[Jewelry making - Article 01522] - Re: [Orchid] Ganoksin Orchid Raffle 2008 is Announced!

[Karen Christians]

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Hi All,

    The last but not least of the wonderful supporters of Ganoksin, I
    present our outstanding and talented goldsmiths who embody the heart
    of the Orchid Forum and who exemplify the mission of Ganoksin itself.
    These four talented and professional goldsmiths have been chosen by
    Ganoksin to offer the very best in jewelry excellence. 

    Ganoksin thanks the following goldsmiths, Pat Pruitt, Donald
    Friedlich, Chris Ploof, Beth Rosengard and Amy Burkholder 

    THE ONLINE GANOKSIN RAFFLE ENDS IN FIVE DAYS!
 
    Tickets are only $39!!
    Support Orchid! Buy a ticket, or increase your chances, buy a few!

    http://www.ganoksin.com/events/raffle-08.htm

    Will you be one of the seven lucky winners to take home some amazing
    prizes? 

     .....................................................

    Pat Pruitt: Professional Goldsmith
    http://www.patpruitt.com

    Bracelet: Stainless Steel, Industrial diamonds - Value $2,500 

    When I was selected to jury the Couture Awards in New York organized
    by Suz Andreasen, I came across the work of Pat Pruitt. His style,
    craftstmanship, use of industrial materials and artistic excellence
    stood out among hundreds of applicants. It is no wonder that he won a
    prestigious award for his work at that show. During Rio Grande's
    CLASP, I had the pleasure to meet Pat Pruitt in person and became
    impressed by his enthusiasm and passion for this industry. When I
    asked Pat if he would be interested in donating one of his pieces for
    the Ganoksin Raffle, he resounded with a hearty cheer of YES! He will
    also be bringing a piece for this year's Orchid Dinner Door Prize. 

    Thank you Pat for your support in the Ganoksin Raffle. 

     .....................................................

    Donald Friedlich: Professional Goldsmith 
    http://web.mac.com/friedlich

    Hand fabricated brooch made of glass and 18K gold. Value $1,800 

    I first met Donald Friedlich at Boston's Crafts at the Castle as his
    booth when he first graduated from Rhode Island School of Design.
    Donald's work stood out for several reasons. One, his use of
    alternative materials such as slate, gold and glass and two, his
    highly skilled craftsmanship in creating pinbacks to connect his
    creations to the body are a symphony in the 3D arts. Donald has a
    long list of credentials in magazine publications, showings at major
    galleries and very prestigious craft shows such as Smithsonian and
    Philadelphia, SOFA. Don is a lecturer, teacher and a past SNAG
    President. I was pleased to run into Don again at CLASP and we had a
    pleasant and unexpected conversation which is difficult to do when
    we are all working hard at a booth. Don has been a long time
    supporter of Ganoksin and I was pleased to hear that when asked to
    donate one of his pieces of work that he responded enthusiastically.
    The person who wins this exceptional brooch of glass, which was
    created out of the art residency at Corning Glass, will be a very
    lucky winner indeed. 

    Thank you Donald Friedlich for your many years of support of
    Ganoksin and its mission. 

     .....................................................

    Beth Rosengard: Professional Goldsmith 
    http://www.bethrosengard.com

    Brooch: Tourmalines, 14k & 22k gold, fabricated & broom-cast 
    Value $1,500 

    Beth is one of our most active Orchid participants, who has
    de-mystified everything from jewelry fabrication techniques, booth
    participation to photography. Her work, in a word, is stunning. Her
    use of colored stones combined with her unique broom casted gold,
    makes her work unique and truly one-of-a-kind. I had the pleasure of
    meeting Beth at CraftBoston, where we talked at dinner about our
    industry, its challenges and our combined passion for all things
    beautiful. When I asked Beth to donate one her pieces for the
    Ganoksin Raffle I was thrilled when she said, "for Ganoksin,
    gladly." 

    Thank you Beth Rosengard for your contributions to the Orchid
    Community and for your beautiful jewelry creation for the Ganoksin
    Raffle. 

     .....................................................

    Chris Ploof: Professional Goldsmith 
    http://www.chrisploof.com

    A custom Stainless Steel Damascus and 18K Gold Ring
    Value $2,500

    Chris Ploof possesses a multitude of talents. He is an artist,
    business person, designer, teacher and visionary. His love of
    meteorites, Damascus and Mokume Gane gave him the starting point to
    create exceptionally beautiful wedding and commitment rings. Chris is
    a bundle of energy and information from working on a lathe, creating
    beautiful Mokume billets, casting/wax working, setting up your own
    studio and much more. He has been a sought out demonstrator for MJSA,
    CLASP and Rio Grande's Catalog in Motion. A passionate teacher and
    artisan, Chris' beautiful Stainless Steel Damascus and 18K Gold ring
    will be custom made for the winner of this incredible prize. 

    Thank you Chris Ploof for your donation of jewelry and for your
    continuing support of Ganoksin. 

     .....................................................

    Amy Burkholder: Emerging Artist 
    http://mysticcreationsgallery.com/Gallery_Amy_B.html 

    Brooch and Pair of 22k keum-boo black and white diamond earrings
    Value $500 

    I met Amy Burkholder while attending Revere Academy East at Wild
    Acres in North Carolina. She was the Teacher's Assistant for Doug
    Zaruba and we became good friends, talking and sharing our love for
    jewelry. Amy has been an inspiration to many, for her courage in
    pursuing her passion for making jewelry and now in college obtaining
    her degree in Art Therapy. 

    After graduating from Revere Academy, Amy has been working hard in
    her studio and attending various jewelry shows. She received her
    undergraduate from the University of Minnesota with a dual degree in
    Art and Finance. She also earned her Bench and Graduate Jeweler
    Certificates at the Revere Academy of Jewelry Arts in San Francisco.
    Amy taught jewelry fabrication at Minnetonka & Hopkins Center for
    the Arts in Minnesota. She is an emerging artist who designs and
    fabricates one of a kind or limited edition of fine artistic jewelry.
    The essence of her work is a play between movement and sensuality.
    Her designs are based on hidden messages and healing qualities in the
    universe. Currently she is in graduate school The School of the Art
    Institute in Chicago for Art Therapy.

    Thank you Amy for your support of the Ganoksin Raffle. 

     .....................................................

    This is your chance to win some amazing prizes!!
    The total for prizes value is 23,187.90 US$!

    Incredible Prizes and SEVEN winners!

    Help Ganoksin. Help Orchid. Purchase a Raffle ticket today.

    Tickets are only $39!!
    Support Orchid! Buy a ticket, or increase your chances, buy a few!

    http://www.ganoksin.com/events/raffle-08.htm
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