20 Jan 2011 4 Comments
in News Tags: Bloomington Illinois, Copper, Jewelry, Kelly's Bakery and Cafe, Mosaics, Silver
The aromas will capture you!
This beautiful little spot in downtown Bloomington,IL has some of the best breakfast, lunch, and bakery offerings around.
I’m very happy for the opportunity to display some of my jewelry pieces as art on the wall.
A cozy spot.
If you haven’t been there, you deserve a treat! Here’s the menu to get your mouth watering plus a few pictures of some of my newest works.
Copper Mosaic Swing
Turquoise Mosaic Swing
Ribboned Mosaics
13 Dec 2010 Leave a comment
in Uncategorized Tags: Arts, Christmas, Crafts, discussion, Glass, Jewelry, salon event, Shopping
On Wednesday, December 15, 2010 from 6 – 8 PM, I’ve been invited, along with glass artist, Jason Mack, to display and talk about our art.
(There will also be selected items available for purchase.)
I’m delighted and honored to have been asked to be a part of this event.
Eaton Gallery, run by Herb and Pam Eaton, and Main Gallery 404, run by Martha Burke and Joann Goetzinger, have joined together to bring a salon style event to downtown Bloomington every third Wednesday of the month, “a gathering of stimulating people to amuse, refine one’s taste in art and increase one’s knowledge through presentation and conversation.”
In other words, a group of people having fun talking about different types of art which can include paintings, photography, sculpture, music, performance, or written work.
This month Jason and I will be adding glass and jewelry to the mix. As visiting artists we will each give a short presentation and commentary which will hopefully lead to some questions and a group discussion.
The event runs from 6-8 PM on Wednesday, December 15, 2010, and is free to the public. Light refreshments and coffee are also provided.
The address for Eaton Gallery is 411 N. Center Street, Bloomington, Illinois.
This month’s theme is Celebration, “Art created, commissioned, given, or displayed to celebrate important happenings and events.”
I’m really looking forward to it and hope to see familiar faces and meet some new ones too!
20 Nov 2010 2 Comments
in News Tags: Bloomington Illinois, Handcrafted, Illinois, Jewelry, McLean County, McLean County Illinois, Normal Illinois, Personalized, Precious Metals, Shopping, Silver, United States
There are plenty of ways to find Silver Charmer Jewelry in time for the Holidays:
~ 5th Annual Holiday Open House with Sheila Asbell Allen and Silver Charmer Jewelry
When: Saturday, December 4 10 a.m. ~ 5 p.m.
Sunday, December 5 Noon ~ 4 p.m.
Where: 903 Broadway, Normal, IL 61761
What: Art, Jewelry, Ornaments & Cards
Flying Sisters (Sheila Allen)
Adventures in Resin
~ McLean County Arts Center Holiday Treasures, Bloomingtion, IL
~ New Works at Off The Wall Gallery, The Bead Parlor, Downtown Bloomington, IL
The purr-fect gift awaits…. ~ JD
Purrrfect Holiday Gifts
28 Oct 2010 2 Comments
This is too much fun!
If you’ve ever wanted to try your hand at mosaics, I’ll be teaching a micro-mosaics pendant class at The Bead Parlor in Bloomington, Illinois on Saturday, October 30, 2010 if you are in the area. It’s a really fun class, inspired by the work of Joan Babcock. All you need to bring is yourself and your imagination! Oh, and a needle and thread! Details at The Bead Parlor.
30 Sep 2010 2 Comments
in News Tags: Crafts, Easter Seals, Grape Soiree, Handcrafted, Jewelry, Personalized, Precious Metals, Shopping, Silver, Swarovski
Created specifically for Easter Seals’ Grape Soiree 2010:
“Let Me Shade You”
"Let Me Shade You"
23 g. of fine silver (99% pure) in three layers,
embedded with amethyst, peridot, & emerald,
accentuated with watermelon tourmaline & pearl;
double-stranded on sterling silver (24″),
highlighted with rainbow patina
& finished with Swarovski crystal.
04 Sep 2010 Leave a comment
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Silver Charmer
Yes, I’m the Silver Charmer.
I’m a metalsmith specializing in precious metal clay which is 99% pure silver.
My jewelry designs include semi-precious gems, gold, crystal, glass, & mixed media.
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Silver Charmer Jewelry 