| Ms. Karen Christians |
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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
 | Resin Inlay | | | With Karen Christians | | | 10 October 2008 - 12 October 2008
5% Early Bird Discount for registration before 10 September 2008
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Metalwerx will be closed from August 20 until September 2, 2008. You can still sign up for classes and workshops through our website. If you have any questions, please contact us. We will get back to you as soon as possible right after Labor Day. Thanks and we hope you enjoy the rest of summer!
| September 22, 2008
| | | Wire Weaving Techniques | | | Wire is such a wonderful and flexible material which begs to be worked with beyond the usual twisting or wrapping. This class will cover all textile and basket weaving techniques from the simple tabby weave to twining, triple weave, soumak, coiling and |  | Read more... | | | | | September 25, 2008
| | | Reclaimed/Recycled Materials in Jewelry | | | Join us for an exciting six-week exploration joining reclaimed/recycled materials to create jewelry that is surprising, insightful, inspiring to lessen our impact on the environment. | | Read more... | | | | | October 07, 2008
| | | Microfolding, Corrugation, and Creative Metal Formations | | | Corrugation makes thin metal stronger and offers endless options for creativity through both texturing and forming. When fold forming techniques are combined with corrugated metal, the metal is "microfolded". | | Read more... | | | | | November 02, 2008
| | | METALWERX VENDOR DAY | | | Are you tired of buying supplies just through catalogues? Vendor Day is the perfect opportunity to shop for all of your jewelry making needs. You can pick out all of your favorite tools, gems, and other supplies in person with no shipping costs! | | Read more... | | | |
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New Book! - Making the Most of Your Flex-shaft |
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By Karen Christians |
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Making the Most of Your Flex-shaft is the one resource you'll 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 didn't know about their flex-shaft systems!
Prime Sponsor:
Rio Grande
Patrons:
Foredom and 3M Inc
Price: $34.95
Shipping: $5 USA, $9 International |
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