at the bench

Copper Enameling now in Open Studio!

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 17:17:33 -0500

NEW!
Copper Enameling Open Studio
2nd Saturday of every month, 12-6pm
$12 per hour
includes all the torch use, and enamel “you can eat”.

2012 is bringing some new options for those who have been adding to their studio skills.

I am pleased to announce that anyone in 2011 who took a Copper Enameling WS at SilverWorks can now practice their skill in 2012 in Open Studio.

On the 2nd Saturday of every month, SilverWorks will run the enameling kiln from 12-6 and all enameling supplies will be set up. Similar to regular Open Studio, we will supply all the tools, and unlimited torch use. The difference will be the addition of all the enamel “you can eat”. To keep it simple for studio users, as well as cover the basic cost, Copper Enameling Studio fee will be $12 per hour (regular open studio is $10).

Book your Open Studio time online as usual.

As a convenience, copper materials (chain, blanks, sheet and wire) will be available in the studio for purchase just like silver materials.

Regular Open Studio folk need not worry. Those days are still available for regular Open Studio. As always, reservations are first come, first served.

Copper Enameling Open Studio starts January 14.

Beginners, Really?

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 11:50:41 -0500

Exceptional group today in the Using Stones Workshop! Can you believe that these folk are “beginners”? It is hard to tell with so many great designs!

Holiday purple

Thu, 1 Dec 2011 15:44:19 -0500

How does one bring cheer to a busy holiday studio?

Bring out more purple!

Beautiful Lost Wax

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 22:23:52 -0500

Have to brag again about my fabulous students that make me look so good. Check out these beginner projects... yes these are their first projects! The class is Lost Wax Casting and it is loads of fun.

That time of year

Sun, 13 Nov 2011 22:10:18 -0500

Yes, ‘tis the time of year to make all those gift potentials! Here is a glimpse of a slice that was seen at the Strathmore Museum Show. My normal studio folk got to see me really focused in production mode to fill the happy void that happened on the last day of the show. Thanks to all my open studio students for letting me request quiet for a few hours of fast paced work!