Guest Instructors

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Studio3 Welcomes 2026 Guest Instructors

Jorie Browder

Jorie Browder’s love for craftsmanship was influenced greatly by her grandmother, Essie. Essie worked to instill the love of making things in her grandchildren and from a young age, she taught Jorie how to crochet, sew, quilt and cook. Jorie says that she definitely learned to appreciate the value of craftsmanship from her grandmother.

Although professionally Jorie was lead to teach special education, she always had some creative project going on the side. She dabbled in many mediums but none of them held her attention for long till in 2005 when she found jewelry making. She practiced beading and wire jewelry making but wire jewelry kept her interest and she wanted to learn more so in 2010 she took a week long class at John C. Campbell Fold School in beginners wire working. She was hooked. “Working with wire fed a need in me I didn’t know I had.” In 2013 she added wire weaving and fold- forming to her skills and in 2015 made her way to her first class in silversmithing. Hooked again, she is now creating beautiful artisan jewelry.

Jorie finds herself inspired by many things including nature, leaves flowers and curving vines. She is also inspired by the spirals and curves of the Celtic knots and art. Jorie appreciates the interplay of subtle color and textures in natural stones. When designing, she starts with a beautiful stone and creates a design to enhance the stone believing that intricate design, hand fabrication and careful attention to detail brings out the beauty inherent in each stone.

“With each piece I create, I am sharing a piece of my heart with the world and with you. I am proud to be carrying on my family legacy of craftsmanship that started with my grandmother, Essie.” I like to think she would be proud too.” –Jorie Browder

Jorie’s art is on her website: jbjdesignsartisanjewelry.square.site

 

Debbie Higdon

Debbie Higdon’s sterling silver, copper and brass jewelry is inspired by her travels near and far. The Native American style stamp work is a major inspiration for her, resulting in her own version of hand-stamped designs. One of her recent designs invoke a distinctive Eastern European/Asian flair, while the mainstay of her work is inspired by the North Carolina mountains; her native home.

Debbie’s most recent journey is “playing” with moveable jewelry and she plans to teach these techniques in the future in various locations.

Her first creative endeavors in jewelry began after taking a “Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain” workshop in early 90’s. One month later she enrolled in the jewelry classes at Haywood Community College with Sherri Burch.

Debbie loves the creative aspects in designing jewelry. She usually starts with a concept drawing and during the fabrication process, she hand stamps or patterns the sheet metal and then arranges the metal elements. Next she explores alternative design options. This is where the magic happens for Debbie. Her designs are finalized before she starts soldering and/or adding stones.

“My goal is to reflect my passion in beautiful and unique designs for all to enjoy.” – Debbie Higdon

 

Hoss Rogers

Hoss Rogers Artist Statement

Hoss Roger’s art studio is located in Tempe, Arizona. Embellished with vintage bicycles,
found objects and art. His eclectic style is reflected in his funky southwestern pop style.

Hoss began creating jewelry in middle school using silver and turquoise influenced by the
Native American art as well as hispanic culture which includes, low riders, hot rods, and old
trucks that he was exposed to growing up in the Southwest. He is not afraid to experiment, take
risks and explore rather mundane objects in a new way. This exploration is exemplified in the
many eclectic pieces that he has created often incorporating found objects: bracelets made from
his son’s favorite Hot Wheels, found objects and antique toys set in Sterling Silver and
juxtaposed with shiny gems and intricate stamped detail. He studied at ASU under David Pimentel.

After art school, Hoss spent 12 years living in Taos New Mexico being influenced by the culture
and many local artists. His detailed and unique stamping technique was born of this experience.
Hoss’s accomplishments include numerous gallery shows winning the Precious Metals &
Precious objects best of show at the Phoenix Art Center. “People often cry when they are given
a custom gift made by me, the custom nature of the work touches their hearts.” Each custom
piece is created personally for the collector giving them a voice and letting them make their own
personal statement.

To view more of Roger’s work please visit:

HossRogers.com
HossRogersCustomCuffs.com

Instagram:
@HossRogersJewelry
@HossRogersCustomCuffs