Welcome 2010!!!!
I am back in the studio filling orders and making lots of new beads. I will be attending a wholesale show in February, and start the bead show season in March.I will be scheduling classes in the studio on a regular basis each month and registration will be on a first come first served basis. If you are interested in taking a class please email me for the upcoming schedule and the class you are interested in.
Valentine\\\'s Day is coming up, so if you would like something special, send me an email. Also, if you are interested in a custom bead set or jewellery order, just let me know.
Happy Holidays
Happy Holidays everyone!
The studio will be closed starting December 20 for two weeks and will reopen on January 4/10.
If you have any items that need resizing or would like to book the lampworking class you got for Christmas please send me an email in January to book a time.
HAPPY NEW YEAR....
THANKS, THANKS...
Thanks to everyone who supported me during this show season. All done!I am still taking orders before Christmas so if you want to place an order or want to order something you saw at a show, please contact me. I will be doing orders until December 18.
If you are interested in gift certificates for lessons, just let me know.
All the best of the season and happy holidays to everyone, and see you in 2010.
The Christmas Craft Season is Here.....
Well, I think I am all ready for the Christmas season. I have been really busy making lots of beads, creating all new jewellery designs and fusing lots of glass.Check out my \\\"Coming Events\\\" page and \\\'Shops\\\" page for information on where I will be this season.
If anyone is interested in gift certificates for classes, please let me know. They make great Christmas gifts for people who want to learn how to make glass beads, weave Viking knit or learn how to do basic soldering....check out my \\\"Classes\\\" page for further information.
I have signed up with ELO Art Online, check out their web page at http://eloartonline.com/, and take a walk down their street, you may want to have a look in a few of their new shops! It is a really cool shopping experience.
Hope to see you over the Christmas season....Damaris.
THANKS....
I am just back for the Fraser Valley Bead show, whow what a great show Barrie puts on, another fantastic show all around. Thanks to everyone who dropped by my both... For all those who placed bead orders, I will have them ready to ship early next week and will be in touch then.
Lots of NEW Beads
Okay, so I am working really hard making all kinds of beads for the Fraser Valley Bead Show. The show is set for October 9, 10, & 11, 2009 at the Cascades Convention Center/Casino in Langley, B.C.Drop by my booth at the show and see my new beads. Check out their web page at: http://www.itsmystore.com/cgi-bin/itsmy/go.exe?page=1&domain=11&webdir=epiphany
NEW WORK
Check out my new cuff bracelet and earring set. I have made a few of these textured copper and sterling bracelets and I find my self addicted (what else is new). Find these new pieces and more in the Feature Art Glass section ..enjoy :)
Classes, Classes. Classes!
Did you ever want to make glass beads!!!! I am offering beginner to intermediate classes as well as private instruction.Also, I am offering a Viking Knit weaving class where you will learn the ancient technique of wire weaving and use your knit to craft a beautiful bangle bracelet with some lampwork beads and your own handcrafted clasp.
Check out my classes page for more information....:)
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Thanks Tacoma
I am back from a fantastic bead show in Tacoma, Washington. Wow, great show, wonderful venue and I met lots of people who love beads. Thanks to everyone who stopped by my booth.For all those who were interested in placing orders, just send me an email with your requests.
Also, I have a number of lampwork classes scheduled for the summer, so if you are interested in trying out this wonderful hobby let me know.
New Work
Check out my new bracelets under featured art glass. They are really comfortable and lots of fun to wear.Also I am busy making lots of beads for the Puget Sound Bead festival in July and will have some new pic\\\'s soon.
Have a look at the coral necklace & earring set I designed. This was a commission piece and the coral is over 100 years old.
Thanks, Thanks, Thanks
I am just back from the Calgary and Vancouver bead shows.... whow we had a wonderful time meeting and talking with so many people. THANKS to everyone who bought my beads.I hope you are enjoying them.
Remember, if anyone is interested in lampwork classes let me know and I will send you further information.
Bead Shows
I will be at the Canadian Bead Oasis in Calgary in April, and onto the Wholebead Show in Vancouver at the beginning of May. Come and check out my new beads.
Lampworking Classes
I am now offering beginner lampworking classes in my studio. If you are interested please email me for further information.
New on ETSY
Check out my new lampwork pendants on ETSY. I\\\\\\\'ve made two of my favourite kinds of beads, sunflower beads and ocean inspired beads in blues, greens and couple of funky ones in pink. And I put up a couple of hollow hearts I made before Christmas. Just click the ETSY link below to have a look....
