After fully overhauling and organizing my jewelry studio and classroom, I’ve decided to open my studio to more than just guests. Starting in April 2025, my studio will be open for three kinds of visitors:
- Visitors who are curious about silversmithing and want to see what I’m working on. Visits up to one hour are free but reservations are required. You are welcome to brows and buy from my inventory when you visit.
- Visitors with some metalworking experience who want one-on-one training in my studio to make their own projects. This is especially good for new jewelry makers who need guidance and lack a fully equipped studio of their own. Studio time is charged at the rate of $50/hour in 1/4 hour increments with a 2-hour minimum.
- Experienced jewelry makers who have worked with me before (or are willing to go through a 15-minute orientation) and want to take advantage of tools and equipment in my studio that they don’t have in their own workspaces. This is a great opportunity to complete projects on their own using specialized tool that are otherwise unavailable to them. (It’s also a great chance to try tools you’re thinking of buying; I am a EuroTool reseller and may be able to get you a good deal.) Studio time is charged at the rate of $25/hour in 1/4 hour increments with a 2-hour minimum
About My Studio
I make all of my jewelry at this workbench.
My home-based studio/classroom is a 12 x 24 room off my garage. It is insulated and features portable climate control, depending on the season.
The studio is fully equipped with a wide range of hand tools, flex shaft, ring and bracelet mandrels, disc cutter, metal shear, rolling mill, grinding/polishing wheel, anvil, vice, ring bender, complete soldering/annealing station, and more.
Want a preview? Here’s a video tour shot in March 2025:
Although supplies such as pickle, liver of sulfur, and limited sanding and polishing supplies are included, materials such as metal, stones, and beads are not; many materials are available for purchase at the studio, including hundreds of gemstone cabochons obtained at Arizona art shows over the years. (I suspect I have the largest collection in Washington State.)
Dates & Reservations
Right now, all open studio hours are on Wednesdays between 9 AM and 4 PM. You can check the Event Calendar for upcoming dates, as well as project-based classes. A different day might be available Studio use, whether guided or unguided, is limited to two people. I’m sorry, but I can’t allow anyone under 18 years old.
Reservations are required at least 2 days in advance for all open studio times. (The studio will be closed to the public if there are no reservations.)
If you are just a visitor or you’re coming to work for the first time, you’ll need to call me first at 509-699-8044 (leave a message if I don’t answer) so I know what you have in mind.
If you’re coming to work or learn, I want to make sure my studio can accommodate your needs. Once we’ve established that it can, a non-refundable prepayment for two hours is required. (You can thank the folks with last minute cancellations in the past for this policy.) At the end of your visit, you’ll be required to pay for any additional time.