Joan Strott- Alvini is an Enamelist and Jeweler, working out of famed Jeweler's Row in the heart of historic Philadelphia. Her training includes classes at Glen Echo Park outside of Washington D.C., Haystack Mt. School of Arts & Crafts in Deer Island Maine. and Moore College of art in Philadelphia PA. She has practiced the art of fine jewelry making /enameling for over 35 years.
Joan's range of experience covers many traditional techniques, including Cloisonné, Champleve`, Plique a` jour, and Limoges. Her varied clientele include not only trade-based work directly to jewelry stores across the U.S., but private custom work and antique restoration. Much of her experience lies not only in wearable fine jewelry, but decorative metalwork such as boxes, cases, bowls and various objects d'art.
In addition to over 35 years experience in the jewelry industry. Joan has lectured on the art of enameling.
As well as teaching both jewelry making and enameling at Tuscarora Lapidary Society
She is also a board member for The Enamelist Society https://www.enamelistsociety.org.
Visit our CONTACT PAGE to reach us by phone or email. We are located in Olde City Philadelphia in the heart of historic Jewelers Row. If you would like to visit our studio to discuss a specific project please call ahead for an appointment (215) 625-0504
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