Apprentice, 1975 - 1978 BFA / Metals 1983, Northern Illinios University In-House Fine Jewelry Designer, Nordstrom, 1988 - 1999, recipient of a dozen national and international jewelry design awards including two DeBeers Awards. MFA / Metals 2004, University of Washington, Seattle. I am profoundly dedicated to the fine craft of jewelry making, to the continued discovery of the art-historical importance of jewelry, and the sharing of these passions with like minds.; http://www.artjewelrymag.com/