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Blair's genius as a teacher is in allowing students to get hands-on quickly. She knows how to tailor her vast knowledge to what someone new to the craft really needs to know to get creative. Once you are hooked, her mentoring turns regular people who thought they could never do this kind of thing into legitimate artists.

Molly Hermann

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Blair is a terrific and demanding instructor. I really appreciate that she stresses mastering basic skills. She lets students progress at their own pace.

Judy

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Blair is one of my favorite teachers. She shares her knowledge in a non-condescending way and gives me wonderful inspiration to take that knowledge and create something wonderful. If it doesn't work out, she is there to help me get back on track.

Linda L.

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As a former art teacher, what I appreciated about my experience with Blair was her phenomenal organizational skills, her warm personality, her clarity of instruction & attention to detail. Every work station was outfitted with tools, & every demo illustrated how we were to approach the methods we were attempting to master . Blair was available to help & encourage us at every turn. I was awed at the combination of her talent as an artist as well as her ability to teach each student to feel comfortable with the tools & materials in order to have successful outcomes.

Joan Mazer

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I took a five-week evening class with Blair and enjoyed it immensely. Her teaching style is both empowering and supportive -- she knows when to step in to help and when to encourage me to "go for it." I also appreciate Blair's generosity with advice and expertise and when I come to open studio.

Merrilee Harrigan

Ruth Beer Bletzinger

European roots, Ruth grew up and went to school in and around Boston, Massachusetts.  

Ruth joins the SilverWorks team offering her finely tuned skill as both a silversmith but especially as a beadsmith. Her eye for color combination and fine detail culminates in nuanced works of wearable art. Her skill is only rivaled by her gracious and encouraging spirit.

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Joan Danoff

After culminating a full and fulfilling career as a Washington, DC restaurant owner in the Palisades neighborhood, Joan was lucky enough to return her first love – creating art. Her art of choice is jewelry fabrication.  Sterling silver and copper enamel are her preferred materials. 

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Leah Rosen

The daughter of an artist, Leah’s always had a passion for the creative process. From a young age, she could be found exploring various art forms including ceramics, stained glass, crochet, fused glass, mosaics, jewelry design, and photography.

Leah gravitates to textures and color in her pieces, combining various techniques she has learned over the years. Unafraid to explore and try new things she describes herself as someone who likes to play with fire and color outside the lines.

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