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At Austin Community College’s Jewelry Department, we are fortunate to have such a talented team of faculty and staff who are passionate about teaching Austin the art and science of making jewelry. Every teacher brings different skills and experiences to our team, creating a diverse and expansive learning environment. We look forward to sharing our expertise with you!<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ module_id=”dwayne” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_team_member name=”Dwayne Bandy” position=”Jewelry Department Chair, Professor” image_url=”https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/jewelry\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/08\/dwayne-bandy-25-scaled.jpeg” icon_color=”#1a7da8″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ position_font=”|600|on||||||” position_text_align=”left” position_text_color=”#5d193c” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_direction=”175deg” background_color_gradient_stops=”rgba(26,125,168,0.18) 0%|rgba(46,173,139,0.11) 100%” background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(26,125,168,0.18)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(46,173,139,0.11)” custom_margin=”|||” custom_padding=”30px|30px|30px|30px” animation_direction=”bottom” custom_css_main_element=”box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0,0,0,.1);||” custom_css_member_image=”-webkit-clip-path: circle(50% at 50% 50%);||clip-path: circle(50% at 50% 50%);||width: 200px;||margin-left: auto;||margin-right: auto;||margin-bottom: 30px;” custom_css_member_description=”padding-left: 30px;” custom_css_member_position=”color: #1a7da8;” border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”rgba(26,125,168,0.29)” border_radii_image=”on|50%|50%|50%|50%” border_color_all_image=”#000000″ box_shadow_style_image=”preset6″ box_shadow_blur_image=”24px” icon_hover_color=”#2ead8b” global_colors_info=”{}” icon_color__hover=”#2ead8b” icon_color__hover_enabled=”on”]<\/p>\n Dwayne Bandy began his academic career at Texas A&M University, where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Science, and began a doctorate in Nutrition, which he left to pursue his dreams of working in metal.<\/p>\n He came to Austin Community College in 2008 to study Art Metal, and discovered the Jewelry Department, where he earned his Associate Degree.<\/p>\n After finishing his studies here, he worked for a local custom jewelry shop, returning to ACC in 2015. He served the Department first in the role of lab tech, then as an adjunct professor and instructional associate. He currently serves as a full-time professor and the Department Chair.<\/p>\n Dwayne continued his education at Sierra Nevada University, where he received his Master of Fine Arts degree in Interdisciplinary Art in Spring 2020.<\/p>\n Dwayne brings a unique perspective to his current role as Department Chair, based on his experiences at ACC as a student, a staff member, and an instructor, and looks forward to being part of the continued growth and development of the Department.<\/p>\n dwayne.bandy@austincc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n Instagram: @monkfishforge<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_team_member][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”Dwayne Teaches:” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||divi||400″ _builder_version=”4.27.2″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_direction=”1deg” background_color_gradient_stops=”#f7f0b7 0%|rgba(170,148,76,0.16) 100%” background_color_gradient_start=”#f7f0b7″ background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(170,148,76,0.16)” text_orientation=”center” custom_padding=”30px|30px|30px|30px” animation_direction=”right” box_shadow_style=”preset3″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u2022<\/span> Jewelry Techniques I<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022<\/span>\u00a0Jewelry Techniques II<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022<\/span>\u00a0Jewelry Repair\/Fabrication I<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 <\/span>Jewelry Repair\/Fabrication II<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022<\/span>\u00a0Stonesetting I<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022<\/span>\u00a0Precious Metals I<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022<\/span>\u00a0Precious Metals II<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ module_id=”chelsee” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_team_member name=”Chelsee Sandaker” position=”Professor” image_url=”https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/jewelry\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/12\/chelsee-sandaker.jpeg” icon_color=”#1a7da8″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ position_font=”|600|on||||||” position_text_color=”#5d193c” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_direction=”175deg” background_color_gradient_stops=”rgba(26,125,168,0.18) 