Grokking? The word grok was coined by the writer Robert A Heinlein in his seminal novel A Stranger in a Strange Land and has come to mean to profoundly understand something. From foot pedals to hand pieces, burs to bits,  this 2-day hands-on class will  open doors onto a new understanding and appreciation of this amazing tool. Through a mix of lecture, demo and real-time exercises you'll come to truly grok the Flexible Shaft Machine.  Join us right here at home in Seattle.

Danaca Design Studio

Seattle, WA.

Grokking? The word grok was coined by the writer Robert A Heinlein in his seminal novel A Stranger in a Strange Land and has come to mean to profoundly understand something. From foot pedals to hand pieces, burs to bits,  this 2-day hands-on class will  open doors onto a new understanding and appreciation of this amazing tool. Through a mix of lecture, demo and real-time exercises you'll come to truly grok the Flexible Shaft Machine.  Join us right here at home in Portland.

https://www.cmaguild.org/more-than-a-drill#!event-register/2024/6/15/more-than-a-drill-a-deeper-understanding-of-the-flexible-shaft-machine

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Looking for a new way to integrate gemstones--or enamels, found objects --or that little  treasure that's been on your bench for years-- in your work? Well, Imaginative Captures can help you develop new, elegant, more fluid and fully integrated setting (capturing) solutions. This information-packed workshop is full of tips and tricks that can help you find a new way to look at what and how you are making and break down some of the rigid walls that exist between ideas, process and materials.

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We’ll get up close and personal with the flex shaft, soldering, riveting and cold connecting and liberate the problem solver within

 

So, if you're looking to shake things up in your studio practice or a fresh way to look at things, Imaginative Captures may be just what you’re looking for. 

 

Participants must have basic jewelry skills and experience with the rolling mill, torches, hammers, buffers, etc. Required skills include drilling with the flex shaft machine, sawing, filing, silver soldering and basic bezel setting. Those who enroll must be able to solder unattended.

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Join us at the Denver Jewelry School.

Back to Seattle and Danaca Design--my teaching home in the Emerald City.

 

Looking for a new way to use gemstones or enamels, found objects or that little  treasure that's been on your bench for years in your work? Well, Imaginative Captures can help you develop new, elegant, more fluid and fully integrated setting (capturing) solutions. This information-packed workshop is full of tips and tricks that can help you find a new way to look at what and how you are making and break down some of the rigid walls that exist between ideas, process and materials.

​

We’ll get up close and personal with the flex shaft, soldering, riveting and cold connecting and liberate the problem solver within

 

So, if you're looking to shake things up in your studio practice or a fresh way to look at things, Imaginative Captures may be just what you’re looking for. 

 

Participants must have basic jewelry skills and experience with the rolling mill, torches, hammers, buffers, etc. Required skills include drilling with the flex shaft machine, sawing, filing, silver soldering and basic bezel setting. Those who enroll must be able to solder unattended.

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Join us at Danaca.

Moving metal by hammering--forging-- is a process that underlies so many processes in the studio. (In fact, the word smith is derived from smite: to strike .)  Once you understand the principles, forging can be applied to rings, pendants, earrings, bracelets and small to mid-sized and large objects. Forging can play a supporting role or can be the star of the show.  It's good for the soul and Salt Lake City is a great place to hear the anvil ring!

Salt City Smithery

Berkeley CA.

It's been a while since I offered this class at Arrowmont, one of my favorite places to teach.

 

If you're looking for a new way to use gemstones, enamels, found objects or that little  treasure that's been on your bench for years in your work, then  Imaginative Captures may be what you're looking for.! This 5 day class can help you develop new, elegant, more fluid and fully integrated setting (capturing) solutions. Information packed and full of tips and tricks, this workshop can help you find a new way to look at what and how you are making and break down some of the rigid walls that exist between ideas, process and materials.

​

We’ll get up close and personal with the flex shaft, soldering, riveting and cold connecting and liberate the problem solver within

 

So, if you're looking to shake things up in your studio practice or a fresh way to look at things, Imaginative Captures may be just what you’re looking for. 

 

Participants must have basic jewelry skills and experience with the rolling mill, torches, hammers, buffers, etc. Required skills include drilling with the flex shaft machine, sawing, filing, silver soldering and basic bezel setting. Those who enroll must be able to solder unattended.

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Join us at Arrowmont.