Shayna E
Gold & Platinumsmith
Training & Apprenticeship Manager
MFA | Restoration Specialist
I hold a bachelor’s degree in fine arts from Northern Illinois University’s Metalwork, Jewelry Design, and Digital Fabrication program, and a master’s in fine arts from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. After apprenticing in a large factory setting, I’ve come to truly appreciate the high standards and attention to detail that a quality-centered workshop like Green Lake offers.
At heart, I’m an artist who loves making all kinds of objects - whether they’re small like jewelry or larger pieces like furniture and sculpture. Metal has always fascinated me; no matter how much you learn, there’s always more to explore and discover.
Fun fact: I spent 10 years working as a guitar technician, an experience that taught me the patience and precision that now serve me well in the world of metalsmithing.