Teaching

Defying Genres (Though Perhaps Not Defying Technology)

Art Jewelry· Behind the Scenes· Eastern Repousse· Instructional videos· Russian Filigree· Teaching· Tools & Supplies· Videos· Workshops

First, a warm welcome to the many new people who joined my newsletter this week, and as always my deep…
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Eccentric Ellipses + Summer Workshops

Behind the Scenes· Current Projects· drawing· Illumination· Inspiration· Painting· Teaching· Workshops

As spring gently glides into summer, I’m thrillled to report that for once in over a decade, spring has actually…
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Giving and Receiving Relief

Art Jewelry· Inspiration· Teaching· Workshops

Currently, I’m in the middle of teaching an Eastern Repousse and Chasing workshop for Silvera Jewelry School. Like Metalwerx and…
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The Art of Play

Behind the Scenes· Current Projects· Inspiration· Russian Filigree· Teaching

For decades I’ve advocated the importance of playing in other media or learning new things in a different field from…
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Cover Grrl

Art Jewelry· Current Projects· Exhibit· Inspiration· Teaching· Workshops

Yes, once again a cover grrl I am. Definitely not a typo! The new digital issue of Metalsmith Tech magazine…
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Sale Ends Tonight at Midnight + Big Beautiful Bezels

Art Jewelry· Miniatures· Painting· Sale· Teaching· Tools & Supplies· Workshops

Get 10% OFF on Art Jewelry, Art Prints, Books, DVDS, & Eastern Repousse & Chasing Tools Use code BETTER2021 AT CHECKOUT to see discount…
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The Michael Bublé of Teachers

You are the Michael Bublé of teachers. If you’ve never seen him perform, it’s a real treat because he is so connected to his audience. When he’s on stage it’s all about the audience, not about him. His ego is nowhere to be found, and you teach the same way. You love what you do, and it comes through in your teaching. Thank you for that!

Geraldine Brophy, Metalsmith

Fantastic Teacher

I learned repousse' back in the 90's, but haven't done much since then. I took a Zoom class with Victoria and my love of this technique has been reignited! She is a fantastic teacher and her methods make it so much easier to achieve amazing dimension and detail than how I originally learned. It's a really satisfying way to work metal and Victoria's love of the technique really comes through in her teaching. She is very thorough and explains everything in a way that is very easy to understand.

featured image: Rabbit Moon talisman by Susan Urquhart of Lulubug Jewelry - begun in Victoria's class

Susan Urquhart of Lulubug Jewelry

Praise for Giving Voice: “Remarkable Work”

I love Giving Voice. This remarkable, inspiring and unique book is a magical journey unlike any other and is beautifully done. Rich colors and patterns metamorphise into stunnning images created by reknown artist Victoria Lansford. Her words dance and flow across the pages filled with insightful thoughts and expressions. The music is contemplative, sophistocated and lovely. I would highly recommend this book as a gift to others or for one’s self.

RogueJoan via Apple Books

Praise for Giving Voice: “Amazing”

Giving Voice is what ‘multimedia’ is supposed to be! Visual art, music, and spoken word brought together in a complementary manner. Whether you're checking out a few pages to get a quick pick-me-up of pen, ink, and piano, or parking yourself in one spot to lose yourself in the gestalt, or doing something in between, you’ll find something new inside to keep coming back to.

Anonymous via Apple Books