| Mr. Michael David Sturlin |

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As he constructed his first gold ring in 1975, Michael David Sturlin recognized both the challenge and the possibilities of working with precious metals. Developing an affinity for the material and a talent for the process, he has continued creating imaginative and elegant jewelry for over three decades.
Michael's minimalist design approach and his skill as a goldsmith have received international recognition as well as awards from the World Gold Council and the American Jewelry Design Council.His jewelry has been featured in numerous publications and his hand crocheted necklaces are displayed in select galleries across North America.
In addition to his work as a studio jewelry artist, Michael also writes technical articles and teaches specialty goldsmithing and jewelry making workshops, as well as professional development seminars.
Articles about Michael and his work include: "Project Patience," a Behind the Design article in AJM Magazine in February, 2004, "Close Knit," an AJM Behind the Design article June, 2003 and "In Chains," a Lapidary Journal Magazine feature article March, 2004.
Memberships: Society of North American Goldsmiths, Jewelry Design Professionals' Network, American Crafts Council, Bay Area Metal Arts Guild.
Visit his website: http://www.goldcrochet.com/
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 | 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... | | | |
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