Jewelry Works

The Next New Thing

2013-05-18T15:26:59-05:00

Another terrific session of The Build Zone has wrapped and I'm furiously working on my next new online workshop. Lots of you have asked for the return of my Towers and Turrets class. While I won't be offering that particular class, again, I am offering this new one, in it's place. It's all jewelry making; resin and bezels. It's all of the things you loved about the T&T class + more. I'm deep in the throes of editing video but I have a terrific classroom, all ready for ya'll. Let me tell you...you're going to love this new class!

student work by Leslie Villarreal

In the meantime, let me show you a few things that my wonderfully creative Build Zone students made. (This one, by Leslie, features a gorgeous handmade bezel focal, similar to the ones we'll be creating in my new class.)

by Vicky

by Dawn Johnson

by Cindy Gimbrone

by Michelle Adams

by Nadine Edris

by Jane Winningham

This is just a small taste of what my BZ students accomplished. I'm so very proud of every one of them!

Stay tuned for more info on the new class!

deryn

The Build Zone-Back By Popular Demand

2013-02-15T11:08:56-06:00

It's baaaaaack.....! I know many of you have been waiting very patiently and I'm excited to be offering, after a long wait...The Build Zone.

If you guys are interested in honing your skills, learning about design and finishing well, this is the online class for you.

You'll get a look inside how I design and make my pieces, as well as tons of tricks and tips. This class has been extremely popular, with good reason; it's good! Let me help you make your jewelry look fantastic. Everything is on video so can sit in class with your robe, fuzzy slippers and coffee. Plus, you can watch them over and over. Gotta love that!

Take a look at some of the student work that's come out of this class and you'll see what I mean:

student work from The Build Zone by Beth Fisher

student work from The Build Zone and Of Towers and Turrets

by Lisa Bommarito

student work from The Build Zone by Roben-Marie Smith

student work from The Build Zone by Shannon Green

This class fulfills one of my passions...to show you how to do it, and do it right.

See what my students have said by clicking here.

The cost is $130.00...no travel costs, no hotel costs, no restaurant costs. Yay! Registration is now open and you can see more details by clicking here. I hope you'll join me...I'd love to have you in class!

deryn xoxo

Classes Update

2013-01-12T16:18:03-06:00

Embossed Hoops from Hoop-La class

Hello to you all and I hope you had a very happy holiday season! To update you on my plans for this upcoming year, I'm working on a very exciting project that I can't reveal, just yet. You'll be the first to know, when I can say!

I have plans for some online classes, this year, although I'm not completely firm on what I'll offer. My tentative schedule is to offer online classes for the spring, summer and fall semesters. At least one of these will be a brand new class, if things go as planned.

Sacred Heart Book Pendant

Meanwhile, I have some very exciting classes coming up that I'll be teaching in person. For my in person schedule, please click here. This coming year, I'll be in

Houston, Texas at Adorn Me;

Round Top, Texas at The Prairie (spring and fall;)

Coronado, California for Art Retreat by the Beach;

Phoenix for Art Unraveled and...

Stamford, Connecticut for Art is You.

So...I have a very busy schedule! I'm hoping you can join me in person...I'd love to meet you...as well as online. I'll be posting, right here, as soon as I have more info about my online stuff.

See you soon!

deryn

Student Magic-The Alchemy Of Objects

2012-09-25T09:00:23-05:00

student work by Julie Ryen

Oh...my, my! Students in my new Alchemy of Objects online class are doing amazing, fabulous work...just like I knew they would!

student work by Renee

Our first design challenge was symmetrical design and we saw some stunning pieces come from it.

student work by Jillian Withee

student work by Kate Buxton

Color palettes, and wire wrapping, and design...it's been a terrific start to class.

student work by Kris Bradseth Christiansen

We're currently working on the second design challenge, asymmetrical balance. You can see the gorgeous results, above, in this piece by Kris.

student work by Dorylyn Thomas

Asymmetrical balance is a design element that many jewelry makers struggle with. It's one of my favorite ways to design a necklace so we're having fun with it, in class.

We're also working with fabric focals. Dorylyn stitched this beauty up, herself. Creating hand stitched focals isn't part of the class but kudos to Dorylyn for taking things a step further...with spectacular results!

student work by Mary Harding

student work by Marcella Austenfeld

It's not too late to join us! Registration will remain open until Oct. 15 and class runs until Nov. 30. Click here for more info.

Introducing, The Alchemy of Objects

2012-09-04T22:36:04-05:00

I've got a brand new online workshop for you and I think you're going to love it as much as I do...The Alchemy of Objects. If you've ever struggled with design, this is the class for you! Design and found objects are two of my very favorite aspects of jewelry making and in this workshop we get to play with both.

