I love organic elements and bring that into my work. I rarely plan my pieces out, rather allow myself to follow a path and let things fall together naturally. As I design projects I never really know how they are going to turn out until I make the final turn. Using a variety of wire and metal skills to make it all come together.
I am a big believer in quality tools and solid techniques. I enjoy passing this on to my students so that they too can make quality pieces that are structurally sound, creating pieces that they can be proud of.
I began my teaching career in Bellevue Washington over 18+ years ago. Over the years I have taught in stores in Alaska, California, Wisconsin, Illinois, New Jersey, and Florida. Have had workshops on the Oregon Coast , a cruise ship to the Virgin Islands and even a venture to Italy . I also teach at the Bead Fest shows, Bay Area Bead Extravaganza and Bead and Button shows. I have had contributions in several books over the years including: 500 Beaded Objects, Make Stamped Metal Jewelry, and 101 gorgeous Earrings.
Over the years I have contributed articles to both Bead and Button and Beadwork magazines.