Something Sublime

Relic Ring Registration

Registration is open! Click HERE for details.

This has to be one of my all time favorite classes to teach. So many students have loved taking it in person...but you can take it online!

Relic Ring is a great class for beginners. If you're just starting out, the tool list really isn't too extensive. You'll need basic metalsmithing tools. You can find a very basic tool list, here.

If you're more advanced, I think you'll enjoy creating this unique bezel. 

Class begins August, 14th and runs just over two months. Registration will remain open through mid Sept. Click the button in the right sidebar for more details and photos.

I'll be offering limited stone sales for students only, beginning this week. I have a great selection of gorgeous stones so if you're thinking of signing on, now's a great time!

See you in class!

Deryn xoxo

 

I've been so pleased to see the work that came out of this class. You all did a terrific job. Congratulations and thank you for letting me be your instructor!

Deryn xoxo

 

The Build Zone Online Is Live!

Hello, my friends. These are trying times! Right now, I'm holed up in my home, with my husband and one of my sons. Our boy has just come from Oregon, from one of the areas where covid19 first showed up in this country. He flew on two planes, through two different airports, to get to us. So, out of an abundance of caution, we're sequestering ourselves...just in case. All three of us feel healthy and fine, as of today! But...I want to be considerate of my fellow human beings. 

As a jewelry maker/metalsmith, I'm asking myself "what can I do to help...how can I possibly contribute?" Over the years, ya'll have supported me, so much! I know a lot of you are housebound, like I am, and it occurs to me that, yes!...there is something I can do! So, I'm offering my Build Zone class at a deep, deep discount. Now seems like a great time to do an online class, doesn't it?

This is a great class, that includes some fundamentals of wire work, as well as lots of design. Please click HERE to see all the details, or click the Build Zone icon in the right sidebar.

Class dates are: Friday, March 20, 2020 through Sunday, May 31, 2020. Once the class is over, it will be retired and I won't offer it again. This is the last time! In place of The Build Zone, I'll be working on two other classes that will cover all of The Build Zone info, plus a lot more.

And now for the best part: the cost of the class is only $50! This is less than 1/3rd of the cost my online classes usually are. I'm hoping this makes it affordable enough that everyone who wants to take it, can. And, hopefully, this relieves the stress and boredom of these days!

Thank you, thank you for all of your support and love. This is my small show of gratitude! 

Deryn xoxo

 

A Minor Ornamentation

I'm so excited to invite you to join me in my new online class, A Minor Ornamentation: Earrings Hot and Cold! 

Because this class is both hot (soldering) and cold (cold connections), we'll be covering a lot of techniques, including how to make post earrings.

On the cold side, we'll be doing some wire wrapping, riveting and, something really fun...working with antique tin type photos!

This one is a great value, for the money, as we'll be making five different styles of earring and covering lots of different techniques. Really, it's like several classes for the price of one. Class will run from Friday, February 21 through Sunday, April 19, 2020. 

Check out all the details HERE. Or, click the icon in the right sidebar.

Hope ya'll can join me!

Deryn xoxo

Jewelry Sale!

Something exciting is in the works for...TONIGHT, Dec 19, 2019! I'm having a flash sale! I have a few treasured pieces from my personal collection, as well as lots of rings.

This will probably be the last online sale I'll have in a while as I'll be focusing on some other fun things for 2020. 

I'll begin posting pieces on my personal facebook page, tonight, at 7pm mountain time. If you want a piece, be the first to claim it by writing "me" (or similar) in the comments section of the post for the piece you want. First one to claim it, wins it. There will be quite a few pieces so make sure you REFRESH your browser and SCROLL through my facebook page!

I can't promise that the pieces will arrive in time for Christmas day but I will be packing and mailing Friday and Saturday. I hope you'll come check it out!

Deryn xxoo

The Art of Closure Registration

Looking for closure? You got it! Registration is now open for my online class, The Art of Closure. Click HERE in the right sidebar to register and for more information!

Return to Art Unraveled

Just a quick update to tell you that I'm returning to the road! I'll be teaching one class at one of my very favorite venues, Art Unraveled, in Phoenix, Arizona. Class dates are August, 4 & 5, 2019.

We'll be completely fabricating each element of this beautiful ring...the rose, textured leaf, double base plate and adjustable ring band. There will be lots of sawing, texturing and soldering...all the fun stuff!

