Opportunity to Buy, Sell & Trade items with Guild members

• A raffle with amazing prizes that will benefit the Marilyn Druin Scholarship Fund

• Instant Gallery: bring your recent work to display & share with others (up to 3 pieces)

• A look at work of scholarship recipients and their perspectives and practices

After the conference catch up with old friends at the raffle drawing and buy & sell hour.

The Group Dinner will be held on the eve of the conference on Saturday, March 19, 2016. The details will be announced as they become final.

Bring and BuyThere will be an opportunity for you to sell any enameling related tools, supplies, or equipment or make purchases from others. Vendors will include Charon Kransen, Scott Ellis from e-namels.com, Tevel from Allcraft and Elise Gad will be selling gem stones. If you have items you’d like to donate to EG/NE please contact us at: registration@enamelguildnortheast.org

Hotel AccommodationsThe Cambria Suites is located less than 1.5 miles from the Westchester Center for the Arts.

Amenities include:• Cocktail hour• On-site restaurant• Free wireless high-speed Internet access• Free airport transportation and shuttle service within five miles• Free daily newspaper• Fitness center (free passes to the Planet Fitness located in the same building.)

The hotel offers a full buffet breakfast (for an additional charge) as well as coffee bar with pastries. There are also many additional dining options within walking distance of the hotel.

Standard room: $139 / double occupancy.Each additional guest is an additional $20.00 per night*.*This rate will be available until February 15, 2016.

If you wish to make a reservation please call the Cambria in-house reservations department at 888-714-5214 (Monday - Friday 8AM-4PM). You must mention our Group Name: Enamel Guild/ North East to receive the group rate.

Hotel Parking: The Cambria Suites / White Plains standard rate for parking is $20 per night.

The Cambria Suites / White Plains is located at250 Main Street, White Plains, NY 10601To view the hotel website click here:www.cambriasuites.com/hotel-white_plains-new_york-NY547

Conference Schedule at-a-glance Sunday, March 20, 2016:

9:00 AM – Registration and Instant Gallery Setup 9:30 AM – Conference Begins 1 PM – Lunch & Vendor Sales 4 PM – Raffle and Buy & Sell 5 PM – Conference Ends The Group Dinner will be held on the eve of the conference on Saturday, March 19. The details will be announced as they become final.

Lunch is provided only for attendees who have pre-registered.

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2016 EG/NEConference Overview

Cambria Suites

Amy Roper Lyons

Amy Roper Lyons is a studio jeweler and enamelist. Her work expresses her love for the wonderful variety of form and color found in the natural world. Inspired by her garden, and long walks along the seashore near her home, she creates one-of-a-kind and limited edition pieces in high-karat gold, enamels, and gemstones.

Using a combination of enamel processes, including cloisonné, champlevé, and basse-taille, Lyons creates bold compositions of gold and glass. The metalwork draws from a broad palette of techniques, including fusing, forming, fold-forming, carving, chasing, piercing, and fabricating.

Her award-winning work has been published in magazines and books such as 500 Enameled Objects, Lapidary Journal, Ornament, and Art Jewelry Magazine. Lyons’s jewelry is exhibited nationally at museums, galleries and craft shows, recently at the Smithsonian Craft Show. Lyons has taught jewelry and enameling at the New Jersey Center for the Visual Arts, the Newark Museum, and teaches workshops at locations nationally. She received her BFA from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, PA.

Terry Kovalcik

After more than 30 years working as an illustrator, Terry was drawn to metal clay as a way to bring form and movement into his art. Many of his pieces are made of multiple elements that hang, dangle and swing with the movement of the body. This gives the piece life and adds an element of whimsy.

After sketching his designs on paper, it’s the process of creating, sculpting and assembling these pieces that he finds most gratifying. He’s become passionate about making boxes that allows him to work on both the inside and outside designs — with the mystery of its interior and the secrets that can be hidden inside. These little surprises are special gifts to the wearer that they can choose to share with others. Terry creates a sense of color and space through the use of various surface treatments — from highly polished silver to dark, textural matte finishes.

Seeing these 3D forms come alive nourishes his creativity. As he continues to work in metal clay, Terry finds that these wearable objects have a unique ability to capture the inspiration he sees in the world around him.

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Chris Darway Christopher Darway has been working in metals for over 40 years as a designer, teacher and artisan. Born in Brooklyn, New York and raised in New Jersey he received a BFA in craft design from the Philadelphia College of Art. Over the years he has sold and exhibited work through galleries, shops and craft shows including ACC and Smithsonian Craft Shows. He is a two-time recipient of the New Jersey State Council of the Arts Award. His work has been exhibited in Germany, Japan (International Pearl Design Contest, prize winner) and England. He has taught at the University of the Arts, University of Delaware, and Montclair State University, NJ.

