The 12th SILVER ACCESSORIES CONTEST 2011
―Creations in Silver Clay―
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― Contest themes ―
“If…”
or open theme*
*Open theme is for free theme work with submission title, and falls under any one category. |
It has been 5000 years since Silver appeared in human history. A great number of people within that time have placed their value and happiness in the special attributes of Silver. This competition has been held since 2000 for Art Clay instructors, and was opened to general artists in 2002 so that contestants could present to the world their limitless ideas regarding the joy of creativity when working and creating with Art Clay Silver. In 2011, we celebrate the 12th contest, and have counted a total of 5,119 submissions in the past 12 years of the contest. These contest entries represent a bridge of creativity linking artists and visitors as one. Your entries will help all people appreciate that Art Clay Silver can be used by everyone. We are expecting that this year’s entries will once again capture the unique expressions of contestants around the world.
Qualification: All individuals (including Art Clay certified instructors and students) including hobbyists or professional artists. (No submissions by groups of artists are accepted)
Media: All pieces must use Art Clay Silver as the main material, but can combine Art Clay Silver with other media is acceptable.
Design: Designs must be original and realized by one’s own skill, and must be executed with Art Clay Silver and with/or without other media. All contestants must select the theme “If…” or “Free or Open theme”.
Other: Pieces previously submitted to other competitions or exhibitions will be disqualified.
NOTE: The last date for submission of entries is 31st January,2012. For more details,please contact info@artclayworld.co.in
Announcing an intensive Beginners Introduction to Art Clay Silver Workshop in Bangalore in between 12th and 15th October,2010. Please contact for further details.
Introduction to Art Clay Silver
This intensive 6 hour class introduces students to working with Art Clay Silver in three forms: Clay, Paste and Syringe. In this workshop students begin to master Art Clay Silver as they learn how to set up work space, texturise, cut mould and extrude clay, re-hydrate dry material, and safely fire creations made at home. After using various techniques to finish the pieces, the students then learn to fire the pieces in a kiln. In the process, they learn about working with metal clay in various stages, and kiln firing. The class covers various finishing methods including wire brushing, buffing, burnishing, and patina.
Class materials: Includes one package of Silver Clay, one jar of Silver Clay Paste, and a Silver Clay Syringe, and useful handouts. Tools will be provided for use in the class.
Maximum number of seats:7
Please contact for class fee.
This class is for anybody who would love to create their own personalised pieces of jewelry. No previous knowledge of making jewelry or working with metal clay required. It does open new horizons of creative expression and a new world of learning and evolving all along.
Art clay Silver is a revolutionay medium created by Aida Chemicals, Japan using reclaimed silver. For more details, please visit
http://www.artclayworld.co.in
We hope to conduct more such workshops in various parts of the country. If you'd like one in your city, please contact me at info@artclayworld.co.in
Shruti Gautam Dev
International Instructor, Art Clay Silver,Japan.
Art clay World India
www.artclayworld.co.in
Glass Bead and Jewelry Artist
www.artyzenworld.com |
