Best Jewellery Courses San Diego Near Me

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As part of the lead up to this year's CoMA conference (Colorado Metalsmiths Association), all five presenters were interviewed online by the CoMA president.


The interviews are now online, free for all to see! They are abut 30 minutes each, a very informal Q&A (not the presentation we'll be giving at the conference). All five, so that's me, Bette Barnett, David Huang, Paulette Werger and Barbara Minor. To find them, just go to the CoMA website, and scroll down - you'll see a GIANT pic of my face (gah!), and the link to the right of that. Same for each of the five presenters.


The conference will be held in person only, July 15-17, 2023, in Fort Collins, Colorado. Besides the 5 presentations, it will have a silent auction, demonstrations, vendor room, trivia night led by Andy Cooperman, and a member exhibition! I'm so pleased to be a presenter this year, and hope to see some of you there.


What a joy to finally teach at Danaca Design in Seattle. It's an amazing space; a warren full of all the tools you'd need, separate spaces for a supply shop/library, machine room/patinas/polishing, spread out benches for plenty of room to work; an all-around great vibe. And a quite serviceable coffee shop two doors down, that was a bonus. Dana has built a studio/school/community to be proud of.


The studio was abuzz with positive energy, serious work, laughter, and the sound of hammering for a joyful five days. What a great group of students - one from the UK, the rest from California and Washington. Read on for lots of process and finished sample pics.

I am pleased and honored to announce that my cherry blossom tsuba has won a bronze award (1st seat) at the 13th NBSK Craftsmen's Competition in Japan! It will be part of a traveling exhibition, on display now until the end of August at the Tetsu (Iron) Museum in Sakaki, Nagano Prefecture, then moving to the Sano Art museum in Mishima, Sizuoka Prefecture October to mid-December. (Both locations are about 2 hours from Tokyo, for those who might be visiting.)

There will be a catalog produced, with photos of all the award winners' pieces - all in Japanese, but of interest for the photos. I'll update when I know when/how to get a copy. I wish I could have gone to the opening, and I'm so curious to see the other works! As far as I know I am the only one participating from outside Japan. There is one other Westerner, Jeff Broderick, but it looks like he lives in Tokyo. Here also is a link to the NBSK official results page in English, and the home page of NBSK (paste the link into google translate for English).

I am indebted to my teacher Ford Hallam for encouraging me to enter, and his teacher Koshiro Izumi, who was so kind to receive my tsuba and carry it to the museum for judging. Thank you!

See images and read more about the making of the cherry blossom tsuba here.

Learn to do the twist! Twist patterning is the basis for most of the precious-metal mokume rings made in the US – mine included. In this class you’ll learn exactly how I create such detailed organic patterns in my rings.

This class has been thoroughly updated for 2023, with new footage and new projects. On the first day I'll show two popular twist patterns - the classic woodgrain and the star. Each pattern will be shown step-by-step, with visuals, videos, and my live narration. You'll have lots of time to try the techniques using the copper/brass mokume from your kit, with me right there to answer your questions as they come up. On the second day I'll show how to turn one of your patterned pieces into a finished pendant, by backing with sterling silver and adding a simple bail.

For the more advanced/ambitious students, I'll be offering a deluxe kit with sterling silver/shibuichi mokume rod, which can be used to repeat either of the techniques. Only 10 deluxe kits will be available - order early to avoid disappointment!

For the best experience, this class is limited to 15 students. Prior experience with annealing, soldering, and forging is recommended.

Equipment/supplies needed: Torch, good vise-grip pliers, vise, forging or heavy planishing hammer (low-dome face), sturdy steel forging surface, files, handvise, sawframe and #3 blades, easy solder, rawhide or plastic mallet, liver of sulfur. Optional but recommended: flexshaft, rolling mill.

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Nothing says I love you more than a diamond. At David & Sons Fine Jewelers we understand that better than anyone. For 40 years we’ve been a part of this tradition. But choosing the perfect diamond for some isn’t an easy task. As a provider of the largest and best selection of diamonds in San Diego County, our mission is to help you make the decision easy. So, you can say I love you better than anyone.

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4worldlovers: Enhancery Jewelers is a full service jewelry store specializing in diamond engagement rings and fine gemstone jewelry. We have been helping San Diegan's get engaged since 1978. You will find a vast ring selection and unique custom designs at Enhancery Jewelers...

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At Leo Hamel’s in San Diego, the possibilities for wedding rings are endless. Our extensive selection features numerous styles, colors, and sizes. From timeless vintage, sleek classics, and unique modern designs, the perfect wedding ring is waiting for you.

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