crafthaus

PARTICIPATORY SPORT FOR CRAFT ARTISTS

Michael David Sturlin
  • Scottsdale, AZ
  • United States
Share on Facebook Share Twitter

Michael David Sturlin's Friends

  • Margaret R Schindel
  • Wanaree Tanner
  • Jackie Truty
  • Elizabeth k. Payne
  • Sabine Bohnert
  • Alena Stukavcova Dolezalova
  • Melissa Cameron
  • Marina Sheetikoff
  • Rebecca Ashton
  • Casey Sheppard
  • Atelier Hg
  • Alchimia Jewellery School
  • natalie abrams
  • Gordon K. Uyehara
  • Helga van Leipsig

Latest Activity

Michael David Sturlin posted an event

Visiting Artist Workshops - MDS at Myra Perrin Studio at Indianapolis, Indiana

April 26, 2012 at 9am to April 29, 2012 at 5pm
Join Michael David Sturlin for an intimate experience in skill refinement and creativity. Elemental Clasps Bails & Findings April 26-27Pierced Prong Cabochon Pendants April 28-29For information and workshop registration contactMyra Perrin317.446.4235myraperrin@comcast.net See More
Apr 1
0 Comments
Sara Bukumunhe and Michael David Sturlin are now friends
Jan 31
Julie Sanford liked Michael David Sturlin's blog post In Depth Retreat - a unique opportunity for growth and development
Jul 25, 2011
Michael David Sturlin commented on Alison B. Antelman's blog post Best of America Jewelry Artists Volume 2
"I agree with Harriete. Paid placement is not the same as editorial coverage. If your work is chosen to be included in a book either by a juried submission, or by editorial invitation, it means something. Paying a fee to have your work published just…"
Jun 18, 2011
Michael David Sturlin posted an event
Thumbnail

Forging Fine Silver - Form and Fluency with Hand and Hammer at Mid Cornwall School of Jewellery

November 23, 2011 to November 25, 2011
This is an opportunity to work alongside a master goldsmith and cultivate a new range of expression as you learn the subtleties and finesse of hammer on metal. An endless creative body of work can spring forth from the fundamental vocabulary acquired in this intimate studio session.Develop a lasting resource for dynamic design through the articulation of forms suitable for rings, bracelets, earrings, links, brooches, pendants, and necklaces. Workshop instruction covers proper use of tools and…See More
Jun 18, 2011
0 Comments
Michael David Sturlin posted an event
Thumbnail

Chased and Forged with Michael David Sturlin at Revere Academy of Jewelry Arts

September 12, 2011 at 9am to September 14, 2011 at 6pm
Design and execute a series of rings in silver and copper. This unique class combines the theory and process of design with the direct application in metal. Each morning begins with design; exploring and creating models in foil and paper. Each afternoon is about execution using the techniques of chasing, forging and cold assembly. Turn on your creativity and make models as guideposts during your design development. Then let your hammer loose, creating the forged and chased elements; a sleek…See More
Jun 16, 2011
0 Comments
Michael David Sturlin commented on Brigitte Martin's page Workshops
"IN DEPTH Retreat with Michael David Sturlin Join an intimate gathering of resonant makers for five days of camaraderie, insight, inspiration, design and realisation in a tranquil environment.   October 25-29, 2011 Hosted by Tina Lee Degreef…"
May 22, 2011
Michael David Sturlin joined Rebecca Skeels's group
Thumbnail

The Association for Contemporary Jewellery

The Association for Contemporary Jewellery is devoted to the promotion, representation, understanding and development of contemporary jewellery in the United Kingdom and abroad. See More
May 22, 2011
427 Comments

Michael David Sturlin's Groups

 

Welcome, Michael David Sturlin!

Profile Information

Where do you live ? City, State and Country
Scottsdale, Arizona
Place of Work ? Example: Studio, College, Gallery, Museum, ...)
Michael Sturlin Studio
I am a .... Example: Student, Maker, Educator, etc.
goldsmith ~ studio jewelry artist ~ educator ~ writer ~ consultant

I am a goldsmith working in precious materials using basic tools and traditional fabrication techniques. My design aesthetic is minimalist. My studio approach is minimalist as well. I prefer to work as directly as possible in the transformation of raw material into finished object. My philosophical perspective is that skill with tool and fluency with material are the fundamental catalyst for creative expression.

