Shalena White Studios

01/19/2026

Works in progress for the Deeply Routed group show opening alongside Beverly Penn's retrospective at Texas State Galleries in San Marcos, TX this Tuesday January 20th from 5-7 pm.

01/14/2026

Here's some behind the scenes of me creating fu***ng awesome metalwork for the Deeply Routed exhibition opening Jan 20th from 5-7 pm at Texas State Galleries, in San Marcos.

Photos by Conjuring Studio

12/12/2025

You're invited to join us at the Jeweler's Saw tomorrow for our holiday market in South Austin!

I will be set up with my jewelry for sale alongside other amazing members of our metalsmithing community.

When you're here, you can also check out the rest of the Art Hub ATX complex where there are many artist studios with a myriad of mediums.

There will be beverages, snacks, merriment and a whole lot of talent. Come join the festivities! 🥳

08/08/2025

07/10/2025

Central Texas metalsmiths,

Want to make jewelry this Friday in a community setting with expert guidance? Join me on Friday, July 11 from 11-2 for Guided Studio at the Jeweler's Saw in South Austin. See you at the bench!

Images show student work from the Benchwork Basics class.

06/21/2025

The Journey of an artist is never a straight line. Instagram tends to be a place where we share highlight reels. Unfortunately one of the parts about being an artist especially someone applying to things like public art is that you're going to get a lot of rejection along with your wins. So the last two public art opportunities that I was recommended for and was a finalist for did not come through for me but I'm going to forge ahead and keep applying and I will find the right things that align with me. Never give up! Trust your vision. That's my motto.

05/22/2025

That’s a wrap on Jewelry Techniques 1!
(aka the final round before we officially rename it Benchwork Basics: Jewelry Foundations)

My students absolutely crushed it—beautiful sawing, soldering, forming, and bezel setting. Every single piece was a stunner. Watching their skills grow each week is honestly my favorite part.

Ready to join the next round?
We meet for six sessions, evenings on Tuesdays + Thursdays, June 10-26.
Only 3 seats left! Snag yours now before it fills up!

Image features a bezel set sterling silver and dichroic glass pendant sample i created for class.

05/20/2025

I created my first cabochon from a rock I collected in Colorado that is likely schist, granite and mica. Thanks for teaching me Zach!

05/15/2025

Jewelry Techniques 2 starts this Saturday!

We’re leveling up with:
💎 Tab + Prong Stone Settings
🔥 Sweat Soldered Layers
🎨 Rolling Mill Textures
✨ Fancy, functional bails

If you are a beginner with experience in sawing and soldering metal, and you're ready to learn more badass skills, this is your next step.

Seats are limited—don’t wait.
Grab your spot now: https://thejewelerssaw.org/product/jewelry-techniques-2-may/

We're going to have a blast!



Images include student work by Robin Meadows and Stephanie Torre

05/12/2025

Ready to level up your metalsmithing?

Jewelry Techniques 2 at The Jeweler’s Saw kicks off May 17!
In this 4-week course, we’re diving into:
• Tab + Prong Stone Settings
• Layered Metals with Sweat Soldering
• Rolling Mill Magic
• Fancy Bails

Join us for four Saturdays of skill-building and creative breakthroughs.
I’d love to have you in class!

Link in bio.

05/02/2025

A family portrait

05/02/2025

RECENTLY LISTED on the MJSA Jobs Board: New positions available from MJSA members B&D Sales, Day's Jewelers, and supplier Rio Grande.⚒💎🔗See all of the open positions available at: mjsa.info/jobsboard