0%|rgba(46,173,139,0.11) 100%” background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(26,125,168,0.18)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(46,173,139,0.11)” custom_margin=”|||” custom_padding=”30px|30px|30px|30px” animation_direction=”bottom” custom_css_main_element=”box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0,0,0,.1);||” custom_css_member_image=”-webkit-clip-path: circle(50% at 50% 50%);||clip-path: circle(50% at 50% 50%);||width: 200px;||margin-left: auto;||margin-right: auto;||margin-bottom: 30px;” custom_css_member_description=”padding-left: 30px;” custom_css_member_position=”color: #1a7da8;” border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”rgba(26,125,168,0.29)” border_radii_image=”on|50%|50%|50%|50%” border_color_all_image=”#000000″ box_shadow_style_image=”preset6″ box_shadow_blur_image=”24px” icon_hover_color=”#2ead8b” global_colors_info=”{}” icon_color__hover=”#2ead8b” icon_color__hover_enabled=”on”]<\/p>\n Chelsee has been making jewelry in some form or fashion since she was 8 years old, but it wasn\u2019t until her early 30\u2019s that she decided to learn traditional bench jeweler skills at ACC.<\/p>\n After her first class Chelsee knew she had to continue making jewelry and hoped to be part of the Jewelry Department at ACC for a long time to come. From student to hourly employee, to now Instructional Associate and Adjunct Professor, she discovered that her passion for helping and teaching students matches her love of creating jewelry.<\/p>\n As both Instructional Associate and Adjunct Professor, Chelsee is dedicated to helping students discover their love of learning and finding their creative voice. She particularly enjoys teaching beginners, because she knows how challenging the learning process can be. Outside of jewelry Chelsee is a professional, classically trained soprano. So, it would seem her interests, though varied, have an underlying connection of art forms that require lifelong practice and dedication that hopefully lead to mastery.<\/p>\n Chelsee\u2019s motto is: Practice makes progress.<\/p>\n chelsee.sandaker@austincc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n Instagram: @chanteusestudio<\/a><\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_team_member][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”Chelsee Teaches:” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||divi||400″ _builder_version=”4.27.2″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_direction=”1deg” background_color_gradient_stops=”#f7f0b7 0%|rgba(170,148,76,0.16) 100%” background_color_gradient_start=”#f7f0b7″ background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(170,148,76,0.16)” text_orientation=”center” custom_padding=”30px|30px|30px|30px” animation_direction=”right” box_shadow_style=”preset3″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u2022 <\/span>Jewelry Techniques I<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 <\/span>Casting I<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong>Introduction to Metal Engraving<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ module_id=”rachelhinojosa” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_team_member name=”Rachel Hinojosa” position=”Adjunct Professor, Advisor” image_url=”https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/jewelry\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/12\/rachel-hinojosa.jpeg” icon_color=”#1a7da8″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ position_font=”|600|on||||||” position_text_color=”#5d193c” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_direction=”175deg” background_color_gradient_stops=”rgba(26,125,168,0.18) 0%|rgba(46,173,139,0.11) 100%” background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(26,125,168,0.18)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(46,173,139,0.11)” custom_margin=”|||” custom_padding=”30px|30px|30px|30px” animation_direction=”bottom” custom_css_main_element=”box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0,0,0,.1);||” custom_css_member_image=”-webkit-clip-path: circle(50% at 50% 50%);||clip-path: circle(50% at 50% 50%);||width: 200px;||margin-left: auto;||margin-right: auto;||margin-bottom: 30px;” custom_css_member_description=”padding-left: 30px;” custom_css_member_position=”color: #1a7da8;” border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”rgba(26,125,168,0.29)” border_radii_image=”on|50%|50%|50%|50%” border_color_all_image=”#000000″ box_shadow_style_image=”preset6″ box_shadow_blur_image=”24px” icon_hover_color=”#2ead8b” global_colors_info=”{}” icon_color__hover=”#2ead8b” icon_color__hover_enabled=”on”]<\/p>\n Rachel started out as a child with a love of jewelry, and is now an adult with a love of jewelry. She began making beaded jewelry with her mom when she was 8 years old, and eventually progressed to working for a jewelry importer\/wholesaler in her high school and college years. After graduating from the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in fashion design and a short stint living in New York, she decided to focus on jewelry full time. She has worked designing her own line since 2008, has worked for and with other jewelry designers, and has worked under a Master Bench Jeweler. After earning her Associate of Applied Science Degree from Austin Community College in Jewelry, she has been teaching since 2016. Rachel teaches the CAD and Casting classes and has a love for both types of design.