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Rory Dvorak Page 5

Rory Dvorak operates an independent jewelry repair studio where he also teaches bench techniques. He completed a BFA in Metalsmithing and Jewelry Design at OCAD University. Dvorak splits his working time between custom metalwork, stone setting, and hands-on student instruction at the bench.

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