Continuing Education

One of my goals for 2011 is to learn new techniques and take my technical metalsmithing skills to the next level.  To that end, I did a lot of research as to the best classes in the area for me to take, and as it turns out, they’re at Scintillant Studio– the space I am currently working out of.

Class starts this week, and I could not be more excited.  I think continuing education is very important for my work.  I am excited to be challenged and to be forced out of my old habits into new ways of thinking.  I have a whole laundry list of the techniques I am dying to learn, including etching, enameling, and texturing with the rolling mill.  The instructors are Aimee Golant (check out her stunning menorah below) and Adam Clark, the owner of the studio and technical advisor for a book every jeweler knows- The Complete Metalsmith.  I’ll be posting updates with exciting new tips, techniques and designs I develop over the next eight weeks.

Have you ever taken a class that changes the way you work and think?  Let me know, I would love to hear about your experience.