Featured Jewelry Artist ·
· Roxann Astra Slate grew up in a family of glass artists on the East Coast of the US and has been flameworking since she was 10 years old. Roxann has worked extensively at the Corning Museum of Glass with glass artists from around the world. She earned her BA when she was 19 years old from Bard College at Simon's Rock. Her work can be seen in many fine galleries and museum stores including The Brooklyn Museum, The Museum of the City of New York, The Corning Museum of Glass and the Galleries of An American Craftsman.
Featured Jewelry Artist ·
· Natalie Tischler's methods include collecting, casting, polishing, riveting, rethinking and reworking objects into a collection of jewelry that is independent and vintage-inspired while evoking a romantic vision. She grew up in a small Texas town and studied Art History at the University of Texas. Natalie made jewelry as a hobby for twelve years before starting her Ornamental Things studio in 2004.
Featured Jewelry Artist ·
· JO LA COLLAGE is made in New Jersey, under the direction of designer Ellen Kelly. Along with her assistants, they create each piece by hand. What began as a colorful beaded jewelry collection grew into a mixed media metal line when Ellen fell in love with a concept and techniques of lost wax casting while taking a class at Art Guild in New Jersey. Many people ask what the name JO LA COLLAGE symbolizes. "JO" is derived from her son, Joseph, and "LA" from her daughter, Laura. "Collage" represents the mixed media of color & form.
