Exploring Gemstones- The beginning of a long and slippery slope!

For me it began with my first large commission for an organizations gift to participants of their annual meeting! The order was for 60+ mala bead necklaces. I worked with the participants to customize these prayer/meditation beads to each individual. We began with a Custom Form exploring their differing zodiac signs, favourite colours, gemstones they were drawn to etc.

I worked along with these wonderful folks in putting together their malas. At each step of the way I sent layout boards with the beads I felt most respresented them.

Working with all of the high quality energetic stones, I developed an intuition and a connection with the participants I had not experienced in creating artistic jewellery for people. I felt connected to the energy of the stones and how they connected me to each individual I was designing for.

This led to an exploration of many different types and colours of stones and a curation of the best of the best in lapidary gemstone specialists.

I have assembled a VERY large collection of gemstones and they inform my pieces and how they are highlighted and honoured in my designs.

From there a foray into educational opportunities in all aspects of cold and forged jewellery techniques, among them, wire weaving, kumihimo braiding of wire, beading, silversmithing and of course, the making of the mala necklaces.

What follows will be an exploration of the gems and their metaphysical and physical properties and the many ways of working with the stone to create wearable art.

I invite you to follow me on my journey!

Local folks and visitors to my area are encourage to come visit me on the Victoria County Studio Tour in Bobcaygeon, The Tour de Forest Studio Tour in Haliburton, or at my home in Harcourt, ON. Appointments available by request and I also do distance meetings via email, text, telephone or socials.

I look forward to serving you!