Back at it

Back in the studio after a few months off. I had my second baby (her name is PEARL!!) She’s such a cutie but its time to get back to work!

Soldering a ring to flat sheet

SOLDERING BAND TO SHEET One of my favorite tricks for soldering a band to a sheet.  Place sheet on two, or three pieces of steel wire underneath your silver sheet to elevate the sheet and allow the heat from your torch to move under…

Adorn: Contemporary Wearable Art

Please join me in Chicago for this exciting show! ADORN: Contemporary Wearable Art Woman Made Gallery 685 N Milwaukee Avenue Chicago, IL 60642 This exhibition showcases innovative works that challenge the traditions of jewelry, fashion, and wearable art as both personal adornment and public…

RED HOT

I’ve added a new style of the stick earrings to the shop with this RED HOT stocking color. What do you think? I’m really into these vibrant colors this summer

SNAG Boston Conference

My work will be included in two exhibitions and a presentation during the 2015 SNAG Boston Conference.  May 20-23rd at the Boston Plaza Hotel. Maia Leppo, Jessica Tolbert and Anne Fiala will be presenting research that they gathered from metalsmiths, jewelers and makers in…

Materials Hard and Soft

                    I am excited to have one of my sculptural pieces presented in the Materials Hard and Soft exhibition now on display at the Greater Denton Arts Council in Denton, Texas.  This exhibition runs from…

#thisisabrooch

I was interviewed for this great project called #thisisabrooch.  A great group of artists are trying to gather images of y’all wearing the brooches that you or someone else made.  They are going to have an online exhibition and a limited edition print version…