He is a senior PMC instructor for the Rio Rewards program and is the former president of the Pennsylvania Society of Goldsmiths. He writes a monthly column for Art Jewelry Magazine.

Conference Speakers Exhibitions

Alchemy 3The 15th Biennial International Juried Enamel Exhibition and 11th International Juried Student Enamel Exhibition, sponsored by The Enamelist Society, highlights the best in contemporary enamels produced in the last 2 years. The International Juried Exhibition showcases the work of enamelists that demonstrate aesthetic and technical expertise. The Student Exhibition, which is always very inspiring, features the work of students in accredited degree programs throughout the world.

Exhibition will travel to: New Hampshire League of Craftsman, Concord, NH and McGowan Fine Art, Concord, NH: February 16 - March 18, 2016. Opening Reception: February 19th, 5 - 7 PM (snow date: February 26)

Click for details: www.mcgowanfineart.com/exhibitions

Little Dreams in Glass and MetalEnameling in America, 1920 - the PresentIts national tour continues to the Craft and Folk Art Museum in Los Angeles (January 24 - May 8, 2016) Opening night: Saturday, January 23, 6-9 PM; The Crocker Art Museum, Sacramento, CA (June 19 – September 11, 2016); the Arkansas Arts Center, Little Rock (October 7, 2016 – January 1, 2017), and elsewhere. The exhibition’s initial presentation was at the Fuller Craft Museum in Brockton, Massachusetts (August 2 - November 29, 2015).

Click for details: http://www.cafam.org/exhibitions/

Flora and Flesh: The Work of Jessica CalderwoodOpening and artist reception: January 21, 2016, 6 - 8 PM. Exhibition continues through February 28, 2016.

“Effortlessly moving from large–scale to small–scale work, this exhibition will also feature Calderwood’s jewelry. Recognized for her mastery of enamel, Calderwood is interested in working with media that are considered to be “marginalized craft”. This is what initially attracted her to enamel, a material that is historically part of the woman’s sphere. Recently the artist has started to incorporate polymer clay, porcelain, wool felting, and glass beads, materials that are also attributed to a woman’s hand. Calderwood first started using these materials in her sculptural work but they have slowly become a part of her jewelry making vocabulary as well. The foundation for this recent body of work came to fruition during Calderwood’s Residency in the Arts/Industry Program while at the John Michael Kohler Arts Center, Sheboygan, WI. “ ~ Reinstein Ross

The Gallery at Reinstein/Ross30 Gansevoort StreetNew York, NY 10014

Click for details: http://reinsteinross.com/gallery/

National Parks Project: Harlan W. ButtOpening and artist reception: February 5, 2016, 5:30 PM. Exhibition continues through February 27, 2016UNT on the Square109 N Elm Street, Denton, Texas 76201

An exhibition of new work created during 2014-2015 IAA Faculty Fellowship. 98

Amy Roper LyonsPlique-à-Jour Workshop: Enameling Without a NetTwo-day workshops: Members $235, non-members $270Wednesday, March 16 & Thursday, March 17 Friday, March 18 & Saturday, March 19

Plique-à-jour is one of the most challenging but also most rewarding of enameling techniques. This class will break it down into a clear step-by-step method, revealing tips and tricks that demystify this beautiful art. Using fine silver wire and eutectic solder, students will fabricate a framework. The enamels will then be suspended in the openings of the filigree, and fired without a backing, the physics of surface tension holding the molten glass in place.

The class will cover bending and soldering the silver wires, application of the enamel, special procedures for successful firing, and methods for finishing the work. Students will complete a flat project, and techniques for working three-dimensionally will be discussed. Beginners will gain an introduction to an exciting medium, and more experienced students will deepen their understanding.

Terry KovalcikCreating Fine Silver Clay Elements for EnamelingTwo-day workshop: Members $235, non-members $270Friday, March 18 & Saturday, March 19

Enameling on fine silver metal clay is a wonderful experience. PMC Flex is very easy to work and the clay can even be manipulated in its leather hard stage to make cloisonné settings for enamels. It takes on any shape or texture. One of the best qualities of silver clay is its ability to capture deep textures that would be very laborious to achieve using traditional methods. Transparent enamels look great on deep textured backgrounds. Learn the process of working with PMC Flex clay to prepare a base for your enameling projects. Create texture backgrounds using a variety of techniques – assembling cloisonné cells, texturing, embossing, carving and more. Each participant will create a few fine silver elements that will be fired during the workshop. These elements can be used in a variety of enameling techniques – ready to take back to your studio to enamel later. Material Fee – approximately $125 for the Flex Silver clay kit will be collected at the workshop. (Please note: Each kit will contain a relative amount of PMC silver that will be utilized during the workshop. Personal usage may vary dependent on the size and volume of work you create. The price of PMC is based on current market price of silver as of October 2015 and may fluctuate. Additional materials will be available for purchase.)