Best of all, this class will be like a family reunion! I've cut back on my traveling schedule and this will most likely be my only in-person class for the year. So...I can't wait to see you all!

There is actually only one spot left in this class (thank you SO much!). Please click HERE for more info.

Many thanks for your love and support! xoxo

New Class!

Good day, friends! 

I have a great surprise to begin the new year...a new online class! Rings for Rookies is one of my most popular in-person classes but I know a lot of you can't travel. So...I'm now offering it as an online workshop! yay!

There's a limited amount of soldering in this one so it's a fantastic class if you're looking to learn how to solder...I make it easy. I'll also show you how to choose the right stones (important!), how to properly saw, texture, finish and lots of other metalsmithing techniques.

As with all of my classes, I want you to feel like a guest in my studio...looking right over my shoulder. I'll show you the way I create and, as always, I try to offer the best value in online classes.

Beware: these are addicting to make!

If you're interested in creating something unique and beautiful, while at the same time upping your jewelry skills game, I hope you'll join me for this class.

Please click HERE for ALL of the details!

See you in class,

Deryn 

Rings for Rookies

It's new! And it's open for registration!

Are ya'll interested in making gorgeous, soldered, gemstone rings? This is the class for you! My new online workshop, Rings for Rookies, is an adventure in stones and silver soldering. 

This class is aimed at beginners but, honestly, there's lots here for more advanced students. Especially if you're not familiar with working with a butane torch. Wait...WHAT?? Yes! You'll be doing all of your soldering with a friendly little butane torch!

That's one of the best features of this workshop. I'll show you all the subtleties and nuances of soldering everything from layers to delicate bezels and embellishments, all with an easy to use butane torch. You don't need an expensive, scary, mixed gas torch set up! This class makes soldering accessible.

I'm also really excited to show you how to add my special, little peek-a-boo bezels. We'll be doing them both on the ring band and on the bezel (bezel on bezel). They're so beautiful and they add that amazing little surprise that will make your pieces special.

You'll have opportunities to get creative in this class as I'll show you how to work with different bezel types. You'll be sawing out your pieces so that they have a beautiful, layered edge and I'll also show you how to make a double stone ring.

If you've ever taken an online class with me, you know I give it my all...all the info you need to complete a gorgeous project. My classes are an excellent value and you can watch as many times as you like, any time you like (jammie friendly!), for the duration of the class. I'll also be there to answer any questions...for the entire class time. If you've never taken a class with me, I'd love to have you!

You'll learn silversmithing and we'll make some beautiful rings together!

For all the details, click HERE, or on the Rings for Rookies icon in the right sidebar.

Deryn xxoo

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It's a New Year!

Hello my dear friends! I hope your holidays were happy. Mine were busy with family and work on our little mountain home, here in the foothills of the Big Horn mountains of Wyoming. We're settling in, but I'll tell you...it's a lot of work to move! Here are a few scenes from around our place. Yes...we have snow!

Neither of our boys were able to join us for Christmas, for the first time ever...which was pretty difficult but we do have family here in Wyo so we weren't alone, and neither were they. We were blessed with a white Christmas...our first in many years. Small consolation for not having our boys but it was pretty nice!

This guy appeared with our first real snow...built by Wife Whisperer and decorated by me. I adored him until a warm wind came the next day and completely he collapsed like a drunkard. Easy come, easy go.

This is our road, with the creek on the right. It's really picturesque and we have tons of wildlife out here. Miss Mayzie absolutely loves it and really doesn't know which way to run first. She's got squirrels, turkeys and deer to chase...busy, busy.

We have the most beautiful sunrises that I've ever seen (this is our front yard, btw). They start on the other side of the creek and move all the way around until the mountains are tinged pink. Oh...did I say we have snow? Yep...there's snow and we're enjoying it! But, I'm getting ready for my Tucson trip and it's going to be nice to be back into some heat again, too.

I'll be teaching two classes at Art Retreat in the Desert, in Tucson, at the end of this month. My Rustic River Pendant class is full but there are two spots left in my Rose Ring class. I've been working on some more samples for this class and I think you're going to love it.

I have some fantastic, rose-cut faceted stones for ya'll to use in class, and more to purchase. I hope to see you in class but even if you're not in my class, stop and say hi, anyway, and show me what you got at the gem shows. Gotta shop!

deryn xo