THE JEWELERS’ PALETTE, 9/1/2025
Posted by learntobead on August 29, 2025
 From Warren Feld and Land of Odds TAKING JEWELRY BEYOND CRAFT Join my community of jewelry designers on my Patreon hub September 1, 2025 Sign up for a Free or Paid Subscription[Note: Paid Subscribers on Patreon Hub get 25% Off @Land of Odds]www.landofodds.comHi everyone, Some Updates and Things Happening. (Please share this newsletter) In this Issue: 1. You’re Invited: Solo Exhibition, Warren Feld Jewelry, 9/15 – 10/15/25, Pryor Gallery, Columbia, TN, “Pursuing Why Some Jewelry Draws Attention, and Others Do Not” 2. From a recent blog post by Christopher Remmers: Impossible Expectations 3. LESSONS LEARNED DOING CRAFT SHOWS: Finding Them Some articles you may have missed Featured ~~~~~~~~~~ 1. You’re Invited: Solo Exhibition, Warren Feld Jewelry, 9/15 – 10/17/25, Pryor Gallery, Columbia, TN, “Pursuing Why Some Jewelry Draws Attention, and Others Do Not”  “What are the essential elements which make some jewelry pieces stand out while others fade into the background. It’s not just about glitz; it’s about how I combine design elements to achieve beauty, appeal, functionality, and durability. Each piece starts with a blank space where I creatively introduce lines, dots, and shapes, aiming for a finished product that resonates emotionally and feels exciting to wear. I encourage you to think about how we can incorporate a little edginess into our designs to evoke a stronger response from our audience. Let’s strive to create jewelry that not only looks good but also makes people feel something special when they wear it.” — Warren Feld  “One of the primary challenges all jewelry designers face is knowing when to stop adding elements to their pieces. It’s important to find that optimum point of parsimony, where any additional or removed element would detract from the success of the design. Many designers tend to overdo it, leading to over-embellishment. I encourage my fellow designers to be mindful of this balance in their creative process. Let’s strive for that perfect parsimony in our jewelry creations — where we are confident that our pieces will be judged as both finished and successful.” — Warren Feld  “Jewelry design is an emergent process, a dialogue between the designer and the anticipated wearer. This ongoing dialogue reflects, modifies, adapts, evolves those desires, values and expectations of both designer and wearer. Jewelry transcends being merely an object; it conveys meaning through colors, shapes, and themes, reflecting the identity of the wearer and the context in which it is worn. I encourage designers to consider the intent behind their pieces, as this understanding will enhance their design process and ultimately make them better designers. I urge viewers to reflect on the purpose of these jewelry creations and how they can foster conversations through their jewelry.” — Warren Feld  “Jewelry, as an art form, is unique. It is only truly art when worn. Unlike paintings or sculptures, jewelry moves with the person, enhancing their presence as they engage in various activities. I highlight that to evaluate the success of jewelry, we must consider its inherent quality of being art in motion. I encoutage viewers to reflect on this perspective and how it influences our understanding of jewelry’s artistic value.” — Warren Feld  “The common approach to teaching and learning jewelry making techniques relies on a step-by-step method. I believe this is fundamentally flawed; instead, we should view these techniques as philosophies. As philosophies, techniques are seen involving a set of critical choices. Each choice has a fundamental basis for being and leading to success. Importantly, though, not all choices are the same or exist for the same reason. For example, some choices, their placement and sequencing are there to help your piece maintain a shape. Other choices, their placement and sequencing are there to enhance movement, drape and flow. Still other choices influence