James Carter Studio

05/12/2025

Complete tea set "Self-Portrait of the Artist as Tin Man," by James Carter. Includes spoon and tray. Message for pricing information.

21/11/2025

My next online workshop is with Pocosin Arts starting on December 3, "Metal Bead Fabrication." Click here to register: https://pocosinarts.org/product/metal-bead-fabrication

18/11/2025

Here is the sugar bowl and broom-spoon from the tea service of my latest work, "Self-Portrait of the Artist as the Tin Man." The service consists of 5 pieces. Materials: silver, gold, palladium, cloisonne enamel. Dimensions: Height 5.25" Width 5".
The lid and handles feature panels with characters and iconic images from the Wizard of Oz. (ex. Ruby Slippers) Chapel Hill Magazine

11/11/2025

This is the teapot from the tea service of my latest work, "Self-Portrait of the Artist as the Tin Man." The service consists of 5 pieces. Materials: silver, gold, palladium, cloisonne enamel. Dimensions: Height 8" Width 9".
The lid features 3 panels with characters from the Wizard of Oz. (I'm the guy with the shades.) Chapel Hill Magazine

04/11/2025

03/09/2025

Many of you have asked about our online videos. We are happy to announce that they are now available through our website www.jamescarterstudio.com. We offer all levels of metalsmithing including a free trial option with our yearly subscription. We also offer cloisonne enameling with sample projects. Check them out!

02/04/2025

Cloisonne Bead Caps: this is a Zoom class I’m teaching through Pocosin Arts Center in mid-April. Many of you have taken my cloisonne bead class, but this is the first time I’m showing how to build the caps to complete the bead. Accent beads will also be demonstrated. Techniques will include soldering, texturing, forming, and tap and dye connections. The class will be 4 hours total. For more information, contact Pocosinarts.org.

12/03/2025

Our next online class with Pocosin Arts School of Fine Craft begins this weekend
15MAR2025 3-5PM

Cloisonne beads - Enameling on the Round
https://pocosinarts.org/product/cloisonne-beads-enameling-on-the-round/

Spots open for those still interested. The course is recorded and available for 45 days after the class ends, so if you can't attend live you still can take the course.

Ever since he was challenged as an undergrad to bring dimension to his work James Carter has been a fan of beads. This class is designed to bring your skills […]

01/02/2025

In this class, students will fabricate two identical frames to create a double-sided pendant, perfect for mounting heat-sensitive pieces such as enamels, reticulated metal, or any other design of your […]

15/01/2025

Coming up in a bit over 2 weeks.
Our first Online class with Pocosin Arts School of Fine Craft
Sign up here
https://pocosinarts.org/product-category/online-workshop/?_instructor=18783

We hope you will join us in our new classes. We have put a lot of work into the online studio and expect our online studio to add better vantage of the demonstrations than our in person classes were able to, but still offe students the ability interact and share Jimmy's knowledge and abilities.

10/01/2025

All 3 of our winter/ spring classes are now available to signup for at Pocosin Arts School of Fine Craft
https://pocosinarts.org/product-category/online-workshop/?_instructor=18783