PROGRAM & SCHEDULE
In addition to the keynote address which will be on Saturday morning of the conference, there will be speakers and panel discussions on a variety of diverse topics. Break-out sessions which include demonstrations, lectures, and Q&A sessions on various topics are held in sets of 4. Conference attendees will have over 30 break-out sessions to choose from.
Speakers & Presenters
Conference Schedule
Breakout Session Schedule
Breakout Session Descriptions
ACTIVITIES
| Instant Gallery*, Presenters' Invitational, Awards Invitational* |
| Vending Area* including a book table sponsored by the Society |
| CONNECTIONS* where organizations, guilds, and schools can publicize themselves |
| Pin Swap |
| Photographer on Site Friday August 7 -
George Post will be on hand to photograph attendees' pieces that they have brought to the conference. Post is a freelance photographer based in the San Francisco Bay Area whose career specialty is craft photography, the documenation of fine arts and handcrafts primarily in the form of digital image files and jury slides which his clients submit with their applications to upcoming juried craft fairs. See http:// www.zappshooter.com and http://www.craftphoto.com for information on his photo services for artists and craftspeople.
For rates and to make an advance appointment, email gpp@gpostphoto.com or call 510-237-0197. Price List |
| Auction/Raffle -
The Society's major fundraising events |
| Social Functions, and special meetings, guild liaisons, volunteers, and international participants |
* These areas will be open to the public.
Special Events
The Nuts and Bolts of Working with Industry
Fundamentals of Porcelain Enamel Seminar - Sponsored by the Porcelain Enamel Institute, this one day seminar for artists and industrial workers will explore the technical aspects of using industrial materials and then split into two afternoon sessions: artists who want to work with industry and industrial workers needing more technical information. There will be a separate registration fee for this seminar which will run concurrently with the Friday conference activities sponsored by the Society. There is a joint registration fee offered for those wishing to sign up for both the PEI seminar and the Society conference. Presenters will include Keith Keeler and Steve Van Dyke from KVO Industries, who will also be hosting 2 Society workshops. For information about this event contact Cullen Hackler, Phone: 770-676-9366
Educators Forum
As part of the conference sub theme, the Resurgence of Enameling in the 21st Century, the Enamelist Society recognizes the need for more enamel educators and educational opportunities. The purpose of the forum is to bring teachers of enameling, as well as prospective teachers, together to discuss the nuts and bolts and general educational issues pertaining to the teaching of enameling. This 2 hour forum will be held on Friday, August 7.
 Opening night will include a viewing of the 2 international juried exhibitions sponsored by the Society and the presenting of awards to the artists for their outstanding work. The reception will be held in the gallery and in the patio surrounding the gallery. Light refreshments will be served.
This event corresponds to a popular gallery tour called Oakland Art Murmur held on the first Friday of every month in the City of Oakland.
Closing Night Party
Sunday early evening closing party with buffet dinner, live music, and dancing to honor the conference volunteers. A separate fee will be charged for this event.
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