Jim,

I am a practicing self taught metalsmith with a passion for process. I design with process in mind and the careful use of my media. I have been doing this since the '70s and love every minute of it. I have taught adult classes for over 20yrs and now only do workshops. I consider myself a "hammerman" and have little interest in other processes due to a limited lifespan. So much to learn and so little time. Forging, raising, reppousage, and fabrication are the routes I use to reach my design.

I also moderate the forum for the Society of American Silversmith and The Arts & Crafts Society (a forum dedicated to the Arts & Crafts Movement)

A simple forged and fabricated sterling pin.

Fred