**NEW Enamel Classes for July/August 2010
July-Aug 2010
New classes at Jewel Envy are continuously listed at
www.jewelenvy.ca
My next 8 week enamel class (beginner or intermediate) is scheduled to start:
Wednesday, August 18th from 6:30 to 9:30pm
Price: 295 + HST and 25$ material fee (for copper, enamel, some sterling silver)
1 Day Workshop (beginner level)
Saturday, July 24 from 10am to 6pm
$150 + HST includes all materials (copper, enamel)
www.jewelenvy.ca
My next 8 week enamel class (beginner or intermediate) is scheduled to start:
Wednesday, August 18th from 6:30 to 9:30pm
Price: 295 + HST and 25$ material fee (for copper, enamel, some sterling silver)
1 Day Workshop (beginner level)
Saturday, July 24 from 10am to 6pm
$150 + HST includes all materials (copper, enamel)
Second year win!
July 10, 2010
Hi Everyone!
Thank you so much to the Board, Donors and Judges at the Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition who awarded me Best Jewellery this year at the exhibition.
This is my second year winning best of category and I am so please and honoured to receive the award!
Hope to see you next year!
Thank you so much to the Board, Donors and Judges at the Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition who awarded me Best Jewellery this year at the exhibition.
This is my second year winning best of category and I am so please and honoured to receive the award!
Hope to see you next year!
EMILY GILL at the TORONTO OUTDOOR ART EXHIBITION
July 9, 10, 11 2010
Please come visit me this year at the Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition! Hoping to make this year as great as the last!
BOOTH #557 Turquoise Section
(near the INFO Booth and City Hall)
Fri July 9, Sat July 10 and Sun July 11
10:30 am to 7:30 pm - Sun 10:30 am to 6:30 pm
Nathan Phillips Square
Queen Street West Between Bay and University (in front of City Hall)
www.torontooutdoorart.org
BOOTH #557 Turquoise Section
(near the INFO Booth and City Hall)
Fri July 9, Sat July 10 and Sun July 11
10:30 am to 7:30 pm - Sun 10:30 am to 6:30 pm
Nathan Phillips Square
Queen Street West Between Bay and University (in front of City Hall)
www.torontooutdoorart.org
TOAE results!
May 11, 2010
I am very excited to announce I will be exhibiting that the 2010 Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition at Nathan Phillips Square July 9, 10 and 11!
More news to come!
More news to come!
One Day Enamel Workshops
April 11 and May 16
I am teaching one day enamel workshops on Sunday, April 11th and Sunday, May 16th from 10am to 6pm.
The course is designed as an introduction to the basic methods of copper enameling.
Enameling is the process of fusing glass powder to metal at very high temperatures (~1500 degrees Fahrenheit) in an electric kiln. I use this process in all my current work. Any one can enamel, no experience required. If you love colour, you will love this class! I will teach how to make basic findings (ear hooks and jump rings) - leave with a beautiful colourful pendant and pair of earrings!
Class begins at 10am this Sunday! Call the studio to reserve your spot by Saturday, April 10th. 647.436.6709
Jewel Envy, 101 Spadina Ave Suite 214
Cost is $150 + gst ($157.50) and includes materials.
The course is designed as an introduction to the basic methods of copper enameling.
Enameling is the process of fusing glass powder to metal at very high temperatures (~1500 degrees Fahrenheit) in an electric kiln. I use this process in all my current work. Any one can enamel, no experience required. If you love colour, you will love this class! I will teach how to make basic findings (ear hooks and jump rings) - leave with a beautiful colourful pendant and pair of earrings!
Class begins at 10am this Sunday! Call the studio to reserve your spot by Saturday, April 10th. 647.436.6709
Jewel Envy, 101 Spadina Ave Suite 214
Cost is $150 + gst ($157.50) and includes materials.
Etsy listings added this week
March 1, 2010
Please feel free to visit my Etsy page and take a look at some new designs.
