Lucretia Albright participating artist

“I design handmade copper earrings in all shapes and sizes. Some are embellished with natural and colorful beads. For the last ten years I have designed different types of jewelry, and I currently enjoy working with copper because of it’s warm color, and hand-crafted appearance.”

~ Lucretia Albright

Stephanie Sullivan participating artist

“A found object, a vintage bead, a thought, an image... a bead full of magnificent color clicks into place, a single stone, a space, a refraction of light, then another... click, bead, click. This one, no that one, creating a form, a pattern, a texture... East meets West, balance it, name it and wish it well. Each sent out into the world to find a resting place or showplace - Adornments of unique character. My studio- a fantastic palette of color, texture, and size. Boxes, bowls, design boards, and beads everywhere! Solve the puzzle... Can this be strung? Can it be wrapped, draped, twisted? Will it sparkle around my neck, jingle at my wrist, or swing by my ears in the breeze? Will it twinkle or seduce? Will it Dazzle? What name? What voice? Calls out to the viewer – ‘Buy me! Wear me! Let me speak to you and those around you! Wear me well and often because I am like no other’.”

~ Stephanie Sullivan

Jessica Apple participating artist

Jessica Apple began Mariposas due to a love of fashion and all things beautiful. Mariposas is her way of putting light and beauty into a physical creation. Her collection of creations range from stunning earrings to elaborate headbands. Jessica loves to share her passion with others whether it be by sharing her own unique pieces or by teaching others to create their own. She currently teaches a jewelry class at Christ Church Episcopal and teaches jewelry camps in the summer.

-Jessica Apple, Mariposas

Participating Artist Brenda Morgan

"Lighting a torch, melting glass and creating something unique - no one was more surprised than I was that this suits me so well. I'm fascinated bu the process and the result of glass bead making (lampworking). Whether I begin with the end in mind or just start with a concept and see where it goes I am constantly amazed at how the glass always finds its own way. Handling molten glass in an open flame requires me to be absolutely in the moment. Although I always look forward to the completion of a bead, for me, it's about the time of concentration and focus of the journey."
morganhml@earthlink.net

Brenda Morgan