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.
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.
Driftwood ring bands inspired by the softening of the sea and tumbled by island beach sand. The beach sand gives the silver a soft glow. Small, sparkly diamonds are set in 14k. Cast, setting, polishing.
$300-400
Approx. 1 x 1 x 1 inch
Silver seaweed diamond pendant and earrings. These pieces were inspired by the movements of seaweed as the tides come and go. They were tumbled by island beach sand. The beach sand gives the silver a soft glow. Small, sparkly diamonds are set in 14k. Cast, setting, polishing.

$300-700
Approx. 1 x 1 x 1 inch
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