Aileen Lampman Members Exhibition Feature; For artist Aileen Lampman, jewelry is a way of preserving the beauty of the natural world in forms that can be held, worn, and treasured. …
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Andrew Thornton: Finding Meaning and Strength Through Enamel and Self-Reflection
Andrew Thornton Members Exhibition Feature; For artist Andrew Thornton, creation is a form of self-discovery and dialogue — with his materials, his identity, and his community. As part of the …
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: 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: Erika Broas
Erika Broas Returns to Touchstone to Lead Metals & Jewelry Workshop This June, metalsmith Erika Broas returns to Touchstone Center for Crafts to lead a five-day workshop in the Small …
Teaching Mokume Gane at Touchstone
July 9, 2024 – annevillestudio.com I’ve recently returned from five fabulous days teaching at Touchstone Center for Crafts in Western Pennsylvania. They have an extensive campus; besides my mokume gane box …