I'll give you an in-depth look into my personal creative process. You'll learn about the importance of design elements and principles and see how to apply them to your pieces. Each week I'll be posting a "Design Challenge" video that will walk you through the steps to design and create a beautiful piece of jewelry. You will be challenged to put the principles from the video into action and create your own challenge piece. I can't wait to see what the results!

In addition, I'll take you through lots of techniques with "Technique Essentials" and "Focus on Focal" videos. In these lessons, you'll learn specific techniques as well as how to work with found objects.

This workshop contains over 30 videos, so I'll be running the class for two full weeks longer than I usually would to give you maximum viewing time. I can't even tell you how much great stuff is crammed into this workshop!

This is an online class unlike any I've ever taught and I'm so excited to offer it to you! I hope you'll join me and discover The Alchemy of Objects.

For a complete class description and more photos, click here!

Cost:

I accept Paypal payments only.

IMPORTANT: Please make sure that your Paypal email address is the one you would like the classroom password sent to. Also, make sure your full name is included in your paypal payment information.

Dates:

Start: Sept. 15, 2012

End: Nov. 30, 2012

The workshop will run for 11 weeks on my private classroom site. Videos will be posted over the first six weeks of class to facilitate weekly design challenges.

Once the videos are posted, students will be able to view them at any time. This means you can work in your jammies at three in the morning, if you like! I will be available the entire duration of the workshop for questions and troubleshooting. PDF's of the tools/supplies list will be provided after registration.

Registration:

Registration will remain open until Oct. 15^th. After registration, I'll email you a username and password for the classroom. You should recieve it within three days of registration. Once you're logged into the classroom, you will be able to access the tools and supplies list and watch a few intro videos. I will also email you an invitation to our Yahoo group and our Flickr group.

Share yourself:

There will be a Yahoo group site for you to post questions, comments and chat with each other and with me. There will be a flickr group for you to post photos of your lovely work, if you so desire.

BoHo Student Work

2012-06-26T12:42:28-05:00

student work by Keya Kamat

Some of the most creative and lovely work is coming from my amazing students! They're in my BoHo Bliss class, happily creating spectacular hoops and other lovelies.

student work by Janice Durkin

I love the variations my students put on the projects I teach. One of my passions is helping them learn how to find a style of their own...helping them put their own spin on what they've learned.

student work by Barbara Branson

Personal style is something that comes over time, usually with a lot of hard work and practice.

student work by Michelle Tucker

Good technique comes first. Remember your third grade teacher who always said "practice makes perfect?" Annoyinng, yes, but it turns out she was right.

student work by Elena Nosyreva

Solid technique is the number one thing to perfect...then comes the fun part; developing your personal style. Those two things, technique and design, are my favorite things to impart to my students.

You interested?

Class registration for BoHo is open until July 15.

BoHo Bliss...A Giveaway!

2012-06-07T10:10:11-05:00

My BoHo Bliss online workshop is about to start. This class is all about hoops but there's so much info packed into the class that you can use on all kinds of jewelry pieces. I gotta say...this is one of my best classes, just because it's so much fun. I'm working on some new stuff, though, so I'm not sure when I'll offer this one again. (Registration can be found here.)

To spread a little student love, I'm giving away two spots in this class. For a chance to win, all the info can be found by clicking here.

The awesome thing about this giveaway is that if you've already registered for the class or if you register before I draw names, you'll get your name in the hat twice. Yes, twice! Registrants will have two chances to win the class for free and I'll refund your tuition if you've already paid. Last time I gave away classes, the free spots all went to students who had already registered so this is perfect for you if you've been intending to sign up or if you're on the fence. Come on down from there!

Also, I would love, love, love it if you would grab my blog button and post it on your blog. It's right over there in the right sidebar. This is totally optional...just a tiny kindness to me, if you feel so moved.

For the giveaway, I'll randomly draw TWO names sometime Saturday. Good luck, my peeps!

deryn xxoo

BoHo Bliss Registration Open

2012-05-18T07:32:16-05:00

Find your bliss...right here in my online class, BoHo Bliss! Back by popular demand, registration is now open for this class. Whoo hoo!

Click here for registration and details.

I'm so excited to be offering this class again. It's the perfect summer activity and the hoops and earrings you'll make are the perfect summer accessory.

Last summer, my students absolutely loved this class and it's so much fun for me to teach. You can see what they've said about it, here.

I'm not sure when I'll be offering this particular class again, so, if you're interested, I'd love to have you on board!

Registration is open from May 18 to July 15, 2012.

