Laura Guptill Jewelry: Newly added: Just a few years late ;) Allison and Dave's Wedding 2008

JEWELRY MAKING WORKSHOPS!

Absolute Beginner Class

~ Introduction to: Studio Set- Up

~ Beginning soldering skills, basic forging, sanding, filing and finishing techniques.

~ Work on and complete a pair of earrings and a hand forged bracelet.

Individual Classes~ One on One

Individual Attention Guaranteed!

Approximately (3), 3 hour classes... based on how we move through the projects...

Studio and Materials Fee: $85

Tuition: $265

Total: $350

Call to schedule according to your availability.

603-447-3719

Classes can begin anytime.

"Beyond Basic" Classes also available, call for information and pricing.

For more advanced students, I can offer more of an "open studio" format, to focus on areas you need help with.

Call to discuss your individual situation.

Pricing will be based on instruction to be covered.

Checks, Paypal and Cash accepted.

Testimonial:

When I first saw Laura Guptill's jewelry at the Artisan's Marketplace in North Conway, I immediately connected with her style, design, workmanship, creative use of material and her "thinking outside the box". I contacted her for classes and we were off. My classes with her have been an adventure in combining all of these areas into my own work. There is no question unanswered, no problem unsolved, no design rejected. She is a rare teacher in that she is able to connect her students to her expertise. Rather than focusing solely on technique, she combines it with design and creativity making the learning experience product based. Laura is generous with her time, tips, and talent and the pieces we have worked on together constantly get rave reviews. I always look forward to our next class and the adventure and excitement of a new journey in jewelry. L Marcario

Testimonial:

Laura is the best jeweler that I have ever met. I have only met two, but she beats anyone that I will ever know because she has a sense of humor. She not only has s precious skill, but makes it not a job, but a passion. That can teach everyone a lesson. That is the best example you can set for a job. She works hard, and sometimes get overwhelmed, but she doesn't act like anything is on her mind. She puts you first, and that will never change. She makes beautiful jewelry, and I am very lucky that I have had the chance to make one ring, one bracelet, and two or three necklaces with her. They are all beautiful. She is a great artist, and her jewelry is very easy to tell apart from a machine made ring or necklace or anything. It has the hard work, and good spirit in it, so every time you put it on, you always think of her, and you're happy. -Taira Hovden, California (age 12)

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I know that I am pretty biased on the topic of Laura's jewelry, as she is my mother. However, that is not going to stop me from sharing my complete adoration of her work. I have witnessed the evolution of Laura's jewelry from its earliest days of sterling silver disc earrings with designs of mountains and trees hammered into them. I have watched her make jewelry for years on the side, as a hobby while raising two children and working at Hannaford’s. When she took on jewelry making and repairing full time, her skill set gained both depth and breadth. She worked studiously at the bench learning to set diamonds, to work in a variety of metals, to do repair jobs and custom work. In the most recent transformation of my mother's jewelry making she has come home to work in, yes, my old bedroom. It is no longer filled with Barbies and my little ponies but instead an amazing jewelry studio crafted for inspiration and work. Now I can watch my mother at work again making jewelry, moved by nature, by fine art and by the materials around her. Her process is very organic and fascinating to behold. I am continually amazed by the pieces she makes (and wears) so well. Which brings me to my favorite part. To me, my mother's jewelry is the best that there is. It is all that I will wear. Allison W. Brattleboro, VT

Testimonial:

Having known Laura & Robbie for many years, on a personal as well as professional level, I would like to say that they just don't come any better! Laura's talent in the jewelry trade is impressive. She has a sense of form , design and style that is easily recognizable. Every element of her work is done with an attention to detail that is not seen in this era of mass productions. Each design element of a piece compliments the others so the finished pieces have a sense of balanced harmony to them that is unique. Being a jeweler myself, I have at times, borrowed (with permission) ideas and techniques from Laura that have helped me when I have hit "road blocks" when designing some of my own pieces. If you love jewelry and artistry, you need to check out Laura's Gallery now before someone buys "YOUR" special piece!! Thanks Laura and Robbie for being good friends... Bob P. Fryeburg, Maine

Testimonial:

Sharing my experience working with Laura is a pleasure. Remember a couple of years ago when jewelry stores were promoting 3 stone rings? I thought "Wow, I would like one!" Then I thought., " Nah. I am not interested in something everybody else has. But I sure did like the idea of having my own 3 stone diamond ring! How could I make it unique? Ahhh...I called Laura. She invited me to her shop. We sat. We talked, we drew pictures. We shared ideas. When we were done a beginning was created. The muse were still flowing...she put on her eye protection, lit the torch, started playing with some of the gold pieces I brought. When she touched the torch to the gold ...instantaneously it melted into a blob...she could move the gold with the flame...it was fascinating! Laura poured the melted gold blob into a tall jar of water...dropped it in...the water caught the gold...cooled it...the gold morphed and sank to the bottom of the jar where it sat quietly. Taking on a total free form as it moved through the water. It was remarkable. I knew instantly that I wanted that process involved with my ring. And it was. Laura's knowledge of how to use the tools (the torch was pretty cool!), how metals respond to different processes and how to attach pieces of stone to metals is something she should be very proud of. Laura's compassion, intuition and artistic ability are expressed in her passion as a jewelry maker. The day came and Laura called me. She told me to come up and take a look at the piece before she finished it. I did. But I didn't have to. I knew as soon as the phone rang that I had trusted the right person to create a ONE OF A KIND 3 stone diamond ring which I wear daily and enjoy telling the story about as much as wearing the ring. Jo Madison, NH

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