Custom wedding rings and unique mokume gane jewelry
I am proud to offer quality craftsmanship and obsessive attention to detail in all of my work here at Anneville Studio. My meticulously hand-crafted custom wedding rings, vessels, boxes, bracelets and other jewelry are all created using the traditional metalsmithing tools of file, handsaw, torch, and hammer. I fuse my own mokume gane billets and create everything from scratch using ethically sourced metals. Browse ring designs and get a free quote.
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Metalsmithing Classes, Workshops and Bench Rentals
Anneville Jewelry Lab is San Diego's newest jewelry co-working space. Our fully equipped metals lab offers classes, workshops, hourly bench rental, exhibitions, and networking opportunities. Whether you'd like to take a short beginning soldering class, dive in to a week-long workshop on mokume gane, or just need a place to hammer and roll, the Jewelry Lab can help! Learn more about our open lab.
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Featured Class
Uchidashi: The Basics Workshop - Only 3 spots left!
Visiting Artist Workshop - Ford Hallam
5 day intensive, April 1-5, 2019 - 9am-4pm
Instructor: Ford Hallam. Tuition $825 (plus uchidashi tool kit $225 payable separately).
A thorough grounding in the Japanese metal forming technique called uchidashi or 'pushing down.' In Ford's words:
"Uchidashi is sometimes described as being like Chasing and Repoussé but is actually quite different. It is best described as a form of metal raising with punches rather than a hammer and on pitch instead of steel stakes. This allows for quite high relief and complex forms to be worked up out of flat sheet. Traditionally, uchidashi was the process Japanese metal artists used to create menuki, the remarkable little sculptures that adorn the hilts of the Samurai sword. Pictured are the two exercises we’ll be using to introduce you to this exciting technique. I’ll also be showing you how to achieve that striking ‘fire’ patina on copper, ‘hi-do’."
The uchidashi tool kit is comprised of 15 punches, 1 scraper and 1 hammer. We'll be shaping and heat treating the punches as part of the class. You will leave the class with a full set of tools, ready to continue practicing the technique (just add your own pitch bowl). The toolkit is offered at considerable discount for being a class attendee. The set will be ordered directly from Michael Coffey - his contact details will be supplied after registration, and your kit will be waiting for you at Anneville. Register.
Visiting Artist Workshop - Ford Hallam
5 day intensive, April 1-5, 2019 - 9am-4pm
Instructor: Ford Hallam. Tuition $825 (plus uchidashi tool kit $225 payable separately).
A thorough grounding in the Japanese metal forming technique called uchidashi or 'pushing down.' In Ford's words:
"Uchidashi is sometimes described as being like Chasing and Repoussé but is actually quite different. It is best described as a form of metal raising with punches rather than a hammer and on pitch instead of steel stakes. This allows for quite high relief and complex forms to be worked up out of flat sheet. Traditionally, uchidashi was the process Japanese metal artists used to create menuki, the remarkable little sculptures that adorn the hilts of the Samurai sword. Pictured are the two exercises we’ll be using to introduce you to this exciting technique. I’ll also be showing you how to achieve that striking ‘fire’ patina on copper, ‘hi-do’."
The uchidashi tool kit is comprised of 15 punches, 1 scraper and 1 hammer. We'll be shaping and heat treating the punches as part of the class. You will leave the class with a full set of tools, ready to continue practicing the technique (just add your own pitch bowl). The toolkit is offered at considerable discount for being a class attendee. The set will be ordered directly from Michael Coffey - his contact details will be supplied after registration, and your kit will be waiting for you at Anneville. Register.
News from the Bench
Anneville and Friends Blood Drive at Liberty Station
Monday, February 11th 2019, 11am-4:30pm
With the recent winter storms shutting down transportation across the country, blood donation centers have asked for help from the San Diego Blood Bank. If you are a donor or know of someone who can donate, please help us meet our goal of 30 donations on 2/11/19. This is a great opportunity to help people across the country in a non-financial way. Making an appointment in advance will help us plan for donuts. Make your appointment | Get directions.
Monday, February 11th 2019, 11am-4:30pm
With the recent winter storms shutting down transportation across the country, blood donation centers have asked for help from the San Diego Blood Bank. If you are a donor or know of someone who can donate, please help us meet our goal of 30 donations on 2/11/19. This is a great opportunity to help people across the country in a non-financial way. Making an appointment in advance will help us plan for donuts. Make your appointment | Get directions.
Announcing our 2019 visiting artists - Ford Hallam and Bette Barnett, and a new Anneville Instructor, Julie Monroe!
January has been busy but delightful so far - what a joy to talk with talented jewelers and metalsmiths from all over the planet, figuring out the schedule and logistics for them to come share their specialized knowledge here at Anneville. Let me introduce you to three amazing artists who will be offering classes or workshops at Anneville this year: Ford Hallam, master of Japanese metalwork, coming to us from England in March/April to teach 2 5-day workshops. Bette Barnett, expert in steel with fused gold will offer her very popular 3-day workshop in August, and Julie Monroe, local silversmith will be offering Saturday beginning classes starting in March and a torch-fired enamel class in May. Read more about each teacher and what they will be offering.
January has been busy but delightful so far - what a joy to talk with talented jewelers and metalsmiths from all over the planet, figuring out the schedule and logistics for them to come share their specialized knowledge here at Anneville. Let me introduce you to three amazing artists who will be offering classes or workshops at Anneville this year: Ford Hallam, master of Japanese metalwork, coming to us from England in March/April to teach 2 5-day workshops. Bette Barnett, expert in steel with fused gold will offer her very popular 3-day workshop in August, and Julie Monroe, local silversmith will be offering Saturday beginning classes starting in March and a torch-fired enamel class in May. Read more about each teacher and what they will be offering.
"Anne was so wonderful to work with for my fiancé's wedding ring! She answered all of our questions during the process and above all, the ring is gorgeous, beautiful, unique and perfect! Thank you, Anne. You have created an heirloom we will treasure for a long time." ~ Emily & Greg