create. grow. expand. flourish.
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teaching
Want to learn basic metalsmith skills? Or how about up leveling your current skill set? Learning a new technique? You are in luck! I teach! Not only do I offer in studio private lessons, I travel teach to YOUR SPACE or a group studio in your area.
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hands-on project based learning
Workshops are taught with a series of small projects that you will have design control over. I feel that teaching with a completed project, helps you address the issues and challenges as you are facing them and learn to problem solve effectively. This allows you to learn with real time experience that engages your thought process and application of skills you are learning.
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teaching philosophy
I believe in a hands-on experience for the most effective learning. All instruction of skills and techniques are taught with a project based learning approach. You will complete a project or finish components to be used in later projects. The techniques taught are from my 30 years experience as a metalsmith, goldsmith and jeweler. I have been fortunate enough to have been guided by several masters throughout my career. I have a strong belief that teaching these skills to those eager to learn, I am passing on the traditions of the trade that continues to bring me so much joy.
Upcoming Events
August 21 + August 28, 2026
Silky Florentine Star Bead-Set Ogee Pendant
Come learn how to add Florentine engraving to pieces for a special silky shimmer vibe. Star set with engravers for that added special sparkle!
Kits available here.
Pocosin Arts
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October 2-4, 2026
STARRY NIGHT LAYERED FRAMED HINGED PENDANT
Come to this special weekend long Luminaries Event at Sawtooth School for Visual Arts in the beautiful Winston-Salem, NC. A weekend devoted to creating a beautiful hinged layered pendant with bonus material on many tips and tricks!
Sawtooth School for Visual Art
Winston-Salem, NC
September 18 + 25, 2026
Fused Gold Dust Galaxy Overlap Ring
Come learn how to fused 18 karat gold dust to an overlap band. Flush set as an added bonus to giving it the special sparkle!
Kits available here.
Pocosin Arts
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