Archived newsletters from 2018-2024
2024
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September
September Presentation by Eric Braunwart of Columbia Gem House, Portland Jewelry Academy Open House, Guilds in the Village Announcement
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August
Swap Meet and Potluck, Call for Art in the Pearl Volunteers, Gathering of the Guilds Webmaster Needed, Impact of USA Patriot Act
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July
July Presentation by Debra Carus on Plique-a-Jour, Lucidity Gems and Lion Punch Forge Discount Codes, CMAG Makerspace Announcement, Jewelry Sketching Class Registration
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June
June Presentation on Rockhounding by Alison Jean Cole, Message from the President, Jeweler's Bench Reference, Design Challenge
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May
May Presentation by Kellen Bateham on the Bull Run Powerhouse Center, Spring Show Report, Summer and Autumn Classes, US Inflation
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April
Message from the President, Group Critique, Rotary Burnishers
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March
No newsletter
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February
February Presentation by Mary Wong and Thomas Tietze on Bench Tips and Tricks, 2023 Foldform Competition Winner, Local 14 Call to Artists
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January
January Meeting Cancelled, Letter from the President, Calder Exhibition Review
2023
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December
Spring Show Registration, Married Metals Class, East Carolina University Symposium
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November
November presentation by Bruce McKay, Antique Detailing Using Engine Enamel, Wellness for Makers
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October
October Presentation by Pat McCormick on Tube Setting Large Stones, Bang & Bend Photos, Scott Erb & Donna Dufault Photography, Letter from the President
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September
September Presentation by Rachel Morris on Perceived Value and Actual Value, Guilds in the Village, Upcoming Enamelist Society Workshops, CMAG Mentorship List, Keum Boo Alchemy
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August
Swap Meet and Potluck, Anacortes Art Festival, Art Nouveau Jewelry Class Review
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July
July Presentation by Shelly Durica-Laiche of Indio Metal Arts, Letter from President Mary Wong, August Swap Meet Announcement
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June
June Presentation by Jane Pellicciotto, Board Elections, Enameling Workshop Review, Upcoming Classes
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May
May Presentation by Grey Proctor on Filigree, Upcoming Classes: Bang & Bend with Andy Cooperman, Enameling Explored with Anne Johnson, Beginner Metalsmithing Classes at Ninety Twenty
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April
April Presentation by Carli Schultz on the Tuscon Gem Show, Link to Mary Wong’s Gemsetting Video, List of Spring Show Gemstone Vendors, Rotary Tool Holder
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March
March Presentation by Mary Wong: Beyond the Bezel, Multnomah Arts Center Feature
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February
February Presentation by Thomas Tietze on Bezel Setting, Spring Show Updates, Portland Jewelry Academy Feature, New Library Books
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January
January Presentation by Catherine Chandler on Social Media, Spring Show Registration Opens, Wax Carving Class, Upcoming Classes from Rachel Morris and Ninety Twenty
2022
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November
November Presentation: Gallery Panel, John Vesowate Memorial Service Registration, Interview with Jeannine Grafton of Riversea, Stacy Mairs Profile, Wax Carving Class Announcement
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October
October Presentation by Greg Wilbur, In Memoriam: John Vesowate, Paul Bartnik Profile, Class Announcement: Bezels Less Ordinary with Rachel Morris
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September
September Presentation by Jen McCaw, Ninety Twenty Studios Profile, Winter PopUp Registration, Class Announcement: 20 Ways to Add Texture Without a Mill
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August
Annual Swap Meet, Frogwood Scholarship Award Announcement, Book Review of Craft: An American History
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July
July Presentation by Chris Anderson of Lion Punch Forge, Stonesetting and Titanium Classes, Metalwerx Class Review
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June
Board Elections, Member Show and Tell, Spring Show Report, Member Gallery Shows, Upcoming Classes, Library Update
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May
May Presentation by Columbia Gem House, Abstracta Display Review, Board Elections, Upcoming Show Deadlines
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April
April Presentation by Laurie Feinswog, Book Review, Show and Tell plus Pepe Tools Demo at the Spring Show, Upcoming Show Deadlines
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March
March Presentation by Catherine Chandler, Exhibition Review, Spring Show Update
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February
February Presentation by toolsmith Matty Sears, Spring Show Reminder, Last Call for Art in the Pearl applications, Book Review, Upcoming Classes with Ninety Twenty Studios
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January
January Show and Tell, Spring Show Details, Lost Wax Casting Setup for Sale, Local Show Application Deadlines, Book Review
2021
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December
December Updates, Taborspace Location Info, “Creative Stone Setting” Open Studio Project, February 2022 Enameling Class, Book Review
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November
Jo Haemer, Taborspace Location Info, Call for Artists, February 2022 Enameling Class, Book Review
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October
Trude Parkinson, Taborspace Location Info, February 2022 Enameling Class, Book Review