<\/span><\/p>\n rachel.hinojosa@austincc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n Instagram: @rachel.salome.jewelry<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_team_member][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”Rachel Teaches:” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||divi||400″ _builder_version=”4.19.0″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_direction=”1deg” background_color_gradient_stops=”#f7f0b7 0%|rgba(170,148,76,0.16) 100%” background_color_gradient_start=”#f7f0b7″ background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(170,148,76,0.16)” text_orientation=”center” custom_padding=”30px|30px|30px|30px” animation_direction=”right” box_shadow_style=”preset3″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u2022<\/span>\u00a0Casting I<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022<\/span>\u00a0Casting II<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022<\/span>\u00a0Introduction to Computer Aided Design and Manufacture for Jewelry<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ module_id=”ricky” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_team_member name=”Ricky Wilson” position=”Adjunct Professor” image_url=”https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/jewelry\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/11\/ricky-wilson-scaled.jpg” facebook_url=”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/RickyWilsonManufacturing\/” icon_color=”#1a7da8″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ position_font=”|600|on||||||” position_text_color=”#5d193c” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_direction=”175deg” background_color_gradient_stops=”rgba(26,125,168,0.18) 0%|rgba(46,173,139,0.11) 100%” background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(26,125,168,0.18)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(46,173,139,0.11)” custom_margin=”|||” custom_padding=”30px|30px|30px|30px” animation_direction=”bottom” custom_css_main_element=”box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0,0,0,.1);||” custom_css_member_image=”-webkit-clip-path: circle(50% at 50% 50%);||clip-path: circle(50% at 50% 50%);||width: 200px;||margin-left: auto;||margin-right: auto;||margin-bottom: 30px;” custom_css_member_description=”padding-left: 30px;” custom_css_member_position=”color: #1a7da8;” border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”rgba(26,125,168,0.29)” border_radii_image=”on|50%|50%|50%|50%” border_color_all_image=”#000000″ box_shadow_style_image=”preset6″ box_shadow_blur_image=”24px” icon_hover_color=”#2ead8b” global_colors_info=”{}” icon_color__hover=”#2ead8b” icon_color__hover_enabled=”on”]<\/p>\n Ricky Wilson has over 35 years of experience in the jewelry industry, including studying for eight years under Stanley Young, a former Tiffany\u2019s master stone setter. He is a graduate of Paris Junior College with specializations in Horology (watch making), Stone Setting, Jewelry Repair and Gemology. He founded his company, Ricky Wilson Manufacturing, in 1989 and is also a Certified Master Bench Jeweler.<\/p>\n rwilson2@austincc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n www.rickywilsonjewelers.com<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_team_member][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”Ricky Teaches:” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||divi||400″ _builder_version=”4.16″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_direction=”1deg” background_color_gradient_stops=”#f7f0b7 0%|rgba(170,148,76,0.16) 100%” background_color_gradient_start=”#f7f0b7″ background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(170,148,76,0.16)” text_orientation=”center” custom_padding=”30px|30px|30px|30px” animation_direction=”right” box_shadow_style=”preset3″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u2022<\/span> Jewelry Techniques I<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022<\/span>\u00a0Jewelry Techniques II<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022<\/span> Jewelry Repair\/Fabrication I<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022<\/span> Jewelry Repair\/Fabrication II<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022<\/span> Stonesetting I<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022<\/span> Stonesetting II<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022<\/span> Precious