Members
Roxanne Brown
Elaine Gohlke
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: mhendrika@sasktel.net Facebook: Maria Hendrika Art Jewellery Instagram: @mshendrika |
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Kit Krozser
Kit is an archaeologist by trade, but an artist at heart. She grew up in northeast India, and the local glass beads and tribal silver that fascinated her as a child continues to inspire her today.
Seven years ago she discovered lampwork - the ancient Venetian technique of creating handmade glass beads. From the start she was drawn to the fusion of ancient with new, and the combination of science and chemistry in shaping and mixing molten glasses with the artistry of forming unique and colourful glass objects.
Kit also enjoys working with copper and silver. She loves the chemistry and color of enamelling on copper and silver, and has also been exploring ancient chain making techniques.
Her pieces often reflect ocean themes and vibrant Caribbean colors, and drawinspiration from ancient Indian, Celtic, Etruscan, Greek and Aztec designs and craftmanship.
Kit is an archaeologist by trade, but an artist at heart. She grew up in northeast India, and the local glass beads and tribal silver that fascinated her as a child continues to inspire her today.
Seven years ago she discovered lampwork - the ancient Venetian technique of creating handmade glass beads. From the start she was drawn to the fusion of ancient with new, and the combination of science and chemistry in shaping and mixing molten glasses with the artistry of forming unique and colourful glass objects.
Kit also enjoys working with copper and silver. She loves the chemistry and color of enamelling on copper and silver, and has also been exploring ancient chain making techniques.
Her pieces often reflect ocean themes and vibrant Caribbean colors, and drawinspiration from ancient Indian, Celtic, Etruscan, Greek and Aztec designs and craftmanship.
Betsy McPherson
Her primary medium is chainmaille. She began by taking several classes and then honed her skills via tutorials and consultation with other chainmaillers.
Betsy works at increasing her repertoire by regularly learning new weaves (there are thousands!) She also teaches others what she knows both here in Regina as well as in the U.S (Texas).
She has exhibited her work online and at the RPS crafts and trade show in November.
She does a fair amount of work on commission – her clients are local, as well as in NYC and Texas (San Antonio, Houston, Ft. Worth/Dallas and Austin area).
Her primary medium is chainmaille. She began by taking several classes and then honed her skills via tutorials and consultation with other chainmaillers.
Betsy works at increasing her repertoire by regularly learning new weaves (there are thousands!) She also teaches others what she knows both here in Regina as well as in the U.S (Texas).
She has exhibited her work online and at the RPS crafts and trade show in November.
She does a fair amount of work on commission – her clients are local, as well as in NYC and Texas (San Antonio, Houston, Ft. Worth/Dallas and Austin area).
Teresa Moxley
Teresa lives in Regina. Nine years ago she was at a conference and had the opportunity to attend a workshop that introduced the participants to precious metal clay. She was hooked. The following spring she took a weekend course in Sherwood Park, Alberta receiving her Instructor's Certificate, and from there began making her jewellery.
Teresa mainly concentrates on pendants but has also made earrings. She enjoys the versatility of working with the clay and the challenges it presents.
Teresa lives in Regina. Nine years ago she was at a conference and had the opportunity to attend a workshop that introduced the participants to precious metal clay. She was hooked. The following spring she took a weekend course in Sherwood Park, Alberta receiving her Instructor's Certificate, and from there began making her jewellery.
Teresa mainly concentrates on pendants but has also made earrings. She enjoys the versatility of working with the clay and the challenges it presents.
Joanne Pelltier
Joanne has been making jewellery for over 30 years and, as a retired educator, she can devote her time to creating and selling beautiful things.
In making my jewellery, Joanne uses a wide variety of quality materials, including seed beads, Swarovski components, semi-precious stones, freshwater pearls, art glass and sterling silver.
One of the things she enjoys most about designing and making jewelry is the excitement of seeing the many parts come together, resulting in a distinctive and wearable piece of art.
Thanks to her customers, her jewellery has travelled around the world, including Europe and United States.
www.jewellerybyjoanne.ca
Joanne has been making jewellery for over 30 years and, as a retired educator, she can devote her time to creating and selling beautiful things.
In making my jewellery, Joanne uses a wide variety of quality materials, including seed beads, Swarovski components, semi-precious stones, freshwater pearls, art glass and sterling silver.
One of the things she enjoys most about designing and making jewelry is the excitement of seeing the many parts come together, resulting in a distinctive and wearable piece of art.
