General news and information regarding Hammer & Hand in Hobart or Bangalow.

This one day course is the perfect step in to the world of jewellery making – packed with lots of new skills and a lot of excitement by the end of the day when you walk home with your handmade unique piece of silver jewellery.

In this course you will learn the fundamental technics of jewellery making, like sawing, filing, soldering, sanding and polishing; and the use of the essential tools in a safe way and environment.

In just one day you will learn all the basics to create your own ring or pendant from recycled sterling silver. You will be able to choose from two different designs for either woman or man jewellery.

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The course runs from 10am to 5pm with a lunch break in-between. Each workshop consists of maximum three students, so you will get all the attention you need. Location is at the Hammer & Hand Jewellery Collective, 1/4 Ti-Tree Place, Byron Bay Arts & Industrial Estate.

About the tutor: Tom is an artisan jewellery designer and maker from Germany who is a new member of Hammer & Hand. He was teaching metal smithing for the last 5 years at the Jewellery Design School JDMIS in Singapore while designing his own jewellery – check it out on www.hauteboheme.com

Join us for an exciting journey in to the world of silver smithing and walk home with a stunning piece of jewellery – make a present to yourself or friends and family.

Workshop Dates
Saturday, 18 June                   Make my own ring                    180 AUD
Saturday, 25 June                   Make my own pendant             200 AUD
Thursday, 21 July                    Make my own ring                    180 AUD
Thursday, 28 July                    Make my own pendant             200 AUD

Price is including all materials, tools & morning tea.

If you are interested or have questions contact 0401 434949 or mail@hauteboheme.com.

Anyone as of 14 years age is welcome.

We have set up a beautiful display in the Mullum RSL exhibition space in the main Bar area ! Till the 22nd December ! Check it out !

The House that Jack Built (The Full Catastrophe)

Maybe it is about runaway House Prices, rampant consumerism…fear of Rodents.. Agrophobia…?..

but No! ..

It is the lives we lead that can run away from us with a seeming life of their own… The karmic round.. Dependant Origon.

 

  This is the House that Jack Built

This is the house that Jack built.

This is the malt that lay in the house that Jack built.

This is the rat that ate the malt

That lay in the house that Jack built.

This is the cat that killed the rat

That ate the malt that lay in the house that Jack built.

This is the dog that worried the cat

That killed the rat that ate the malt

That lay in the house that Jack built.

This is the cow with the crumpled horn

That tossed the dog that worried the cat

That killed the rat that ate the malt

That lay in the house that Jack built.

This is the maiden all forlorn

That milked the cow with the crumpled horn

That tossed the dog that worried the cat

That killed the rat that ate the malt

That lay in the house that Jack built.

This is the man all tattered and torn

That kissed the maiden all forlorn

That milked the cow with the crumpled horn

That tossed the dog that worried the cat

That killed the rat that ate the malt

That lay in the house that Jack built.

This is the judge all shaven and shorn

That married the man all tattered and torn

That kissed the maiden all forlorn

That milked the cow with the crumpled horn

That tossed the dog that worried the cat

That killed the rat that ate the malt

That lay in the house that Jack built.

This is the rooster that crowed in the morn

That woke the judge all shaven and shorn

That married the man all tattered and torn

That kissed the maiden all forlorn

That milked the cow with the crumpled horn

That tossed the dog that worried the cat

That killed the rat that ate the malt

That lay in the house that Jack built.

This is the farmer sowing his corn

That kept the rooster that crowed in the morn

That woke the judge all shaven and shorn

That married the man all tattered and torn

That kissed the maiden all forlorn

That milked the cow with the crumpled horn

That tossed the dog that worried the cat

That killed the rat that ate the malt

That lay in the house that Jack built.

This is the horse and the hound and the horn

That belonged to the farmer sowing his corn

That kept the rooster that crowed in the morn

That woke the judge all shaven and shorn

That married the man all tattered and torn

That kissed the maiden all forlorn

That milked the cow with the crumpled horn

That tossed the dog that worried the cat

That killed the rat that ate the malt

That lay in the house that Jack built.

Click this link for “Virgil” in action.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQ0RQpPZFAk&feature=youtu.be

From “The Band” .. a song sung by a Southern soldier of the American Civil War…

I imagine Virgil’s ascension on his death.. playing his Ukulele and singing .”The night they drove old Dixie down, all the bells were ringing”.

“Virgil Cain” Kinetic mechanism

and woosh! the sound of another month going by….

The opening evening of our MetaLust exhibition was a great night.  Lots of people, clear skies, fire in the gorgeous (Bruce Pringle made) brasiers, yummy nibbles, 4 litres of mulled wine gone in less than an hour….and gorgeous new works unveiled by the whole crew from Hammer and Hand.

I went for a old mixed with new theme for my MetaLust – cast organic pieces set with large and/or bright stones.  I’m really pleased with them….so without further ado:

Red gum branch set with a stunningly cut green quartz

Amethyst how I love you….set in a bottle brush seed pod head

Gum pods ring set with yummy hessonite stones

Cheery tree twig with organically set opal triplet

Beautiful blue quartz in a blackened, rustic setting and chain

Come and See our Wonderful new works !

5pm till 8pm ..

Nice warm fire !

Exceptional company !

Fun !

The Jewellery and Metal artists of Hammer and Hand are holding their much anticipated winter exhibition opening night. This winter’s theme is “MetaLust” – each of the 10 members of our eclectic collective will be unveiling an exciting range of work from their own new collections. The collective has been running for 6 years, supporting and showcasing local jewellery and metal artists, and offering unique, wearable art and sculpture at studio prices.

                                                                                                                                NO !….. IT’S LUST !

METALUST !   

METALUST

 

 

                                                                      Exhibition of new works by the members of Hammer and Hand Byron Bay

Friday 31st July 2015

5pm til 8pm.

4 Ti-Tree Place,

Arts and Industry Estate ,

Byron Bay