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Hi, I´m Kent Raible
In my mid 20’s I sold all my possessions and went to Europe on an extended biking trip, and somehow managed to stay for almost two years. I attended a jewelry program at a school in Germany (no, it hasn’t existed for a long time. They were already phasing out their jewelry program at the time and part of what I learned, I taught myself through notes left behind by past instructors). It was there that I was introduced to different approaches than I would have seen in America, and I eventually developed a unique way of building jewelry pieces, using unconventional torches and solderless joining techniques. My work is unique because I do so many things differently!
Now I want to share what I have learned with you. I am streamlining my knowledge so that I can offer you a direct route to uplevel your skills in specific areas. Your palette of skills to draw from is about to get bigger! You will be able to dive deeper into the creative manipulation of metal and create more beautifully executed and complex designs. These videos, and the work we will do together, are designed to improve your technical prowess, and enhance your creative abilities. |
Module 1: Tubing
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Module 2: Basic KR Style Bezel Setting
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Module 3: Advanced Bezel Setting
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Module 4: Hinges
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“Kent Raible is not just a modern master. Kent is not just the best granulation artist around. He is not just a fabulous goldsmith and jewelry designer. Kent is also one of the best teachers in the world. He learned at the feet of masters in Germany, as I did, and then he developed his skills even further. Kent taught hundreds of students at the Revere Academy of Jewelry Arts. Kent knows his stuff, loves what he does and shares his passion eagerly. His methods are complete and easier than you might think. Take this opportunity! You will only regret it if you don't.”
- Alan Revere, Founder and Former Director of the Revere Academy of Jewelry Arts in San Francisco, California |
Kent is a master of granulation and a wonderful instructor- He also is the best fabricator I have ever known. I teach cloisonné workshops and I have brought Kent in to work with my students. He is very approachable, attentive and thorough, I would love to have him teach in my California classroom anytime!
Truthfully, Kent has inspired plenty of improvement in my work and helped to reignite the passion for making exceptional pieces. I am fusing rather than soldering more and more to build settings. The metalwork on my cloisonné pieces has grown dramatically and I will continue to learn from Kent whenever the opportunity arises. Studying with Kent online is an exciting prospect. I prefer my own tools and workspace, I prefer my own schedule and I prefer my own projects- Now I can have all of this and get Kent’s help too! Merry-Lee Rae - http://www.merryleerae.com/ |
Being around Kent is a gift. By any measure, he is the most gifted teacher I have ever had the pleasure of being around. He is a combination of teacher, savant, and genius whose ability to share his incredible knowledge is amazing. For example, in class he may demonstrate something that seems difficult or impossible and you say to yourself “I can’t do that” – but guess what – with a combination of his teaching skill and his patience, you find yourself achieving things you never thought possible. I always feel grateful and inspired after any interaction with Kent – he is one of the greatest living goldsmiths - a true genius and a remarkable teacher. I can’t wait to be a student in his new workshop!
- John Heldridge, Edmonds, Washington |
Going Tubular (Beta)$500(Payment in Full)DOORS NOW CLOSEDBe the only students with access to the brilliant mind of Kent Raible this summer! Have access to the course videos for at least 6 months! Have access to the replays of our four Zoom group video calls where Kent answers questions and advances his teaching for at least 6 months! Receive additional tutorials when needed in our private facebook group to inspire and keep you moving forward. Detailed PDF’s with each Module. Be given access to this program at the lowest cost it'll ever be. Receive priority placement in future online and on location courses when possible. Be ready to give us lots of honest feedback through filling out a detailed survey after each module to help us support your learning process the best we can and, to help shape future courses! Plus, I have created an extra bonus video for you on making swivels, to add rotational movement to your work! Tired of jump rings? Give your work a new twist with easy to make, perfectly centered swivels! |