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Today I talk with Ms. Arline Fisch.
Ms. Fisch learned to sew and weave from her mother and fell hard for the color red. Growing up in New York, she studied at Skidmore College, receiving her B.S. in Art. Arline Fisch is best known for her crocheted wire works. We talked about her love of “the dramatic” and how it effects her work. Thank you Arline for your generous sharing!
Also, the latest news here in the studio, and upcoming plans here at CRAFTCAST.
above: Bracelet and Glove Arm Ornament
above: Pink and Silver Circles necklace
above:“Black Sea Nettle“, commissioned by the Racine Museum
above: “Orthocanna“, commissioned by the Racine Museum
above: crocheted wire bracelet
above: Silver Anemone necklace
SHOWNOTES
MUSIC
Amy Regan/Til Something Sticks
PUBLICATIONS
Totally Twisted/Kerry Bogert
Selvedge Magazine
WEBSITES
reactivemetals.com
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Hey Everyone~
I really need your help.
I have been given a chance for a wonderful business opportunity from the company Vertical Response.
They have picked me as a finalist in their “New Deal for Small Business” competition. If I win, I receive $5000 dollars. As I said in the video that got me into the finals, that money will be used to hire a freelance assistant, with the plan to turn it into a full time position. It would be a win for me, as well as creating an employment opportunity for someone else. This is so important to me at this time as I work to make CRAFTCAST the best it can be.
From the beginning I have known that the concept of CRAFTCAST is a good one, and one that is much needed. Over 500,000 of you have listened to my podcast and expressed your deep appreciation. Hundreds of you have taken online classes as well as purchased recordings from the CRAFTCAST site, and have written to me expressing your enthusiasm for making these available.
Now I need your vote.
The process of voting will take a few moments. You have to register your name and email, so thank you up front from the bottom of my heart for taking the time to do a pesky task.
I wish you the best in all your creative endeavors, and thank you for all your support! Click on the link below which will bring you to the page where you can vote or copy and paste this URL into your browser window:
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I’m getting ready for a road trip. I’m packing the car with more
then I need, and loading up my iPhone with music and podcasts
and hitting the highway. I’m looking forward to time in my car to
think out loud and sing out loud. Destination, Baltimore, Maryland, Synergy 2010
Click the link to read up on the event. It’s 4 days worth of
creative workshops and lectures and social soirees. My idea of
a good time. I’m looking forward to being with friends I
made at the last conference, and making new ones as well.
I’ll be speaking on a few panels plus giving the closing keynote
speech which is a brand new experience for me…
but I do enjoy talking into a mic…lol
I let you know how it goes.
xo
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Today I talk with studio jeweler and writer, Bruce Metcalf.
I had such a wonderful time talking with Mr. Metcalf. A big thank you to Bruce for sharing with me his insights and knowledge on the topic of “craft”, and I look forward to reading his upcoming book, Makers: A History of American Studio Craft, this coming summer!
Below is a sampling of some of his work. Makes me smile just looking at the pictures!
Also, lots of books and magazines to talk about and some stories to tell.
above: “Costa Rican with Lips” Necklace 12 x 5 inches
Painted maple, 14k yellow gold, 18k yellow gold, 24k gold-plated brass, 23k gold leaf.
above: “Flameflower” 6 x 4¼ inches
Carved & painted maple, holly wood, 24k gold-plated brass
Available from Snyderman-Works Galleries, Philadelphia, PA
above: “Sensuality Necklace” 12½ x 11¼ inches
Mixed mediums
Available from Snyderman-Works Galleries, Philadelphis, PA
SHOWNOTES
Books
Dresses Built by Wendy WendyMullin
The Artful Storybook/Terry Taylor
Music
She’s Mine / Brett Dennen
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Today I talk with fellow podcaster and knitter, Brenda Dayne the host of Cast On!
We chatted about knitting, of course, and techie podcaster stuff, of course, and laughed and talked and laughed and talked and… you get the idea.
Also, 2 new books I’m in love with and an update on a new LIVE class.
SHOWNOTES
LIVE Online Classes
How to Stick It All Together with Michael deMeng
Books
Layered, Tattered, and Stitched/Ruth Rae
Smithsonian Rock and Gem/Ronald Louis Bonewitz
Music
Fall With You/Vic Kingsley
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I’m excited to launch this new store.
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As a gift to all of you who follow CRAFTCAST here on the blog, the first 12 of you who order a recording get a second one free. I’m excited! Act quick. Just let me know on your paypal order what freebie recording you would like to receive and I’ll let you know if you made the top ten!
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My friend, Elise Ann Skalwold, FGA, GG, brought this “stone” to my Thursday night’s jewelry class here in the CRAFTCAST studio. It’s a star rose quartz from Madagascar, weighing in at 795 cts.
Below is a photo I took with my iPhone. Here is a link to another look at this sensational stone photographed by Jeff Scovil.
It’s amazing the energy a stone like this projects, extremely powerful. (The size of this stone is equivalent to the size of a large orange.) I find it easy to get addicted to these earthly delights.
Here is another one of my favorite things also from Madagascar, chocolate!
above: Star Rose Quartz Cabochon 795 cts, Madagascar, E. Skawold Collection
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Christmas decorations were officially put away this weekend. (except for the white lights on the bushes that look so pretty against the snow)
Even though it’s still weeks away I couldn’t resist getting these Valentine inspired wreaths up on each door. Their color explosion cheers my winter doldrum spirit and creates an immediate optimistic outlook.
Yeah for Red, Lavender, Pink, and Moss Green!
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