Happy Holidays!
Thanks to everyone for all your support in 2008.See you in 2009....
FVBS
The Fraser Valley Bead Show was a great success. Thanks to all who supported me and all those who came back a few times to buy more of my beads.Barrie presented another great show, thanks Barrie. See you again at the 2009 show.
LADYSMITH & DISTRICT ARTS COUNCIL...
Great news, two of my jewellery pieces have been chosen for the 4th Annual Fall Multi Media Fine Arts Exhibition in Ladysmith, BC.The juried show runs from October 4 - 25, 2008 at the Ladysmith Waterfront Arts Centre, Oyster Bay Drive in Ladysmith, BC. Check out their web page at www.ladysmithwaterfrontgallery.com.
SIDNEY FINE ART SHOW...
A piece of my jewellery has been selected for display in the 2008 Sidney Fine Art Show in Sidney, BC.The Community Arts Council of the Saanich Peninsula is proud to present the sixth annual Sidney Fine Art Show at Mary Winspear Centre, October 17 - 19, 2008. The Sidney Fine Art Show is a world-class juried art show featuring work by artists primarily from around B.C.
Thanks for LOOKING!!!
Hope everyone is having a great summer and doing lots and lots of beading.
PUBLISHED - Annual Bead Review
I am featured in the annual Bead Review, Book 3, The Art of Beadmaking.Check out the new publication at www.artofbeadmaking.com.
The Bead Review challenged glass beadmakers around the world to REACH... and share their passion. The annual review is now available for sale. Contact me if you are interested in purchasing this beautiful bead publication, $21 each.
WHOLE BEAD Show
The Whole Bead Show was a great success, a wonderful experience and I will be participating again next year.I had many requests for my handmade silver findings at the bead show. If anyone is interested in my clasps or tube bails please let me know.
I have lots of new jewellery pieces and will put some up soon.
Check Out My Etsy Store
Click on the link below...
NEW ITEMS
I have been working on some new jewellery pieces and fused art. Have a look!
Valentines Specials
I have made some really cool heart shaped beads and put them together into my Valentine\\\'s Bracelets. I made three different bracelets and a necklace using my tube beads. Bracelets are $95 and the necklace is $125 plus shipping. Send me an email if you would like further information. Click on the images to the left to have a look.
Happy New Year
Wishing everyone a Happy New Year...Currently I am working on new jewelrey design ideas and bead designs for the new year. Also I am looking forward to participating in the many craft shows both near and far.
A bunch of us beady people on the island will be joining together to form a bead group, which should be very informative and lots of fun.
Order Deadline - December 20th...
I will be taking custom orders up to December 20, so if you would like to place an order for a piece of jewellrey or a fused artglass plate just let me know.Happy Holidays and Best of the Season to everyone.....
THANKS, THANKS, THANKS!!!
Thanks to everyone for all support this year. The Christmas Craft markets provided a great opportunity to meet lots of people and talk about beads. Thanks to everyone for your support.If you missed me or saw something you are interested in please contact me. I have some jewelrey left and fused artglass.
Thanks Again.....
Nanaimo Artisans Christmas Market
Hope to see you at the Nanaimo Artisans Christmas Market. The market will be held at the Nanaimo North Center Mall from November 30 - December 2, mall hours.We just finished the Kris Kringle Craft Market in Qualicum Beach and it was a wonderful experience.
See you this weekend... Damaris
Kris Kringle Craft Market
Qualicum Beach is the place on November 22 to 25, 2007 for the Kris Kringle Christmas Market. I will be in the main hall, hope to see you there.
Where To Find Me - Upcoming Events!
I will be selling at the Nanaimo Downtown Farmers Market every Sunday until October 21, 2007 - 10:00 - 3:00 p.m.
I will be at the Nanaimo Professional Craft Fair from November 2 to 4, 2007 at the Beban Park Social Centre in Nanaimo.
Nanaimo Professional Craft Fair
On November 22 to 25, 2007 I will be at the Kris Kringle Kraft Market at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre in Qualicum Beach, BC.
Kris Kringle Craft Market
On November 30 - December 2, 2007 I will be at the Nanaimo Artisan\'s Christmas Market at Nanaimo North Town Centre.
Nanaimo Artisan’s Christmas Market
HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE...
Enchanting Beads - Kilin Formed Glass and Functional Art
Welcome to my site. Please look around, check out my gallery of glass area for lots of images of my work including loads of beads, jewelrey, and fused glass i.e. functional art.
