President’s Letter December 2024

Happy December! I can’t believe this year is almost over. I hope you’re all hanging in there and thriving in the holiday rush.

Speaking of holidays, the annual Seattle Metals Guild Holiday Party and Ornament Exchange is on December 10th. It will be hosted at Micki Lippe's house from 4-6pm. Please bring a handmade ornament (metal or any other material) to swap with fellow participants. It's a fantastic opportunity to display your talents and bring back a one-of-a-kind holiday artwork. Additionally, bring a dish or drink to share if you’d like. We'll have a delightful assortment of holiday goodies, ranging from savory to sweet.

I would like to thank Kristin Tollefson for her wonderful lecture on  wire arts in Slovakia. We learned so much about the history, techniques, and ongoing practice of wire arts, and about Kristin’s recent studies in Slovakia. If you missed it, don’t worry, you can find the recording here: https://youtu.be/hs_U8bTnjKE?si=wmQvxshPVyuoPk0h

I would also like to thank all of our volunteers, and everyone who makes the Seattle Metals Guild run.  The entire guild is volunteer run, and we all do it because we love the community, and want to continue fostering a creative and local network of makers. That said, we are looking for a new secretary, and a new newsletter writer, starting in January 2024. Our current lovely volunteers who have been doing these tasks, Cynthia Smutny, and Tammi Sloan, are stepping down after years of awesome work. The guild will not be able to continue without people stepping up to fill these positions, so this is really a plea for your help. If you have any interest at all, even to just volunteer for a month, we would love to hear from you. Please email president@seattlemetalsguild.org.

Also, we’d love your input! Take a moment to participate in our survey and let your voice be heard. Your feedback is incredibly valuable to us. Join in and share your thoughts to help the guild improve and better serve your needs. You will be eligible to win a free year of SMG membership if you submit a survey! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdwQiKq94z25e-lp0FbYxafsNMCqlLbs5Uv1qrw7sTVdofiqQ/viewform?usp=pp_url

Happy Holidays!

Nina