I’m happy to be teaching at Haliburton School of the Arts again this summer! Two courses are offered this year: Wire Jewellery (July 13-17, 2009) and Wire Jewellery II (July 20-24, 2009). Course descriptions and registration links are available on my Classes page. Check out the Student Work from last year’s class as well! Pin...
I joined Etsy.com last year as part of my research for an article. Since then I’ve joined two “Street Teams” – groups of people who work collectively to promote each others shops. One of the ways to promote a shop is through the “Treasury” – an exhibition of work curated by Etsy members. At any...
Effervescence Pendant (2009) Sterling silver, fine silver, blue topaz L 5.4 cm x W 2.5 cm Constructed, flame-worked Having made the decision to make more production pieces, I’m picking out stones from my stash and setting to work. This week’s piece reminds me of the “Use it Up” pendants I made back in YOJ 2005-06. ...
Double-Sided Citrine Pendant (2009) Sterling silver, fine silver, citrine L 3.0 cm x W 1.3 cm Constructed, woven I bought this wonderful citrine at the Toronto Gem & Mineral Show many years ago. I think I bought it when Thumper was still a baby. Part of the reason I’ve never used it is that despite...
Viking Knit Pendant (2009) Sterling silver, fine silver, glass Constructed, liver of sulphur patination L 2.9 cm x W 1.9 cm I’ve got Viking knitting on the brain this week, because I’m working on a competition piece that uses that technique. It’s a slow, tedious process, but at the same time, strangely rhythmic and meditative. ...
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