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"Dear Master,
Meeting you has made my heart and spirit rich. You
are my cherished friend, a wellspring of
creativity, and you will always be "der meister"
to me. To say "thank you" never seems enough to
someone who has selflessly given me a new life." |
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Stephen Kris, New York, New York |
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"Val, you have planted seeds around the world that
blossom and spread even as you read this. Because
of your passion and drive, your love and mastery
of this ancient craft and the joy you exhibit in
teaching it, current and future generations will
master and spread this almost lost art even
farther. Beautifully done Valentin. Thank you for
sharing your gift with us." |
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David Snipper, Berkeley, California |
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"Valentin,
Thank
you for being such an inspiration and driving
catalyst in my pursuit of artistic expression!
Thanks for being such a good friend and mentor.
You have given my metalsmithing a destination!
A place where I can go to, within myself. Not
everyone is so lucky."
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Billie
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"In twenty
years as a metalsmith, I don't think I have ever
been as impressed with a teacher in a short time
as I was with Valentin Yotkov."
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- Elizabeth McDevitt,
Colorado Springs, Colorado
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"An outstanding
teacher, artist and individual." |
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- Charles E.
Salvage, New York, New York
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"Valentin
is an Old World Master. His wisdom and artistic
spirit are inspiration for all of us. His passion
for the Art of chasing is contagious." |
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"Valentin's
deep love for this craft is infectious and addictive
and I am hooked on chasing and repoussé. You know
you've stumbled onto something special when you
meet other students who have become dear friends
and disciples of this man."
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- Donna
E. Shimazu, Kailua, Hawaii
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"Valentin,
what a great teacher you are! You have opened
my eyes to a new wonder, joy and bliss. My experiences
in your class were nothing short of life altering.
It is as though everything I have learned about
metal so far has been to prepare me for this very
technique."
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- Ronda
Coryell, San Francisco, California
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"Amazing!
Never a discouraging word. Cheerful, skilled,
present, helpful, aware of each student's progress
and needs."
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- Keith Berge,
Rochester, Minnesota.
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"The best!
What a great instructor, artist and person. I
am truly privileged to have studied with such
a great Master."
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- Sam Woehrmann,
Eau Claire, Wisconsin
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"Thanks
so much Valentin for your generosity both of spirit
and craft - I feel like you've given me an amazing
gift."
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- Lauren Krouk
Wagner, Hadley, Massachusetts
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"It is
common knowledge, Valentin, that you are a true
Master Silversmith and Artist. To watch you work
is a treat. But what I find equally impressive
is your warmth, friendship and pleasure in seeing
your students succeed."
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- Joan Baras,
Jewelry Designer, Cliffside Park, New Jersey
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"Valentin's
knowledge and skill are unsurpassed both as an
artist and a teacher."
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- Meredith
Beau, Little Rock, Arkansas
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