Designer: Dale Howse-Meister |
Dale's Flights of Fancy
I create unusual jewelry, the type you can't find in stores. My one of a kind jewelry pieces are conversation starters, and stand out in a crowd.
I have been obsessed with “making things” since I was young. However, it seemed I was having difficulties finding the right medium for expressing myself. That ended when I discovered some blogs by my jewelry idols, Derryn Mentock, Susan Lenart Kazmer, Stephanie Lee, and Nina Bagley. When I learned that jewelry could be elevated into a form of art, I knew I had to try it myself. I became a self taught artist, and was immediately hooked. Although I grew up here Regina, Canada, an opportunity arose just as I was starting to make jewelry. I moved overseas, and lived for 3 years in Seoul, South Korea. My time in Korea was very inspiring to me, and I feel it often shows in my work through the materials and designs I use. I am also inspired by stories and narratives, especially science fiction. I often have a plot or character in mind when designing pieces. All are born from within my Flights of Fancy. |
Designer: Elaine Gill
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Surrayah's Jewels My name is Elaine Gill and I’ve lived in Moose Jaw all my life. I started making jewellery about 4 years ago when I won a strand of gemstone beads. It was love at first sight and there has been no turning back!
I started simply stringing; learning things as I proceeded, picking up new ideas, techniques and awesome new supplies! I love working with gemstones in as many ways as I can.…with wire, seed beads and incorporating them into other designs! There is something very special about handling these stones. It is the stones that inspire me. I have tried a lot of different techniques but there are many more I’d love to try….time permitting! I’ve been asked many times where the name ‘Surrayah’ came from and the answer to that is that it is a stage name used by me years back when I was Belly Dancing. I loved the name so much that I kept it. At that time I was making costumes with all of the sparkle that is Dance and this love for all things colourful and shiny has spilled over into my jewellery making….a natural progression, I think! I’d say that my style is very eclectic because I have tried so many things but I find that creating something special with the earth’s gemstones to be very peaceful and calming. More of my creations are available at http://www.surrayahsjewels.com/ . |
Designer: Teresa Moxley |
Teresa Moxley Jewellery I am a retired teacher who was first introduced to silver clay at a teachers’ convention. I fell in love with the medium instantly. In 2009, I took a 3-day course and I am now a certified level one instructor although I have yet to pursue that opportunity.
My main focus has been creating pendants and earrings. I would like to venture into rings in the future. Several people have referred to my jewellery as being “organic”. Because each item is formed from clay, the lines tend to be quite soft and flowing. I enjoy using my imagination to create unusual, one of a kind, pieces so my customers know they have a truly unique piece of jewellery. |
Designer: Laura Steadman
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EllJay Design Born and raised in Regina, SK, I have been involved in arts and crafts for as long as I can remember. I love the challenge of taking things and transforming them into other things! I have had many creative interests over the years including cross‑stitch and Hardanger embroidery, crochet, designing and making teddy bears, origami as well as drawing and painting.
It was after my step-father had taken a jewellery class that my love for making jewellery was born. I was fascinated by the pieces he made! Several years later, as a gift, my mother signed me up for that same jewellery class. Completely hooked, I fell in love with working with silver and it has become my passion! It is fascinating to see how raw metal sheet and wire can be transformed through various methods into a unique piece of art that can be worn! I began taking lampwork classes shortly after that and I was captivated by the way glass is transformed from a simple glass rod into a wonderful one-of-a-kind bead. My lampwork beads and cabochons are also used in my jewellery. I am a founding member of JewelleryWon and have recently become a Juried Member of the Saskatchewan Craft Council. I continue to take classes and work in my Regina studio. |
Designer: Laurie Walton
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Prairie Sky Creations I am an artist who currently specializes handmade jewelry and other accessories using metals such as Sterling silver, copper, brass and titanium, my own handmade lampwork glass beads, semi-precious stones, crystals and other materials I find interesting.
For 5 years I lived at the West coast but I returned to my prairie home where I find inspiration in my big colourful prairie sky. I also love rocks and things that are different! I try to create pieces that bring out the best of the materials I use. I am also a founding member of JewelleryWon. I love encouraging fellow artists in their craft. |