[Jewelry making - Article 01149] - [Orchid] A new jewelry school in the Asheville NC area

[Ruthie Cohen]

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    The Mountain Metalsmiths School of Jewelry &Lapidary, founded by
    jeweler, Ruthie Cohen, opening in Arden, NC 

    April 10, 2007 from 1-4pm & 7 to 10pm 

    197 Locust Court, Arden, NC 

    The Mountain Metalsmiths School of Jewelry and Lapidary, founded by
    Ruthie Cohen, jeweler and member of the Southern Highland Craft
    Guild, is opening for the first 8 week class session on April 10,
    2007, with day classes from 1 to 4pm and evening classes from 7 to
    10pm. The school is located at 197 Locust Court, Arden, NC and is
    geared to teach those who wish to develop jewelry and lapidary
    skills in a non-competitive, supportive environment. The classes are
    intentionally kept small; no more than 6 to 8 students, so that
    everyone will have the same opportunity to learn. Classes will
    consist of 8 week sessions held one day a week on Tuesdays with
    either an afternoon or evening enrollment. Two or three day weekend
    workshops will be available for a more intensive learning
    experience. Other specialty weekends will be featured with guest
    instructors. One-on-one sessions are also available by appointment
    only. Classes are designed for both the raw beginner and the
    experienced jeweler. The beginner will be exposed to various
    techniques such as sawing, soldering, forging, polishing, and simple
    stone setting. The more experienced jeweler can explore surface
    techniques with a rolling mill, reticulation and more complex stone
    setting, wax carving and casting.

    Ruthie Cohen, originally an award-winning fiber artist, was
    challenged to work in metal after 10 years of creating wall
    hangings, window treatments, and even furniture. Her first jewelry
    designs were bracelets created in silver with macrame knots. Jewelry
    education came hard-earned. Ruthie was raising a family during the
    day, and taught herself jewelry skills at night. Funds for formal
    training were non-existent. A few fellow jewelers eventually gave
    her some helpful hints after she achieved a level of expertise.
    Ruthie spent the next 24 years exhibiting her jewelry designs at
    juried craft fairs all over the East Coast. She also sold her work
    in many prestigious galleries. After 34 years of traveling the show
    circuit, she has decided to "pay it forward" and teach others to
    make jewelry in a warm but informative atmosphere. Quote Ruthie, "I
    won't quiz you, but I will make you work." 

    For further information, visit the school website: www.mmsjl.com 

    Contact Ruthie Cohen at 

    MMSJ&L 
    Phone: 828-687-7830

    PO Box 1884 
    Arden, NC 28704-1884
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