Prior to metal clay, my interests varied from drawing and painting to quilt making and gardening. I have written numerous articles on metal clay projects, and have written a book for advanced metal clay artists. The book,"Metal Clay - Beyond the Basics" will be released February 2008, by Kalmbach Publishing.

I teach metal clay classes and workshops in Nashua, NH in a great studio in the Picker Building, one of the old fabric mill buildings. My classes are fresh and I am always excited and interested in meeting and working with each and every student.

I am an award winning member of the Art Clay Society, an Aida Certified Art Clay Senior Instructor, Juried member of the Dunstable Artisans, a State Juried Member of The League of NH Craftsmen, a member of the Enamel Guild, Northeast, and PMC Certified Levels I & II.

BOOK:

Metal Clay - Beyond the Basics

PUBLICATIONS:
Art Jewelry Magazine
May, July, November 2005, January, May, November 2006
Bead & Button Magazine August 2005, February 2006

Crafts Report Insight: Metal Clay, January 2008

Additional publications which Include my work

Setting Gemstones Into Metal Clay by Lorrene Baum-Davis

1000 Jewelry Details by Sandra Salamony

Picture Yourself Creating Metal Clay Jewelry by Tammy Powley

AWARDS:
2006 Art Clay North American Design Contest Special Achievement Awards (2)
2007 Art Clay North American Design Contest Honorable Mention