Driven to Adorn – conversations and workshops
Presented in partnership with the City of Joondalup
Presented in partnership with the City of Joondalup
24, 30, 31 March 2019
City of Joondalup, WA
In complement to the JMGA-WA exhibition ‘ADORN‘ of contemporary jewellers’ work at Joondalup Art Gallery, we are proud to partner with the City of Joondalup to present a public program of talks and workshops.
Join us for a day of conversations about contemporary craft, jewellery and object making on Sunday 24 March 2019 at the City of Joondalup, and for workshops delivered by Claire Townsend and Sarah Elson, on Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 March respectively.
(Registrations open from 4 February 2019.)
Image above: Katherine Kalaf. One of the first advertising images she used when she set up her gallery in Cottesloe. Courtesy Katherine Kalaf. Photo: Rob Frith
Pitching at the right level
Eminent jeweller and gallerist Katherine Kalaf will make a special presentation at the ADORN forum about her experience representing international and Australian jewellers and makers in her Cottesloe gallery, as well an insight into her incredible archive.
6X6: Six Slides for Six Minutes,
followed by a conversation about craft futures in WA.
Six contemporary jewellers and smiths will regale us with a snapshot of a particular area of their practice, prior to a panel discussion about future directions for the craft sector in WA.
Melissa Cameron; Sarah Elson; Susannah Kings-Lynne; Bethamy Linton; Claire Townsend; Alister Yiap.
Read more on our news page and book with the City of Joondalup. Places are limited to 30 for the talks and only 8 participants for Sarah and Claire’s workshops.
In July 2017, Maker & Smith was founded by Mary Ellen Cliff and Carola Akindele-Obe. Their primary objective was to fulfil their strong desire to elevate the professional craft industry in Western Australia. Maker & Smith operates on a volunteer basis and aims for self-sustainability without compromising standards. We rely on partnerships and pay fair fees to skilled artisans and designer-makers who participate in our programs.
Maker & Smith respectfully acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we live and work, including the Whadjuk, Pibelman, and Minang peoples of the Noongar nation. We recognise the importance of their culture and the ongoing contribution they make to the life of this region. We also recognise the significance of the Uluru Statement from the Heart, which calls for constitutional recognition and the establishment of a First Nations Voice enshrined in the Constitution.
Always was, always will be.