Instructor Pursuits // From Thai Monk Bowls to Tiffany’s Trophies

When Preston Jones (Teacher since ’10) isn’t teaching Casting in Pewter, he works as a silversmith at one of the only producers of hand-wrought silver in the nation: Tiffany & Co. Though known for their jewelry, Tiffany’s has a distinguished legacy in hollowware, and has long made the silver trophies for the Super Bowl, World Series, NBA Finals and more.

But here's a surprise -- Preston didn’t start off on 5^th Avenue. After studying at SUNY New Paltz and FIT, Preston took off for Thailand, where he studied with silversmithing monks. See below for some of his work.

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