Thanks to her customers, her jewellery has travelled around the world, including Europe and United States.
www.jewellerybyjoanne.ca
Deb Potter
Holly Ripplinger
Laura Steadman Laura is a jewellery and glass artist from Regina, Sk. She began taking metal smithing classes in 2008 and lampwork (glass bead making) classes soon afterwards at the Neil Balkwill Civic Arts Centre in Regina. Laura continued honing her skills by attending lampwork classes in Edmonton, instructed by guest glass artists from the United States, South Africa and France. Over the years, Laura has exhibited her work at numerous juried shows in the province, including annual shows hosted by JewelleryWon. She is a juried member of the Saskatchewan Craft Council and is a founding member of JewelleryWon, now the Jewellery Artists Guild of Regina - a group originally developed as a means to support and encourage Saskatchewan jewellery artists by providing a venue to help them thrive, grow and create marketing opportunities. These days Laura divides her time between teaching Lampwork classes and the occasional jewellery class at the Neil Balkwill Civic Arts Centre and working in her home studio located in Regina, Saskatchewan. Here she designs and creates unique custom jewellery aswell as "Remember Me" glass memory beads. These handmade glass beads are infused with a small amount of ashes from a loved one or beloved pet. Each bead is a unique and personal memorial in the form of a beautiful piece of wearable art to help keep their memory close. Laura is a contributing artist for the Beads Of Courage program. Beads of Courage is an arts-in-medicine program that helps children cope with serious illnesses by helping them record, tell, and own their story of courage through beads. Each bead represents an element of their treatment journey. In January 2019, Laura was invited to the Beads of Courage headquarters in Tucson, AZ to be inducted to the Beads of Courage Hall of Fame in recognition of her ongoing donations of beads for programs, and support of the Beads of Courage program by organizing fundraising activities with community supporters and local lampwork artists. Her work is available at: Awarehouse Books - Regina, SK Cuppa T'Tea -Regina, SK The Mudutu Effect - Milestone, SK Nocturnus Art & Metaphysical - Saskatoon, SK www.elljaydesign.ca www.facebook.com/EllJay_Design_By_Laura_Steadman Instagram: @elljaydesign Email: elljay1@me.com |
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Bob Stocks
Melody Armstrong
Melody Armstrong is an internationally recognized contemporary jewellery artist based in Regina, Saskatchewan. She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree majoring in Jewellery and Metals from the Alberta College of Art and Design, graduating with Distinction in 1999. Working with traditional and non-traditional metals, enamels and stones Armstrong’s Industrial-Organic aesthetic combines abstraction with a truth to materials that reflects both her attention to detail and quality of workmanship. Armstrong delights with her use of contrasts in surface treatments to highlight the elements she has imposed throughout the metal. Vitreous Enamel, anodized metals, or gemstones creates bursts of colour and reflection while the patina oxidizes much of the metallic surfaces, providing a sense of distress, corrosion and age.
As a juried member of the Saskatchewan Craft Council, Armstrong’s work has been recognized in numerous competitions including: Dimensions 2008, 2011 and 2015; and internationally in the Lewton-Brain Foldform International Competitions 2012, 2015 and 2018. Armstrong’s work has been published internationally, recently featured in New Rings 500+ Designs From Around the World by Nicolas Estrada (Thames and Hudson, 2016) and Art Jewelry Today 4 by Sandra Korinchak (Schiffer Books 2016); Armstrong’s writing on fine jewellery techniques include publications in the international Art Jewelry Magazine. Armstrong’s awards include the ACAD Alumni Honour Award in 2016, and Independent Artists Grants from the Saskatchewan Arts Board in 2010, 2013 and 2019.
Most recently Melody Armstrong's "Hinged Pyrite Cube Bracelet" has been awarded Honorable Mention in the 2018 International Metal Jewelry Artistry Awards competition in the Metal category and was exhibited at the Bead&Jewelry Expo, in Milwaukee, WI, USA. As an Honorable Mention winner Hinged Pyrite Cube Bracelet was featured in the October 2018 issue of Bead&Button magazine, and displayed on http://www.beadandbuttonshow.com/ website.
Solo exhibitions include:
Adorn - featuring paintings and jewellery - Mysteria Gallery 2008;
Pattern Series - two-dimensional work directly influenced by her jewellery designs - Mysteria Gallery 2014; and
Contemporary Jewellery by Melody Armstrong - a collection of sculptural, wearable art jewellery – Saskatchewan Craft Council Gallery 2015.
Melody Armstrong combines her studio practice with teaching, serving as Resident Artist and Jewellery Instructor at the Neil Balkwill Civic Arts Centre, in Regina, Saskatchewan for the past 12 years. Melody Armstrong Jewellery is represented by Assiniboia Gallery at 2266 Smith Street, Regina, Saskatchewan. Assiniboia Gallery showcases a wide selection of Melody’s Jewellery and will accommodate custom jewellery designs. Her work is held in numerous private collections.