Metals I<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022<\/span> Precious Metals II<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ module_id=”steve” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_team_member name=”Steve Kriechbaum” position=”Adjunct Professor” image_url=”https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/jewelry\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/11\/steve-kriechbaum-scaled.jpg” facebook_url=”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/kriechbaumgoldsmith\/” icon_color=”#1a7da8″ _builder_version=”4.23.1″ position_font=”|600|on||||||” position_text_color=”#5d193c” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_direction=”175deg” background_color_gradient_stops=”rgba(26,125,168,0.18) 0%|rgba(46,173,139,0.11) 100%” background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(26,125,168,0.18)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(46,173,139,0.11)” custom_margin=”|||” custom_padding=”30px|30px|30px|30px” animation_direction=”bottom” custom_css_main_element=”box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0,0,0,.1);||” custom_css_member_image=”-webkit-clip-path: circle(50% at 50% 50%);||clip-path: circle(50% at 50% 50%);||width: 200px;||margin-left: auto;||margin-right: auto;||margin-bottom: 30px;” custom_css_member_description=”padding-left: 30px;” custom_css_member_position=”color: #1a7da8;” border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”rgba(26,125,168,0.29)” border_radii_image=”on|50%|50%|50%|50%” border_color_all_image=”#000000″ box_shadow_style_image=”preset6″ box_shadow_blur_image=”24px” icon_hover_color=”#2ead8b” global_colors_info=”{}” icon_color__hover=”#2ead8b” icon_color__hover_enabled=”on”]<\/p>\n Steve Kriechbaum is an award-winning goldsmith who has been in the jewelry industry since 1972. He is a board member of the Texas Jeweler\u2019s Association and maintains an international client base. He loves teaching because of the interaction with the students, and seeing the pride on their faces once they realize what they can achieve. He is also a rockin\u2019 harmonica player and will often inspire students with musical accompaniment as they work.<\/p>\n skriechb@austincc.edu<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n www.skriechbaum.com<\/a><\/p>\n Instagram: @kriechbaumgoldsmith<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_team_member][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”Steve Teaches:” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||divi||400″ _builder_version=”4.16″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_direction=”1deg” background_color_gradient_stops=”#f7f0b7 0%|rgba(170,148,76,0.16) 100%” background_color_gradient_start=”#f7f0b7″ background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(170,148,76,0.16)” text_orientation=”center” custom_padding=”30px|30px|30px|30px” animation_direction=”right” box_shadow_style=”preset3″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u2022<\/span> Jewelry Techniques I<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022<\/span>\u00a0Jewelry Techniques II<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022<\/span> Jewelry Repair\/Fabrication I<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022<\/span> Stonesetting I<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ module_id=”rachelpervin” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_team_member name=”Rachel Pervin” position=”Adjunct Professor” image_url=”https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/jewelry\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/08\/rachel-pervin-25-1-scaled.jpeg” icon_color=”#1a7da8″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ position_font=”|600|on||||||” position_text_color=”#5d193c” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_direction=”175deg” background_color_gradient_stops=”rgba(26,125,168,0.18) 0%|rgba(46,173,139,0.11) 100%” background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(26,125,168,0.18)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(46,173,139,0.11)” custom_margin=”|||” custom_padding=”30px|30px|30px|30px” animation_direction=”bottom” custom_css_main_element=”box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0,0,0,.1);||” custom_css_member_image=”-webkit-clip-path: circle(50% at 50% 50%);||clip-path: circle(50% at 50% 50%);||width: 200px;||margin-left: auto;||margin-right: auto;||margin-bottom: 30px;” custom_css_member_description=”padding-left: 30px;” custom_css_member_position=”color: #1a7da8;” border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”rgba(26,125,168,0.29)” border_radii_image=”on|50%|50%|50%|50%” border_color_all_image=”#000000″ box_shadow_style_image=”preset6″ box_shadow_blur_image=”24px” icon_hover_color=”#2ead8b” global_colors_info=”{}” icon_color__hover=”#2ead8b” icon_color__hover_enabled=”on”]<\/p>\n Rachel Pervin teaches both Drawing for Jewelry Design and Wax Forming. She received her BFA in studio art from the University of Texas at Austin, and has been a professional wax carver for over 30 years. She teaches students the vital skill of sketching practical custom jewelry designs using simple techniques. This aids in the design process by allowing ideas to be realized and modified on paper before work begins in wax or metal. By sketching a design first, potential design problems can often be identified and corrected very early in the overall process. She also plays the conga drums!