brian gibney

Founder of AMALGAMarts, Brian has been a jeweler for over 15 years. Primarily a metal smith, he enjoys using simple techniques such as metal cutting, forming, forging, and reticulation to make wearable art from sterling silver, gold, platinum, and steel. A scientist and artist, these two disparate loves come together in his jewelry to create pieces with simple, balanced lines. His pieces have a range of styles, but are often describes as having organic, industrial, or asian undertones.

Brian has been teaching for over a decade. As a self taught jeweler, he encourages students to develop an intimate knowledge of the materials through experimentation while at the same time providing individual, hands-on guidance. He takes pride in his teaching and loves to watch new jewelers explore their creativity. Click here to see his testimonials.

To see more of Brian's work or to contact him directly, please visit his site, Brian Gibney Jewelry

teaching experience

2008-current high school jewelry instructor, Academe of the Oaks, Decatur GA

2008-current jewelry fabrication instructor, SCAD, Atlanta GA

2007-current founder and teacher of AMALGAMarts, Atlanta GA

fall 2005 high school jewelry instructor at the Hartsbrook School, Hadley, MA

2004-2006 founder and teacher of the jewelry program at the Amherst Community Arts Center, Amherst, MA

2002-2004 founder and teacher of the jewelry program at The Guild, Easthampton, MA

1995-1999 founder and teacher of the jewelry program at The Kenyon College Community Craft Center, Gambier, OH

education

1999 BA, Molecular Biology, with honors, Kenyon College, Gambier, OH

2007 Masters, Microbiology, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA