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June Schwarcz
Northern California Enamel Guild’s founder showcases a lifetime of artistic achievement
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Holly Carter
“Enameling can be a meditative process in which I can lose myself.”
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“Color in glass is deeply satisfying and I am glad to go where it calls me.”
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Enamel on cross & line folded copper—enamel both highlights and is influenced by the shape of the fold formed metal.
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“My way of working is based on the availability of enameling supplies and the contemporary work of the late Fred Ball. I work in layers, pushing the enamels into place and then firing.”
Upcoming Events
NCEG is seeking a New President
NCEG is seeking a New President. Will you step up to take the reigns of this long time Bay Area institution? After almost 9 years of residing as the president of The Northern California Enamel Guild, Holly Carter will be stepping down as of August 1st, 2023. Holly first announced in February to current NCEG […]
learn moreNCEG Member’s Winter Virtual Meet-up, Project Challenge, and Demonstration by NCEG President Holly Carter
Northern California Enamel Guild Winter Virtual Meet-up,
Project Challenge, and Demonstration by NCEG President Holly Carter
‘Forge The Future’ Collaborative Exhibition October 9th-November 7th, 2021
As we emerge from forced hibernation during the COVID pandemic, a rebirth of possibilities feels so good. Forging metal strengthens, forms, and releases its potential into works of art. As members of the metal arts community, let us strengthen, form, and release each other’s artistic potential as we “Forge the Future.”
Wield the hammer, light the torch, watch the solder flow, and share your artistic vision with others in this curated members exhibition. Let us commit to collectively shaping a more equitable, diverse, and dynamic metals community as we “Forge the Future.”
learn moreNCEG Member’s Summer Virtual Meet-up and Demonstration by Member Anita Selinger
Please RSVP on Evite! Summer Virtual Meet-up and Demonstration by NCEG Member Anita Selinger Monday, August 30th, 1-1:45 PM Please join us for a virtual Meet-up and Demo with Anita Selinger! NCEG member, Anita Selinger, will be discussing Cloisonné preparation techniques, such as sifting the fines out of the grain enamel to use for […]
learn moreCall for Entry ‘Forge the Future’ A Biennial Collaborative Exhibition
Call for Entry
‘Forge the Future’
A Biennial Collaborative Exhibition by the Northern California Enamel Guild,
ACCI Gallery, and the Metal Arts Guild
Valentine’s Meet-up and Challenge 2021
Valentine’s Meet-up and Challenge February 12th, 2021, 2:00 – 3:00 PM. Please join us for a virtual Valentine’s Evite Meet-up and show us your hearts! 2020 was a very difficult year for most people in this world and the art industry particularly has had to find new and inventive ways to not only thrive, but […]
learn moreZoom Demonstration: Lynette Andreasen Embossed Holiday Ornaments
Lynette Andreasen Embossed Holiday Ornaments Zoom Demonstration Saturday, December 5th, 11AM to 1PM (Zoom meeting information will be sent in a separate email before the presentation.) Lynette Andreasen will demonstrate how to create fun and unique handmade ornaments this holiday season using the hydraulic press as well as low tech methods of embossing. Techniques […]
learn moreNCEG Zoom Presentation: Calina Shevlin Rose Engine and Straight Line Engine Lathe
NCEG Zoom Presentation with Calina Shevlin: Rose Engine Lathe and Straight Line Engine Lathe Sunday, November 8th, 10AM to 11:30AM (Zoom meeting information will be sent in a separate email before the presentation.) Calina Shevlin will be give NCEG members an introduction to the Rose Engine Lathe and the Straight Line Engine Lathe […]
learn more2018 MAG/NCEG/ACCI Gallery All Member Show: Transforming
For the 2018 MAG / NCEG/ ACCI All-Member show, all members of the Metal Arts Guild (MAG), Northern California Enamel Guild (NCEG), and ACCI Gallery are invited to create jewelry and sculptural works that explore the theme of “Transforming” push boundaries, integration, and diversity; to explore the ideas, process, and experience in the finished work. Nothing, we’re told, stays the same. Life is, in its essence, impermanent; everything transforms.
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