HI, I'M CORKIE
Did you ever have the desire to connect with other jewelers, to pick their brains?!?
Back in 2018, I had a strong desire to connect with other jewelers — to find a space where we could ask questions, share what we’ve learned, and support each other without judgment. So I created Metalsmith Society. What began as a simple idea has grown into a thriving Instagram community where jewelers of all levels help one another by openly sharing knowledge, tips, tools, and techniques. It’s truly a safe, welcoming space in a corner of the internet where kindness and respect still matter.
I’ve been making jewelry since high school, and in 2007 I graduated from Pratt Institute with a degree in Jewelry Design. My path wasn’t linear, though. Before launching my own line, Corkie Bolton Jewelry, in 2016, I experienced personal setbacks and challenges that shaped both my work and my perspective as a maker. Those experiences are part of why I’m so passionate about creating accessible education and community support for other jewelers.
In 2022, my book Metalsmith Society’s Guide To Jewelry Making was published — a project born from years of shared tips, community questions, and everything I wish I had known when I was beginning my own jewelry journey. Today, I continue to create jewelry, teach, write, and nurture this incredible community. And yes — when I’m not at the bench, I’m probably hanging out with my family or our golden retriever, Winnie, who has quickly become part of the Metalsmith Society story, too.
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