<\/p>\n spervin@austincc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_team_member][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”Rachel Teaches:” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||divi||400″ _builder_version=”4.16″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_direction=”1deg” background_color_gradient_stops=”#f7f0b7 0%|rgba(170,148,76,0.16) 100%” background_color_gradient_start=”#f7f0b7″ background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(170,148,76,0.16)” text_orientation=”center” custom_padding=”30px|30px|30px|30px” animation_direction=”right” box_shadow_style=”preset3″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u2022<\/span> Drawing for Jewelry Design<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022<\/span>\u00a0Wax Modelling for Jewelry<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ module_id=”deborah” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_team_member name=”Deborah Wilson Taylor” position=”Adjunct Professor, Social Media Director” image_url=”https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/jewelry\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/07\/deborah-taylor-1.jpeg” facebook_url=”http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Femailler” icon_color=”#1a7da8″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ position_font=”|600|on||||||” position_text_color=”#5d193c” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_direction=”175deg” background_color_gradient_stops=”rgba(26,125,168,0.18) 0%|rgba(46,173,139,0.11) 100%” background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(26,125,168,0.18)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(46,173,139,0.11)” custom_margin=”|||” custom_padding=”30px|30px|30px|30px” animation_direction=”bottom” hover_enabled=”0″ custom_css_main_element=”box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0,0,0,.1);||” custom_css_member_image=”-webkit-clip-path: circle(50% at 50% 50%);||clip-path: circle(50% at 50% 50%);||width: 200px;||margin-left: auto;||margin-right: auto;||margin-bottom: 30px;” custom_css_member_description=”padding-left: 30px;” custom_css_member_position=”color: #1a7da8;” border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”rgba(26,125,168,0.29)” border_radii_image=”on|50%|50%|50%|50%” border_color_all_image=”#000000″ box_shadow_style_image=”preset6″ box_shadow_blur_image=”24px” icon_hover_color=”#2ead8b” global_colors_info=”{}” icon_color__hover=”#2ead8b” icon_color__hover_enabled=”on” linkedin_url=”https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/deborahwilsontaylor\/” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Deborah Wilson Taylor graduated with honors from the ACC Jewelry program in 2009, and spent time working in both jewelry retail and manufacturing, before pursuing her own jewelry business full time in 2012. Since then she has seen astounding growth in her business and has developed a strong internet following for her brand, Femailler<\/a>. Her jewelry has also been worn on more than half a dozen mainstream TV shows, including Bones, Law & Order: SVU, and The Young & The Restless. Deborah is passionate about teaching artists to create businesses that offer meaningful value to their own lives.<\/p>\n deborah.taylor@austincc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n www.femailler.com<\/a><\/p>\n Instagram: @femailler<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_team_member][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”Deborah Teaches:” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||divi||400″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_direction=”1deg” background_color_gradient_stops=”#f7f0b7 0%|rgba(170,148,76,0.16) 100%” background_color_gradient_start=”#f7f0b7″ background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(170,148,76,0.16)” text_orientation=”center” custom_padding=”30px|30px|30px|30px” animation_direction=”right” box_shadow_style=”preset3″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u2022<\/span> Business Practices for Artisans<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022<\/span> Special Topics: Chainmaille<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ module_id=”sirandyn” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_team_member name=”Sirandyn Wayne” position=”Adjunct