Jewelry Works

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.

The Build Zone-Registration Ending

2011-10-25T16:56:47-05:00

student work by Jenni Connolly

There's just about one week left to register for my online class, The Build Zone. Let me tell you exactly why I love this class so much...it's filled with inquisitive, talented, creative and clever students.

links by Shannon Green

earrings by Laura Guenther

I love showing people my tips and tricks and, in this class, I get to do that very thing. I've also included quite a bit of design discussion...I could talk about design all day!

necklace by Nancy Hedges

My students have been working very hard, building some amazing elements and pieces of jewelry. I love seeing what they do...how they progress and learn...how they take the techniques I teach and expand on them.

Class runs through November 30th so, if you're interested, take a look here for registration info...you have a few days left to sign up!

The Build Zone-Let The Build Begin

2011-09-29T09:29:33-05:00

Let the building begin! The first day of class for The Build Zone is Saturday, Oct. 1st. That's this Saturday! If you haven't registered yet, click here for more info. Registration will remain open through Nov. 1st but if you want to get the most from your workshop, you should definitely register early.

This class was very popular the last time I offered it and I probably won't offer it again for quite awhile. I have something new up my sleeve for after the first of the year! :) We'll be building until Nov. 30, the last day of class. Click here if you need convincing.

Join us!

The Build Zone-Online Jewelry Making Class

2011-09-01T07:45:21-05:00

Today is the first day of registration for my Build Zone class. If you've ever wanted to learn how to make jewelry or expand on the skills you have, this is a great way to do it.

My favorite thing about online classes? You get to work in your jammies...at all hours. Love that!

Check out what my awesome students have said about this class by clicking here. We've had a lot of fun and the next Build Zone is set to begin Oct. 1st. If you're interested...and you know you are!...registration info can be found by clicking here.

I hope you'll come make jewelry with me!

deryn xxoo

Workshop News

2011-08-10T09:14:56-05:00

BoHo Hoops

Today is the last day to register for my BoHo Bliss online workshop. (Click here for info.) As you can see from the student work (scroll down to my previous post) we've been having some fun in this class!

Class ends August 31st so you still have time to work through the lessons. If not, I'll be offering this one again next summer. Next up...

...registration for The Build Zone will begin September 1st. That's right around the corner! I'll be running it through the fall and winter...October 1st through November 30th...two full months. For those of you who haven't taken this workshop, it's an awesome one for building your jewelry making skills, working on design skills and focusing on finishing your jewelry in a professional way.

Basically, The Build Zone is chock-a-block full of techniques and info...too much to go into here...so, if you're interested, pop over here and take a look. I hope to see you in class!

More Student Love

2011-08-02T13:25:47-05:00

BoHo Hoops by Lynn O'Neal

There's some crazy-good work coming from my online BoHo Bliss workshop. What a creative group ya'll are!

Abacus Hoops by Jean Van Brederode

BoHo Hoops by Karen Fosher

Lodestar Lantern Hoops by Mari Torres

Ellipse ear wires-earrings by Beth Marx

BoHo Hoops by Ann Vandeput

As you can see, we've covered everything from ear wires to gorgeous, classic plain hoops to hoops with dangles and wire wrapping. It's been such a fun journey...the perfect summertime project! Soon, I'll be switching gears and getting ready for another run of my popular The Build Zone online class. I'll be offering it for the fall so stay tuned for registration info.

deryn xxoo

BoHo Student Bliss

2011-07-18T10:33:05-05:00

by Jenny Friske Baer

If you're on the fence about signing up for my online BoHo Bliss workshop, here's a delicious little incentive. This is some of the amazing work my beloved students are doing in class.

by Lynn Gustafson

If you're in the class already, I've noticed that quite a few of you are returning students from some of my other online classes. The wonderful thing about that, to me (and I think to you, as well!) is that this class covers so many different skills than what you've seen in my other online classes.

by Kimberly Roberts

Looking at these beautiful pieces, I have to say, right here...I have a deep teacher-love for you, my students. What a joy this class is...and what fun! Here's just a little of the student-love I've received in return:

Jan: You've opened up a whole new world of creativity for me between The Build Zone and this class, I just love what I'm learning! You seem to answer every question I would have before I even send it to you! I'm thinking but what about this or that, and like a little miracle, you start answering it!
Thanks so much, Deryn, the videos are looking great! I have to say these are the best classes I've taken on line and I've taken a lot of them!

