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Holiday Open Studio Sunday 12/11 from 12-5 & Saturday 12/17 from 10-4 I hope you'll come visit for a chance to see my lovely little studio, jewelry (of course), yummy snacks and a drink (or two) if you are interested.    It is so nice to wind down this busy time of year having folks visit this space I love so much. I look forward to seeing you (??) and would be happy to answer questions.... so don't hesitate to ask! Studio Address: ESB STUDIO 492 Royal Pines Drive Arden, NC 28704 The entrance to my studio is around the back of my house. There is a full glass bay door so you can't ..read more

Autumn Equinox Shop Update September 22, 2022 12:00 pm ET                                                   An abundant new collection of one-of-a-kind and limited edition jewelry is coming to my website today at noon, inspired by the rich colors of autumn.  I tried on all of the new jewelry on Instagram Live earlier this week and if you would like to get a full preview of the collection be sure to watch the video ! Enjoy FREE shippin ..read more

I recently interviewed Mark Gardner for Working Knowledge. He is an amazing woodworker based in Saluda, NC and makes functional bowls and vases on a wood lathe, as well as mirrors, wall shelves and sculptures. In fact, if you’ve ever watched my live videos before, you’ve probably seen his work behind me! *Side note/bummer disclaimer- The internet was not on my side the day that I interviewed Mark and much to my chagrin the interview was lost. This is truly sad on a multitude of levels only one of which is losing he kindness, insight and thoughtfulness with which Mark talked about being a ..read more

Watch Working Knowledge #52 Jason Janow On top of being a great friend, Jason is a very talented metalsmith (using nature as his muse) and the president of the Southern Highland Craft Guild. Jason chose "The Perilous Night" by Drive by Truckers for our Working Knowledge Playlist on Spotify. Check it out to hear this and all of the songs suggested by my guests. Quote: "Luck is when hard work and preparation meet"    Where to Find Jason: Instagram: @jasonjanowjewelry Website: jasonjanowjewelry.com Some Of The Things We Talked About:Miya Gallery Haywood Community College ..read more

Watch Working Knowledge #51 Audrey Laine Sawyer and Jesse Sawyer Join us as we chat about being “legitimate, professional makers”, Haywood Professional Crafts program, always wanting to be an artist, creative careers, travel, being self-critical, #artinautumn , having control, collaborating, travel and birds. Audrey and Jesse chose two songs ( obviously) "Dirty Work" by Steely Dan and "Fantasma Vaga" by Helado Negro for our Working Knowledge Playlist on Spotify. Check it out to hear this and all of the songs suggested by my guests. Quote/s "I always wanted to be an artist" - Jesse ..read more

Watch Working Knowledge #50 Annie Grimes Williams Join us as Annie and I reflect on this past year since our first interview. We talk about juxtaposition, “pazow”, shows, galleries, The Metal Mavens , collaboration, torch fired enamels, copper oxides, building community, teaching, transdimensional portals, huge projects, being cautiously optimistic and so much more. Quote- "We definitely dumped that shit in the pool" "Pazow"- Pizazz+Wow Annie chose the song “Can't Knock the Hustle” by Weezer for our Working Knowledge Playlist on Spotify. Check it out to hear this and all of the songs ..read more

Watch Working Knowledge #39 with Adam Whitney  Join us as Adam and I talk about Penland School of Crafts, Raising and Forming, Chasing and Repousse, teaching, metalsmithing, a methodical approach, being nimble, travel, putting yourself out there, flexibility, exhibitions , astronauts and so much more.Adam is currently listening to Peter F. Hamilton's The Salvation Sequence  Where to Find Adam: Instagram: @awmetalsmith Website: aw-metalsmith.com  Email: adam@awmetalsmith.com  Some Of The Things We Talked About:Penland School of Crafts Train to Shimla Metalwerx Spring Symposi ..read more

Join us as Tara and I discuss creative rules, color, shape, jewelry, balance ( both in design and life), crafts shows, The hustle, street culture, value systems, anxiety, community and so much more. Working Knowledge #37- episode link Tara's song- Childish Gambino "Feels Like Summer" Knowledge Playlist on Spotify Where to find Tara- facebook.com/Tara Locklear Twitter @_taralocklear IG- @taralocklear and @tljewelryshop lockleartara@gmail.com www.taralocklear.com Some of the things we talked about- Robert Ebendorf - article The American Craft Council (ACC) The Society of Nor ..read more

Join us as Emily and I talk about making multiples and experimentation, setting parameters to expand creativity, being a jeweler, metalsmithing, Penland School of Crafts, all the paths we can take as makers, silver soldering, noting out days, widening our view, Marthe Le Van, Mora Collections, running and having an inquisitive studio practice. Working Knowledge #35- episode link part 1 and part 2 Emily's song- "Heavy Feathers" by Jon Charles Dwyer Emily's podcast- Oh no Ross and Carrie ( this is what she really listens to when she works) Knowledge Playlist on Spotify ..read more