DESIGNER: Maria Hendrika
Maria Hendrika is a Regina based metalsmith. She has been designing and creating one of a kind and small collections of jewellery since 2007. Her jewellery provides a bold and timeless statement while imparting an aura of individuality, charisma and confidence to each client.
Maria works primarily with sterling silver. Her signature pieces combine movement, flowing lines and elegance. She often uses outline and negative space thereby keeping her larger statement pieces light enough to wear comfortably.
She has discovered vitreous enamel to be particularly well suited to producing work inspired by historical folk art. Her tiny houses, little animals (especially cats) and other small creations have resulted in delightful collections of whimsical wearable art.
Currently, Maria is focused on designing and producing limited collections of distinctive earrings and pendants combining traditional silversmithing, stone setting and various enameling techniques. These colourful exquisitely detailed pieces often resemble miniature paintings.
Maria is an amateur photographer, sky watcher and rock enthusiast. She enjoys travelling, exploring the outdoors and is drawn to water. She finds that the natural world provides unlimited inspiration for her creative endeavours.
A lifelong maker, Maria was formally introduced to jewellery making through City of Regina classes at the Neil Balkwill Civic Arts Centre. She is grateful for the opportunity to have learned from established local artists. She is committed to lifelong learning, striving to continually improve her skills and experiment with new techniques.
Maria is a member of the Flatlands Artist Studios collective, a founding member of the Jewellery Artists Guild of Regina (JAGoR), a juried member of the Saskatchewan Craft Council and a “Citizen of Craft” member of the Canadian Craft Federation. She has exhibited and sold her work at the Art Gallery of Regina, Art Now Saskatchewan Fine Arts Fair, WinterGreen Fine Craft Market, Holiday Bazaart and local art sales.
Her work is available at the following locations:
Paper Umbrella, Regina
Saskatchewan Craft Council Fine Craft Boutique, Saskatoon
Little Manitou Art Gallery, Manitou Beach
Contact information:
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: Maria Hendrika Art Jewellery
Instagram: @mshendrika
citizensofcraft.ca/profile/maria-hendrika
Maria Hendrika is a Regina based metalsmith. She has been designing and creating one of a kind and small collections of jewellery since 2007. Her jewellery provides a bold and timeless statement while imparting an aura of individuality, charisma and confidence to each client.
Maria works primarily with sterling silver. Her signature pieces combine movement, flowing lines and elegance. She often uses outline and negative space thereby keeping her larger statement pieces light enough to wear comfortably.
She has discovered vitreous enamel to be particularly well suited to producing work inspired by historical folk art. Her tiny houses, little animals (especially cats) and other small creations have resulted in delightful collections of whimsical wearable art.
Currently, Maria is focused on designing and producing limited collections of distinctive earrings and pendants combining traditional silversmithing, stone setting and various enameling techniques. These colourful exquisitely detailed pieces often resemble miniature paintings.
Maria is an amateur photographer, sky watcher and rock enthusiast. She enjoys travelling, exploring the outdoors and is drawn to water. She finds that the natural world provides unlimited inspiration for her creative endeavours.
A lifelong maker, Maria was formally introduced to jewellery making through City of Regina classes at the Neil Balkwill Civic Arts Centre. She is grateful for the opportunity to have learned from established local artists. She is committed to lifelong learning, striving to continually improve her skills and experiment with new techniques.
Maria is a member of the Flatlands Artist Studios collective, a founding member of the Jewellery Artists Guild of Regina (JAGoR), a juried member of the Saskatchewan Craft Council and a “Citizen of Craft” member of the Canadian Craft Federation. She has exhibited and sold her work at the Art Gallery of Regina, Art Now Saskatchewan Fine Arts Fair, WinterGreen Fine Craft Market, Holiday Bazaart and local art sales.
Her work is available at the following locations:
Paper Umbrella, Regina
Saskatchewan Craft Council Fine Craft Boutique, Saskatoon
Little Manitou Art Gallery, Manitou Beach
Contact information:
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: Maria Hendrika Art Jewellery
Instagram: @mshendrika
citizensofcraft.ca/profile/maria-hendrika