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On the November 12th program, I am delighted to speak John Rose of '2-Roses' Fame. 2 Roses is a life long collaboration between Corliss Rose and John Lemieux Rose. Each is a master craftsman in their own right, and together they encompass a formidable range of expertise across a wide range of mediums. Both are the product of formal artistic training in the U.S and abroad. Curiosity and evolution have been the driving forces of the studio since its inception in 1968. In addition to art jewelry, some of the major mediums the studio produces work for are commercial and industrial design, tool and die making, painting, photography, lithography, sculpture, holography, furniture, fabrics, engineered plastics, leatherwork, ceramics, lapidary and gem cutting. The studio continues to evolve as the couple's interests shift and cross-pollinate from one medium to another. In 2005 the studio began formally exploring the creative process collaborating with a wide variety of artists and individuals from other disciplines, mediums and industries. For more information see: http://www.2roses.com/index.htm. Please join us for what will be an informative conversation.

On the Thursday, November 5th program, my guest is metalsmith, writer, and teacher Andrew Cooperman, of Cooperman Jewelry (see profile at: http://coopermanjewelry.com/profile.php). Andy's bio reads: 'I have considered myself a metalsmith since 1980. It was in the late 70's, as an English major in college, that I first encountered the field—outside of the jewelry and hollowware that I had seen in shops and stores. There was a class room in the art building (I spent a lot of time in the art building drawing and painting) that seemed to hold some sort of focused excitement for those who were working inside. There was fire and small, strangely specific tools. The ringing of hammers, I think, was the sound that forced me to open the doors. The fact that metal could be sawn, formed and—especially—forged in a relatively non-industrial place came as a surprise to me. And when I saw that it could be approached in ways that made it look unlike metal, that small almost animate things could be made with it, I was hooked. With a second major in Studio Art, I built a small back bedroom studio, spent some time exploring the very similar field of dental crown and bridge manufacture and worked at the bench in several jewelry stores. In 1984, I followed my wife Kim to Seattle, Washington. We have been here ever since." Please join us for what promises to be a very special program with Andrew!

On the Thursday, October 29th program, my guest is Wayne Emery, a Master Faceter who does not maintain a Stone Web Site. As Emery notes: 'I have all the clients I can handle and facets to order only.' Emery is also a First Class Jewelry Photographer, and at times trains Jewelers to photograph their jewelry. For the photography, there is a web site, http://thelittlecameras.com Wayne will be discussing Gem Stones, including treatments and fissure filling, as well as caution in purchasing. We will welcome call ins as well as questions in the chat Room. Jewelry Photography will also come heavily into play, as you know Jay shares that interest in providing an area for students to properly photograph their jewelry. Please join us for what promises to be a very special program with Wayne!

On the October 22nd program, I am delighted to speak with Dana Singer. Dana Singer has been the executive director of SNAG since 1998. Previously she was the executive director of the Dramatist Guild of America, New York City, and has worked in the nonprofit sector since 1988. For a number of years, she was a consultant to performing arts groups, conducting seminars on “The Business of Writing for the Theater,” and is the author of Stage Writers Handbook: A Complete Business Guide for Playwrights, Composers and Lyricists, published by Theater Communications Group (1997), now in its fourth printing, second edition. Singer has a BA in music composition and piano, University of Kansas, and earned her Juris Doctor degree from Rutgers University School of Law. For over 40 years, The Society of North American Goldsmiths (SNAG) has continued to support and advance the professional practice of artists, designers, jewelers and metalsmiths. Through education, innovation, and leadership, SNAG provides access to a vibrant and passionate community. The annual conference is produced by and hosted in a different North American city. SNAG Conferences encompass all areas of jewelry and metalsmithing and encourage discourse. For more information; see: http://www.snagmetalsmith.org/. Please join me for what promises to be a very informative hour with Dana!

On the October 15th program, I am delighted to speak with Michael David Sturlin. Michael is an internationally renowned studio jewelry artist, educator, industry consultant, and award winning goldsmith. His minimalist jewelry has appeared in 70 magazine articles and is displayed in select galleries throughout North America. Michael teaches goldsmithing and marketing at the Revere Academy of Jewelry Arts and presents workshops, classes, and professional development seminars nationwide. As Michael constructed his first gold ring in 1975 he recognized both the challenge and the possibilities of working with precious metals. Developing an affinity for the material and a talent for the process, he has continued creating imaginative and elegant jewelry for over three decades. Michael’s minimalist design approach and his skill as a goldsmith have received international recognition as well as awards from the World Gold Council and the American Jewelry Design Council. His jewelry has been featured in numerous publications and his hand crocheted necklaces are displayed in select galleries across North America. In addition to his work as a studio jewelry artist, Michael also writes technical articles and teaches specialty goldsmithing and jewelry making workshops and professional development seminars. Michael is a member of the Society of North American Goldsmiths, the Jewelry Design Professionals’ Network, and the Bay Area Metal Arts Guild. For more information; see: http://www.michaeldavidsturlin.com/. Please join us for what promises to be a very informative program!

On the Octiober 8th program, I am delighted to speak with Tim McCreight, who is a metalsmith, designer, author, and teacher. Tim received a BA from the College of Wooster in 1973 and an MFA from Bowling Green State University in 1975. He taught for twelve years at the Center for Crafts in Worcester, Massachusetts, and for the next fifteen years at Maine College of Art in Portland. Tim has been working in metals since 1970 and along the way has published more than a dozen books and made four videotapes. He served a term as president of the Society of North American Goldsmiths (SNAG), and has has been on the boards of Haystack, the American Craft Council and the PMC Guild. He has taught workshops in the United States, England, Canada, Mexico, and Japan. He writes for several magazines and consults for industry. For more information; see: http://www.brynmorgen.com/mccreight.html Please join us for what promises to be a very special program!