Ancient Way Festival offering variety for all Oct 7, 2008
The Ancient Way Caf/ hosted Zuni fetish carvers and silversmiths, a wolf from the Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary and blacksmiths. An evening bon fire warmed the visitors. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
* An art exhibit fills the streets Jul 23, 2008
Wang Chung-kuns () sound and movement sculpture pays tribute to the silversmiths behind the accessory store Koolook, while Lin Tai-fongs (Ly) traditional Taiwanese playing cards, with their depictions of betel nut girls, glorifies Hot Dog Toyz, a store specializing in capsule toys, action figures and collectables. PHOTO COURTESY OF FUBON ART FOUNDATION. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Bronze, silverware craftsmen of Bejijong hamlet Apr 18, 2008
Leading the way to a workshop at the back of his home surrounded by a spacious yard, he explained that before the economic crises of 1998, there were some 10 silversmiths in the area. But with a decline in the demand for bronze and silver works of art, they had all closed down business: Arif's workshop is the last one standing. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Silver: Paul de Lamerie from the Cahn Collection Apr 12, 2008
By 1713 he had been accepted into the guild that regulated London goldsmiths and silversmiths, had his own maker's mark, and would soon launch his workshop and retail shop in the West End ... "He hired the silversmiths, he told them what compounds to use, he gave them the designs and set up the standards to be followed in his workshop," says Cahn, on the phone from Missouri. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Staying on track: Stevensville man could be called king of brass model trains Feb 16, 2008
Thousands of silversmiths, jewelers and machinists were out of work. Some banded together to begin making small model train engines. (Missoulian, MT)
Welder making art from antlers Jan 20, 2008
"I knew a couple of guys who were silversmiths. They made bits and spurs. When I started welding, it wasn't hard to pick up and learn," said Urlacher. The iron is bent into the shape of a spur and enhanced with tooled silver and leather. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Tracey Albainy, was curator at Museum of Fine Arts; 45 Dec 23, 2007
And she lectured far and wide on such topics as the impact of hunting - a common theme for silversmiths and ceramics factories in 18th-century Europe - on the tableware of the time. Ms. Albainy grew up in Cleveland and earned her bachelor's degree in art history from Smith College in 1984, a master's in art history from New York University's Institute of Fine Arts in 1987, and a master's in the history of European decorative arts from the Parsons School of Design in 1990. (Boston Globe)
Kline family continues jewelry tradition in Montrose Nov 5, 2007
Kline, an accomplished jewelry designer and metalsmith, recently expanded her family business with the opening of Ouray Silversmiths on Main Street in Montrose ... Ouray Silversmiths is located at 312 E. Main St. in Montrose. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Around Tech Valley Oct 10, 2007
The online store features sterling silver necklaces, earrings and bracelets purchased directly from Peruvian artists and silversmiths. Visit http://www. (Albany Times Union)
NE Iowa artists open studio doors for annual fall tour Sep 30, 2007
Photographers, painters, basket weavers, quilters, silversmiths, fiber artists, woodcarvers, kaleidoscope artists and more are featured on this year's tour. The tour encompasses many historic sites. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Asian motifs, metallics lead design trends Sep 13, 2007
From bright white to cream and jet to charcoal, the design trend also spans the price spectrum: Ikea's $159 Lillberg armchair and $249 love seat, online at ; Oscar de la Renta's $145 chevron-patterned tray for Lunt Silversmiths; and, at Contemporaria, a $10,080 white Minotti rug with the black block-print invitation, "JUST SIT BACK LET THE MUSIC PLAY AND CHILL OUT WITH ME.". This article appeared on page G - 2 of the San Francisco Chronicle. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Museum of Northern Arizona Sep 8, 2007
Some rooms feature wondrous displays of finely crafted jewelry by Zuni, Hopi and Navajo silversmiths. Others display pottery from various tribes in well-lit and well-organized galleries that allow visitors ample room to study the works. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Ridgway local helps launch regional art tour Jul 12, 2007
In Ouray County, participating galleries include AGO Gallery; Michael Burrows Photo Gallery; Ivory s Trading Company and Gallery; North Moon; Ouray Gallery; Ouray Glasworks; Ouray Silversmiths; Purple Iris/Silver Linings; San Juan Gallery; Skol Studio and Design; and Willis Woodworks ry. Retzler, a longtime local and publisher of the San Juan Silver Stage, will publish a Colorado Collector s Guide in conjunction with the art tour. (Telluride Daily Planet, CO)
Hand To Mouth - Communication Through Silver May 31, 2007
The TCAA was formed in 1998 as a way to encourage craftsmen plying the time-honored skills of the cowboy gear-maker, from silversmiths and saddle makers to rawhide braiders. The group sponsors exhibits, demonstrations, and workshops designed to nurture and encourage new generations of cowboy artisans. (Klamath Falls Cascade Magazines, OR)
More of this story May 5, 2007
"First I had to learn the technique with professional silversmiths," Escobar said in Spanish, with Ruiz translating. "For example, this is done by hitting the silver with a hammer and small tool," he added, pointing to the intricate grooves adorning a surfboard. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Commonwealth Awards go to festival, lit journal Mar 8, 2007
The winners received a medal from Reed & Barton Silversmiths and an original artwork by Judith Motzkin. They were also given surprise $2,000 grants at a breakfast hosted by Bank of America, which sponsored the ceremony. (Boston Globe -- Living)
Tanjung Batu village turns into bridal center Feb 5, 2007
Long known as South Sumatra's handicraft center, Tanjung Batu village is also inundated with goldsmiths, silversmiths and carpenters. Its neighbor, Tanjung Atap village, is famous for its aluminum and mats, while Seri Tanjung and Burai villages have fine embroideries on display. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
colonial Taxco Feb 4, 2007
Silver lining to missing Spanish classes in Taxco / Friendly colonial town deserves sterling reputation (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Polished lives Feb 4, 2007
" The craftsman believes this lack of demand has winnowed the number of silversmiths doing restoration work, which is labor intensive and time consuming to perform properly. Another factor discouraging silver restoration is the Environmental Protection Agency regulations dictating the storage, use and disposal of chemicals used in plating. "We are a small shop and we've operated within EPA guidelines for a long time," Reopelle says, adding that Monsen's longtime presence in Berkeley makes for... (San Francisco Chronicle)
