The capacity to learn is a gift, the ability to learn is a skill, the willingness to learn is a choice.

Upcoming classes - 2022

The Art of Intarisia - A New Approach to an Old Technique 

Jan 21 -23, 2022 - 9-5pm

Arizona Designer Craft & Art - Tucson, AZ  

Class is sold out, sign up for the waiting list here

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The Art of Intarsia - A New Approach to an Old Technique 

March 10-13, 2022 - 10-6pm In person class

Urban Metal Studio - Register here

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Art of Metal Manipulation -  Four Day - Virtual online class

June, Mondays 6, 13, 20 and 27

Metalwerx

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Art of Metal Manipulation -  Four Day - In person class

November 10-13, 10-6pm

Urban Metal Studio

Registration coming soon!

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Bringing over 38 years of experience to the classroom through private instruction or school curriculum.  

Please contact me for more information or class syllabus. 

Interested in any other techniques?  

I am happy to tailor a class to your needs.  

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Please sign up to receive notifications about upcoming virtual classes soon to be launched. 

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• Designing Jewelry - Introduction to Design

       This course is designed to give you a deep understanding of the fundamentals of design theory as it           applies to making jewelry.  We will explore color, shape, texture and function and how to develop                 skills that will help you create strong designs and work habits for consistent productivity. 

       Lecture, demos, exercises and images.​ Useful tools for the beginner or advanced jeweler.

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• Form Squared 

       Advanced instruciotn in adding sculptural forms to your work! An in depth look at hollow form                       construction, using a low tech approach. Basic walled hollow forms, how to deck a shell formed                   element and making hollow forms from reticulated and fold formed metal. Introducing bimetal to your           work.  Intermediate soldering skills required. 

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• The Art of Metal Manipulation- Shell-forming, fold-forming, scoring and more - Class delves into the fascinating world of shaping metal. Instruction includes shell-forming, fold-forming and scoring hollow form. Intermediate fabrication and  soldering skills required.

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• Keum boo, An Ancient Technique with Modern Applications -  Learn the amazing art of Keum boo, fusing high-karat gold to sterling silver. The class will focus on an in-depth understanding of the technique and how to incorporate it into your work. Emphasis on application to curved, textured and complicated pieces. Will include finishing and patina.​

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• Creative Stone Setting - Creative Stone-Setting - This class will cover bezel and prong settings and address alternative techniques to adding cabochons and gemstones to your work. Intermediate fabrication and soldering skills required.

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• Stoned - Interested in adding stones to your work but don't know where to start? The lecture course discusses the fascinating world of semiprecious and precious stones, what to look for when purchasing, application considerations, and collecting.

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• Intarsia - A new look  -  Advanced instruction in the art of Intarsia, the art of creating stone to stone inlay jewelry; a technique in which the artist fits stones directly against each other, requiring great precision of cutting and design.  Lab and lectures. Lapidary I level skills required.

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