New York Almanack; A full-time blacksmith, Jymm specializes in museum quality reproductions and custom orders. Ha has been featured multiple times in Early American Life’s “200 Best Craftsmen” magazine. He …
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Western Reserve Artist Blacksmith Association reignites passion for blacksmithing
Farm and Dairy; by Liz Partsch – Marc Yanko, a member of the Western Reserve Artist Blacksmith Association and former instructor at Touchstone Center for Crafts, first met Koplik when …
Instructor Feature: Q and A with Lucas Pointon by Lia Musante
Meet Lucas Pointon, a jeweler and educator known for thoughtful preparation, deep technical knowledge, and a passion for expanding access to metalsmithing. Lucas will offer a five-day workshop, Fanciful Stone …
Instructor Feature: Cheryl Capezzuti by Lia Musante
Make Wearable Puppets for your Community using Recycled Materials Written by Lia Musante, Touchstone Studio Management Intern 2025 Join sculptor and puppetmaker Cheryl Capezzuti in an upcoming five-day workshop in …
Instructor Feature: Zachery Lechtenberg by Lia Musante
Experiments in connections and fabrication with Beads and Links Written by Lia Musante, Touchstone Studio Management Intern 2025 Creative approaches to designing, soldering, and cold-connecting linked components will be the …
Instructor Feature: Nick Rossi
Forging Confidence: Nick Rossi Breaks Down the Bladesmithing Barrier Forging a chef knife from raw steel might sound intimidating—but for Master Bladesmith Nick Rossi, that’s part of the appeal. “It’s …
Instructor Feature: Q and A with Barbara McFadyen
This June, metalsmith and enamel artist Barbara McFadyen will offer a workshop at Touchstone that explores the expressive potential of vitreous enamel. With decades of experience and a deep connection …
Instructor Feature: Daniel Garver
Continuing the Craft: A Ceramic Slipcasting Workshop for All Levels Discover the process of ceramic slipcasting—from idea to object—in a welcoming workshop designed for all levels. Whether you’re new to …
Instructor Feature: Leslie Tharp
Forging Connections Through Nature and Metalwork Touchstone Center for Crafts will welcome Florida-based metal artist Leslie Tharp from June 16–20 for Entwined: Botanical Studies with a Focus on Connections, a …
Instructor Feature: Annette Eshelman
Finding Comfort and Creativity Through Needle-Felted Figures Alyson Annette Eshelman knows how transformative artmaking can be. She’s seen it change perspectives, open up new pathways, and offer hope—especially for people …