Hello everybody, I've been looking around here for a couple hours now and I'm pretty happy to find a site that brings so many talented metalsmiths together! I've just finished my service enlistment and have been forging my own knives and nick-nacks for about a year now. I would really like to work for a professional forge if there is work/help needed in the southern California area. Maybe you, or someone you know is in a situation to take on a hard worker and motivated learner? Thanks for reading, Happy New Year!

_{A class in basic alloying of jewelry metals and simple casting methods will take place August 2008 in New Orleans LA.
Participants are limited to 12 students and the class is fee based. There is a materials fee attached to the students selection of metal(s).Topics covered will include alloying metals & karating, cuttlefish bone, delft clay and other manual casting methods excluding the lost wax and vacuum assisted processes.}

 Join Valentin Yotkov in Europe:

Besides the workshops in Italy and Bulgaria, a third European workshop is now open for registration. If you wish to combine learning Chasing and Repousse with an enjoyable stay on the Pearl of the Baltic Sea, please join us on the majestic island of Bornholm in Denmark. The jewelry studio is located in a fabulous private resort with luxury accommodations and breathtaking views, and the hosts are famous for spoiling their guests with delicious home cooked meals. Workshop dates: June 3-7, 2007. Total cost including workshop tuition, food and accommodations US $1,750. For complete information follow the link below: