Greetings! Wow! The new year is already two months in and SilverWorks is busy trying to keep up! In this issue... a trip to the Gem Show, a few brand new classes to whet your creative appetite, and a peek at what your fellow smithys have been making in Open Studio.
NEW! Guided Studio Class*
3 Sessions...Easy as 1,2...3!
1.Map out your amazing design (we will show you how)
2.Create each component in your amazing design (we will help you)
3.Put the parts together to finish your amazing design (we will show you the best finishing techniques)
Then your amazing design will be photographed for your portfolio.
Its Open Studio with formal instruction! You won't want to miss this new class tailor made for you. Tackle that project that you have been dreaming about with SilverWork's dynamic duo, Mawadda & Blair as they team teach this very special 3 week class. Each will bring their specialties to bear just for you. Its Open Studio on steroids! * Must have completed Beginning Silversmithing or equivalent.
Don't have a design in mind? Don't worry. We will help you with that too. Just bring a willing attitude... we will introduce you to your muse!
Back from the show in Tucson with tons and tons of stones. Every year this little city is transformed for a month into a bonanza for dealers and buyers alike. Even hotel rooms are transformed into mini showrooms with beds converted into displays holding bowls and bowls of stones. It can be overwhelming to say the least, but Bryan and I managed to team task it, him chatting with the dealers while I filled my trays. Comparing carats and grams, cut and clarity, faceted and cabs, we even stumbled across some really great displays for my next show in the fall. Come check out the stash on March 2nd, 6-9pm for my Wine & Gems night. More article here.
Thanks for dating your stuff!
Well, the "use it or lose it", or "come date your box", has helped the studio rid itself of orphaned boxes that have been taking up space. Thanks to all of you who took the time to come in and claim your stuff.
If you are having a moment of panic right now... do not fear. We have consolidated boxes into bags that have filed your left behind valuables into storage. BUT you will still lose it if it is unclaimed by March 15th. Claim it or lose it! Last call!!
Looking forward to this year at SilverWorks! Thank you and all your creative endeavors which keeps the studio hopping.
Have a glass of wine and get first pick at all the new gemstones from the Tuscon Gem Show. Hundreds of goodies to choose from. Just in time for that special design.
