Metalsmith Benchtalk is hosted by Master Goldsmith Jay Whaley, owner
of Whaley Studios, and co-hosted and technically produced by his
student of 2 years, Ashley Elizabeth Kendrick, (Aly). Whaley Studios
is all things jewelry and the art of metalsmithing. Teaching has been
a passion of Jay's for some time- he served as the head jewelery
instructor at the University of California, San Diego, Crafts Center
for over two decades and is also the owner/operator of Whaley Studios
in the Hillcrest District of San Diego, and the inventor of many fine
metalsmithing tools. "Jay is willing to tackle challenging issues
within the craft community and invite a wide range of personalities.
There is nothing else like it!" - Harriete Estel Berman During our
program, our intention is to feature artists in the craft and discuss,
educate, problem solve and entertain callers while we consider topics
of interest in the metalsmithing and jewelry making trades.
