Sale Success!

All of the hard work from the last two weeks has paid off. The Christmas Ornamant sale was a huge success! Before the ornaments were even displayed, a large crowd gathered in anticipation. The foyer of he Main Campus was packed with people looking to get there hands on the students fine metalwork. At exactly 5:00 the work was unvieled and mob was set loose to pick out their favorite pieces.


The ornaments were completely sold out in just 23 minutes!

A big THANK YOU to everyone who came out and supported the students of the Jewellery and metalwork program!

Here are some examples of the ornaments.


Kaajuk

Henry


Joe

Myles

Jutanie

Patrick

Silas

Peter

The Final Countdown

We are in the final stretch of our preperations for the Christmas Ornament Sale this friday. So little time and so much to do!



The press releases and posters have gone out. The polishing room is in constant motion. The ceaseless echos of hammering floods the studios and hallway.

The clock is a-tickin'!

An indispensible aspect of the classroom environment, especially in an art making setting, is the community that is created between the artists.
Today we had a group discussion to talk about each persons work so far. This gave up an opportunity to see what everyone is working on, and offer any praise, advice or suggestions to help improve the work. The group critiques are an invaluable learning tool, not only to help improve the art work, but also to learn to take a step back from ones art and look at it objectively. Feedback from peers helps to form educated opinions, train a keen eye and shed new light on different ideas.



SNEAK PEEK!!

A couple finished ornaments to entice potential shoppers!



by Jutanie Arnakaq


















by Myles Gauthier

There will be absolutlely NO SALES prior to the evening of the sale.

Christmas Ornament Sale
November 27th, 2009
5:00pm to 6:30pm
Nunavut Arctic College Main Campus

See you there!

Hard at work

The Sakku Studio is alive with action as the students prepare for the Christmas Sale on the 27th. Excitment is growing with each new piece that receives a nod of approval and its final polish. Check out the students in action!

Myles adding texture to his piece

Henry's bench

Kaajuk chases patterns into his work

Joe contemplating layout

Silas refines the edges

Look! Even Kirk is having fun!!!

Christmas Ornament Sale!

This semester has been going by so fast! We have now begun preparing for the annual Christmas Ornament Sale. For the next two weeks, we will be working hard in the metal studio to create orginal, handmade ornaments made of brass. We are practising the skills we have learned so far; sawing, bending, texturing, riveting and chasing.

In addition to creating the art work to sell, we have been working on the business side of things. Creating posters for advertising, writing press releases and making business cards are all part of the business of art. Today a few of the students gave interviews to the Nunatsiaq Newspaper to help promote interest in the program and sale.

The sale is to take place at the Nunavut Arctic College Main Campus, November 27th, 2009, between 5:00 and 6:30pm. In the past this has been a very popular event and the art work goes fast!

Joe Macpa

Arctic Butterfly

Joe Macpa

Brass

2" x 3"

2009

The name of my piece is "Arctic Butterfly"

This sculpture is made of brass and copper wire

I chose to make a butterfly becauase they are beautiful and symbolize flying free.

It had traditional shapes like ulu, whale, Inukshuk, kamiks, and diamonds.

This piece represents my life in Nunavut.

Peter Akatsiak

Inuit Game
Peter Akatsiak
Brass and Copper
2009

Patrick Aula

Hunting Owl

Patrick Aula

Brass and Copper

2009

The name of my piece is called hunting owl
It’s made of copper & brass
The owl is hunting because the siblings are hungry
I was inspired by the owl because it’s unusual and different
It was a challenging to make because of the texturing & riveting

Kaajuk Kabalik

“Faces Everyday”
Kaajuk Kablalik
Brass, Copper, and Steel wire
6” x 4”
2009


This sculpture was inspired by skin frames that are used in my culture to dry seal skins. The faces of the sculpture symbolize the way we feel everyday. The cross cut-out behind the frowning face symbolizes hope and the Inukshuk cut-out behind the smiling face symbolizes contentment.(unseen in photos) The frame was inspired by the gothic era from the darkness and sharp points of the frame to the steel wire that is twisted to look like rope that connects all the pieces in a gothic manner.

Myles Gauthier

The Eagle
Myles Gauthier
Brass and Copper
2009

This piece is called “The Eagle”. It is made up of brass and copper.
I picked this design of an eagle because eagles carry traits that I lack and that I envy, independence and courage.
The wings are spread out on this piece because I wanted it to look big and unafraid.
I really enjoy this piece because it was the biggest piece I’ve ever made and I thought it turned out great.

Jutanie Arnakaq

Man making Igloo, and seal is ready to cut up
Jutanie Arnakaq
Brass & Copper
2009

I made this piece to show my culture, and how our ancestors lived
in Igloo and how they survive. The Igloo in Inuit culture is very
important because that was the only shelter they have in winter time
and that’s how they survive having a shelter. Kamutik is common
for our culture and has been used for long time for transportation.

Silas Qulaut

Drum Dancer
Silas Qulaut

Brass and Copper
4.5”x2.2/3”
2009

It is made of copper and brass flushed together, and there are 12 pieces; drum and drum stick are removable.
Drum dancing is part of inuit culture, and they performs when the sun is reborn in the arctic.
In the past they used to do drum dancing a day before they go hunting for a good luck.

Norman Alikut

Lone Seal
Normam Alikut
Brass
2009

The name of my piece is “Lone Seal” it is made from brass. Seals have lots of meaning in my culture. Seals are use for oil, parkas, kamiks, vest ,meat for dog feed or people.

Henry Mike

Henry Mike, Kablu, Copper/Brass/Silver, 2009.

A lot of things inspired me to make this piece. Life, patience, beauty, and women had inspired me to create this piece. The kudlik means that women are emotionally, mentally, and physically strong. And the flower and the butterfly mean that no matter how long you wait, and if you have enough patience that something beautiful can come from something else. I like the shaping of this piece, the flower and the butterfly. I really enjoyed making the piece.

Our first Silver rings!

While making these rings we learnt how to solder different metals to create one piece.

We also hammered and textured these rings to get the round shape and different designs on them.