Shout Outs

Reviving Tradition: Kevin Potter and the Legacy of Die-Made Jewelry In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, jewelry-making underwent a transformative evolution, particularly in Europe and the United States. This era, marked by the Industrial Revolution, introduced advanced techniques and tools that revolutionized the craft, with die-making emerging as a pivotal method in jewelry […]

Discovering Community at Alloy Metalsmithing in Kansas City  Nestled in a multi-story office building in Kansas City, Alloy Metalsmithing is not your typical jewelry-making school. I had the pleasure of sitting down with Kelly Conner, co-owner of Alloy Metalsmithing, to learn about the unique studio and community she has built alongside her partner Louise Partain