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I love to create--this love is the driving force of my life. When I'm not creating, I'm thinking of something new
to create and trying out different ideas in my mind.
I think the wonder of creativity should be part of everyone's life. Everyone can be creative--usually it's fear that
holds us back. Fear that someone won't like what we create, fear that it won't turn out, or it won't be perfect.
Like the Nike commercial says--Just Do It!!
I started designing and making jewelry as a teenager. I've always loved working with beads, gemstones and
silver. Several years ago I discovered metal clay and fell in love with this wonderful medium. I have taken a variety
of classes and workshops on making jewelry with metal clay and continue to study and learn every chance I get.
As a Certified Senior Instructor for Art Clay Silver, I offer 1 day and 2 day classes in making unique silver
jewelry. I also offer Level 1 Certification classes by appointment. I am located in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley
of Virginia near Raonoke.
I frequently give demonstrations and work with other instructors teaching classes. My most recent demonstration
was at Tarboro, NC's History Days in September 2007. Dressed in a Regency style dress (1805), I spent the day demonstrating
enameling on silver for visitors. Enameling was extremely poplular during the 1700 and 1800s.
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Presidential Grand Prize--2006 North American Design Competition
Honorable Mention--2005 North American Design Competition
Accepted by 2008 Silver Accessories Contest, Tokyo, Japan--work displayed at the National
Art Center of Tokyo
Accepted by 2007 Silver Accessories Contest, Tokyo, Japan--work displayed at the National
Art Center of Tokyo
Accepted by 2006 Silver Accessories Contest, Tokyo, Japan--work displayed at the National Art
Center of Tokyo
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