News

I have recently learned that my Plique-a jour Smiley Pendant has been accepted for the Lark Book "500 Enameled Objects," due out in Spring 2009.

New Content!

I've recently expanded my page about commissioning me to make something special for you! It has more information, and a brief run-down of the entire process.

I've also added information on many of the metals I work with, to help you learn more about all the options.

Good news! We now have the ability to engrave rings, inside and (in theory) out.

Earth-friendly metals and conflict-free stones

All of the gold and most of the silver I use in my work is recycled. I buy it from refiners like Hoover & Strong, who sell only metals refined from other metals, not from mined ores. Similarly, most of my stones are bought from stone dealers that do not trade in conflict diamonds, and who are committed to offering fair prices to the people involved along the way.

Last year we took up beekeeping. We've created a blog about it here: Beemused.

An interview with me was published in the March 2007, wedding-themed issue of The Pulse, a lifestyle and entertainment magazine here in central Massachusetts. I was deeply flattered to be asked, and everyone was so nice! It focused on my wedding ring work, and you can read it here.

I have created a shop on Amazon that focuses on metalsmithing and enameling books and related things.

Check out my metalsmithing blog! In it I write about what I'm working on, and discuss various metals-related topics.

I am currently accepting private students to work with me in my own studio. Possibilities include basic metal fabrication (including incorporating enamels into work), filigree, enameling (especially plique-a-jour and cloissonné), stone-setting, forging, and hydraulic press work. Instruction is individual. Please email me if you're interested.

Teaching background: I taught for several years on the metals faculty at the Worcester Center for Crafts, one of the oldest artisan craft schools in the Northeast. I taught a variety of classes there, from beginning metalsmithing through advanced topics.

Also

I have a number of pieces available in my Etsy store, including enameled Winter Pine and bat earrings and pins. See them here.

To see my Celtic designs, visit my online store Electric Celt.