Vineyard Artisans Festivals

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Sara Thompson

Sara Metalsmith

sara-thompson-metalsmith.com

I’m an award winning metalsmith with a BFA in Craft from Oregon College of Art and Craft. I work bilaterally between wearable pieces and minimal utilitarian objects.

I apprenticed under a bench jeweler from the ages of 11 to 16 in Vineyard Haven. I graduated high school at 16 and was awarded the Vineyard Craftsman Scholarship. I then started showing at the Artisans in the summer before I moved to Oregon to start my degree. I’d return most summers to share the new techniques I learned and pieces I made as I pursued my education.

During my studies, I focused on traditional silversmithing and thrived in the mentor-based learning environment. After completing my BFA at 20, I went on to exhibit at prestigious craft shows around the US.

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Rose cut gemstone rings–each ring is handmade with 18k gold and sterling silver. I make each setting to fit the unquie stone.
Techniques–soldering, filing, setting, polishing.
Maple tree branch necklaces–each branch is cast into sterling silver and the buds are plated with 24k gold.
Techniques–casting, plating, sanding, soldering, oxidizing.
Silver Vessels–each sterling vessel is hammered from a flat sheet up into a three dimensional form. Pieces are then filed and sanded up to a silky satin finish.
Small sterling silver spoons–each spoon is hand fabricated from sterling silver sheet and wire.
Techniques–dapping, soldering, finishing.
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