Teaching Schedule
2018 Workshops and Events
Master Class – Bead & Button Show – Milwaukee, WI
Hollowware – Vessels and Functional Objects – June 4-5-6
Visiting Artist Workshop – Studio JSD – Grand Haven, MI
Design Development – August 15-16-17
Clasps Links and Closures – August 18-19
Visiting Artist Workshop – Quench Jewelry Arts – Minneapolis, MN
Forged Bracelets – October 22-23-24
2019 Workshops and Events
IN-DEPTH RETREATS 2019 at Michael Sturlin Studio – Scottsdale, AZ
Session A – January 18-22, 2019 (filled)
Session B – February 4-8, 2019 (filled)
Session C – February 18-22, 2019 (two seats open)
Session D – March 4-8, 2019 (filled)
Session E – March 25-29, 2019 (one seat open)
Session F – April 8-12, 2019 (one seat open)
For 40 years I have been creating jewelry and adornments with precious materials.
I currently devote my time and energy to teaching applied techniques in the arts of goldsmithing, jewelry making, and professional development for studio artists.
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Dear Michael,
I would love to be able to take one of your workshops, particularly the upcoming carved and pierced bezel class. Unfortunately I will not be in AZ. Was wondering if you ever get to Los Angeles? Also, do you sell any instructional DVDs.
Thank you,
Christi Schimpke
Hi Christi,
My preference for teaching is through hands-on workshops and private instruction.
I believe the best transmission of insight and empowerment is still a human to human
interface. There is a lot of subtlety and finesse to proper acquisition of traditional and
fundamental skill in goldsmithing and my experience is that in-person instruction is of
most value.