I am a little slower than usual updating the webpage here, but will soon have all photos in the gallery.
To visit my etsy page www.emilygill.etsy.com
For monthly updates, you can follow me on facebook, via my group or fan page entitled "Emily Gill Jewellery Design"
I am a little slower than usual updating the webpage here, but will soon have all photos in the gallery.
To visit my etsy page www.emilygill.etsy.com
For monthly updates, you can follow me on facebook, via my group or fan page entitled "Emily Gill Jewellery Design"
New Session of Enamel Courses
March 13, 21 and 8 weeks starting on March 25
Next class will be a combination Intro/Intermediate Enamelling course, beginning on Thursday March 25th for 8 weeks.
Introductory Enameling: Learn the basics of firing glass powder onto copper, metal preparation, various firing stages/textures, using opaque and transparent enamels, stenciling, drawing and painting on enamel, building hollow copper objects to enamel, enameling 3 dimensional objects, wet inlay and cloisonne. No jewellery/enamel experience necessary, the basics of piercing and drilling will be taught so everyone has a chance to design their own unique shapes to enamel!
Intermediate Enamelling for Jewellery: will explore the possibilities of enamel in finished pieces of sterling silver jewellery. We will learn and elaborate on enamel techniques, with a focus on multiples, bezel setting, prongs or tabs and rivetting enamelled components to fabricated jewellery designs. Prerequisites for Intermediate are: Intro to enamelling and Intro to Fabrication or other fabrication experience. Visit our website to see all courses and for registration information. www.jewelenvy.ca
One day enamel workshops for March 2010 (make a pendant with stenciled design and matching earrings, or two pendants)
Saturday, March 13 from 10:00am to 6:00pm
Sunday, March 21 from 10:00am to 6:00pm
Introductory Enameling: Learn the basics of firing glass powder onto copper, metal preparation, various firing stages/textures, using opaque and transparent enamels, stenciling, drawing and painting on enamel, building hollow copper objects to enamel, enameling 3 dimensional objects, wet inlay and cloisonne. No jewellery/enamel experience necessary, the basics of piercing and drilling will be taught so everyone has a chance to design their own unique shapes to enamel!
Intermediate Enamelling for Jewellery: will explore the possibilities of enamel in finished pieces of sterling silver jewellery. We will learn and elaborate on enamel techniques, with a focus on multiples, bezel setting, prongs or tabs and rivetting enamelled components to fabricated jewellery designs. Prerequisites for Intermediate are: Intro to enamelling and Intro to Fabrication or other fabrication experience. Visit our website to see all courses and for registration information. www.jewelenvy.ca
One day enamel workshops for March 2010 (make a pendant with stenciled design and matching earrings, or two pendants)
Saturday, March 13 from 10:00am to 6:00pm
Sunday, March 21 from 10:00am to 6:00pm
A little news for February
February 1, 2010
We have started discussions, brainstorming and the ideas keep on coming. Members of Jewel Envy are planning a group show, stay tuned for more details. It will probably be taking place later this year - I am sure it will be a rich and wonderful representation of the diverse styles, work processes and concepts of all the jewellers working within our group.
The studio is again at full capacity, with 9 jewellers. I have recently made the switch to full time member and changed benches. I have been working non stop this month, in preparation for an array of shows coming up this spring and summer in Halifax, Ottawa and hopefully a few juried shows in other Canadian cities.
It is going to be a busy year; I cannot wait to show you all the pieces I have been working on.
If you have any requests for commissions, please let me know. I am happy to make anything you have in mind, or work collaboratively on a colourful enamel design if you really like my style.
All the best for February!
-Emily
The studio is again at full capacity, with 9 jewellers. I have recently made the switch to full time member and changed benches. I have been working non stop this month, in preparation for an array of shows coming up this spring and summer in Halifax, Ottawa and hopefully a few juried shows in other Canadian cities.
