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."
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."
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.
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.
| 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 March 1, 2010 |
| sfeasel@frontiernet.net 775-754-6721 |
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