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lGbtq+ Artist, Enamelist, Jeweler, and CAD Designer
Silversmith - W.J Sanders
Sydney, Australia

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First leg of our September travels ✨we met up with pookie @hessonart to explore his new stompin’ grounds in Sydney 🇦🇺 wild cockatoos everywhere!
Time to go do hobbit stuff🤪🥝

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Online - Introduction to 3D Modeling for Jewelry

May 1-15, 2026
6pm - 9pm
Remote Learning

The aim of this course is to introduce basic jewelry modeling techniques used in Rhino for additive manufacturing and 3D Design. This course is designed for beginners with little to no experience in 3D modeling software. We will explore all the native tools of Rhino and their relationship to building jewelry and objects. Several handouts and videos will be provided to review and practice the techniques demonstrated. Rendering your models in Rhino Render.

*This class will be taught through a PC version of the program. Mac users may encounter difficulties as the Rhino interface is different.*

Students will need:
- Download the free trial of Rhino from their website https://www.rhino3d.com/
- Your own personal desktop or laptop, as this class is online.
- Link in bio to signup today

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Please join us for our 34th Annual Enamel Guild North East Conference on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at The Newark Museum of Art
We are excited to be partnering with The Newark Museum of Art to bring you our annual conference. The date of the conference is Saturday, May 2, 2026 at The Newark Museum of Art, Newark, NJ. Pre-conference workshops will be held at the same location.

This year we will have presentations by Judy Stone and Jan Harrell. Presentations will be followed by demonstrations and we’ll end the conference with our raffle and the annual buy, sell & trade hour.

Judy Stone and Jan Harrell will both will teach 2-day workshops Thursday, April 30 – Friday, May 1, 2026.

Register now at enamelguildnortheast.org
Early-bird pricing ends March 27, 2026

#enamel #vitreousenamel #enameljewelry #enameling #kilnfired #kilnfiredart #enamelguild #enamelist #enamelarts #enamelguildnortheast

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JAN HARRELL: THE PRINTED SURFACE IN ENAMEL
TIME IS RUNNING OUT to register for this enamel workshop with the AMAZING Jan Harrell.
Jan is an award winning artist, an incredible instructor and a beautiful person. She has taught at the Glassell School of Art for 35 years and has work in many prestigious collections. She will be here to show you how to achieve wonderful imagery and patterns in your work. You will learn how create depth by building layers and repeating patterns.

Each participant will create one 5½” x 4” (110 DPI) screen and work with ready-to-use imagery on transparency film, allowing maximum time for hands-on experimentation.
Jan will show the many ways to use the screens on flat and curved surfaces. You will learn to make your own screens using photosensitive film and a simple homemade light box, then explore how to wrap imagery around forms, build layered stencils, incorporate text and graphics, print on flat metal, and create decals for dimensional work using grain enamel. This technique works on pieces of all sizes from wall panels to small jewelry.

“Across disciplines, artists have long incorporated multiple sources into their work, using a variety of techniques. In this workshop, free yourself from the limited vocabulary of commercially-prepared screens and add layered meaning to your enamel work. In this fast paced 2-day workshop, we will construct an inexpensive light box and then make personally created screens. Then the fun begins!.”
~ Jan Harrell

JAN HARRELL: THE PRINTED SURFACE IN ENAMEL
Expanding Imagery with Screen-printing and Ground Glass

2-day Workshop Thursday, April 30 & Friday, May 1, 2026
Newark Museum of Art, Newark, NJ
Details at enamelguildnortheast.org

#enamel #enameljewelry #artjewelry #contemporaryjewelry #jewelryartists #metalsmiths #goldsmiths #silversmiths #enamelguildnortheast #vitreousenameljewelry #vitreousenamels #vitreousenamel #janharrell.33

