Florida Society of Goldsmiths

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The Florida Society of Goldsmiths is open to all. We welcome artists that work in all metals as well as other jewelry artists using other mediums. We strive to offer the best jewelry workshops from well-known instructors. See our current listings under workshops.

Summer Week
June 15 - 21, 2013
5 classes, Wildacres, NC
sponsored by the
West Coast Chapter
Modern Masters
October 7 - 13, 2013
5 classes, Wildacres, NC
sponsored by FSG (State)

Remembering Phil London
FSG Founder

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Phil was not only the founder and longtime president of the Florida Society of Goldsmiths, he founded the Pennsylvania Society of Goldsmiths, as well as founded the non-profit, Disability Alternatives, which taught jewelry arts to those with physical limitations.

Phil London was the second person to be awarded The National Metalsmiths Hall of Fame award which honors and celebrates the outstanding contributions and achievements of artists, educators and patrons that support the metal arts as well as receiving the PMC Fusion award for his work with Disability Alternatives.  Phil served in World War II as well.  His outgoing personality was instrumental in bring together people to promote the art of metal working.




Phil London has passed away on April 26th, 2013. He is survived by his lovely wife Vicki London. Wonderfully, a part of his cremated remains will be in the lovely chalice he created, staying with Vicki, while a portion of his cremains will be interred with the remains of his first wife Anita up at Arlington, VA .
 
Many artists feel that they owe a part of their careers to Phil as he provided technical education on the aspect of metalsmithing that for generations was only available to a privileged few.  Phil encouraged others to share the knowledge and appreciation of metal art and for this will be forever thankful.

A scholarship to FSG Modern Masters Workshop will be presented in his name.  Donations to continue this scholarship are welcome.  Please contact FSGjm@earthlink.net for more details.

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