Super excited to announce that I will be teaching a Beginning Jewelry Series at New Approach School for Jewelers this summer. New Approach is an amazing professional jewelry school that has trained thousands of successful jewelers over the years. I am forever grateful for the knowledge and skills I was able to learn and refine during my time in the Graduate Bench Program. 

The Beginning Jewelry Series will encompass 4 different jewelry workshops.

•  4 day Basic Fabrication workshop over two consecutive weekends that covers the basic skills of fabrication to start creating your own designs. Really a great way to get started in jewelry and learn solid skills to take your beginning design ideas to the next level. 
• 1 day exploration in Rings. Learn the basics of making simple fabricated rings. Learn to create texture and how to set simple tube set bezel stones.
• 2 day workshop on Bracelets. Learn to make cuffs, bangles and simple link bracelets. Learn ways to shape and form brackets as well as creating textures.
• 2 day intermediate workshop on Professional Bezel Making. Learn how to make bezels beyond the thin bezel wire push over style. Create thicker handmade bezels, learn how to set with a hammer and chisel and finishing techniques utilizing micro burnishers and gravers. This is perfect for the student looking to move beyond the thin bezel style and create more substantial looking bezels.

If anyone is interested in signing up, please contact New Approach School for Jewelers or visit their website for tuition and exact dates.

Things are shaking up here in 2016. I've been busy sketching, planning, creating and preparing a new collection for spring called the Lichen Collection. I've been taking my time, enjoying the process letting me savor the journey. This has really helped me focus and create a cohesive collection that I can continue to expand and grow over time.

The new pieces began from making these tiny little forms I call Lichen. The are inspired by the multitude of varieties of lichen found everywhere from blacktop to mountain top. These painstakingly slow growers fascinate me. Their textures, range of colors and delightful forms inspire me to create pieces influenced by their tiny details and richly layered textures. ​
The sketchbook is overflowing with idea and pieces are coming to life. Launch date for the Lichen Collection is March 1st! Back to work! Can't wait to show y'all!
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