It is lovely to see one's own work featured in a printed book. The Contemporary Jewelry Exchange I participated in took place in 2015. I was paired with Caitie Sellers who made a wonderful silver brooch for me. I in turn made a necklace for her which was inspired by the powerful brushstrokes of one of Vincent van Gogh's self-portraits. I had seen this amazing painting a few years ago in the Musee d'Orsay in Paris. The energy that radiates from the original painting is breatht

The goldsmithing masterclass with Felix Urs Stuessi and Norbert Mack took place in the lovely city of Freiburg, Germany. We enjoyed a few days of techniques for making clasps and locking mechanisms. I would have loved to stay much longer! The studio is really spacious and really well-equipped. #Stuessi #Freiburg #goldsmith #studio #masterclass