Comments on: Collections

By: dianne

dianne — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 15:37:12 +0000

wirejewelryworkshop.comHi Holly – Nola’s comment reminded me that there is an instructor in CA named Wil Peterson, who lives in Escondida. He works primarily in round wire, and does a lot of traditional wrap along with some of the more baroque looking “wire sculpture” style. http://www.wirejewelryworkshop.com

By: Nola Bogie

Nola Bogie — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 15:13:45 +0000

Hi from nippy cold Toronto to those in “sunny Cali” I am a member of two forms of mineral clubs (North York Faceters Guild and Scarborough Gem and Mineral Society.)Luckily, Dianne is in our area. My Scarb Gem club has arranged a January advanced workshop with Dianne learning to make the bracelet in the photograph. Perhaps you can check out the gem clubs in California.In addition to one club meeting every month, mine arranges very interesting workshops chosen by member request.Some are al day.For example,we do cabbing (cabochon)which is using the machines to take a rough stone to the finished polished shape for jewellery.We do wirewrapping, chain making, stained glass copper foil technique using agate. Go to Google and click images and type wire wrapping pendants.

By: Holly

Holly — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 19:43:06 +0000

thank you so much! If you are ever in CA just send me a message. I would be interested in taking a class for sure. I will keep your advice in mind. I will deinately hold on to a few of my beginning pieces. Here’s to hoping you get to come out here sometime.

warm wishes,
Holly

By: dianne

dianne — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 15:25:17 +0000

Hi Holly –

Thanks for your comments! The one important piece of advice I can give you is “Save some of your first pieces.” As you get more experienced, and your skills improve, you’ll look back at what you’re making now and be amazed at how far you’ve come. You may be tempted to take those early pieces apart because they’re not as nice as the work you produce later. Don’t give in! I still the very first piece I made, and it always reminds me of how excited I was at the flood of ideas that came after I finished it. We tend to forget about how enthusiastic we were when we first started making jewellery. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes or to “waste” wire – some of my favourite designs have come from taking a wrong turn!

Yes, my classes are in Canada, but I’d love an excuse to come to California

All the best,
Dianne

By: Holy Hudson

Holy Hudson — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 05:12:28 +0000

Hello Diane,
I just wanted to start by saying I love your work! It is absolutely beautiful!!!! I was so excited when I saw that you do lessons and then I saw that you are in Canada and was very disappointed. I live in California and definately do not have enough money to go out to Canada for jewelry classes.I started making jewelry about six months ago; mainly for myself, family and friends. I was wondering if you might have some advice artist to artist. Thank you so much. Hopefully, one day I can make jewelry as beautiful as yours. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you again for your time. I’m sure you get asked this all the time.

Sincerely,
Holly Hudson

By: dianne

dianne — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 17:06:20 +0000

Hi Leslie – Thanks for your comment! I’ve sent you a private email.

By: Lesley Spear

Lesley Spear — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 16:11:22 +0000

I am very interested in your jewlery, as a designer new to the industry
I am fastinated be technic and would love to share or be privy to the secrets of others in the industry.
Your stuff is amazing and anything you could pass along or direct me in ther area I might learn more woould be most appreciated.

Thank You
ours truly

L. D. Spear