THE SEATTLE METALS GUILD hosts their 2023 Symposium on October 7, 2023. Taking place at the Broadway Performance Hall in Seattle, this year’s symposium features a diverse range of presenters, from established artists to the new generation. Aaron Macsai alloys his own blends of high karat gold, and has been working in the field since the late 1970s. His jewelry is a labor of love, with every element being made by his own hand. Ben Dory has worked to modernize granulation, utilizing contemporary technology. Dana Cassara observed the urgent need for community during the Covid-19 pandemic, and started two institutions, Battle of the Rings and Jewelry Trivia Night, to bring joy and fun to the digital landscape, and create opportunities for connection. Beatriz Cortez views our world through a different lens, looking to bring indigenous and immigrant perspectives to nature and humanity. Michael Nashef is also an immigrant, from Lebanon, who brings a vast variety of skills and hobbies together in his life.
For more information, go to the Symposium website, at symposium.seattlemetalsguild.org.