| Ms. Karen Christians |
|
There are two passions in Karens life. One is metalsmithing and the other is community. Karen states, After three years in adult education for jewelry and then art school, what I took away from the experience was not only an appreciation in the education of metals, but more importantly, the energy of collaboration and community. Metalwerx is all these things and I am very, very lucky.
Karen earned her BFA in Metals at the Massachusetts College of Art in 1997. In 1998 she started Metalwerx with her friend, Jennifer Bowie. In 2002, she began to run Metalwerx solo, while her partner began the contemporary craft gallery, Picklepot Studio in Salem, MA.
Karen teaches workshops throughout the US, is very active in Ganoksin.com, and recently has authored the book, Making the Most of Your Flex-shaft.
 Making the Most of Your Flex-shaft is the one resource you will 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 did not know about their flex-shaft systems!
Prime Sponsor:
Rio Grande
Patrons:
Foredom and 3M Inc
Price: $34.95
Shipping: $5 USA, $9 International
Get your own copy of Making the Most of Your Flex-shaft
|
|
 | March 20, 2010
| | | Starting A Craft Business | | | In order to make a living doing what you love, you have to develop not only the skills to create art but also get your work into the marketplace. This class will help you understand the steps necessary run a successful craft business. |  | Read more... | | | | | March 26, 2010
| | | Mold Making and Casting | | | This course is designed to demystify the lost wax casting process. You will gain a clear understanding of what will work well and be cost effective in a production environment. | | Read more... | | | | | April 09, 2010
| | | Bead Making with Precious Metal Clay | | | Create a series of appliqued, hollow, enameled, and colored beads in PMC. Projects introduced will be based on, but not replicates of, projects in Linda Kaye-Moses new book, "Pure Silver Metal Clay Beads" | | Read more... | | | | | April 23, 2010
| | | Stone Sale - Gustave Hebert of Trinity Imports, LLC | | | Come to Metalwerx on Wednesday and Friday, April 23, 2010 between 11 AM and 4pm for a special private sale of precious and semi-precious gemstones by Gustave Hebert of Trinity Imports, LLC. (and a regular at Metalwerx Vendor Day!) | | Read more... | | | | | August 23, 2010
| | | Art Jewelry Week for Teens | | | Spend the week experimenting with making jewelry. Through soldering, cold connections and basic metal fabrication (incl. bending, filing, piercing, & drilling), learn how to make one-of-a-kind jewelry! | | Read more... | | | |
|
