Born in Elko, Nevada, and raised in this small town setting,
Steve has lived most of his life in rural Northeastern Nevada. After 29
years of teaching science in the Carlin community, Steve has been able to
devote more time in pursuit of his hobby of silversmithing.
Being a teacher allowed Steve the freedom to pursue his
hobby of “rock hounding”. While out on a "hounding expedition", he
located and claimed a deposit of turquoise in northern Elko County.
"I always admired the craft of silversmithing," Steve said
in an interview recently. Eventually he began to teach himself basic
jewelry techniques.
Steve took a jewelry class from Gail Rappa, a featured
artist in Lapidary Journal and teacher at Great Basin College in Elko. He
has since participated in several shows at the Walt and Sally Rosner
Artisan Center in Denver, Colorado, and is a member of the Artist
Community of Tuscarora, Nevada. Steve has been doing commissioned
work for over twenty-five years preferring to work with silver and
turquoise as a medium.
Fascinated by the marriage of silver and turquoise. Steve
says, "I am gratified by the richness resulting from a completed piece of
jewelry, whether it is contemporary or 'Indian style'. I’m constantly
trying to expand my skills and knowledge and hope to express my views
with designs that represent rural Nevada and the people who live there."
Steve has lived most of his life in rural Northeastern Nevada. After 29
years of teaching science in the Carlin community, Steve has been able to
devote more time in pursuit of his hobby of silversmithing.
Being a teacher allowed Steve the freedom to pursue his
hobby of “rock hounding”. While out on a "hounding expedition", he
located and claimed a deposit of turquoise in northern Elko County.
"I always admired the craft of silversmithing," Steve said
in an interview recently. Eventually he began to teach himself basic
jewelry techniques.
Steve took a jewelry class from Gail Rappa, a featured
artist in Lapidary Journal and teacher at Great Basin College in Elko. He
has since participated in several shows at the Walt and Sally Rosner
Artisan Center in Denver, Colorado, and is a member of the Artist
Community of Tuscarora, Nevada. Steve has been doing commissioned
work for over twenty-five years preferring to work with silver and
turquoise as a medium.
Fascinated by the marriage of silver and turquoise. Steve
says, "I am gratified by the richness resulting from a completed piece of
jewelry, whether it is contemporary or 'Indian style'. I’m constantly
trying to expand my skills and knowledge and hope to express my views
with designs that represent rural Nevada and the people who live there."
Great Basin Area Artist
Steve Feasel
Steve Feasel
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Steve has made jewelry from
broken china he has found in
various places on the desert.
He carefully cuts out patterns
and makes necklaces, earrings
and bracelets. He'd be happy
to create a special keepsake
for you if you happen to have
a broken piece of Grandma's
china.
broken china he has found in
various places on the desert.
He carefully cuts out patterns
and makes necklaces, earrings
and bracelets. He'd be happy
to create a special keepsake
for you if you happen to have
a broken piece of Grandma's
china.
| Elk Ivory and Silver Necklace |
| Silver and Turquoise Ring |
| Rainbow Topaz Ring |
| Elk Ivory and Silver Ring |
| Charcoal Cast Turquoise and Silver Necklace |
| Opal and Silver Ring |
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| Page last updated May 25, 2010 |
| sfeasel@frontiernet.net 775-754-6721 |
| sfeasel@frontiernet.net 775-754-6721 |
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| Varascite and Silver Earrings |
| Silver Wire Wrapped Earrings |
| Please contact Steve Feasel for more information and custom work. 775-754-6721 |