President's Corner

The President of the Bucks County Guild of Craftsmen is elected to serve a 1-year term and is eligible for re-election up to a total of 3 years.  Our President, Cynthia K. Prediger, began her first term in January of 2011 and was re-elected in November of 2011 for another term.  Read Cynthia's Bio.

JANUARY 2012

Wow – 2012!  I look forward to my first son graduating from college, and possibly taking my first metalsmithing workshop that is more than one weekend – do I think I can handle two weeks?  Education is never-ending, and hands-on is undoubtedly a favorite for craftsmen.  As you can see, I start the new year with positive thoughts and  a few goals. 

In order to fund the workshop, I had better figure out a new venue or two for sales, goal #2, no doubt.  More time with family and friends – enjoy “now” – and I need to do more of that.  Oh, I think I already shared that on Facebook!  Let’s get technical – we need to keep up with technology, and update constantly. Goal #3 – do it more regularly, more efficiently.  I was very pleased to see a new member had added his member gallery on our Bucks Guild website, and I hope he has “liked” us on Facebook.  Make sure you follow suit, and update your photographs and accompanying information on your gallery page, and follow us online.

I’m looking forward to a new year with our Guild, and would love to outgrow the Boy Scout meeting room.  Any suggestions are welcome; my contact information is on the homepage of www.bucksguild.org as well as in every newsletter.  We are looking forward to NO SNOW in January  in order to install our officers at the January 11^th  meeting, 7:30 p.m.  to be followed by a great program with jewelry artist and chapter member Bette Conway.  Then, still NO SNOW for our evening of socializing in Lansdale, at the home of George and Judy Balock, on Saturday, the 21st.  Two choices entrees are provided by the guild, then bring yourself and family and/or significant other with a side dish to share, and your favorite beverage.  It is always a beautiful evening filled with laughter, stories, and a tour of George’s workshop, if you ask nicely! 

So I’m looking forward to seeing many of you, then, on January 11^th for our first meeting of the new year!

Cynthia

Bio

Cynthia grew up loving the woods and small creeks of her  upper Bucks county home;  animals, leaves, and  organic shapes are prevalent in her work.  Metal texturing is done by hand – planishing, forging,  dapping  and  reticulation. Each piece is handcrafted  and unique.  Her work is sterling silver and copper jewelry with semi-precious stones and  hand-made chains.

Cynthia works in Kintnersville, PA, where she lives with her husband John. She began metalsmithing at Bucks County Community College in 2000; her skills are enhanced through workshops with master jewelers.