Arrowmont 2012

This Summer, I was the lucky recipient of a scholarship to attend a 2 week work shop at the Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts in Galtlinburg, TN. My experience there was to say the least life changing. The people that I met, the skills that I learned, and passion that I saw all around me has given me something that I find hard to put into words. The studio environment was one of a kind filled with laughter, cheer, and focused creative energy like nothing i have ever ever experienced. My peers and I shared something so special in such a short amount of time  I had the pleasure to work with Jewelers Bob Ebendorf and Marissa Saneholtz . Bob is a man of great passion for life, his students, and creating art as a means of expressing these passions. His lessons have served me above and beyond my expectations and he will be forever a powerful influence in the my life as an artist. Thank you Bob for all the you have done! Marissa's skills, techniques, and spunky personality were as well endearing to everyone and I give her major props for share with the class her cleaver solutions for Pinbacks!

 My Jaw hit the floor when I walked into the Forming room! Look at all those beautiful Stakes!!!

 Loved this piece!

My Next Source of Inspiration!

 Bob and Bill Griffith

 Literally squeezing in every bit of knowledge!

 Keeping Vests looking Super Fine and Stylin!

Top Secret Bacon Broach project on the final day for Bob!