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.
Michael David Sturlin returns to
Studio JSD in August 2020!
We are excited to be welcoming Award wining goldsmith and international instructor Michael David Sturlin for a 9th annual Visiting Artist Workshop in August 2020. 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 for another fabulous session.
Michael Sturlin Studio 2020 Visiting Artist Workshop Program Studio JSD
My program for2020 at Studio JSD is a trio of two day workshops focusing on the crafts of silversmithing, metalsmithing and making functional objects, rather than goldsmithing and jewelry making. This is an intentional movement in a direction that I have designed to enable those who take my workshops to experience wider expansion of their existing skill and technical ability, and to help further develop their artistic voice and creative expression. Working at a larger scale than typical jewelry and adornments provides an opportunity for accelerated development of material fluency and the acquisition of a deeper understanding of applied techniques that will ultimately greatly benefit the practitioner at whatever scale of work they choose to pursue.
My program for2020 at Studio JSD is a trio of two day workshops focusing on the crafts of silversmithing, metalsmithing and making functional objects, rather than goldsmithing and jewelry making. This is an intentional movement in a direction that I have designed to enable those who take my workshops to experience wider expansion of their existing skill and technical ability, and to help further develop their artistic voice and creative expression. Working at a larger scale than typical jewelry and adornments provides an opportunity for accelerated development of material fluency and the acquisition of a deeper understanding of applied techniques that will ultimately greatly benefit the practitioner at whatever scale of work they choose to pursue.
Functional Utensils with Michael David Sturlin--August 11-12, 2020, 9am-5pmFunctional Utensils - flatware and servingware Utilizing techniques of forging and assembly by cold construction students make practical utilitarian items such as olive fork, tomato spear, cheese knife, mustard spoon, cocktail pick, pudding trowel, and letter opener with copper brass and bronze. |
Votives and Vessels with Michael David Sturlin--August 13-14, 2020, 9am-5pm Votives and Vessels – purposeful small objects The projects in this workshop focus on techniques of sinking, raising and planishing through making small scale functional and decorative items such as votives, saucers, offering bowls, footed plates, and serving dishes with copper, brass and bronze. |
Hollowware with Michael David Sturlin--August 15-16, 2020, 9am-5pmHollowware – Intro to Raising This workshop introduces students to the applied technique of raising: a process of forming sheet metal with hammers, blocks, stakes and mandrels to create vessels, bowls, cups, and other three dimensional hollow forms with copper. |
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Michael's gentle demeanor, technical expertise, and vast knowledge make his classes hugely popular and his traveling schedule very busy. Register early to reserve your seat 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!" |
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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
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
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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.
616-607-2470
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.
616-607-2470
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219 N. 7th, Grand Haven. MI 49417 (616) 607-2470
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