Okina Jewelry

10/11/2025

Upcoming Classes with Kristin! -

Master your flex shaft in just one class! Join metalsmith and tool expert Kristin Mitsu Shiga for a deep dive into motors, handpieces, bits, and burs—plus tips on setup, care, and efficiency. Walk away confident, organized, and ready to make this powerhouse tool your bench’s MVP.

08/15/2025

New Fall Classes with Kristin! -

Add a flash of brilliance to your jewelry with the power of precision stone setting! In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn the fundamentals of both flush setting and tube setting—two essential techniques for securely setting small, round, faceted stones with a sleek, professional finish.

02/19/2025

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⚒️ Meet the Metalwerx team! ⚒️

Who makes Metalwerx a wonderful place to learn and connect? Follow along each week as we introduce you to our team. Today we’re featuring the one and only Kristin Mitsu Shiga!

Kristin Mitsu Shiga (she/they) has been a maker, educator and small business owner for more than 30 years. Her work has been shown internationally, and is included in several notable collections, including the Kamm Artful Teapot Collection and the Permanent Collection of the White House. You’ll also find her work in numerous publications, including Art Jewelry Today, The Art of Enameling, Metalsmith’s 2017 Exhibition in Print, and several of Lark’s 500 Series books. Kristin believes that service is a crucial part of any career and currently serves on the Board of the Hawai’i Artist Collaboration and is in her second term as Secretary of the Board of Directors of the American Craft Council (ACC).

Scroll through Kristin’s Q&A here. Check out her website at www.kristinmitsushiga.com or follow her for more: !

01/20/2025

***Join me online or in person for this FREE event TUESDAY!!***

I’m honored to be giving an artist talk at tomorrow night’s meeting of Portland’s Creative Metal Arts Guild (CMAG). CMAG members and guests are welcome to attend this free event. The member meeting begins at 7PM, with my presentation likely starting closer to 7:15PM. Join us in person or via Zoom at the link in my bio!

In my talk, I’ll be discussing the unconventional path I have forged throughout my education and career, accompanied by photos of my work throughout the years. I’ll also be sharing my future plans and upcoming workshops!

The Creative Metal Arts Guild is a not-for-profit organization of metal artists who share a common passion for learning, creation, innovation and community. I’ve been an active member of this wonderful group since I first moved to Portland in 1997, serving several terms on the board and Spring Show steering committee. If you’re a metalsmith or jewelry artist at any level working in the Pacific Northwest, I highly recommend joining! Learn more at www.cmaguild.org