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September
Potluck, Art in the Pearl Demo Opportunity (Last Call), Teaching Opportunity, Call for Artists, Book Review
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August
Potluck, Art in the Pearl Demo Opportunity (Last Call), Teaching Opportunity, Call for Artists, Book Review
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July
Lori Gipson | The Metal Museum, Art in the Pearl Demo Opportunity, Employment Opportunity, Display Cases for Sale, Exhibit Review – Trude Parkinson: EVOCATIONS
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June
Mark Frank’s Skeleton Clocks, Board Elections, Book Review: Diving for Starfish: The Jeweler, the Actress, the Heiress, and One of the World’s Most Alluring Pieces of Jewelry
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May
Joe Mueller from A Day in the Life Gallery, Upcoming Board Elections, Chain Samples Chart Tip, Member Interview: Suzy Williamson, Exhibition Review: Ansel Adams in Our Time
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April
Jewellery Training Solutions training videos demo, GotG Gem Dealers, Easy SEO for your website
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March
Photographing Your Jewelry, Spring Show Information, Upcoming Workshops
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February
Selling through Instagram and Facebook, Spring Show Information, Upcoming Workshops, Class Review – Forged Gold Signet Ring, Pricing Your Jewelry
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January
Setting up your Etsy or Squarespace site, Spring Show registration info, member opportunities
2020
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December
Spring Show Update, CMAG “Stampclastic” virtual class reminder, guild member Rachel Morris’ class
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November
CMAG “Stampclastic” virtual class, online learning resources, Instagram ideas for holiday sales
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October
Hollow Forms Workshop, CMAG member discount, Tool Review, Facebook Live Tutorial
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September
Tutorial Review: Jewellery Training Solutions, CMAG member discount, Planoly Tutorial
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August
Shop Safety, Setting up your Facebook Business Page
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July
Virtual Potluck
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June
Annual Members’ Meeting
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May
Virtual CMAG, Upcoming Annual Members’ Meeting
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April
GotG Update, Artist Relief Resources
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March
Guild Responds to Covid-19
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February
Membership Directory, Symposium
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January
Spring Show Booth Sales, Upgrading Your Clasps Game, Keum Boo Tips & Tricks
2019
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December
Spring Show Booth Sales, Upgrading Your Clasps Game, Keum Boo Tips & Tricks
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November
State of the Guild, Fortune Magazine on Diamonds (1930), Regional Happenings
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October
MAC Gallery Show Call to Action, 2nd Annual Business Symposium, Space of Our Own survey results
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September
Silver Soldering Techniques, Brilliant – Lake Oswego Call to Submit Work
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August
Swapmeet, Creative Metal Forming Class Review, Enamelist Society Workshop Review
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July
Healthy Hands, Design Challenge, Art in the Pearl & Maker’s Faire demos, Micromotor Review
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June
Upgrading Your Bail Game, Mentoring with Mary Wong, Library Update, CASA Beads Impact
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May
Space of Our Own, Spring Show Thanks, Setting Pearls, Community Warehouse Contributions, Potluck/Swap-Meet
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April
Charles Lewton-Brain Visit, Becoming a Board Member, Tips & Tricks, Dressing & Finishing Your Hammers, Ron Ho Exhibit
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March
Maker’s Business Symposium, Promoting our Members, Torch Safety, Finishing Ear Wires
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February
Business Symposium, Show & Tell, Website Updates, Tools We Love: Sonic Cleaners, Book Review
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January
Spring Show Updates, CASA Beads, Gearing Up for Show Season Pt 2, Tools We Love
2018
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December
Holiday Party, Blackening Agents, Alma Rands, Gearing Up for Show Season
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November
Where Do You Get Your Stones, Cool Flex Shaft Tips, Book Review
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October
Design Challenge, Strategic Plan Progress, Favorite Tools – Height Adjustable Bench
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September
Lending Library, Favorite Tools – Mitre Jig/Tumbler
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August
Board Vote, Swap Meet, Favorite Tools – Rolling Mill
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July
Visioning Workshop, SMG Symposium
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June
Spring Show Update
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May
Member Spotlight – Ashley May Heitzman, SNAG Schedule, Favorite Tools – Swifty Wheels
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April
Charles Lewton-Brain Visit, Becoming a Board Member, Tips & Tricks, Dressing & Finishing Your Hammers, Ron Ho Exhibit
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March
Member Spotlight – Mandy Allen, Community Warehouse
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February
“Crossings” Show, Spring Show Registration
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January
Upcoming presentations – Photographing Your Work & Selling at Craft Shows