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Welcome to New EG/NE Members!In the fall of 2015, many new members joined EG/NE! We can’t wait to see their work and get to know them! Their names are below:

(apologies if we have missed anyone!)

Around the WebDo you like to see what other artists’ studios look like? Check out this link on Art Jewelry Magazine’s website:http://cs.jewelrymakingmagazines.com/art/bonus/m/readers-studios/default.aspx

Anouncements, cont.

Complete Your Profile and Network with Other MembersWhen you log into the EG/NE website please take a moment to complete your profile. You may add a photo, logo (or a single image of your work), a brief bio, your website address, social media links, what techniques you use and what other interests you have. Your information will appear in the private member-only area of our website. (There are also controls that will allow you not to share some of this.) You will also be able to view information for other EG/NE members. This is your digital member contact list. Available to you at all times.

This is a great way to get to know other members and find others with similar interests!

Add Your Work to the EG/NEMember Gallery!When you log into the EG/NE website please take a moment to upload images to our member gallery. You may add up to six photos of your work. This is a PUBLIC facing area and may be viewed by non-members as well as members. It’’s a great way to show your work!

Important News About Art Jewelry MagazineArt Jewelry Magazine has announced that they will cease publishing the popular magazine and in its place similar content will appear on their website. The last issue will be March 2016. If you have a balance remaining on your subscription you will receive Bead & Button instead. If you are dissatisfied with this solution you are asked to contact the customer service department for other options.https://secure.kalmbach.com/customer/ContactForm.aspx

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Chris Darway22K Gold on Copper and SterlingTwo-day workshops: Members $235, non-members $270Wednesday, March 16 & Thursday, March 17 Friday, March 18 & Saturday, March 19

This technique is the application of 22K gold (Aura 22) onto copper and sterling silver without copper depletion of the sterling. Aura 22 is part of Mitsubishi’s family of metal clay which when fired produces a 22K gold alloy. This workshop will use copper, sterling, glass and enamel. We will also cover copper etching using super pickle. Think liquid Keum Boo.It is fast, consistent, and liquid Aura 22 goes a long way. We will be fusing Aura 22 using a torch.

Gold clad copper can be etched, formed, soldered on and enameled without loss of the gold.

Students must purchase (1) jar Aura 22 from Rio Grande or other online vendor. (The approximate cost is $68 and fluctuates with the gold market). You will use a small amount of the product in class, depending on the size of your pieces. You will also have a good portion to use at a later date. “There are a few other gold products on the market. Please purchase Aura 22. I know it works”. ~ Chris Darway

Conference Workshops

Gayane Avetisyan Ken Bova Susan J Bergstrand Harlan Butt Anne Dinan Marianne EngleInge EnzingerChristine FinchDuane Fitzgerald Aurelie Guillaume Alan HeilmanEmma HendlerBarbara Hopkins Sarah Hudson

Kimberly NogueiraBarbara NugentEdward LaySarah Loch-TestEvelyn MarkaskyWendy McAllisterKelly MillerMyra Mimlitsch-Gray Val Mitchell Sarah Nelson Jeanie PrattLarry SeilerJean Van Brederode

From the top: Aura 22 on enamel, fold formed with patina, with liver of sulphur, and applied on etched copper.

EG/NE is on FacebookBe sure to “Like Us” on Facebook for updates and announcements. You can also post your news and updates there for members to read.https://www.facebook.com/EnamelGuildNorthEast

Purpose of Enamel Guild / North East:To promote the art of vitreous enamel while building a supportive community to encourage, inspire and educate members of EG/NE as well as the general public.

The best way to get your article published in our Newsletter:• Please write an article, do not just send information. MSWord format is preferred, however pasted into the email is fine.• Please send all information by email to registration@enamelguildnortheast.org. Use the email subject area for a brief explanation.• Please keep submissions under 800 words.• If you are sending images, please send them as digital files in jpg format at a resolution of 300 dpi. If this is not possible, you may send photographs or color photocopies to the editors. We are unable to accept slides.

You may also, if necessary, send a typed article to the editors. We are enamelists; computer technology will not stop the publication of your article. Please give the editors extra time if not in email format. Thank you for saving the editors a lot of work.

OFFICERS

President, Kimberly GeiserExecutive-Vice President, Amy Roper LyonsVice President, Judy Wukitsch Secretary, Elizabeth White-PultzTreasurer, Sheila BeattyPast President, Sandra Kravitz

BOARD MEMBERS

Susan BillyMel DruinLeni Fuhrman Alan KravitzHeidi KreuzigerMarsha PowellLouis RodriguesChristina SajLanni Sidoti

EMERITUS BOARD MEMBERS

Isabella CorwinLois GrebeJune Jasen

EDITORIAL COMMITTEE

Leni FuhrmanKimberly Geiser

Email: registration@enamelguildnortheast.org