EVENTS
Hotel Andalucia brings more new Wrought Iron to the Santa Barbara landscape!
With its December 17th opening, Hotel Andalucia sets its mark on the downtown skyline as Santa Barbara’s tallest hotel!
At five stories (60 feet), which conforms to city building codes specifying the heights and styles of downtown buildings, the 97-room Hotel Andalucía opens as the first full-service luxury hotel in the historic city center.As requested, the hotel features a whitewashed facade and a red-tiled roof that is in keeping with the Andalucían architectural style required for all newly constructed buildings in Santa Barbara. The hotel interior blends classic Andalucían style with urban, American flair and highlights of precious Wrought Iron ornaments.
Interior design in the new hotel reflects that same mix of old and new: the hotel is spun into an urban translation of the opulent villas of southern Spain with decorative arches, colorful tiles and wrought iron embellishments highlighting each single space. Dramatic details of ornamental iron welcome guests into the public spaces also: a vaulted ceiling with wooden beams, onyx chandeliers and an iron railing with a grape-leaf pattern are featured in the reception area.
To see more of this architectural magnificence, take a look at: www.andaluciasb.com!
Wrought Iron meets your Summer Break! Get ready for ABANA 2004 Conference!
Registrations are open for 2004 Wrought Iron Main Event!
And preparations are already underway in beautiful EKU (Eastern Kentucky University) for this "do not miss event!" in Richmond, Kentucky. The Opening Ceremony, featuring as keynote speaker Melvin Rose of Melvin Rose Industries, will launch the five day event on Wednesday evening, July 7, 2004
Every single moment of the Conference will be jam-packed with presentations by ABANA demonstrators, shows in members' galleries, vendor and tailgating sales, auctions, Iron-in-the-Hat, and a general membership meeting.
There will also be craft classes including metalwork, jewelry, appliqué, and stained glass, computer-aided design classes, and of course charter tours of the wonderful Bluegrass Region.
For informations go to: ABANA 2004 Conference!
Spotlight on Europe: Finland hosts Baltic Sea Forging Week!
The Southwest Finland Institute for Art, Craft and Design organises the "Second International Baltic Sea Forging Week" in Mynämäki during June 11-14, 2003. The main theme is Forging in Materials – New Products, Traditional Approaches and it's addressed to smiths and entrepreneurs in forging field, as well as to students, teachers and architects.
Aim of the conference is to highlight the wide variety of forgingmaterials and to revive old approaches for creation of new products and new ideas. Besides the lectures and demonstrations, the participants have also the possibility to visit and to participate in a high quality exhibition with a jury.
The events of the Forging Week will take place both in Mynämäki and in Turku. For more informations, check out: www.forgingweek.org or contact Ms Kirsi Kinnunen / MA, Project Manager, International Coordinator at: kirsi.kinnunen@lsktol.fi or kirsi.kinnunen@turkuamk.fi
JUNE: Canadian Blacksmiths and Metalworking professionals meet at CanIRON IV !
Starting July10th, The Ontario Artist Blacksmith Association willbe hosting CanIRON IV at the McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario.
The CanIRON Rendezvous is a biennial gathering that is held on odd numbered years at a location in Canada. CanIRON IV in 2003 will be the biggest CanIRON yet!!
Demonstrators from North America and Europe are being brought together to show all facets of the Blacksmith's art. From beginning techniques to power hammer usage to traditional art deco to knife making, there will be something for all level of smiths and metalworkers to enjoy and to learn.
And it's not just demonstrations. There will be a banquet, an auction of forged work, supplier booths, tailgate sales and more. For more info, check the CanIRON IV Page!
Starting January 2004, Ind.I.A. is pleased to announce the Grand Opening of a new Showroom in beautiful Las Vegas! Check out the press release and book your visit!
LINKS
www.metalwebnews.com
www.batimat.com
www.concreta.exponor.pt
www.nomma.org
www.saiedue.it
www.veteco.ifema.es
www.sibex.com.sg
www.interbuild.co.uk
www.sifuc.com