Susan: Deryn ,.... I'm Soooo happy thanks to you. You are a fabulous teacher. I feel like I am having a private lesson from you and your attention to detail makes one feel like they can make professional quality art jewelry with ease. You are the "BEST"! You answer all of our questions and encourage us to move on with confidence. I love this class and look forward to any classes you teach. I'm already feeling withdrawal and sadness as to the end of these lessons. I know it must take a lot of time and energy to create such a course. I guess you have to sleep too,.... but I would love continuing education from you around the clock! I am grateful and appreciative of your endeavor to share all of your knowledge without hesitation from you. You answer all of our questions and make learning easy. Thank you again. You make my day!

Heidi: This is my 3rd class with Deryn and she's the best out there. Considering the amount of info packed into these videos, this is the best bang for the buck there is. Plus, you can watch them in your jammies at 2AM, which is what I am doing. Who needs sleep when you can play with fire and pound on metal?

by Julie Jones

Ya'll really are the best: thank you! It's such an honor, teaching...and to be able to reach so many more students, online is a wonder of modern technology. I welcomed a couple more new students just yesterday so, as I mentioned before...if you still want to jump into the BoHo fun, class runs until Aug. 31; plenty of time for you to join in! Click here for info.

Bonus Lesson

2011-06-26T18:09:13-05:00

Lodestar Lantern Hoops

Here's another look at the bonus lesson I just added to my BoHo Bliss class. Really...these are luscious to look at and wonderful to wear.

Registration is still open...click here!

A Peek At Bliss

2011-06-20T23:04:41-05:00

Class begins this Friday! And, to sweeten the deal, I've added bonus material. Just look at these beauties:

"Sun and Moon"

Loadstar Lantern Hoops

...handmade with Oregon sunstone and peach moonstone.

I've been furiously working on this bonus lesson for my BoHo Bliss online workshop. A lodestar is defined as something that serves as a guide...upon which the attention is fixed. Appropriate for these hoops, don't you think? The curvy shape reminds me of a Turkish lantern...mysterious, warm, light giving. I think you're gonna love making these and am so happy to include them in the workshop! Included, as well:

Ellipse ear wires

As well as incredible hoops, we'll be learning how to make perfect ear wires. My Ellipse wires, included as a bonus lesson, are oh-so-versatile and beautiful!

Join us in class...click here...

Blissful Giveaway

2011-06-14T09:37:06-05:00

Hello, my friends! I'm giving away TWO spots in my new BoHo Bliss online class. For all the info on the giveaway, please click over to my Something Sublime blog...HERE.

Let me tell you the reason I'm inspired to do this...it's you.

You!

This is a great big fat "thank you" for all the love, support, encouragement and all around warm fuzzies you've thrown my way.

Best of luck in the drawing!

BoHo Bliss Registration-It's On!

2011-06-01T13:47:54-05:00

It's ready to roll, my friends! And, my...is it fabulous. Registration is open...click here...and I'm so very excited about my new class, BoHo Bliss. We're talkin' hoops! These are the absolute perfect summer accessory and I'm going to show you how to make them.

We're covering a lot of technique in this workshop, stuff that can be used for a myriad of other jewelry making projects. Click here for all the details and for more photos of class samples.

We'll be creating hoops with dangles and classic hoops without, as well as covering the basics of perfect ear wires...

...an absolute must for earring makers. We'll also be creating these beauties...

...gorgeous, no? You're going to love wearing these Abacus Hoops, and they're fun to make. I would love for you to join me in class...really! Pop over here for the rest of the 411 (that's the cool way my guys taught me to say "info")

Hope to see you! deryn xxoo

Coming To An Internet Location Near You...

2011-05-22T22:02:32-05:00

The perfect summer jewelry...

The perfect summer jewelry making class...

Online...for your convenience...

BoHo Bliss...stay tuned...