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As a senior in high school, Joan discovered she had the gift of teaching when her jewelry teacher asked her to be the instructor to an exchange student from South Africa. Her warm teaching style and personal insightfulness allow her to gauge her explanations to suit the exact ability level of her students. Her obvious passion about her work inspires others to be excited about jewelry making.
Joan has been described by her students as “born to teach.” Her natural style of teaching has influenced dozens of students in classes ranging from college level Metalsmithing to weekend workshops or private instruction. Her many years of experience and her broad technical mastery enable her to teach virtually any area of jewelry fabrication. She offers weekend workshops to metals guilds around the country in making and using gravers and in fabrication techniques.
Joan’s patience and talent for clear explanation has attracted thirty-five private students to her studio to study with her.
Joan has been described by her students as “born to teach.” Her natural style of teaching has influenced dozens of students in classes ranging from college level Metalsmithing to weekend workshops or private instruction. Her many years of experience and her broad technical mastery enable her to teach virtually any area of jewelry fabrication. She offers weekend workshops to metals guilds around the country in making and using gravers and in fabrication techniques.
Joan’s patience and talent for clear explanation has attracted thirty-five private students to her studio to study with her.