Silver Bee features YOU!

I'm creating a new feature for my blog: it's all about you! You, that is, who have taken a class from me. Why? Because I’m excited when I see a piece that was created with the skills you learned in one of my classes. 

Most of you who I’ve taught went looking for classes because you were bursting with inspiration and needed to find another way to express it. You wanted to take your work to the next level. As a designer I know it’s a liberating feeling to have more knowledge -- tools if you will -- to realize the ideas in your head.

 Can you imagine the energy and excitement I feel when you start to learn? I get caught up in the enthusiasm you express when you solder for the first time or attach a bezel to a ring shank. It’s like I’m learning it all over again and get excited thinking about the possibilities.  I want to stay in touch to see what you have created, which brings me to the inspired pieces I want to feature as part of my blog.

So here’s the deal: if you have been a student in one of my classes I would love photos of your creations to show on my blog. And if you have them for sale somewhere, whether on a website ,a blog, or Etsy, for example, let me know and I’ll include a link so visitors can find it, and other pieces, you’ve made.  If someone expresses interest in your work and you aren’t set up to sell then I’ll make arrangements, with your permission of course, to connect them to you. As well, if you are showing or selling your work at an exhibit or other event and you want to put the word out include the link or information and I’ll post it as well.

At first I’m just going to post the photos and information.  In time I will have an actual page where all of you will be showcased. I didn’t want to wait until everything was perfect. I have a dream of creating a community and this is the beginning! :-) 

The minimum I need to post your work:

-photo, around 600x400 pixels (I may resize and/or crop)

-your first name; your surname if you wish

-your website or blog URL

Don't be shy! If you are unsure of how to size, crop or send your photo, let me know and I can help. Don't forget this is all about you.

P.S. The very first contributor Trish Chinnery-Guidi wore this bracelet the day she took a silver smithing class. Trish took a Viking knit class a couple of weeks prior and this was her first piece. I love it!