2023 is off to a wonderful start and I hope yours is too.

For the month of January 2023, I’m furthering my metal smithing skills with classes at Jewelry Arts Inc (JAI). This marvelous, well recommended school, located in midtown Manhattan has much to offer. The the studio is run and directed by the talented owner, Janette Caines. Janette and her talented staff have a supportive, hands on approach to teaching jewelers of all levels. I’m among a group of 3 metalsmiths who are “newbies” to JAI. Together we are learning how to make bezel set stacking rings made from fine and sterling silver.

If you’ve every been interested in knowing how a handmade ring is made, tune into my next several blog posts. I’ll share a behind the scenes look at how our stacking rings are created. I’ll be sharing process and progress of the project that we are fabricating, from start to finish. I hope to illustrate the time, skill and care that goes into fabricating a piece of handmade jewelry.

If you’re interested in seeing what this studio is about, click on the link to be taken to Jewelry Arts Inc. http://jewelryarts.com

Be well!

Joanne