[Welcome] New Members for May 21, 2009

Please welcome our newest members!

Brian K Brown
Ashburn, VA. USA

I started in metal arts about 20 years ago through living history
activities. I am the co-founder of LaBelle Compagnie a group
dedicated to recreating the household of a 14c.English knight
(www.labelle.org). Since everything had to be made by hand I decided
to delve into making belts, purses and other dress accessories
including, of course, jewelry. In short, I quickly became addicted to
the study of late medieval/early renaissance metalworking techniques.
I have little formal training, and am essentially self-taught; some
of my work can be seen in the book “1381 The Peel Affinity” a book by
the company (I am the stylishly red-coated Sir Brian). Although no
longer active in the group I retain my love for the period’s
craftsmanship and aesthetic. Now, however, I am working on expanding
my horizons. Very Best Regards, BB

Charles Raymond Carver
Boulder, Colorado

I am an aspiring jeweler in who is just spreading his wings! the
future is wide open.

Sara Cummins
Metal Arts Guild of Canada
Toronto, Ontario. Canada

http://www.metalartsguild.ca

Recent Graduate volunteering with the Metal Arts Guild of Canada and
setting up a small studio space.

Robert P. Mims
Robert mims jeweler
Natchez, MS. USA

I am an 88 year old jeweler, still practicing, and preparing my
gaughter to continue the business. she is quite capable in
management, and can do the neccessary repairs to support sales. I
thoroughly enjoy spending long hours watching your program. There
are so many different trails a young person can take in the jewelry
business today, and you are best way I have seen for them to make
that decision and make the right move. Thanks for being here.

Rhea Fanny Thiele-Seidenberg
Richmond, USA

I am an art teacher in the East Bay looking to learn jewelry design.
I love the art and I am looking forward to learning how to make
personal pieces and to be able to teaching metal arts to my
students!

Deborah Levine Latter
Tujunga, CA. USA

I started creating jewelry about a year ago. I’m currently working
primarily with wire and semi-precious and I’m beginning
to work a bit more with polymer clay and metal clay. Horses are a
central theme.

Tzvi Kanner
Montreal, Canada

jewellery tools supplier

Debbie Fehrenbach
Fehrenbach Jewelry
Saint Johns, Michigan. USA

I am a metalsmith, fairly new to the business and love forging and
fabricating.