In addition to maintaining a studio practice I am a faculty member of the Revere Academy of Jewelry Arts in San Francisco. I devote the majority of my time and energy to my extensive visiting artist program through which I teach internationally, offering intensive workshops, classes on professional development, private instruction, and personal consultation.

For more information visit my studio blog on Ganoksin:
http://www.michaelsturlinstudio.com

Visit Michael Sturlin Studio on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/MichaelSturlinStudio
Your website, DIRECT flickr or DIRECT facebook links where your work can be seen.
http://www.goldcrochet.com
Describe your media/materials you work with
metals, other

Michael David Sturlin's Photos

Loading…
  • Add Photos
  • View All

Upcoming Events - Classes and Workshops

2012 Event Schedule

Studio Workshops - Michael Sturlin Studio - Scottsdale, AZ 
Carved and Pierced Bezels - Feb 7-8, 2012
Carved and Pierced Bezels - Feb 11-12, 2012

Revere Academy of Jewelry Arts - Spring open Session - San Francisco, CA
Pierced Spiral Pendants - March 7-8
Forged Rings - March 10-11
Clasps and Findings - March 12-13
Marketing: Sell It! - March 15
Metalsmithing - March 16-17-18

Visiting Artist Workshop - Myra Perrin Studio - Indianapolis 
Elemental Clasps Bails & Findings - April 26-27
Pierced Prong Cabochon Pendants - April 28-29

Bead & Button Show - Milwaukee 
Fine Silver Hand Forged Rings - June 1-2
Artistic Entrapment - June 3-4-5 (all seats filled)
Triple Spiral Pierced Pendants - June 7-8
Fine Silver Hand Forged Rings - June 9-10

Visiting Artist Workshops - Julie Sanford Studio - Grand Haven, MI 
Chased and Forged - August 23-24
Artistic Entrapment - August 25-26

Revere Academy of Jewelry Arts - Spring open Session - San Francisco, CA
Michael David Sturlin - Open Session Electives - September 14-23

Visiting Artist Workshops - BeadFX - Toronto, Ontario
Pricing, Promotion, Presentation - October 17
Developing an Artistic Identity - October 18
Artistic Entrapment - October 19-20-21

2013 Event Schedule

IN-DEPTH Studio Session A - Michael Sturlin Studio - Scottsdale, AZ
In-Depth - January 14-18, 2013 (1 seat remaining)  

IN-DEPTH Studio Session B - Michael Sturlin Studio - Scottsdale, AZ
In-Depth - January 26-30, 2013 (all seats filled)

IN-DEPTH Studio Session C - Michael Sturlin Studio - Scottsdale, AZ
In-Depth - February 6-10, 2013 (all seats filled)  


Comment Wall (23 comments)

You need to be a member of crafthaus to add comments!

Join crafthaus

At 2:43am on April 11, 2011, Tammy Young Eun Kim said…

Hello Michael! Thank you for your encouragement. And also thank you for adding me as a friend :) I really love your elegant creations, I look forward to see more! Will you be attending SNAG this year? Good luck to you too and I hope we bump into each other someday!

At 4:09pm on January 12, 2011, Elizabeth k. Payne said…
Thanks so much for adding me Michael...I'm very new to Crafthaus, so it's nice to feel so welcome.  Your work is breathtaking.  Timeless and modern design...clean lines....impeccable choice of materials, and well executed. So great.
At 1:29pm on January 12, 2011, Michael David Sturlin said…

My thanks to all who have posted on my wall recently for the lovely comments.

I am delighted to see so many creative people joining this online community. It is especially important (and so easy now) to be connected with others; makers, writers, curators, educators, and to be a part of the forward movement of creativity, rather than being isolated.

Thanks to Brigitte for this great Crafthaus connection portal!

