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Learning to cut and polish stones takes patience. Getting good at it takes a years. Discovering oneself as a lapidary artist takes decades. In this presentation David V. Horste will take us on a visual and storytelling journey through his 40 years of making jewelry and being a full time lapidary. David still has an extensive representative collection of pieces he’s made over the decades along with archival images of highlights throughout his career. From his earliest creations in the mid 1970’s through his years as a silversmith in Michigan, and into his current creations, David’s presentation will showcase the evolution of his work from boyhood hobby into his current life as an internationally recognized lapidary artist. Special focus will be given to the roles of the many teachers, mentors, and patrons who have helped him along the way. Entertaining tales of how he came to be a “muse” to jewelry and bead artists around the world are guaranteed!
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Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at 7:30 pm
Social half-hour at 7:00 pm with coffee/tea
Courtyard Marriott, 5555 Shellmound, Emeryville, 94605. The parking lot is a gated surface lot around the hotel. Bring your parking ticket into the hotel; get it validated after the meeting and BSNC will pay the parking fee. Members free with membership card, non-members $5