Tired of Christmas carols already? (Me too!) Get inspired with lots of my artwork and a bit of bragging on my Eastern repoussé students in this great conversation with Jennifer Stenhouse and Julia Lowther of Little Metal Foxes. On this episode of Tool Tip Tuesdays, we talk about my unique approach to teaching, the effectiveness…
It’s official! I don’t just teach courses, workshops, and masterclasses. I have my own school. Technically, it’s been official for a while, but after many months of work behind the scenes, I’ve assembled all the pieces, fused the foundation, soldered the connections, forged the materials, and sanded like mad to present my school’s shiny polished…
“What TV shows did you grow up with, and how did they impact your view of the world?” asked the coach in a course I recently took. As the Zoom chat filled with so many women listing Bewitched and I Dream of Jeannie, I felt a fond nostalgia for the improbable antics, mishaps, and adventures of the…
Where Is There for You? In preparation for the coming season, I’m making more time zone friendly slots available for collectors’ virtual studio tours and for students’ live Q&A coaching sessions that are part of my online school’s courses. If you’re in a time zone that is more than 4 hours difference from Eastern Time…
Another Eastern repoussé ring ready for the unveiling Enveloped VII Crescents and and undulating leaves of sterling envelop the natural gem silica cabochon, set in 22 karat gold. This Eastern repoussé ring is free-hand forged to form a dramatic ring that is both light and comfortable. Fits US ring sizes 8 to 9 (may be…
As promised in the last post… Voila! Recently completed, wearable artwork! Swirling petal forms wrap the finger to conjure the depth of a rose and the feel of La Belle Époque. This Eastern repoussé and scrollworked ring is free-hand forged from 18 karat gold sheet fused to a sterling silver backing, providing the warm color of…
It’s spring! It’s also a whole host of holidays… But it’s not spring break for me. This week I avoided burning down the house by calling an electrician in time. Next week we’re back at Emory Midtown Hospital’s Cardiac Care Waiting Room…but this time my husband will be the one waiting. Here’s hoping my family…
