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The first time I worked with metal was in 1976.
The process seemed very natural. The tools in
my hands, the feel of the metal and the glow of
the torch - it was a very organic experience for
me. I have made jewelry ever since. Combining
metal, mineral and natural elements, these are
the things that attract me to making a piece of
jewelry. It’s not just about adornment.
It’s about form, flow, color and texture.
Strong influences in my work have been my summer
living in Japan in 1970. I was dazzled by this
magnificent culture. I have also studied the ancient
art, jewelry and architecture of Egypt, North
West Africa, Greece and Mycenae. The Caribbean
also had a great impact on my work. I lived there
nine years and developed a love of color and nature
that are still with me.
Last but not least, my parents. My father, a craftsman
and jack of many trades, gave me a love of tools
and detail work. My mother, a very talented painter
among many things, taught me by example that through
hard work and determination, you will be successful.
The basis of my work is the combination of the
experiences I have had and a deep passion for
what I create. My craft has sustained me through
the years and through my travels. I will always
be grateful to all who have made it possible for
me to continue to do what I love.
-Robin Hepburn
robin@orionjewelrystudio.com
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The pieces shown on the
jewelry page represent a portfolio of the
artist's work. All pieces are one-of-a-kind and
cannot be duplicated exactly.
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| EDUCATION
- Associate of Art,
Maine College of Art - Portland, Maine
Work Shops
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Apprenticeships:
- Marriage of Metals
Patti Daundis Dunning, Maine College of Art, 1979
- Studio Instructor Assissant
Peters Valley Craft Education Center, Layton, New
Jersey, Summer 1981
- Production Assisstant/Apprentice
to Michael Lieber
Resident Artist, Peters Valley, Summer 1981
- New Jewelry Techniques
Bruce Metcalf, Peters Valley, 1981
- Metal Etching and Fusion
Sharon Church, Peters Valley, 1981
- Advanced Metalsmithing
University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA, 1982
- Modern Sculpture
Valerie Maynard, College of the Virgin Islands, 1984
- Anticlastic Raising
Michael Good, Penland School of Crafts, 1989
- Tool Making and Bench
Tricks
Doug Zaruba, Peters Valley, 1991
- Modern Blacksmithing
Stephen Yusko, Peters Valley, 1993
- Surface Embellishment
Harold O’Connor, Peters Valley, 1996
- Advanced Stone Setting
Blain Lewis, New Approach School for Jewelers, 2000
Affiliations:
- Member, Board of
Directors, Arts Alive, Arts Council, St. Thomas U.S.V.I.,
1986-1989
- Member: JA, Jewelers of America, www.jewelers.org
- Member: SNAG, Society of North American Golsmiths, www.snagmetalsmith.org
- Member: MJSA, Manufacturing Jewelers and Suppliers of America, www.mjsa.org
- Member: WJA, Woman's Jewelry Association, www.womansjewelry.org
- Alumni:
Pennsylvania/Bucks County Chapter GIA Alumni Association
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