Metal & Wire Jewelry With Connie Fox

August, 2011. When you work with metal you learn the importance of flexibility. Over the past couple of years I have undergone some changes which are also reflected in my website. At one time I was teaching on the road in addition to teaching in my studio. After numerous cross country trips toting heavy suitcases I finally said goodbye to airports (with the exception of an occasional trip for pleasure). Besides, the more I move towards working as a metalsmith the tools get larger and definitely heavier. Let me shout out a huge "thank you" to those of you who allow me to solely teach in my San Diego studio.

Another change has occurred in the online store. We (Connie, Jim, and Christine) now have the Warehouse Store, which focuses on jewelry making tools and related supplies. We value quality equipment at good prices and this is what we are now offering you. Actually, extremely good prices. There is a minimum order of $75.00 which allows us to offer substantial discounts.

I continue to focus on teaching, my first love. I have increased the number of classes I am teaching in my studio. More tutorials are to come, some of which are in the works. They will include text, images and short videos, a combination that I hope will work for you. Last year I tried to learn a complex technique purely from a video and discovered that adding still images combined with text would have worked better for me. I must have rewound the video 50 times trying to understand a specific procedure. It was an experience that helped shape my work creating tutorials.

Who is responsible for all this jewelry related activity?

Christine Shearer - Christine is our web manager. Contact her if you have a problem processing an order on the online store, if you want to be added to a class notification mailing list, or if you have a question related to the website. Email: christine@jatayu.com.

Jim Fox - Jim is my number one man. In addition to being my husband, he takes and fills orders for the online store and handles all things accounting. If you want to place a phone order, please call him on weekdays: 619-840-4369 or toll free 888-350-6481. If you have a problem with an order please contact him via email: jfox@jatayu.com.

Connie Fox - I guess I handle everything else. If you have a question about how to use a tool, how to perform a technique, or anything educational in nature, please contact me at cfox@san.rr.com.

Beads in banner bracelet made by Donna Struthers