The class runs from June 15 to August 15, 2012.

I hope you can join me!

deryn xxoo

Finding Closure

2012-04-17T14:32:53-05:00

Beth Marx

My Art of Closure class is in full swing and I thought you'd enjoy some of the amazing student work coming out of there.

Tracy Bell

If any of this looks like fun, to you...it is! Registration will remain open until April 30, 2012 so, if you're interested in joining us, click here for info.

deryn xxoo

The Art Of Closure-Registration

2012-03-05T08:13:27-06:00

The Art of Closure

Registration is now OPEN for my new online jewelry making workshop, "The Art of Closure!"

This class is an exploration of the beautiful world of closures. Unique, handmade closures a great way to add energy and artistry to your pieces.

This workshop will run from April 2, 2012 to June 3, 2012.
Come see all the details and get registered...HERE.

See you in class!

deryn xxoo

New E-Course!

2012-02-27T20:55:44-06:00

Alrighty...I've been working on my new e-course and am pleased to say that progress is being made and I'll be offering registration some time this week.

It's all about closure, folks. Everyone wants it...jewelry makers need it...I'm offering it...in this fabulous class!

I'm still hammering out a few details but am hoping to get the registration information up for you very, very soon.

Stay tuned.......!!!

Towers-More Student Work

2012-02-13T10:05:11-06:00

student work by Pat Wilde

We're wrapping things up in our Of Towers and Turrets class and Sharon and I have been amazed by the work coming from our students. I'm pleased to present more student work, here, to show you just what kind of imaginative whirlwind has been going on in class.

student work by Jenni Connolly

A great feature of this class is that it's really a two-for-the-price-of-one deal. Our students have been hard at work on their mixed media pieces...and they're wonderful! Once they've finished with that, they move on to create their own lovely "towers" bezels.

student work by Nancy Welling

This is where the mixed media paintings come into play. The students have the option of using their paintings in their bezels or using another image. There are so many options and I love seeing what they come up with.

student work by Cecile Nichols

mixed media genius + mixed metal creativity = an exquisite fusion

My favorite part? It thrills me when our students absorb what we've taught...change it up...and run with it!

student work by Barbara Branson

A HUGE thank you to our wonderful, creative, expressive students. It's been our pleasure having you in the classroom!

Of Towers and Turrets Student Work

2012-01-15T15:21:53-06:00

student work by Nancy Murdoch

Wow! I'm loving the work that's coming out of our Of Towers and Turrets class. My very favorite part of teaching is seeing my student's skills and creativity grow, in leaps and bounds. Sharon and I designed this class to encourage our students to jump into our creative vortex...and that's just what's happening!

student work by Pat Wilde

by Shuku Li

by Lynn Ovenden

The first part of the class...a complete class in it's own right, really...is geared toward painting and mixed media. Seriously, you can see how great class is going.

by Cecile Nichols

The second part of the class (again, a class all on it's own) is the metal portion. In this part of class, I show the students everything they ever wanted to know about making soft soldered bezels with mixed metals.

by Nancy Murdoch

Students have the option of using the artwork they made in the mixed media portion of class to fill their bezels. You can see how Nancy did this with her clock castle bezel.

by Mochele Parlee

Our students are just starting to work on their bezels so there's more to come and I can't wait to show you!

Of Towers and Turrets Registration Ending

2012-01-06T16:50:04-06:00

Due to unforeseen circumstances, Sharon and I have had to change our deadline for registration for our Of Towers and Turrets online workshop to Jan. 9th.

This means that you only have a few more days to register! If you're worried about joining in late...don't be. It's a work-at-your-own-pace class doesn't end until Feb. 15th.

This is the last time this class will be offered for a long time and we'd just love to have you! For registration, click here.

Of Towers and Turrets-Registration Now Open

2011-11-28T13:03:26-06:00

The best laid plans often go awry. I'd been working on some brand new (exciting!) online class material that I had intended to offer for the new year but my recent health problems (darned shoulders!) have derailed my plan. Instead, I'm happy to announce open registration for my super popular online workshop, Of Towers and Turrets.

This class is starting just in time for the Christmas season...Dec. 15th. So, if you're looking to gift someone...or yourself...this is a terrific way to go.

If you're not familiar with this class, I teach it with my friend and extraordinary artist, Sharon Tomlinson. It's really two classes in one. Sharon will teach you how to collage, make amazing background papers, paint, carve stamps and TONS of other stuff.

I'll show you how to work with metal, solder, make your own bezels, work with cold connections work with resin and TONS of other stuff!

Really, this class is a great value. If you're interested, registration is going on right this minute...click here, where you'll find all the details and registration info.