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RobynIn 2004, I received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with an emphasis in Jewelry and Metalsmithing from More recently my concentrations have been on fabricating distinctive jewelry ranging from pieces acceptable for everyday wear to more unique, sculptural pieces reserved for special occasions. In addition to my studio work, I teach in the jewelry department at Kendall College of Art and Design in |
I have been weaving chain maille for about a year. I got interested because I have always wanted to learn how to make silver chain and discovered the beautiful things that can be made using the very old art. In the process, I have taken silver clay classes and glass fusing in the past, including wire wrapping and silver solder at Bead Quest, to enhance the possibilities in chain maille art. Happily, Cheryl discovered my interests and asked me to share! My friends and family will be relieved, because I am always trying to show them how simple and how much fun the weaving can be. Teaching other people my passion will help fulfill that need! I am just beginning to teach some very basic chain maille and hope to inspire others to take it up.
Carol
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DebI love beads! I love everything about them – the cool, smooth feel of glass, the blazing fire of crystal, the endless colors and shapes, the earthiness and connection to the world I feel when I play with gemstones - I particularly love to make up stories about the pictures I see in jasper. I came to beading via stained glass work and quilting. To me beading is the best of both worlds in a smaller package!! It’s portable, functional yet extravagant and gratifying. Beading allows me to dive into fantasy, forget worries and relax!! I have discovered that teaching is very rewarding. It drives my desire to learn more, which allows me to share with others, which lets me watch others learn and grow, who then teach me and direct me to learn more. I hope we get the opportunity to play together soon! Namaste!
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KayI have been crafting in various forms for over 45 years – I started out learning to crochet – making lacy doilies, afghans, table cloths and garments. Then I got caught up in crewel embroidery – pillow covers with Persian wools; counted cross stitch on fine linen creating pieces to be framed and some with beads worked into the design. I almost always have more than 1 project going at a time. In the past 3 years my focus has turned to jewelry making; combining crochet skills and needle work most specifically. I joined the teaching staff at Bead Quest in 2007, specializing in bead crochet but also teach various off-loom bead weaving classes. I thoroughly enjoy collecting materials that catch my eye and then creating something from them. I also enjoy the interaction with the staff and students at Bead Quest and on the Bead Quest Network. (www.beadquestnetwork.com)
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DaveI am a wire artist, silversmith, goldsmith and gem setter. I also started lapidary work at the age of 10 with my grandfather. Fascinated with the arts as a child, the thrill of turning raw materials into a work of art has never left. Many of my creations can be found in studios and trade shows around the country. Specializing in the local rare minerals of the copper mining regions of the Keweenaw, my wife and I mine the stones then cut and set them for the local merchants into beautiful jewelry.
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JillI am addicted to sead beads, the smaller the better. I have been beading since 1999 when my Grandmother taught me to make a netted ornament cover. I have been beading ever since. My favorite stiches are herringbone/ndebele, peyote, and right angle weave...and any other stictch using sead beads!
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Whitney "My friends tell me I suffer from Crafter A.D.D, but I think Lampworking may have finally cured me. I started making glass beads about three years ago after a breif stained glass phase. Glass has always fascinated me, but once I started melting it, I was totally hooked. I can create several mini works of art in one night and never use the same color or technique twice. The colors, shapes and textures that glass offers are virtually endless. Every bead is a new experiement." |
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Doris Doris Koehn is an on the road explorer who loves to collect beads and trinkets to add to her works of art. She has been beading for over 20 years now. Early before Bead and Button produced monthly issues, she was in magazine number 17. The article written was titled “Have Beads Will Travel”. The Grand Rapids Press also did a full page color spread called “The Queen of Quiros” in 1996. Doris has had the privilege to leave Michigan during the winters to go to Arizona, where she has been teaching, and selling her products for the last 30 years. She loves Arizona and all the different people she meets down there, some dripping in diamonds. |
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Pauline Welcome jewlery enthusiasts! My name is Pauline and I have enjoyed making jewelry and taken many classes at Bead Quest over the last two years. I enjoy teaching as much as I do learning and look forward to your participation in the classes to come! |
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