Artist in residence, Director

Blair brings 35 years experience of silversmithing to Glen Echo Park as founder of SilverWorks Studio & Gallery and Studio 2: Hot metal.  An award winning artist, represented by thirty+ galleries throughout North America, Blair has shown her work in one-woman shows as well as juried fine craft shows. Previous awards include a Canadian grant for The Works, a public installation of her framed wearable art and a NICHE award for her one-of-a-kind eyewear. Following the trajectory as a metal artist she opened Blair Originals Gallery and founded the Wetaskiwin Silversmith Guild where she was the primary instructor.

Taking silversmithing to a new level, Blair’s framed wearable art  represents personal journeys by telling a story with metal and precious stones. These works are more than jewelry having a depth of content  often dealing with themes of social justice, spiritual awareness, and women’s issues.

Blair is married to her best friend, Bryan and they have one son, Daniel, an artist, writer, and web developer. Bryan and Blair live in Silver Spring, MD.

Blair loves to introduce the art form to others by sharing her knowledge and her studios. Classes are informal and fun and include basic silversmithing techniques, intermediate learning, and explores multiple techniques in this time honored craft. 

Stop by and view an ongoing show of her works at Silverworks Studio and Gallery open to the public.

You can also explore her one of a kind works on the Blair Originals page.

Upcoming classes with Blair

Aug 22 (FULL)
A collection of beginner jewelry projects

In this one day workshop, you learn the basics of silver fabrication techniques in this 1-day, beginner level workshop. Learn more

Sep 05 (FULL)
A collection of beginner jewelry projects

In this one day workshop, you learn the basics of silver fabrication techniques in this 1-day, beginner level workshop. Learn more

Five sessions starting Sep 13
Silver with an embossed pattern

Learn the foundational skills of silver fabrication techniques in this intensive 5 week course. Learn more

Sep 26

Keum Boo is the ancient Korean surface technique of bonding 24k gold foil over silver. It enhances the perceived value of jewelry with the addition of gold accents. Learn more

Oct 03
A collection of beginner jewelry projects

In this one day workshop, you learn the basics of silver fabrication techniques in this 1-day, beginner level workshop. Learn more

Oct 17
silver rings and wire bracelet with green bezel-set stones

In this 1-day workshop you will learn the classic silversmithing technique of constructing a bezel for a cabochon stone. Learn more

Two sessions starting Oct 29
Fingers pushing a cabochon stone into a silver bezel

In this 2-day workshop you will learn the classic silversmithing technique of constructing a bezel for a cabochon stone. Learn more

Four sessions starting Nov 01
Studio 2 poster with tools

In this 4 week course you will complete three (or more) projects designed to graduate you to the next level in Studio 2. Learn more

Nov 07
A collection of beginner jewelry projects

In this one day workshop, you learn the basics of silver fabrication techniques in this 1-day, beginner level workshop. Learn more

Dec 12
A collection of beginner jewelry projects

In this one day workshop, you learn the basics of silver fabrication techniques in this 1-day, beginner level workshop. Learn more

Five sessions starting Jan 10
Silver with an embossed pattern

Learn the foundational skills of silver fabrication techniques in this intensive 5 week course. Learn more

Two sessions starting Feb 13
A silver pendant made with precious metal clay

Discover the amazing creative versatility of PMC (precious metal clay). Students complete 3 or more pieces of jewelry while learning the basics of rolling, sculpting, stamping, and firing. Learn more

Two sessions starting Feb 18
Fingers pushing a cabochon stone into a silver bezel

In this 2-day workshop you will learn the classic silversmithing technique of constructing a bezel for a cabochon stone. Learn more

Feb 20
silver rings and wire bracelet with green bezel-set stones

In this 1-day workshop you will learn the classic silversmithing technique of constructing a bezel for a cabochon stone. Learn more