| Andrea Zatarain |
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"I was born in Mexico City. I have owned my jewelry business since graduating from Rhode Island School of Design in 1996. I work mainly on custom jewelry designs for private clients. I use primarily gold and platinum and love to work on engagement rings, wedding bands and anniversary pieces because they become especially meaningful for the wearer. Each piece I make has a story behind it that comes from the owner. A celebration of their lives, where they met or the occasion they want to remember. I was a Senior Critic in the Jewelry and Metalsmithing Department and RISD from 1998 until 2011. I am currently teaching at Massachusetts College of Art."
See more of Andrea's artwork on her website: andreazatarain.com/
 | How to Handle Custom Work for your Clients | | | With Andrea Zatarain | | | 31 July 2012 - 31 July 2012
5% Early Bird Discount for registration before 01 July 2012
| | | | | | Taking custom orders can pose several challenges. Not only do you want to meet your client's needs, but you also have to work within a set budget. This workshop is a step by step guide for handling custom work orders so your client is happy and the wor | | | | | |   | | | |
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Rio Grande, an industry leader in jewelry supplies, is your one-stop shopping site for everything you need to create amazing metal art. They are currently offering a special Tools for Schools promotion for Metalwerx. Not only do our students receive generous discounts on tools and shipping costs, but 5 percent of every dollar spent will come back to Metalwerx!
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| New! On Our Blog |
| Holly Gage: Inventor, Negative Space Caning With Metal Clay |
Ever since precious metal clay was introduced in 1990, artists the world over have tried to find ways to take this wondrous material in new directions. Holly Gage has developed a technique using combustible clays to create canes and hollow forms. She will lead a workshop May 19-20 at Metalwerx, "Negative Space Caning with Metal Clay," to teach her innovative method.
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| May 19, 2012
| | | Negative Space Caning for Metal Clay | | | This exciting new technique, developed by Holly Gage, is a method for creating filigree, chambers for resin, enamel or polymer inlay, and patterns by combining Metal Clay and a combustible material that disappears after firing in a kiln. |  | Read more... | | | | | June 08, 2012
| | | Translucent Techniques and Design Decision Principles | | | While making a pin or large bead, each student learns how to layer translucent polymer clay to produce a rich depth of surface using image transfers, permanent inks, simple millefiore, gold leaf and powder inclusions, carving, sanding and buffing. | | Read more... | | | | | August 13, 2012
| | | Start Here: Beginning Jewelry Week | | | End your summer vacation by spending five days experimenting with making jewelry. This course is for anyone 13 or older -- Come on your own, bring a friend, parent's and kids are all welcome. | | Read more... | | | |
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