Melody Armstrong is an internationally recognized contemporary jewellery artist based in Regina, Saskatchewan. She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree majoring in Jewellery and Metals from the Alberta College of Art and Design, graduating with Distinction in 1999. Working with traditional and non-traditional metals, enamels and stones Armstrong’s Industrial-Organic aesthetic combines abstraction with a truth to materials that reflects both her attention to detail and quality of workmanship. Armstrong delights with her use of contrasts in surface treatments to highlight the elements she has imposed throughout the metal. Vitreous Enamel, anodized metals, or gemstones creates bursts of colour and reflection while the patina oxidizes much of the metallic surfaces, providing a sense of distress, corrosion and age.
As a juried member of the Saskatchewan Craft Council, Armstrong’s work has been recognized in numerous competitions including: Dimensions 2008, 2011 and 2015; and internationally in the Lewton-Brain Foldform International Competitions 2012, 2015 and 2018. Armstrong’s work has been published internationally, recently featured in New Rings 500+ Designs From Around the World by Nicolas Estrada (Thames and Hudson, 2016) and Art Jewelry Today 4 by Sandra Korinchak (Schiffer Books 2016); Armstrong’s writing on fine jewellery techniques include publications in the international Art Jewelry Magazine. Armstrong’s awards include the ACAD Alumni Honour Award in 2016, and Independent Artists Grants from the Saskatchewan Arts Board in 2010, 2013 and 2019.
Most recently Melody Armstrong's "Hinged Pyrite Cube Bracelet" has been awarded Honorable Mention in the 2018 International Metal Jewelry Artistry Awards competition in the Metal category and was exhibited at the Bead&Jewelry Expo, in Milwaukee, WI, USA. As an Honorable Mention winner Hinged Pyrite Cube Bracelet was featured in the October 2018 issue of Bead&Button magazine, and displayed on http://www.beadandbuttonshow.com/ website.
Solo exhibitions include:
Adorn - featuring paintings and jewellery - Mysteria Gallery 2008;
Pattern Series - two-dimensional work directly influenced by her jewellery designs - Mysteria Gallery 2014; and
Contemporary Jewellery by Melody Armstrong - a collection of sculptural, wearable art jewellery – Saskatchewan Craft Council Gallery 2015.
Melody Armstrong combines her studio practice with teaching, serving as Resident Artist and Jewellery Instructor at the Neil Balkwill Civic Arts Centre, in Regina, Saskatchewan for the past 12 years. Melody Armstrong Jewellery is represented by Assiniboia Gallery at 2266 Smith Street, Regina, Saskatchewan. Assiniboia Gallery showcases a wide selection of Melody’s Jewellery and will accommodate custom jewellery designs. Her work is held in numerous private collections.
Melody Armstrong is an internationally recognized contemporary jewellery artist based in Regina, Saskatchewan. She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree majoring in Jewellery and Metals from the Alberta College of Art and Design, graduating with Distinction in 1999. Working with traditional and non-traditional metals, enamels and stones Armstrong’s Industrial-Organic aesthetic combines abstraction with a truth to materials that reflects both her attention to detail and quality of workmanship. Armstrong delights with her use of contrasts in surface treatments to highlight the elements she has imposed throughout the metal. Vitreous Enamel, anodized metals, or gemstones creates bursts of colour and reflection while the patina oxidizes much of the metallic surfaces, providing a sense of distress, corrosion and age.
As a juried member of the Saskatchewan Craft Council, Armstrong’s work has been recognized in numerous competitions including: Dimensions 2008, 2011 and 2015; and internationally in the Lewton-Brain Foldform International Competitions 2012, 2015 and 2018. Armstrong’s work has been published internationally, recently featured in New Rings 500+ Designs From Around the World by Nicolas Estrada (Thames and Hudson, 2016) and Art Jewelry Today 4 by Sandra Korinchak (Schiffer Books 2016); Armstrong’s writing on fine jewellery techniques include publications in the international Art Jewelry Magazine. Armstrong’s awards include the ACAD Alumni Honour Award in 2016, and Independent Artists Grants from the Saskatchewan Arts Board in 2010, 2013 and 2019.
Most recently Melody Armstrong's "Hinged Pyrite Cube Bracelet" has been awarded Honorable Mention in the 2018 International Metal Jewelry Artistry Awards competition in the Metal category and was exhibited at the Bead&Jewelry Expo, in Milwaukee, WI, USA. As an Honorable Mention winner Hinged Pyrite Cube Bracelet was featured in the October 2018 issue of Bead&Button magazine, and displayed on http://www.beadandbuttonshow.com/ website.
