Studio JSD is committed to offering the safest, most conducive learning environment for students and the best teaching environment for our instructors. Because we care about helping you reach your greatest potential in our classroom, we limit the class size to only 10 students.  That means more one on one teaching time for you and less time waiting for your questions to be addressed.  That also means a great value for your personal and financial investments. 
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​​Michael David Sturlin at Studio JSD!
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While his 2020 workshops were cancelled due to ongoing concerns with the Coronavirus, we are excitedly looking forward to welcoming Award wining goldsmith and international instructor Michael David Sturlin for another great Visiting Artist Workshop in August 2022. The relationship Studio JSD has developed with Michael over the years has been rewarding both personally and professionally, and we are honored that he is willing to share his time and expertise with us and our students. We'll be updating the site as soon as information is available, but if you'd like to be notified send us a message at studiojsd@gmail.com!

Michael's gentle demeanor, technical expertise, and vast knowledge make his classes hugely popular and his traveling schedule very busy. His mastery of metalsmithing techniques makes his classes a great personal and professional investment for jewelry artists at any level. 

Here is what past students have said: “Thank you so much for the wonderful session these past two days. I could hardly wait to get home and continue with my sanding, filing and sawing! Thank you, thank you, thank you!"  
Michael David Sturlin's involvement with precious metals began in 1970.  His 40 year career as a studio jewelry artist, educator, writer, industry consultant and award winning goldsmith includes recognition from the World Gold Council, the American Jewelry Design Council, and Jewelers of America New Designers Gallery. 

Michael's internationally acclaimed jewelry focusing on minimalism in
precious metal has been published in 85 magazine articles and is featured in the books MASTERS:GOLD, Crocheted Wire Jewelry, and Good Bones: The Elements and Principles of Design for Jewelry Makers. 

Faculty member of the Revere Academy of Jewelry Arts and popular visiting guest artist and conference presenter, Michael shares his expertise and insight with students at every level from beginner to accomplished professional.

"With developed skill comes confidence, which is the pathway to talent, which opens the gate to real and satisfying creative expression. It takes commitment, discipline, and the honest willingness to do the work to find the path and get to the gate and open it, because there is no other way to get there."
-Michael David Sturlin

Follow Michael's blog  HERE

Visiting Artist Policies: Full refunds -$35 administrative fee will be given if cancellations are received up to 60 days prior to the workshop date.  Due to prior artist travel arrangements and class material purchases, cancellations after that date can only be reimbursed if we can fill your seat. 
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Visiting Artist Policies: Full refunds -$35 administrative fee will be given if cancellations are received up to 60 days prior to the workshop date.  Due to prior artist travel arrangements and class material purchases, cancellations after that date can only be reimbursed if we can fill your seat. 

​If the class has sold out and you'd still like to join us, please contact the studio to be placed on a waitlist. We will call you if there's a cancellation.
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