Jewelers of America (JA) announces the return of the popular JA Masters in Motion bench jeweler education program to Tucson, Ariz., in conjunction with Rio Grande's Catalog in Motion. JA Masters in Motion will be held Feb. 2-4.
Now in its third year, JA Masters in Motion features hands-on demonstrations by JA Certified Master Bench Jewelers. The participating Master Bench Jewelers will show some of the latest advances in jewelry fabrication and their own specialized techniques. Three JA Masters are scheduled to appear: Jeffrey Mathews of Jeffrey Mathews Designs, Dallas; Marlin Pihl of Heritage Jewelers, Spokane, Wash.; and Gerald Ledbetter of Troy Vinson Jewelers, Fort Worth, Texas.
There will be four 90-minute sessions each day of the event. Topics include stone setting, tool modification, finishing techniques, and wax carving. In addition, JA Certified Master Bench Jeweler Jeffrey