Richard Salley returns to Studio JSD July, 2019!


​Popular California artist and workshop presenter Richard Salley once again brings his technical expertise and unique southwest-flavored aesthetic to Studio JSD in July, 2019 for 3 brand new one day classes! Richard's love for clever gadgets and innovative techniques really shines in these great projects--a Shadowbox Bracelet, a Secret Container Pendant, and a Poison Ring! It is always a joy to have Richard and his enthusiastic workshop participants in the studio each summer, and we look forward to hosting him again. Sign up to receive our monthly email newsletter or follow us on Facebook to be the first learn about upcoming Visiting Artist Workshops with Richard Salley and other great artists!

Visiting Artist Richard Salley: ​Shadowbox Bracelet--Friday, July 12, 2019, 9am-5pm

$275.00
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Create a beautiful sterling silver bracelet as you work with the great Richard Salley! A shadowbox setting is a great way to show off a special stone and at the same time provide maximum protection for the stone. This particular design has hinges for easy putting on and taking off. Also we will construct a sliding hinge pin with a safety to prevent if from getting lost. So grab one of your special stones (or shop for one at Studio JSD) and build this bracelet for a custom piece of wearable art.

​Price includes all materials. A complete list of necessary tools will be provided to students before the class.

Visiting Artist Richard Salley: Keeper of Secrets Pendant--Saturday, July 13, 9am-5pm

$255.00
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Richard Salley returns with a clever pendant project with a hidden surprise!Learn how to fabricate your own tubing on your way to creating this beautiful and functional secret compartment pendant! When completed it can serve as a container to hold a message, a memento, cremains, or other relic. There will be plenty of challenges and a few new skills aimed at the intermediate to advanced metalsmith. Bring your own stone or found object to embellish your creation and make it even more personal!

Price includes all materials. A complete list of necessary tools will be provided to students before the class.

Richard Salley: The Poison Ring!--Sunday, July 14, 2019, 9am-5pm

$255.00
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As most know, poison rings have a type of container usually hidden under a bezel or a gemstone. This container could actually be used to hold poison or another substance. Such discreet--not to mention fashionable--means of hiding such fatal liquids has inspired countless stories of assassins and jealous spouses having the ultimate revenge!

But the secret of poison rings is that it has never really been documented to be used to actually poison people. These rings came from India and the Far East by way of the Holy Relic trade in the middle ages. And really, the containers were used as containers. People treated them as lockets--used to hold either a lock of hair or a hand painted picture of their lover or some other loved one. In a time when robbery was prevalent, these rings provided the ultimate safe for your cherished keepsakes.

Learn to make one of these fabulous rings and see what kind of uses you can find for it...whether nefarious or benign!

Class fee includes all materials needed to complete one ring. A list of needed tools will be emailed to students prior to class.
 
​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.
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 at studiojsd@gmail.com or call 616-607-2470 to be placed on a waitlist. We will get in touch with you if there's a cancellation.