After weeks of productivity and finishing jewelry pieces that make you proud, your river of creative ideas seems to freeze over. You look at your stones, stamped designs and metal patina samples in hope that they may somehow trigger a spark of an idea, or magically convey a concept because you’re making intense eye contact with them. Yet, still nothing comes to mind. Not to worry! The following are just some ways that can help you get your creative mojo back: • Schedule time for you and Inspiration to meet. Don’t panic. This won’t necessarily take more time from your packed schedule. You can get inspiration while on a morning walk/run/jog in nature, listening to your playlist of favorite tunes, doodling or sketching, and going to your local art museum or gallery with a friend. Inspiration is happiest to meet you when you are  in relaxed, fun situations. • Socialize/network with other jewelry designers. This has a few different benefits to socializing with othe...

The Christmas Party was a great success!  Fun was had by all and we really appreciate all of your support!  We will be closed for the holidays from Wednesday, December 24 - Thursday, January 1.  We will reopen on Friday, January 2.  We hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! We have lots of classes starting in January.  Take a look: Jewelry 1:  Mondays 6-9pm, starts January 5 Jewelry 2:  Tuesdays 6-9pm, starts January 6 Jewelry 3:  Wednesdays 6-9pm, starts January 7 Treasure Box:  Sundays 12-3, starts January 11 Stone Setting:  Tuesdays 6-9pm, starts January 20 Cloisonne:  Saturday and Sunday, January 24-25, 9-5 Filigree:  Saturday and Sunday, January 31- February 1, 10-3 Wire Wrap Bracelet:  Tuesday, January 6, 6-9pm Wire and Sheet Making:  Saturday, January 10th, 1-3 Finishing:  Saturday, January 10th, 3-4:30 Register for Classes ...

Some of the great jewelry made at Harold Studio this week. Textured Silver Spinner Rings Riveted, pierced pendant in copper and brass. Copper and brass riveted, textured heart pendant. Enameled silver earrings. Our table at the Grand Ave. Art Festival. Lynn, Rebekah, and Valerie working our table. Silver tube set pendant. Silver bubble ring. Vintage button earrings. Silver ball ring. Silver Ball ring. Brass and copper necklace made in the treasure box class. Silver tube set cuff. Silly Cody! Copper box and bead settings. ...

Happy Friday!  Lot's happening this week at the studio.  We had new Jewelry 1, 2 and 3 classes start and lots of people in during open studio.  I love to see the studio buzzing with activity!   We are getting ready to add a torch in the back room along with some stools for the benches.  We hope to have the back room ready to go in the next week or two!   Don't forget to sign in to open studio.  You can find the blue glittery book on top of the water cooler. Tip of the week :  Put a small scrap of leather in your toolbox.  Leather is great for setting your piece on so that it doesn't get scratched.  If you find your piece of jewelry is getting hot when filing or using the flex shaft, use a piece of leather to hold onto it.  You can also use a tiny piece under a cabochon stone if you find that your stone is too low or is uneven.  We would love to hear your tips.  Comment below with your tips!!! Love the colors of these enameled pieces created by Vera, Lori and Mar...

It has been another beautiful week here at Harold Studio!  Classes are busy and lots of super cool jewelry has been made.  Cody has received lots of love and is in a much better mood.  Whew!  We even had a special guest the other night who didn't want to leave, Chester the kitty. We have lots of classes starting in the next few weeks! Jewelry 1:  Tuesday 3/25 Jewelry 2:  Monday 3/24, Saturday 3/29, Friday 4/4 Jewelry 3:  Wednesday 4/2 There are still spaces left in each class! Here is the week in pictures: Nellie and Tricia finished these fabulous ball rings in Saturday's Jewelry 1 class! Monday night's Jewelry 1 Class all finished their ball rings!   A silver honeycomb necklace in the making! Carla did this in Jewelry 3 during casting. Kylie made these beautiful rings in Jewelry 1. Ann made these fun rings in Jewelry 3!  The colors are fabulous. Loving this crescent moon necklace made by Danielle and modeled by Ann!  A penda...

Happy Sunday! Here are a few things that have been made at the studio the last few days. Hope you had a great weekend! Cuff made by Michelle  Resin Ring made during our Make and Take Workshop I made it out to Country Thunder last weekend. It was my first time and definitely an interesting experience! Eric Church has a song called "Boots". During the song, most people took one off and sang along, including a friend of mine. :) It was a good time. Here's to having a fun weekend! -Johanna...

I was interviewed this week by Kendra from the Downtown Devil about DIY culture in Phoenix. There are some really cool businesses I have never heard of in the article. Check out the post here. I think I have some exploring to do. How about you?...

Guess the size of this ring (for tomorrow's Make & Take workshop), and you could win it! Just post your guess on our facebook page. It's a silver and turquoise ring that we will be teaching you how to make. You can sign up for the workshop here . Good luck with the contest!...