Bad news: Its been a loooong time since my last post.
Good news: I have LOTS of exciting things happening with my jewelry!
I have been super-busy lately, but thankfully with all good things! First and foremost, I have finally updated my website with some of my newest pieces. You can see new necklaces here, new bracelets here and new earrings here (still have earring to add).
One of my favorite new pieces is a miniature book necklace titled "Phoenix Rising". The necklace features a poem I wrote (and that I used in a different necklace now owned by Christine) and includes prints of digital collages, transferred images of some of Leonardo DaVinci's flight-related sketches, and more. The poem reads "Stronger than you think, I am Phoenix Rising. Born of fire, I fly on flaming wings." Below is a photo of the front of the book. Click on the image to view the inside. The book is available for purchase in my Smashing Darling store.
My intention long ago was do a series of books, which I am finally making a priority. So if you love my little books, be sure to check back often for new ones.
NEW STUDIO!
Yes, I am sooo excited to announce that I have moved into a new studio space! I am no longer toiling away in my basement, but now working happily in a rented studio space about 5 minutes from my home. I LOVE it, and I'm now much more productive. The best part about having the studio is that I am now teaching small workshops out of my studio. Which is a great jump to my next bit of news....
WORKSHOPS!
I have been working hard to develop new workshops and schedule workshop events! I love teaching and I'm excited at my growing workshop schedule, which I promise to have posted on my website soon. I will be teaching 3 workshops at Northampton Community College this summer. I will also be teaching several workshops out of my new studio over the summer. And I'm super-excited to be teaching at the Fireweed Art Retreat in Juneau, Alaska this October! You can find out more about the retreat here: http://www.fireweedartretreat.com. The class list will be live soon. I hope to see many of you there!
Plus, just in development, it looks like I will also be teaching in North Carolina in the late summer...but details are still being worked out. I'll make an announcement as soon as everything is finalized.
WHOLESALE SHOW!
I'm thrilled to announce that I'll be exhibiting at this summer's Buyer's Market of American Craft in Philadelphia, PA! Held August 2-4, the show connects artists with qualified buyers of American craft. I'm excited and a little bit nervous about this venture, which is a big step for my and my business. But I can't weight to unveil my new and updated lines of jewelry and meet gallery owners and buyers from around the country! Think good thoughts for me and send good vibes my way for a successful show.
UPDATED SHOW CALENDAR
I have several arts and fine crafts shows coming up in May and June. Check out my schedule here, and stop by if you can! I'll be in Hoboken, NJ; New York City; Bethlehem, PA; and Lahaska, PA (Peddler's Village).
AND THERE'S MORE...but since I've already written more than you probably want to read, I'll save that for another post another day!
