Hello friends
I'm back again after a long absence. It has been a long full year with many ups and downs which have kept me away from my computer.
The art show last September at the Mango Lounge was a great success. The space looked fantastic and the art was incredible. Many thanks to all those who made it possible, especially my fantastic team of Kelly Anne, Chandra-Li and Corey. And thanks to all those who volunteered their time and efforts...too many to name, but some of note being the Orangutan, James and David.
The Grave Goods show at the Woodstock Museum had so much fantastic work in it, many thanks to Darrell for the honour of my participation and for putting it all together and making it happen.
Since the Not Just A One Trick Pony show it has, admittedly been a bit of a quiet time on the public front for Elfworks. But it has been a busy time in the background. The smith-y is built, there is some new equipment, lots of new direction and knowledge to build on.
May saw another wonderful conference in Buffalo as the New York State Designer Blacksmiths hosted another Great Lakes International Ironfest. Some really fantastic presenters and lots of great people made it another fun and informative gathering....always worthwhile!
In June I was a proud participant in the Toronto Nautical Festival, as the blacksmith demonstrating down at Harbourfront. Rick and the gang put on a great festival full of everything from swashbuckling pirates juggling wicked looking blades to masterful artisans demonstrating their craft, like Adam Smith's incredible leatherwork and Len Heidebrecht demonstrating the craft of the cooper.
As the blacksmith I was especially pleased to meet some of the crew of the Empire Sandy and glad to make them some hooks to haul in their anchor chain with. The Empire Sandy is a gorgeous tallship with beautiful lines and a fantastic crew that sails out of the Toronto Harbour - for those of you who like the water and the fantastic vessels that glide through and over it you should keep your eyes open for next year's Nautical Festival - it promises to be even bigger and better than this year!
July is proving to be a full and busy month, and August promises to be the same. I look forward to keeping up with updates on our upcoming shows and ventures. This is going to be a big year for Elfworks, and I hope that it will be as big and as fantastic a year for all of you! Enjoy the summer!
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Sunday, July 19, 2009
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Moving Along...
Well!
The last month has been as busy as the weather has been crazy! Elfworks finally has a roof to work under...well, a tarp, but it is on a sturdy frame that will develop into a beautiful home for the forge. And although the original design changed a bit and it is a heavier construction than was originally imagined, it is a fantastic workspace that can break down to be setup as a booth if the length of the show warranted it...Thanks so much to Colin for all his help, skill and HEIGHT - which is my biggest challenge as we all know!
Within the next week the dates for the summer show will be posted. There is a lot to work around, so I'm not as set on them as I'd like to be, but the show will be great...it always is.
The barest of bones of a site for Not Just A One Trick Pony is up and running and will be updated and recreated as time goes by. Our list of artists is very inspiring and still growing and changing...it will be an exciting show! Remember to mark your calendars for September and come check it out!
Elfworks is also looking at hosting an online art auction to raise funds for Not Just A One Trick Pony, as well as a "pick-a-prize" auction at the Elfworks Summer Show. If you are interested in contributing goods to the online auction (you can specify a minimum bid and the proceeds will be 50% to the contributing artist, 50% to the art show) or know someone who is interested please contact Kelly at elfworks@sympatico.ca. Anyone interested in being involved in the show or looking for more details should also drop me a line. Thanks to Darrell for the fantastic idea and to David for nudging me in the direction of auctions while we were at GLII.
Gearing up for the Grave Goods show is also underway...the objects being contributed by Elfworks are going to be a big focus of the next two months, and the list of contributors to that show is incredible. For anyone who didn't make it to Out of the Firey Furnace, I seriously suggest going to the Wareham Forge site and taking a look at the objects that were part of Firey Furnace. Some of the most incredible pieces, really. And a number of the artists from Firey Furnace are taking part in Grave Goods...it promises to be an amazing show. Again, mark your calendars for September and take a daytrip out to Woodstock to check out the show!
If all that is outlined above isn't enough to get you excited about what's up and coming, keep checking back for info as things start to gel. Be sure to drop a line to notjustaonetrickpony@gmail.com to get on the mailing list for that show and check out our websites regularly, or find us on facebook under Elfworks Studios or Not Just A One Trick Pony.
Enjoy the sunshine and revel in the rain! Happy summer all.
The last month has been as busy as the weather has been crazy! Elfworks finally has a roof to work under...well, a tarp, but it is on a sturdy frame that will develop into a beautiful home for the forge. And although the original design changed a bit and it is a heavier construction than was originally imagined, it is a fantastic workspace that can break down to be setup as a booth if the length of the show warranted it...Thanks so much to Colin for all his help, skill and HEIGHT - which is my biggest challenge as we all know!
Within the next week the dates for the summer show will be posted. There is a lot to work around, so I'm not as set on them as I'd like to be, but the show will be great...it always is.
The barest of bones of a site for Not Just A One Trick Pony is up and running and will be updated and recreated as time goes by. Our list of artists is very inspiring and still growing and changing...it will be an exciting show! Remember to mark your calendars for September and come check it out!
Elfworks is also looking at hosting an online art auction to raise funds for Not Just A One Trick Pony, as well as a "pick-a-prize" auction at the Elfworks Summer Show. If you are interested in contributing goods to the online auction (you can specify a minimum bid and the proceeds will be 50% to the contributing artist, 50% to the art show) or know someone who is interested please contact Kelly at elfworks@sympatico.ca. Anyone interested in being involved in the show or looking for more details should also drop me a line. Thanks to Darrell for the fantastic idea and to David for nudging me in the direction of auctions while we were at GLII.
Gearing up for the Grave Goods show is also underway...the objects being contributed by Elfworks are going to be a big focus of the next two months, and the list of contributors to that show is incredible. For anyone who didn't make it to Out of the Firey Furnace, I seriously suggest going to the Wareham Forge site and taking a look at the objects that were part of Firey Furnace. Some of the most incredible pieces, really. And a number of the artists from Firey Furnace are taking part in Grave Goods...it promises to be an amazing show. Again, mark your calendars for September and take a daytrip out to Woodstock to check out the show!
If all that is outlined above isn't enough to get you excited about what's up and coming, keep checking back for info as things start to gel. Be sure to drop a line to notjustaonetrickpony@gmail.com to get on the mailing list for that show and check out our websites regularly, or find us on facebook under Elfworks Studios or Not Just A One Trick Pony.
Enjoy the sunshine and revel in the rain! Happy summer all.
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