Open Studio - Jewelry Making

I will be leading an open studio in jewelry making at Garfield Park Art Center beginning September 3. So if you are looking for a fun evening out to work on your jewelry projects and socialize with others with similar interests, please come join us. Pre-registration is required, so visit my open studio information page for more details.

The Money Flows at Bead & Button

It was off to the Bead & Button Show this month. It is held every year in Milwaukee. It is 7 days (June 12 - 18) of classes and a marketplace of wares that appeals to everyone involved in jewelry making - beaders, lampworkers, glass fusers, silver clay artists, metal artists, etc. For those that go it is like a small child in a candy store. Everywhere you turn there is something to attract your attention and make you say "I want that."

I did take classes and I did spend money on tools and books, and findings, and ..... And it was a great conference.

And, in addition to the conference itself, there is wonderful shopping and great restaurants within easy walking distance of the convention center. I highly recommend this conference.