 

At 5:42am on January 12, 2011, jacqueline harold said…
Beautiful work Michael !
At 11:25am on January 7, 2011, Gabrielle Kunze said…
Thanks for adding me, Michael! I feel honored. Your work is "wunderschön" (wonderful), especially the rings. I'm a big ring fan. :-)
At 5:49am on January 7, 2011, Alena Stukavcova Dolezalova said…
Your work is amazing! Thank you for adding me among your friends!
At 2:08am on January 7, 2011, vered laor said…
Admire your work, great honor to be among your friends here .
At 11:46pm on January 6, 2011, zahava lmabert said…
I have always admired your work. I am delighted to attract your notice.
At 11:24pm on January 6, 2011, Carolina Andersson said…
Awesome work...it is so beautiful!!
At 5:04pm on October 7, 2010, Dawn Blair said…
Hi David! Your work is just so ...divine. I could focus on just any one aspect, but my words wouldn't be adequate. These are museum pieces. You definitely inspire me to work harder, learn more, and stay curious. ;-)

View All Comments

Michael David Sturlin's Blog

In Depth Retreat - a unique opportunity for growth and development

Posted on July 20, 2011 at 7:46pm 0 Comments

    IN DEPTH

    the intuitive nature of design, an evolution of process and technique in harmony 



    I am presenting my second annual Autum retreat in Ayton Ontario, October 25-29, 2011.



    The focus of this seasonal retreat is on our individual artistic development through a

    shared group experience. We will collectively and individually look into the integration

    of design and process as we establish a new direction for an exploratory…

Continue
 
 
 






What's going on in the crafthaus community?

Become a crafthaus member today and get updates every Tuesday straight to your email!

crafthaus online exhibition

 

View an excerpt of the recently published Humor in Craft Book:

Featuring 12 +1 images of humorous craft artwork from around the world and the artists' commentary about the role humor plays in their work.

Fun for all!


Humor in Craft Online Exhibition.

You can purchase a mug like the one on the cover image. Nice gift!

Etsy shop of Jason Kishell.

The book has a website where you can look up exhibitions and other events around the book:

www.humorincraft.com

Listen to a fun 30 minute radio interview with the author on the Eclectic Author's Showcase!
Brigitte talks about what it was like working with the artists and reads some fun excerpts.

 

Call for artists....

"Behind the Brooch"

I have always thought that the back of a jewelry piece is as important as the front. If you feel the same way, consider sending images of the front and backside of your brooches to Lorena Angulo asap. Lorena is looking for images to place in a future crafthaus online exhibition!

More information about this call....

Exclusively for crafthaus members

Crafthaus Project Grant Information



Australian Furniture Maker

Ross Annels receives 2012 crafthaus scholarship award.

 

Ross started blogging about his experiences on crafthaus! 

 

NCECA Board member Sam Chung selected longstanding crafthaus member Kala Stein to receive the first NCECA/crafthaus Scholarship.

Kala has started her crafthaus blog: 2012 NCECA/crafthaus Emerging Artist Report!

Bifei Cao is 2012 SNAG/crafthaus Scholarship Recipient

A native of China, Bifei graduated from the Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology, and received his MA degree at the Academy of Arts & Design, Tsinghua University, before receiving an MFA in jewelry and metals program at the Indiana University of Pennsylvania under Lynda LaRoche.

 

Follow Bifei on his crafthaus blog :"Self-doubt: Crossing the boundary of culture with personal issues".



Blog Posts

CoMA Conference ~ Stop. Reflect. Illuminate

Posted by Brigitte Martin on May 17, 2012 at 8:38am 0 Comments

Colorado Metalsmithing Association presents:



::: CoMA Conference ~ Stop. Reflect. Illuminate. :::

When: July 20 - 22, 2012

Where: The Steamplant. Salida, CO

 We think you will agree that we have some inspirational and…

Continue

Buying Custom Jewelry SCHOLARSHIP

Posted by Brigitte Martin on May 16, 2012 at 2:17pm 0 Comments

Buying Custom Jewelry Scholarship

CustomMade is a marketplace for creating custom items in cooperation with North American-based production shops. Consumers come to CustomMade in search of fine custom jewelry including custom rings,…

Continue

MANIPULATED SOUND

Posted by R. Weis on May 15, 2012 at 10:30am 0 Comments

Here's "Spinning Steel" from R. Weis' CD "Excitable Audible" with an exploration of a sculpture by Atticus Adams.  Two artists working with commonplace materials:  Weis samples and composes with the sound of steel kitchen bowls and Adams sculpts…

Continue

Call for Artists: CraftArt 2012 Florida Craftsmen’s CraftArt 2012, St. Petersburg, FL

Posted by Brigitte Martin on May 11, 2012 at 3:30pm 0 Comments

Continue

Groups

crafthaus disclaimers

What crafthaus is about:

Policies & Disclaimer

© 2012   Created by Brigitte Martin.

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service

Sign in to chat!