Solo exhibitions include:
Adorn - featuring paintings and jewellery - Mysteria Gallery 2008;
Pattern Series - two-dimensional work directly influenced by her jewellery designs - Mysteria Gallery 2014; and
Contemporary Jewellery by Melody Armstrong - a collection of sculptural, wearable art jewellery – Saskatchewan Craft Council Gallery 2015.
Melody Armstrong combines her studio practice with teaching, serving as Resident Artist and Jewellery Instructor at the Neil Balkwill Civic Arts Centre, in Regina, Saskatchewan for the past 12 years. Melody Armstrong Jewellery is represented by Assiniboia Gallery at 2266 Smith Street, Regina, Saskatchewan. Assiniboia Gallery showcases a wide selection of Melody’s Jewellery and will accommodate custom jewellery designs. Her work is held in numerous private collections.
www.melodyarmstrong.com
Melody Armstrong is an internationally recognized contemporary jewellery artist based in Regina, Saskatchewan. She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree majoring in Jewellery and Metals from the Alberta College of Art and Design, graduating with Distinction in 1999. Working with traditional and non-traditional metals, enamels and stones Armstrong’s Industrial-Organic aesthetic combines abstraction with a truth to materials that reflects both her attention to detail and quality of workmanship. Armstrong delights with her use of contrasts in surface treatments to highlight the elements she has imposed throughout the metal. Vitreous Enamel, anodized metals, or gemstones creates bursts of colour and reflection while the patina oxidizes much of the metallic surfaces, providing a sense of distress, corrosion and age.
As a juried member of the Saskatchewan Craft Council, Armstrong’s work has been recognized in numerous competitions including: Dimensions 2008, 2011 and 2015; and internationally in the Lewton-Brain Foldform International Competitions 2012, 2015 and 2018. Armstrong’s work has been published internationally, recently featured in New Rings 500+ Designs From Around the World by Nicolas Estrada (Thames and Hudson, 2016) and Art Jewelry Today 4 by Sandra Korinchak (Schiffer Books 2016); Armstrong’s writing on fine jewellery techniques include publications in the international Art Jewelry Magazine. Armstrong’s awards include the ACAD Alumni Honour Award in 2016, and Independent Artists Grants from the Saskatchewan Arts Board in 2010, 2013 and 2019.
Most recently Melody Armstrong's "Hinged Pyrite Cube Bracelet" has been awarded Honorable Mention in the 2018 International Metal Jewelry Artistry Awards competition in the Metal category and was exhibited at the Bead&Jewelry Expo, in Milwaukee, WI, USA. As an Honorable Mention winner Hinged Pyrite Cube Bracelet was featured in the October 2018 issue of Bead&Button magazine, and displayed on http://www.beadandbuttonshow.com/ website.
Solo exhibitions include:
Adorn - featuring paintings and jewellery - Mysteria Gallery 2008;
Pattern Series - two-dimensional work directly influenced by her jewellery designs - Mysteria Gallery 2014; and
Contemporary Jewellery by Melody Armstrong - a collection of sculptural, wearable art jewellery – Saskatchewan Craft Council Gallery 2015.
Melody Armstrong combines her studio practice with teaching, serving as Resident Artist and Jewellery Instructor at the Neil Balkwill Civic Arts Centre, in Regina, Saskatchewan for the past 12 years. Melody Armstrong Jewellery is represented by Assiniboia Gallery at 2266 Smith Street, Regina, Saskatchewan. Assiniboia Gallery showcases a wide selection of Melody’s Jewellery and will accommodate custom jewellery designs. Her work is held in numerous private collections.
Melody Armstrong is an internationally recognized contemporary jewellery artist based in Regina, Saskatchewan. She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree majoring in Jewellery and Metals from the Alberta College of Art and Design, graduating with Distinction in 1999. Working with traditional and non-traditional metals, enamels and stones Armstrong’s Industrial-Organic aesthetic combines abstraction with a truth to materials that reflects both her attention to detail and quality of workmanship. Armstrong delights with her use of contrasts in surface treatments to highlight the elements she has imposed throughout the metal. Vitreous Enamel, anodized metals, or gemstones creates bursts of colour and reflection while the patina oxidizes much of the metallic surfaces, providing a sense of distress, corrosion and age.