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Are you ready to make some sparkly jewelry? Are you ready to experiment with weird found objects and alternative settings? Are you ready to force solid rock to conform to your artistic vision using nothing but sheer will and abrasive tools? Enroll in Lapidary & Stone Setting (ART 3415) for Fall 2026. Open to anyone who has completed Jewelry 1!
Pieces in order: Theophilus A, Joy D, Esther P, Kya P, Alexis D, Ava R, Egg M, Newell C, Nicholas H
Feel free to DM for more information! #tylermetals #tylermetalsjewelrycadcam #artjewelry #stonesetting #tylerschoolofart

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Spring Session starts next week!
Sign up now from the link in bio

🌕Monday Open Studio

❤️‍🔥Tuesday Intro to Metals 1

🔨Thursday Intro to Metals 1.5

🌸4/18 Create Botanical Pendants Using a Jeweler’s Saw

🧶4/25 Wire Knit Jewelry Workshop

💍5/1-5/15 Online - Introduction to 3D Modeling for Jewelry (3 Weeks)

🌼5/2-5/3 Spring into Soldering: Strategies for Success (2 Day Workshop)

5/6 Making a Spoon Ring and Necklace

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Calling all Providence makers and artists! Shake off those winter blues and stretch those creative muscles with one of our upcoming Spring courses. With all classes taught by our talented artists instructors, you'll have access to a myriad of expertise as you forge your own artistic practice!

Visit our course catalog and register for your next creative journey today!

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December 6, 2025
10am - 1pm
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You will create their own unique holiday ornament using enamel surface design techniques on flat enamel surfaces. You will learn how to sift enamel, use stencils and masking for design elements, and fire your pieces in an electric kiln. Basic shapes and templates will be provided, those with prior metalsmithing experience can cut their own designs if they so choose. Students will leave with at least 1-2 finished enameled ornaments for the holidays!
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Signup 📝 Link in bio

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We have visiting artist Nicholas Hesson coming to give a demonstration on enamels at 5pm on this coming Monday in the Jewelry/ Metalsmithing wing!

Nicholas Hesson graduated with an MFA in
Metal Design from East Carolina University and now works at Tiffany & Co.

I hope you can come to learn about the magic of enamel!

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This Saturday
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
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Set a Stone: Flush Setting and Tube Setting
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Enhance your current jewelry making skills and learn new setting techniques! This workshop will focus on flush setting and tube setting sample pieces to refine the technique. Students may bring their own work to incorporate these skills into.
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Let’s create pieces that shine as bright as you do!
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A minimum of Jewelry/Metals 1 is required.
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#setastone #stonesetting #worcestercenterforcrafts #worcesterma #metalsmith #workshop #thissaturday #jewelry

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Intro to Metals 1.5: Jewelry & Small Objects
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Thursday October 23 - December 4
(No class on November 27)
6pm - 9pm
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Gain greater confidence in your sawing and soldering skills and investigate new techniques in metalsmithing! Learn a higher level of soldering skills and gain technical experience in working with sheet metal and wire. techniques that will be studied are (but are not limited to): Jump rings and chain making, a better understanding of how to use a flex shaft, a better understanding of how to use the polishing wheels, how to create texture with a rolling mill, patina, cabochon stone setting, etc.
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Jewelry/Metals 1 or Dept permission is required.
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#jewelrymaking #smallobjects #metalsmithingclass #worcestercenterforcrafts #worcesterma #craftmanship #learnfromthebest

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Intro to Metals 1.5: Jewelry & Small Objects
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6 week class
September 11 - October 16, 2025
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Gain greater confidence in your sawing and soldering skills and investigate new techniques in metalsmithing! Learn a higher level of soldering skills and gain technical experience in working with sheet metal and wire. techniques that will be studied are (but are not limited to): Jump rings and chain making, a better understanding of how to use a flex shaft, a better understanding of how to use the polishing wheels, how to create texture with a rolling mill, patina, cabochon stone setting, etc.
Youth Ages 14-17 may enroll in this course if they enroll with a parent/guardian. Parent/guardian must notify the registration office via email at wccregistration@worcester.edu.
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⁡signup from our bio
#metalsclass #jewelryclass #smallobjects #fall #autumn #worcestercenterforcrafts

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