View our courses and events calendarI have a show coming up where I'll now have some new product to put out with beautiful new ear wires on my earrings and new clasps on my necklaces! I did them before but now I really know how to do them better. Thank you so much Wendy Jo, you're a wonderful teacher and I hope to see you again in another class at some point!
Alicia R., Falmouth, MA
Jeff Herman
I began my life as a silversmith in 1976 while in high school, taking night courses at Southern Massachusetts University (now UMass Dartmouth). I went on to earn a BFA degree in silversmithing and jewelry making from Maine College of Art where I studied under Harold Schremmer and Ernest Thompson - two outstanding designer/craftsmen. Upon graduating, I was hired by Gorham as a designer, sample maker, and technical illustrator. When I left Gorham, I took a position at Pilz Ltd. where I created ecclesiastical ware and learned the fine art of restoration.
I have been in business (hermansilver.com) as a sole-proprietor since 1984, specializing in silver restoration, conservation, and preservation.
In 1989 I founded the Society of American Silvermsiths to preserve and promote this beautiful art form."
