| Ms. Betty Helen Longhi |
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Betty Helen Longhi is a nationally recognized metalsmith who creates finely crafted jewelry and sculpture in gold, silver, and niobium and pewter. A master craftsman, Ms. Longhi incorporates various texturing techniques with forging, shell forming and die forming in her pieces. Her work is recognized for it's sculptural quality, flowing lines and subtle use of anodized niobium as a source of color.
Ms. Longhi's work has been exhibited at the Virginia Museum, Delaware Art Museum, American Craft Museum, South East Center for Contemporary Art and the Renwick Gallery Museum Shop as well as numerous retail galleries. She has marketed her work through the American Craft Council Fairs and Philadelphia and Smithsonian Craft Shows. Ms. Longhi is a Distinguished Member of the Society of North American Goldsmiths. She has received a number of awards including an Individual Artist Fellowship funded by the Delaware State Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts.
A much sought after teacher, Ms. Longhi has lectured on Shell Forming for the Society of North American Goldsmiths and been guest artist at the Univ. of Wisconsin and the Maryland Institute of Art. She has taught at Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, Penland School, Parsons School of Design, Peters Valley Craft Center and many more training centers in the USA and Canada.
She maintains a studio and retail sales space in her lakeside home near Lexington, NC.
At the Home & Garden Television (HGTV) website, you can even watch a video clip of Betty talking about her work!
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| | | Investigating Patinas and Cold Connections | | | Learn how to create an interesting colorful effects on metals such as brass, copper, and silver. |  | Read more... | | | | | May 31, 2008
| | | Mechanisms and Movement | | | This workshop will teach you how to tackle aspects of functionality and movement in your jewelry. Learn simple mechanics to make your work swing back and forth and spin from front to back. | | Read more... | | | | | June 07, 2008
| | | Japanese Metal Alloying: Shibuichi & Shakudo | | | In this class, you will learn how to mix alloys, pour ingots, and reduce them to usable sheet and wire stock. Special emphasis will be given to two of the Japaeses alloys of copper, Shakudo and Shibuichi. | | Read more... | | | | | June 20, 2008
| | | Surface Embellishment and Riveting Techniques | | | Here's your chance to learn how to add depth, texture, layers and gold to your work. Techniques covered include roller printing, subtractive texturing, hammer textures, stamping, punching, keum-boo on Argentium®, adding alternative materials, and more. | | Read more... | | | |
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New Book! - Making the Most of Your Flex-shaft |
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By Karen Christians |
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Making the Most of Your Flex-shaft is the one resource you'll need to ensure you gain maximum advantage from your flex-shaft system. Learn how to select the right system, how to choose and use the latest accessories and attachments, and how to properly maintain your system for extended life. See why so many jewelers are reading this book and discovering what they didn't know about their flex-shaft systems!
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Price: $34.95
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