durability over time. Crucial when learning the philosophy underlying any technique is to recognize that any choice includes what mathematicians and linguists call THE SET and the UNSET. That is, every choice also reflects the things which weren’t chosen and the implications for why not.” — Warren Feld Solo Exhibit, Warren Feld Art Jewelry 9/15/2025 – 10/17/2025 Opening Reception: 9/18/25, 5-7pm  At Pryor Gallery, Columbia State Community College Humanities Building (Waymon L. Hickman Bldg), 1665 Hampshire Pike, Columbia, TN 38401 Exhibits are free and open to the public Gallery Hours: Monday – Thursday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. ~~~~~~~~~~ 2. From a recent blog post by Christopher Remmers: Impossible ExpectationsChristopher Remmers <christopher@christopherremmers.com> There are days when pursuing your art feels impossible. One minute you’re inspired… the next, you’re questioning everything. And underneath the inconsistency, the doubt, and the procrastination, there’s often a deeper pattern at play: You’re holding yourself to impossible expectations. You tell yourself: “I should be further along by now.” “If I were really talented, this would be easier.” “I need to fix everything at once.” What I see time and again in the Academy is that most artists aren’t failing at their goals; they’re failing at goal-setting. They set the bar so high that they can’t possibly meet it. Then they crash, feel shame, and retreat until they try again with the same unrealistic plan. This is how you end up in the “fits and starts” cycle: burnout, self-doubt, inconsistency, repeat. It’s hard emotionally, and it really stifles you creatively. And it definitely keeps you from building momentum. So what’s the alternative?: Set goals that support your nervous system. Build rhythms that you can actually stick to Practice consistency over intensity. It’s not glamorous, but it works. If your dream is to become a full-time artist, or simply to make work that feels alive and true, this kind of sustainable structure is non-negotiable. It’s what we teach inside the Conscious Creativity Academy: Vision first. Structure second. Mastery over time. About Christopher Remmers:Christopher Remmers is a classically trained oil painter, educator, and entrepreneur. As an artist, Christopher has built a body of work that explores myth and story through nature, ceremony, and psychedelia. His large-scale narrative figure paintings aim to initiate an experience of awe and transcendence by connecting the viewer to deeper meaning and purpose via archetypal motifs and chiaroscuro compositions. His work is collected internationally and has been exhibited, awarded, and sold through Sotheby’s and the Art Renewal Center’s Salon, among many others.As an educator, Christopher has taught foundational skills in classical painting and drawing through the Georgetown Atelier in Seattle and privately from his studio in Bellingham, WA. This has evolved into a unique offering for creatives of all backgrounds called the Conscious Creativity Academy and has become a quickly growing community online and in person.As an entrepreneur, he is co-founder and Creative Director of Evolving the Myth, an immersive art experience bridging the gap between deep meaning, our relationship to the wild, and large-scale narrative art. He guides individuals and groups into the wild utilizing a variety of nature-based modalities, exploring the fundamental axiom that our most authentic creative self is found via our relationship to nature. This work is informed by his lifelong practice of Vipassana Meditation, training rooted in Wild Mind and Soul Craft practices, and his deep connection to nature. ~~~~~~~~~~ 3. LESSONS LEARNED DOING CRAFT SHOWS: Finding Them From SO YOU WANT TO DO CRAFT SHOWS Kindle or Ebook or Print  There are plenty of tools and resources for finding out which craft shows are right for you. You just have to make yourself aware of these… And use them. Not every show will be a good fit for