I've recently added a number of new kinds of items this year. First of all, I've been developing a few styles of rings that have garnered a lot of interest at shows. Some are made of solid sterling silver, often incorporating stones in an open design. I've also come by copper wire with a non-tarnish coating baked onto it, which I've been using to make pendants and braided copper rings.
The big news, though, is that I've taken to glass cutting & shaping. I've been spending a lot of time working out how to cut glass wine and beer bottles and then to grind them into lovely shapes with interesting textures. I then use a thick gauge solid copper wire to wrap around the glass pieces to create items like candle holders and lamps. I'm excited to be re-purposing discarded items in my craft. More products will emerge over time as I try new things with the glass & wire.
So, I will continue to create new jewelry, hair accessories, and such with sterling silver or copper wire and natural stones, while I explore this new craft. As before, each piece is unique, and so each item is listed individually. I update the website often, but not everything I create gets posted here, so contact me if you don't see what you're looking for.
Upcoming Craft Shows
I take a few pictures of every piece posted here, but there's no substitute for seeing them in person, so come visit me at one of these upcoming craft shows and events. Please check back regularly as I add shows to the list.
Doylestown Arts Festival
Saturday September 17 & Sunday September 18, 2011
10am to 5pm
Main Street (Court to Oakland), State Street (Pine to Clinton)
Doylestown, PA 18901
Website
This arts festival takes place in the center of town. Aside from fine crafts & artwork, there will be street entertainment and a scarecrow-making tent on Pine Street on Sunday. There will be a food court in the Hamilton Street parking lot and free parking at the Bucks County Courthouse .
Directions
Cardinal O'Hara High School Band Craft Fair
Saturday November 19, 2011 & Sunday November 20, 2011
10am to 4pm
1701 S. Sproul Rd.
Springfield, PA 19064
610-544-3800
This is a well-known local show that attracts a loyal group of craft shoppers. It runs twice a year: in February/March & November. There is a nice variety of handcrafted items at this show, and a few crafts you won't find anywhere else. Come on Sunday to avoid the crowds, which are always larger on Saturday.
Directions
Boyertown Area Historical Society's Der Belsnickel Craft Show
Friday November 25, 2011 11am to 7pm
Saturday November 26, 2011 10am to 4pm
Boyertown Area High School
4th and Monroe Streets
Boyertown, PA 19512
$4.00 Admission
No charge for children 12 & under.
Website
610-367-5255
This highly discerning craft show features many fine artists who have to pass a rigorous interview & jury session to be approved. Everything must be at least 90% handcrafted to be displayed at this event. This show, named after a Pennsylvania German folk character who is said to travel the land rewarding good children at Christmas time, is run by the Boyertown Area Historical Society and helps support their educational activities.
Directions
Water Tower Recreation Center Craft Fair
Saturday December 10, 2011 10am to 5pm
Sunday December 11, 2011 11am to 4pm
200 E Hartwell Ln
East of Germantown Pike
Philadelphia, PA 19118
215-685-9296
Directions