PB Cohen Creations

I got started making jewelry fifteen or twenty years ago at the Ann Arbor Art Association. I took a few classes, became one of the studio monitors, hung out for awhile, then took a break for about ten years. The Association became the Ann Arbor Art Center, the pottery and jewelry classes moved from the headquarters at Liberty to the Felch Street location, I took a few classes, became one of the studio monitors, and then came last weekend: the end of an era. Here's the Felch Street location:

Although the Art Center has grand plans for its future, various issues, including the current economy, has the organization consolidating space. The pottery and jewelry classes are moving back to the main building on Liberty Street. And unfortunately, the jewelry studio will be closed for the summer.

This is bad timing for me and all my shows, but has at least a few positive things going for it: First, we won't be in the basement like we were the last time the jewelry studio was at Liberty. Second, we'll have a bit of air conditioning in the summer, and heat in the winter! So although there will be changes, like everyone just a bit addicted to playing with blow torches, I'm sure I'll adapt.

In the meantime, I'll be visiting my show partner's studio next week. And I might just get a plumber's torch for my garage.