| Ms. Heather Skowood |
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Heather has had the pleasure of living, learning, teaching and working with jewelry communities in both the US and the UK. Through her experiences she has worked with many students and fellow jewelry designer/makers that have inspired and driven her passion for making jewelry.
In 1991 Heather received her BFA in 3-D Fine Arts from Moore College of Art and Design in Philadelphia where she studied sculpture and jewelry. She also gained invaluable bench experience with goldsmiths in Worcester, MA and Philadelphia that provided her with additional making skills.
Heather set up her business designing and selling her own jewelry after moving to Manchester, England in 2002. That same year Heather joined the Manchester Jewellers Network and collaborated with them for the next 5 years to promote handmade contemporary jewelry through lectures and exhibitions throughout the UK and mainland Europe. Their 2006 exhibition "Architectonics: Foundations in Jewellery" was exhibited in both Manchester and San Francisco at the Velvet da Vinci gallery.
In 2007 Heather returned to the US to reconnect with the jewelry community here and continue to promote the importance of handmade objects and the power of self expression through jewelry to new audiences.
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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!
Prime Sponsor:
Rio Grande
Patrons:
Foredom and 3M Inc
Price: $34.95
Shipping: $5 USA, $9 International |
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