The creativity of an Artist, 
The insight of a Woman, 
and 
​the technical approach of an Engineer.

Welcome to The Adventurous Silversmith.
Why I am a SMITH? 
These days the definitions are blurred - Metalsmith, Silversmith, Goldsmith Coppersmith,  Whitesmith, Tinsmith and Blacksmith and let's not forget Wordsmith. So a SMITH is a person who, according to definition worked with metal but it can also mean a person who is a skilled worker.  Since I have moved beyond Silversmithing, I am now a smith! 

I am an engineer by day and an artist in my free time.   This website was started when Laurie was focusing on metal work but has now been expanded to include her other adventures in art and craftsmanship.

Within this site you can read my Blog,  view my portfolios, purchase items she has for sale in the Shop, and learn more about me.

Metal Arts

I have spent over 10 years exploring Metal Arts.  My work is primarily in Silver and Copper with other items occasionally made from Gold, Bronze, and Brass.

​Using the classic technique of chasing & repousse which adds texture and volume, hand made objects are embellished. The techniques of forging, raising, sinking,  sawing, sanding and polishing the metal object is made and the metal items can further be enhanced via the application of patina and gold. 

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Fiber Arts

I has been working with fiber since I was a young child, having been given an embroidery sampler as present. Over the next 50 years I have learned Jacobean Crewel Work, Sewing, Quilting, Knitting, Weaving, Sashiko, Temari, Yubinuki and more.