Professor” image_url=”https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/jewelry\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/03\/sirandyn-wayne-scaled.jpg” icon_color=”#1a7da8″ _builder_version=”4.20.0″ position_font=”|600|on||||||” position_text_color=”#5d193c” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_direction=”175deg” background_color_gradient_stops=”rgba(26,125,168,0.18) 0%|rgba(46,173,139,0.11) 100%” background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(26,125,168,0.18)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(46,173,139,0.11)” custom_margin=”|||” custom_padding=”30px|30px|30px|30px” animation_direction=”bottom” custom_css_main_element=”box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0,0,0,.1);||” custom_css_member_image=”-webkit-clip-path: circle(50% at 50% 50%);||clip-path: circle(50% at 50% 50%);||width: 200px;||margin-left: auto;||margin-right: auto;||margin-bottom: 30px;” custom_css_member_description=”padding-left: 30px;” custom_css_member_position=”color: #1a7da8;” border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”rgba(26,125,168,0.29)” border_radii_image=”on|50%|50%|50%|50%” border_color_all_image=”#000000″ box_shadow_style_image=”preset6″ box_shadow_blur_image=”24px” icon_hover_color=”#2ead8b” global_colors_info=”{}” icon_color__hover=”#2ead8b” icon_color__hover_enabled=”on”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n sirandyn.wayne@austincc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n vagabondfae.etsy.com<\/a><\/p>\n Instagram: @sirandyn<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_team_member][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”Sirandyn Teaches:” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||divi||400″ _builder_version=”4.16″ 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border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”rgba(26,125,168,0.29)” border_radii_image=”on|50%|50%|50%|50%” border_color_all_image=”#000000″ box_shadow_style_image=”preset6″ box_shadow_blur_image=”24px” icon_hover_color=”#2ead8b” global_colors_info=”{}” icon_color__hover=”#2ead8b” icon_color__hover_enabled=”on”]<\/p>\n Deanna Pastel was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. In 2010 she received her BFA in Jewelry\/Metals at Kent State University. For two years after college, she worked for Heather B. Moore Inc. in Cleveland, OH fine-tuning her skills in soldering gold, setting stones and hand stamping. She landed in Austin, TX in 2012, and began her career as a main teacher and Studio Manager at Creative Side Jewelry Academy where she has spent five years developing core curriculum, while working closely with other master artists and her students. She continues to teach at multiple establishments around Austin and San Antonio, and has been continuing to develop her craft at her home studio for production and commission work that is sold around the greater Austin area.<\/p>\n deanna.pastel@austincc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n www.deanna-pastel.com<\/a><\/p>\n Instagram:\u00a0@deannapastel<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_team_member][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”Deanna Teaches:” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||divi||400″ _builder_version=”4.16″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_direction=”1deg” background_color_gradient_stops=”#f7f0b7 0%|rgba(170,148,76,0.16) 100%” background_color_gradient_start=”#f7f0b7″ background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(170,148,76,0.16)” text_orientation=”center” custom_padding=”30px|30px|30px|30px” animation_direction=”right” box_shadow_style=”preset3″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u2022<\/span> <\/span>Jewelry Techniques I<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022<\/span> Casting I<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022<\/span>\u00a0Enameling<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022<\/span>\u00a0Metal Forming for Jewelry<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022<\/span>\u00a0Chasing and Repoussage<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ module_id=”andrea” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_team_member name=”Andrea De Leon” position=”Adjunct Professor” image_url=”https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/jewelry\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/11\/andrea-de-leon-scaled.jpg” icon_color=”#1a7da8″ _builder_version=”4.19.0″ position_font=”|600|on||||||” position_text_color=”#5d193c” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_direction=”175deg” background_color_gradient_stops=”rgba(26,125,168,0.18) 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Instagram:\u00a0@andrea__de_leon_<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_team_member][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”Andrea Teaches:” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||divi||400″ _builder_version=”4.16″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_direction=”1deg” background_color_gradient_stops=”#f7f0b7 0%|rgba(170,148,76,0.16) 100%” background_color_gradient_start=”#f7f0b7″ background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(170,148,76,0.16)” text_orientation=”center” custom_padding=”30px|30px|30px|30px” animation_direction=”right” box_shadow_style=”preset3″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u2022<\/span> Casting I<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022<\/span>\u00a0Casting II<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ module_id=”kristina” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ 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30px;” custom_css_member_description=”padding-left: 30px;” custom_css_member_position=”color: #1a7da8;” border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”rgba(26,125,168,0.29)” border_radii_image=”on|50%|50%|50%|50%” border_color_all_image=”#000000″ box_shadow_style_image=”preset6″ box_shadow_blur_image=”24px” icon_hover_color=”#2ead8b” global_colors_info=”{}” icon_color__hover=”#2ead8b” icon_color__hover_enabled=”on”]<\/p>\n Kristina received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art (Metals\/Jewelry) at Texas State University where she compiled a handout on casting stones in place and did presentations on the process. In 2009, she graduated from New Mexico State University earning a Master of Fine Arts in Studio Art (Metals\/Jewelry). As a graduate assistant, she assisted in teaching classes in casting, soldering, sawing, and enameling. Her academic experience includes teaching digital design at Texas State Technical College.<\/p>\n Outside the academic world, she has designed artwork to fit requirements of a laser machine and CNC plasma cutter, worked as Production Manager for Clint Orms Engravers and Silversmiths, designed jewelry for James Avery Craftsmen utilizing 2D and 3D CAD programs and creating new designs into wax, metal, and leather. She continues to do commissioned art pieces.<\/p>\n Kristina brings a unique insight to her role as Adjunct Professor based on her experience in both academic and business environments. She encourages students to thoroughly learn the techniques and processes of creating jewelry with the goal of professionalism.<\/p>\n kristi.todd@austincc.edu<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_team_member][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”Kristina Teaches:” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||divi||400″ _builder_version=”4.19.0″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_direction=”1deg” background_color_gradient_stops=”#f7f0b7 0%|rgba(170,148,76,0.16) 100%” background_color_gradient_start=”#f7f0b7″ background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(170,148,76,0.16)” text_orientation=”center” custom_padding=”30px|30px|30px|30px” animation_direction=”right” box_shadow_style=”preset3″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u2022<\/span> Jewelry Techniques I<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022<\/span>\u00a0Casting I<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022<\/span>\u00a0Casting II<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ module_id=”russ” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_team_member name=”John %22Russ%22 Jones” position=”Adjunct Professor” image_url=”https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/jewelry\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/07\/1000004224-scaled-e1751914835435.jpg” icon_color=”#1a7da8″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ position_font=”|600|on||||||” position_text_color=”#5d193c” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_direction=”175deg” background_color_gradient_stops=”rgba(26,125,168,0.18) 0%|rgba(46,173,139,0.11) 100%” background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(26,125,168,0.18)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(46,173,139,0.11)” custom_margin=”|||” custom_padding=”30px|30px|30px|30px” animation_direction=”bottom” custom_css_main_element=”box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0,0,0,.1);||” custom_css_member_image=”-webkit-clip-path: circle(50% at 50% 50%);||clip-path: circle(50% at 50% 50%);||width: 200px;||margin-left: auto;||margin-right: auto;||margin-bottom: 30px;” custom_css_member_description=”padding-left: 30px;” custom_css_member_position=”color: #1a7da8;” border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”rgba(26,125,168,0.29)” border_radii_image=”on|50%|50%|50%|50%” border_color_all_image=”#000000″ box_shadow_style_image=”preset6″ box_shadow_blur_image=”24px” icon_hover_color=”#2ead8b” global_colors_info=”{}” icon_color__hover=”#2ead8b” icon_color__hover_enabled=”on”]<\/p>\n
Chelsee hopes to serve and inspire students, and she tries to help them get out of their own way because she remembers the struggles of being a beginner. Sometimes learning to be a beginner is the hardest part.<\/p>\n