you. Research them. Converse with vendors and management there. Ask yourself: Is there a good fit with (1) your art work/merchandise, (2) your goals, (3) your expectations, and (4) your customers. RESOURCESFestival Network (festivalnet.comCrafts Fair Online (craftsfaironline.comArt Festival (artfestival.com)Sunshine Artist (sunshineartist.com)Art Fair Calendar (artfaircalendar.com)Craftmaster News (craftmasternews.com)Fairs and Festivals (fairsandfestivals.net)Art & Craft Show Yellow Pages (artscraftsshowbusiness.com)Art Fair Source Book (artfairsourcebook.com)Facebook posts, groups, eventsEtsy Teams (etsy.com/teams)Juried Art Services (juriedartservices.com)Zapplication (zapplication.org)Check local and statewide arts commissionsCheck local and statewide arts/crafts associations  QUESTIONS TO ASK VENDORS, MANAGEMENT and YOURSELFHistory?Attendance?Marketing plan?All fees?Availability of electricity?Availability of parking?Layout? Where might you end up?Food vendors? Entertainment?Your vendor location relative to food and entertainment?Admission charge?Merchandise mix and fit with you?Local, state sales taxes; insurance? Then, check for show reviews, ratings and experiences on line. Do some social networking. And, THINK! ~~~~~~~~~~ Upcoming Workshops by Warren Feld Sat, 9/20, 9am-Noon, LEARN BEAD WEAVING: RIGHT ANGLE WEAVE and CURVY RAW BRACELET Middle Tenn Gem & Mineral Society, Donelson Fifty Forward Registration begins June 21 http://www.mtgms.org/schools.htm  Sat, 9/20, 1-4pm, INTRO TO EVEN COUNT, FLAT PEYOTE and JUNGLE FLOWER BRACELET Middle Tenn Gem & Mineral Society, Donelson Fifty Forward Registration begins June 21 http://www.mtgms.org/schools.htm  Sat, 10/25/2025, 9am-Noon, PEARL KNOTTING…WARREN’S WAY Middle Tenn Gem & Mineral Society, Donelson Fifty Forward Registration begins September 20 http://www.mtgms.org/schools.htm  Sat, 10/25/2025, 1-4pm, BEAD WEAVING (Fringe): CATERPILLAR ESPIRITU BRACELET Middle Tenn Gem & Mineral Society, Donelson Fifty Forward Registration begins September 20 http://www.mtgms.org/schools.htm  Sun, 10/26/25, 1-4pm, DISCOVER PEARL KNOTTING Register through Hoamsy.com Class held at Cyanide Cider, 410 Woodbine St, Nashville, TN 37211 Sun, 11/16/25, 1-4pm, WIRE WRAPPED CABOCHON PENDANT Register through Hoamsy.com Class held at Cyanide Cider, 410 Woodbine St, Nashville, TN 37211  Sat, 11/22/25, 9am-Noon, WIRE WEAVING INTRO AND MAYAN PENDANT Middle Tenn Gem & Mineral Society, Donelson Fifty Forward Registration begins September 20 http://www.mtgms.org/schools.htm  Sat, 11/22/2025, 1-4pm, INTRO TO WIRE WORK and MIX N MATCH BRACELET Middle Tenn Gem & Mineral Society, Donelson Fifty Forward Registration begins September 20 http://www.mtgms.org/schools.htm  Sat, 12/6/25, 9am-Noon, WIRE WRAPPED CABOCHON PENDANT Middle Tenn Gem & Mineral Society, Donelson Fifty Forward Registration begins September 20 http://www.mtgms.org/schools.htm Sat, 12/6/25, 1-4pm, WIRE WEAVE 2 and SUN PENDANT Middle Tenn Gem & Mineral Society, Donelson Fifty Forward Registration begins September 20 http://www.mtgms.org/schools.htm  Sun, 12/7/25, 1-4pm, WIRE WEAVING AND MAYAN PENDANT Register through Hoamsy.com Class held at Cyanide Cider, 410 Woodbine St, Nashville, TN 37211 ~~~~~~~~~~ 9/15/2025 – 10/17/2025 Opening Reception: 9/18/25, 5-7pm Solo Exhibit Warren Feld Art Jewelry At Pryor Gallery, Columbia State Community College Humanities Building (Waymon L. Hickman Bldg), 1665 Hampshire Pike, Columbia, TN 38401 Exhibits are free and open to the public Gallery Hours: Monday – Thursday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.  My pieces will be showcased an this exhibit. In the works is a possible Seminar and a beading workshop. ~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~  SOME POSTS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED: Finding Jobs and Pathways NAMING YOUR BUSINESS: Reality Test The Permanent Jewelry Craze: Why Everyone’s Getting Zapped ~~~~~~~~~~ |
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