Liz honed her skills while earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts with an emphasis in small metals and sculpture. Inspired by the world around her, she continued her education with a Masters in Cultural Studies centered on ancient metalsmithing techniques. Liz’s extensive experience in metal work includes welding, blacksmithing, and a career in sculpture conservation working with the Smithsonian’s Hirshhorn Museum and the Dallas Museum of Art. Her over a decade-long teaching background ranges from first grade art classes with AmeriCorps and Thriving Minds after school programs to volunteer teaching at local libraries. Liz also offers private jewelry lessons in her studio and teaches a variety of inspiring metal art classes at Art Students League of Denver and Denver Tool Library. As a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ her classes, and work on the CoMA Board, focus on being inclusive.

I still read printed books, and love sci-fi in all forms. When I'm not in the studio I'm outside hiking, running, or cycling. I eat all types of food and enjoy exploring new flavors. My work is a reflection of all the things I enjoy wrapped up in the importance of quality over quantity.