Author: denise

I have done beadwork for over 25 years and got so interested in jewelry design that I took two metalwork classes at Arrowmont School of Arts & Crafts in Gatlinburg, Tennessee from wonderful teachers Deborah Lynn Gold and Marjorie Simon. I can't choose a favorite medium. I love sculptural work and adore forming and fabricating metals, but three-dimensional beadwork is more colorful. I sew a lot! Lately I've been making lots of purses and wallets as well as upcycling used clothing into new items. Lately I've gone back to sewing and refashioning cast-off clothing–mostly men's shirts, into girls' clothing. I also enjoy making handbags and wallets. They are really fun to put together–like a puzzle.

Autumn in East Tennessee

Autumn here has been glorious again.  I love the abundance of deciduous trees here.  They never fail to cheer me in the fall.  I know it’s a cliche, but the natural beauty of Tennessee really inspires a lot of my work.  Here is a photo of one of our beech trees.

New Designs

I have some new designs that I’ll offer at the Foothills Fall Show at the Jacob Bldg. in Knoxville on Nov. 18, 19 and 20.  Eiko Travaglini and I will be sharing a booth just to the left as you come in the front door.  Eiko makes wonderful Temari balls and baskets.

Here are some pics of a few of my new things.

Morning Glories necklace
Fancy!
Herringbone bracelet
Peanut beads and RAW

Lavender Festival

I’ll be at the Lavender Festival in Oak Ridge tomorrow from 8 till 10 or longer.  Come see the wonderful booths and smell the wonderful aromatic herbs.  Add live music and what else could you want?