[Jewelry making - Article 00307] - Re: [Orchid] SNAG or Clasp?

[Karen Christians]

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    I made the decision to go ahead and attend Clasp. I love attending
    SNAG, but it is time for something new. The people at Rio, plus all
    the others are pretty smart and savvy people. I trust they know what
    they are doing. It's expensive for sure, but, this is an investment
    for Metalwerx. Sometimes you just have to take a leap of faith. 

Karen Christians
M E T A L W E R X


    Clasp - A Convergence of Jewelers.
    Nashville, Tennessee, September 15-17, 2006.

    http://www.claspconvergence.com

      What is Clasp? 

          Clasp is an innovative new conference recently announced by
          Rio Grande and its advisory partners Bench Media, Ganoksin
          (parent to the Orchid Forums), Manufacturing Jewelers and
          Suppliers of America (MJSA) and The Society of North American
          Goldsmiths (SNAG). 

      Who Will Clasp Serve? 

          Clasp will be the first conference of its kindan education and
          networking conference specifically designed to serve small
          manufacturers, metalsmiths, designing jewelers and bench
          jewelers. 

      What Will Clasp's Focus Be? 

          Clasp will explore all aspects of the business of
          jewelry-making art, working to educate and inspire
          jewelry-makers across the industry in a setting that
          encourages networking with peers and interaction with speakers
          from inside as well as outside the jewelry industry. 

      Clasp Will Build Important Relationships 

          As an important part of the Clasp experience, independent
          jewelry-makers will be encouraged to take advantage of
          networking opportunities, gaining tremendous value from
          interacting with one another and sharing ideas. The casual,
          non-competitive setting provided by Clasp will enable
          jewelry-makers to step outside their daily routines and to
          invest in professional development and interpersonal
          connections. This investment will pay off throughout the year
          as jewelry-makers draw on both new knowledge and new sources
          of support and information. 

      Clasp is Good for the Industry 

          In addition, Clasp will serve to invigorate and reinvest in
          the jewelry industry. Rio Grande will finance and produce
          Clasp. Bench Media, Ganoksin, MJSA and SNAG will provide
          advisory support. This effort will build individual
          jewelry-makers' success and will strengthen the entire jewelry
          industry. 

      Will There Be an Exhibition? 

          This will not be a selling event. Jewelry industry educational
          providers will be invited to share their literature and
          curricula information, so attendees will have an opportunity
          to learn more about all the educational opportunities
          available to them in the industry. But suppliers (including
          Rio Grande) will not be selling wares at this event. We know
          the jewelry industry offers many opportunities for trade
          shows, and we want to focus all of our energy on education,
          networking, inspiration and growth.
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