An alluring part of working for myself was being able to switch up my location at will. I love Richmond as a home base but want to be able to explore other places. Over the years I’ve structured my life so that I have the freedom to do so. I’ve dialed back my desires for material things, bought a camper van, and downsized immensely. When I’m at home, I work in a collaborative studio space.
The perfect light in a Jacksonville campground
Community studios have been a big part of that adventure. I’ve spent months at a time away from home thanks to the ability to work at surprisingly affordable jewelry studios. The ones I’ve been to offered monthly memberships or hourly/daily rates. If you’re a jeweler who wants to work from the road, you can check the Metalsmith Society’s website on where to take classes. Many of those places offer studio facilities to rent.