Metalsmith BenchTalk: silversmith and jeweler Randy Stromsoe

My guest on Thursday, April 10th at 3 p.m. PDT on MetalSmith BenchTalk will be silversmith Randy Stromsoe, maker of handmade silver jewelry and tableware.

About: A classically trained silversmith, Randy Stromsoe handcrafts what will be the sterling silver heirlooms of our future. Stromsoe works in a variety of styles which include sterling silver and pewter in the Arts and Crafts period of his master, the late Porter Blanchard, as well as his own unique contempory designs in gold, silver, pewter, copper and wood. His body of work spans 4 decades and is highly sought after by corporate and private collectors worldwide.

"My studio is an homage to a generation of craftsmen and an era when fine silver was a part of everyday life. The traditional dining table has changed with time and the number of trained silversmiths has dwindled. Whether I am creating a contemporary pewter tea pot or a traditional sterling silver flatware place setting, I continue to draw upon the stories, instruction, memories, and the unique skills that have been passed down from the generations of silversmiths before me."

To learn more about Randy and his work, visit: http://www.randystromsoe.com.