4 Days Class New Mokume Gane Certification + Stone & Silver Pendant
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presents 4 Days Class New Mokume Gane Certification + Stone & Silver Pendant With Astari G. Swatantri 17 to 20 July 2017 Legnano – Milano - Italy Astari G. Swatantri I’m Astari G. Swatantri, an award winning metal clay artist with more than 10 years experience of working with metal clay. I’m passionate about metal clay and sharing it with others. Metal clay is a versatile material which keeps me exploring the possibilities to combine it with different art, craft and jewelry techniques and materials. I’m always up for the most recent development and I’ve followed metal clay trainings worldwide, the newest was Silver Quilling certification in Japan in 2016. As a metal clay artist I’ve received several awards for my jewelry, one of the highlights was the Grand Prix of Silver Accessories Contest in 2013. I love meeting other metal clay enthusiasts and share the passions for metal clay! Prizes 2013 Silver Accessories Contest ‘Coral’ Grand Prix Award of Minister’s encouragement at the Japan Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology 2012 Pearl Contest ‘Between the Sky & the Sea’ Award of Selected Work 2008 Silver Accessories Contest ‘Secret Garden’ Semi Grand Prix Award of The Japan Association for Leisure and Culture Development 2007 Silver Accessories Contest ‘Inner Evolution’ Honorable Mention 2007 Art Clay Silver Photo Contest (Silver door chain decoration) Honorable Mention 2006 Art Clay Silver Photo Contest ‘Chappy’ (Silver name card holder) Honorable Mention 新木目金 NEW MOKUME-GANE Developed and presented by Aida Chemical Industries Co.,Ltd. New Mokume Gane is a totally new application designed for Art Clay Silver and Copper based on traditional Japanese metalsmith techniques back in the 1600s in Japan for sword fittings. Mokume means Wood pattern. Gane is metal alloy made from mixed-metal laminate with distinctive layered patterns. To achieve high quality Mokume-Gane by traditional way, it requires adequate experiences, tremendous time for making process, and many special equipments. The technique has been inherited by only limited craftsperson, and its beauty is applied into today’s craft work and jewelry in Japan and overseas with high reputation. What is Mokume-Gane ? Mokume-Gane is a special metal working technique which originally developed from Guri Bori designs for sword guards made by Denbei Shoami (1651–1728) back 400 years ago in Akita Prefecture, Edo period, Japan. Guri originally represented a type of carved lacquer work designs of clouds with alternating layers of red and black. Bori means carving. Mokume-gane is a technique of using different color metals to create wood grain-like patterns, so it is also known as Tagayasan Ji (metal) due to the similar grain pattern of Tagayasan wood (English name: Cassia si- amea). However, to create Mokume-Gane by fusing and hammering different types of metals requires very high skill, so it is known to be not easily acquired. Quotes about the New Mokume-Gane from the point of view of traditional jewelry making “I was deeply convinced that a new tradition has began when I see curriculum projects which presented techniques utilizing clay, some of which cannot be imagined in original Mokume-Gane metal-smithing tech- niques. I hope more new techniques will spread to the world from Japan through New Mokume- Gane.” Minoru Miki (Research and Development Supervisor) Jewellery Designer – 2001-2008 Chairman of the Japan Jewelry Designers Association – President of MIKI-STUDIO. “Tradition has met a new material, and the range of Jewelry design possibilities for everyone will be significantly broadened.” Yosuke Inoue (Technical advisor) Metal Craft Artist – Member of Japan Jewelry Designers Association (JJDA) – Member of the Society of North American Goldsmiths (SNAG) – Master of Fine Arts in Metal-smithing & Jewelry Design at Indiana University Graduate School. Days 1 – 2 – 3 - 4 New Mokume Gane Certification with Astari G. Swatantri The course follows the curriculum, guidelines and requirements that have been set by Aida Chemical Industries Co., LTD, the creator and owner of the NMG program. Art Clay NMG training is a complete developed syllable with official text book and guide, covering different techniques to produce consistent results. When fired accordingly, the result can be processed with further metalsmithing techniques such as hammering, filing, and mirror finish. Learning NMG techniques will bring a jewelry artist’s personal skill and jewelry creation to the next level. Program • Introduction to New Mokume Gane • 6 theme projects with required techniques and knowledge • Brief information of Japanese traditional Mokume-Gane • Firing technique • Repairing pre- and post- firing • Problem solving (Question & Answers) • Overview of New Mokume Gane guidelines Schedule (might be adjusted): Day 1: Intro; Projects: Inlay, Guribori Day 2: Projects: Yuteki, Cross Day 3: Projects: Marble, Feather; Demo: fixing, finishing, firing; Info: exam Day 4: Pre-finishing, finishing, Q&A Prerequisite : Art Clay full certified instructor (Level 2 with approval of 3 evaluation pieces) Included in the training: • NMG Textbook & Supplementary Guidance (in English) Not included in the price: • Certificate (after a successful completion of examination) : 30 Euro Please note: All pieces need to be kiln fired. Due to long firing schedule and limited kiln space, a couple or more pieces might need to be fired after the class either by the host or student, and finishing/polishing will be done by participants at home. Materials (included in the price): o 100gr Art Clay Silver o 60gr Art Clay Copper o 20gr Art Clay paste New Formula o 2pcs silver 999 bailback, 1 set screw brooch pin, 1pc silver 999 eyelet 8mm, 1 porcelain cabochon 27mm Tools (every participant have to bring the following tools): o Working mat o Roller o Plastic strips 1.5mm and 1mm and a set of play cards o Clay cutter (half round cutter), bring along Needle tool if available o Craft knife ‘Precision work’ with 30° blade from Art Clay o Shape templates, shape cutters, etc. (optional) o Paint brush, water bottle and dish o Prefinishing tools (files (large & small), sanding pads 3M (Red, Blue, Green), two sets for silver and copper o Silver Overlay paintbrush(es) from Art Clay, with flat tip and/or round tip o Regular ziplock plastic medium size (for kneading clay) o Safety devices (dust mask, goggles, etc) o Magnifying glasses or reading glasses if needed o Ruler (might be necessary when sketching/measuring) o Engraver needle o Stabilo pencil SILVER & STONE JEWELRY with Astari G. Swatantri 20th July 2017 In this one day workshop, we create a beautiful pendant which highlights the beauty of a stone cabochon set with prong setting. I show how to get inspiration from the stone’s shape, pattern and character, and explain the steps to create a unique base from silver clay to elevate the stone’s beauty. The prong setting exposes the stone’s surface almost entirely, it is a similar way to the stone setting in my piece “Coral” which won a Grand Prix at the Silver Accessories Contest. Learn the steps starting from designing and planning, shaping clay and creating exciting textures, setting the stone and more. This one day workshop is packed with techniques, tips and tricks. After this workshop, you can continue creating exciting jewelry using stone cabochons.This workshop is suitable for anyone with previous experience of working with metal clay. Schedule (might be adjusted): 09:00 Introduction 10:10 Designing 11:00 Shaping 12:00 Lunch 12:30 Shaping/ Prefinishing 15:00 Firing, Finishing 17:00 Finish Setup & Supplies Materials (included in the price): o 20gr or more Art Clay Silver clay o 10gr Art Clay Silver syringe o 10gr Art Clay Silver paste New Formula o 1-2 pcs Silver 999 bail back (optional) o Silver 999 wire Materials (not included in the price): o Stone cabochon (Flat back, medium size approximately diameter between 15-25mm, any shape, a few selection is also available to purchase during workshop) Tools (every participant have to bring the following tools): o Working mat o Roller o Plastic strips 1.5mm and 1mm o Clay cutter (half round cutter), bring along Needle tool if available o Craft knife ‘Precision work’ with 30° blade from Art Clay o Shape templates, shape cutters, etc. (optional) o Paint brush, water bottle and dish o Prefinishing tools (files (large & small), sanding pads 3M Red, Blue, Green), sanding paper 400 o Regular ziplock plastic medium size (for kneading clay) o Safety devices (dust mask, goggles, etc) o Magnifying glasses or reading glasses if needed o Ruler (might be necessary when sketching/measuring) o Rubber block, 2 units of the same size is recommended New Mokume Gane + Silver & Stone Jewelry with Astari G. Swatantri Legnano, 17 – 20 Luglio 2017 Costs Description Cost New Mokume Gane + Silver & Stone Jewelry 799,00 € Workshop Silver & Stone Jewelry Only 199,00 € What is included in the price What isn’t included in the price Materials o Certificate NMG (cost 30 Euro) 'Official New Mokume Gane Textbook & o Tools as listed Supplementary Guidance (in English) Light Lunch Cosa è possibile fare con il certificato NMG ufficiale? Art Clay Certified instructors Can teach the program NMG Prerequisites - NMG for Art Clay full certified instructor (Level 2 with approval of 3 evaluation pieces) - Silver & Stone pendant workshop for anyone who as with previous experience of working with metal clay Terms and subscriptions policies - Location: The workshop will be held in a location to be defined in Legnano, Italy - Subscriptions: if you want to subscribe to this workshop please write an email to in- [email protected] - As a confirmation of subscription we will ask a deposit of 250 euro. Deposit payment can be done via wire transfer, credit card or paypal. The rest of the amount can be payed directly on the days of workshops.