It is going to be a busy year; I cannot wait to show you all the pieces I have been working on.
If you have any requests for commissions, please let me know. I am happy to make anything you have in mind, or work collaboratively on a colourful enamel design if you really like my style.
All the best for February!
-Emily
Upcoming Classes in Toronto at Jewel Envy Studio
Starts Tues. January 19
I will be teaching Enamelling for beginners at Jewel Envy starting this month!
8 week course
Starts Tuesday, January 19th
every Tuesday from 6:30 to 9:30
$295 plus GST = $309.75 + material fee
Enamelling is the process of fusing glass powder to metal. In this introductory course I will be covering such techniques as metal preparation for enameling, stenciling, sgraffito, painting with water colour enamels, wet inlay, cloisonne.
Basic jewellery making skills will be covered for those with no prior experience (drilling, sawing, filing and finishing metal, making jump rings, earring wires, etc). Students can expect to finish 2-3 projects depending on complexity and experience of the student. Possible projects include earrings, pendants, bracelets, but are not limited to jewellery alone. Many fun objects can be made using enamel!
More information on Jewel Envy and all our available courses,
click here.
8 week course
Starts Tuesday, January 19th
every Tuesday from 6:30 to 9:30
$295 plus GST = $309.75 + material fee
Enamelling is the process of fusing glass powder to metal. In this introductory course I will be covering such techniques as metal preparation for enameling, stenciling, sgraffito, painting with water colour enamels, wet inlay, cloisonne.
Basic jewellery making skills will be covered for those with no prior experience (drilling, sawing, filing and finishing metal, making jump rings, earring wires, etc). Students can expect to finish 2-3 projects depending on complexity and experience of the student. Possible projects include earrings, pendants, bracelets, but are not limited to jewellery alone. Many fun objects can be made using enamel!
More information on Jewel Envy and all our available courses,
click here.
2009 TOAE Award Winners Exhibition Opening Thursday January 21
Monday, January 18 to Friday, February 26th, 2010
Best of 2009 Award Winners Exhibition
Opening reception is scheduled for Thursday, January 21 between 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Show dates: January 18, 2010 to February 26, 2010
:::::First Canadian Place Gallery is located at the First Canadian Place, 100 King Street West, Toronto:::::
To see a complete list of the 2009 Award winners feel free to visit the TOAE website!
www.torontooutdoorart.org
Hope to see you there!
Opening reception is scheduled for Thursday, January 21 between 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Show dates: January 18, 2010 to February 26, 2010
:::::First Canadian Place Gallery is located at the First Canadian Place, 100 King Street West, Toronto:::::
To see a complete list of the 2009 Award winners feel free to visit the TOAE website!
www.torontooutdoorart.org
Hope to see you there!
22nd Annual Contemporary Canadian Jewellery Exhibition
until December 31, 2009
Ongoing until December 31st, Lafreniere & Pai Gallery in Ottawa is featuring their new and current jewellers in their Annual Contemporary Canadian Jewellery Exhibition. Sculptural work as well as a great selection of gift items are on display (including several of my one of a kind pieces and pieces from my enamelled flower line).
Lafreniere & Pai is located at
13 Murray Street, Ottawa
www.lapaigallery.com
Lafreniere & Pai is located at
13 Murray Street, Ottawa
www.lapaigallery.com
Holiday Cocktail Mixer at Jewel Envy!
Thursday, December 10, 2009 5pm-9pm
Join me and other jewellers of Jewel Envy for our annual Holiday Cocktail Party. This year, chances to win gift certificates to the studio and/or a one day jewellery workshop for two! Join us at our studio and showroom on Thursday, December 10th from 5 - 9pm for drinks, food, music and cheer! 101 Spadina Avenue Suite 214 (2nd floor, 3rd door on the right) Toronto, Ontario
www.jewelenvy.ca
Hope to see you there!
-Emily
www.jewelenvy.ca
Hope to see you there!
-Emily