You probably have noticed I do quite a few shows at venues locally and around the country. Shows are very important to me and to my loyal followers. Beyond the quick and enjoyable sales, they allow me to meet returning and potential customers on a personal level, and to explain techniques and processes like silver reticulation, casting, and applying patina.
To me an important aspect of on-site shows is the ability for clients to personally try on jewelry, explore specific styles, and discuss special order options. These events also offer attendees the opportunity to learn more about my background and story.
What you probably don't know is what goes into the set-up and participation in these shows. I've been doing shows since 2010 and have perfected my set-up and take-down process. Approximately 80% of the time I will set up the display in my white pop-up tent and the other times I will be inside or undercover. It typically takes me several hours to get things in their correct places. Every jewelry piece is sorted and packaged into collections with all their corresponding display pieces and I know exactly where every piece is supposed to go. Outside poses some major risks and mainly it is weather related. It could be blistering hot, freezing cold, raining, hailing, sleeting, or my worst enemy - the wind! One of the drawbacks of being undercover or displaying in my tent is that I have to remove and pack up all the jewelry at the end of the day to avoid weather damage and theft. Fortunately that is not necessary inside because I am usually in a locked room reducing that extra step of packing.
Below is a list ot the various studios and the artists included in each one. I will be at studio 4 along with 6 other talented artists.
As a little tease - here is a new piece of jewelry. It is a lovely Turquoise Pendant set in a sterling Bezel.
You're invited to view my entire collection of handmade jewelry, including one-of-a-kind reticulated sterling silver and mixed metal earrings, pendants, and cuffs adorned with stunning gemstones and pearls.
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