833 SE Main, Studio 329, Mail Box 238
Portland, OR 97214
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I was born in Tillamook, Oregon. I am a fourth generation Oregonian. I won a statewide poster contest in the seventh grade and joined the Window Box Gallery in Salem, OR as a sustaining member when I was 18 years old. I have been interested in Art all of my life. I studied painting, sculpture and design at the University of Oregon. Also, oil and water color painting through Oregon State University and Willamette University. In addition I studied photography and silk painting at Portland Community College. I learned weaving, jewelry fabricating techniques and fabric design at the Oregon School of Arts and Crafts. I also drew inspiration from my travels to London, Amsterdam, Paris, Carcassonne, Versaille, Rome, Venice, Milan, Siena, San Gimignano, Florence,Hawaii and Mexico the Yucatan area.
I started my business because I had been making jewelry for friends and family for many years. Once a year I would have a holiday sale at work. I started having sales at a friends home that was like a party for her friends. I received great feedback from my co- workers and friends about my jewelry designs and craftsmanship. I took an Art Clay Silver class and loved this new medium. I took an instructor certification class. I prefer to make my own Art Clay Silver amulets as opposed to teaching. I have been using more wire work in my jewelry to add another element to my designs. I took two classes from Bullseye Glass when I was working in fused glass and also enjoyed that form of art. I am a member of the Portland Bead Society which is wonderful organization.
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833 SE Main, Studio 329, Mail Box 238
Portland, OR 97214
clsbcook