As a juried member of the Saskatchewan Craft Council, Armstrong’s work has been recognized in numerous competitions including: Dimensions 2008, 2011 and 2015; and internationally in the Lewton-Brain Foldform International Competitions 2012, 2015 and 2018. Armstrong’s work has been published internationally, recently featured in New Rings 500+ Designs From Around the World by Nicolas Estrada (Thames and Hudson, 2016) and Art Jewelry Today 4 by Sandra Korinchak (Schiffer Books 2016); Armstrong’s writing on fine jewellery techniques include publications in the international Art Jewelry Magazine. Armstrong’s awards include the ACAD Alumni Honour Award in 2016, and Independent Artists Grants from the Saskatchewan Arts Board in 2010, 2013 and 2019.
Most recently Melody Armstrong's "Hinged Pyrite Cube Bracelet" has been awarded Honorable Mention in the 2018 International Metal Jewelry Artistry Awards competition in the Metal category and was exhibited at the Bead&Jewelry Expo, in Milwaukee, WI, USA. As an Honorable Mention winner Hinged Pyrite Cube Bracelet was featured in the October 2018 issue of Bead&Button magazine, and displayed on http://www.beadandbuttonshow.com/ website.
Solo exhibitions include:
Adorn - featuring paintings and jewellery - Mysteria Gallery 2008;
Pattern Series - two-dimensional work directly influenced by her jewellery designs - Mysteria Gallery 2014; and
Contemporary Jewellery by Melody Armstrong - a collection of sculptural, wearable art jewellery – Saskatchewan Craft Council Gallery 2015.
Melody Armstrong combines her studio practice with teaching, serving as Resident Artist and Jewellery Instructor at the Neil Balkwill Civic Arts Centre, in Regina, Saskatchewan for the past 12 years. Melody Armstrong Jewellery is represented by Assiniboia Gallery at 2266 Smith Street, Regina, Saskatchewan. Assiniboia Gallery showcases a wide selection of Melody’s Jewellery and will accommodate custom jewellery designs. Her work is held in numerous private collections.
Melody Armstrong is an internationally recognized contemporary jewellery artist based in Regina, Saskatchewan. She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree majoring in Jewellery and Metals from the Alberta College of Art and Design, graduating with Distinction in 1999. Working with traditional and non-traditional metals, enamels and stones Armstrong’s Industrial-Organic aesthetic combines abstraction with a truth to materials that reflects both her attention to detail and quality of workmanship. Armstrong delights with her use of contrasts in surface treatments to highlight the elements she has imposed throughout the metal. Vitreous Enamel, anodized metals, or gemstones creates bursts of colour and reflection while the patina oxidizes much of the metallic surfaces, providing a sense of distress, corrosion and age.
As a juried member of the Saskatchewan Craft Council, Armstrong’s work has been recognized in numerous competitions including: Dimensions 2008, 2011 and 2015; and internationally in the Lewton-Brain Foldform International Competitions 2012, 2015 and 2018. Armstrong’s work has been published internationally, recently featured in New Rings 500+ Designs From Around the World by Nicolas Estrada (Thames and Hudson, 2016) and Art Jewelry Today 4 by Sandra Korinchak (Schiffer Books 2016); Armstrong’s writing on fine jewellery techniques include publications in the international Art Jewelry Magazine. Armstrong’s awards include the ACAD Alumni Honour Award in 2016, and Independent Artists Grants from the Saskatchewan Arts Board in 2010, 2013 and 2019.
Most recently Melody Armstrong's "Hinged Pyrite Cube Bracelet" has been awarded Honorable Mention in the 2018 International Metal Jewelry Artistry Awards competition in the Metal category and was exhibited at the Bead&Jewelry Expo, in Milwaukee, WI, USA. As an Honorable Mention winner Hinged Pyrite Cube Bracelet was featured in the October 2018 issue of Bead&Button magazine, and displayed on http://www.beadandbuttonshow.com/ website.
Solo exhibitions include:
Adorn - featuring paintings and jewellery - Mysteria Gallery 2008;
Pattern Series - two-dimensional work directly influenced by her jewellery designs - Mysteria Gallery 2014; and
Contemporary Jewellery by Melody Armstrong - a collection of sculptural, wearable art jewellery – Saskatchewan Craft Council Gallery 2015.
Melody Armstrong combines her studio practice with teaching, serving as Resident Artist and Jewellery Instructor at the Neil Balkwill Civic Arts Centre, in Regina, Saskatchewan for the past 12 years. Melody Armstrong Jewellery is represented by Assiniboia Gallery at 2266 Smith Street, Regina, Saskatchewan. Assiniboia Gallery showcases a wide selection of Melody’s Jewellery and will accommodate custom jewellery designs. Her work is held in numerous private collections.
www.melodyarmstrong.com