Earrings to Die For

In this TWO-DAY workshop Annie and Lynette from Potter USA will teach participants to make unique handmade earrings using the hydraulic press. Emphasis will be placed on learning tool usage and techniques. A wide variety of techniques and tooling types will be covered including texturing with the rolling mill, blanking with pancake and FSS dies, and both simple and complex forming with silhouette and impression dies. In addition to learning to use commercially available tools, students will learn to make their own pancake and silhouette dies. We will also demonstrate how to use and make ear wire jigs and cover creative ways to make fantastic earrings, but even if earrings aren’t your thing, you will learn all the tricks of the trade when it comes to the hydraulic press.  The press is an incredible tool you can use to create jewelry more quickly, more efficiently, and in larger quantities. Learn to make the press work for you!

SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate

DATE – Saturday, February 1, 2025 & Sunday, February 2, 2025

TIME – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Mountain Standard Time

LOCATION – Randolph Recreation Center Arts & Crafts Building #4 Jewelry Studio at 200 S Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85711

CONTACT: 520.837.8244

FEES: $225. Member/ $275. Non-Member

BIO:

I currently live in Tucson Arizona.  I grew up here but only recently moved back after being away for almost 20 years.  I have also lived in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, Doha, Qatar, and Baltimore, Maryland.  I have both a Bachelors and Masters Degree of Fine Arts in Metalsmithing, and over 10 years of teaching experience.  I consider it an immense privilege to do creative work in the world and a greater privilege to work in a field I am passionate about.  I am currently trying to balance being an artist and maker with being a mother and wife.  I have two beautiful children and a pretty amazing husband. I also work part-time at PotterUSA, which is a tool and die company that manufactures tools for jewelry makers, and I teach part-time at Tucson Parks and Recreation.