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Where it All Starts
Here we are at writing prompt number 4 from Caitlin of Aguja y Clavo. This one is about discussing where I get my ideas and how I develop them. Strange as it might seem, I am not entirely sure where I get my ideas. They just sort of arrive. And then I do the work.…
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My Tiny Studio Space
The third writing prompt from Caitlin (see previous posts for details) is to talk about my studio space. This is a tough one for me because I am very self-conscious. I have a very small space that I share with my husband, who has his office in the same room in our apartment. I don’t…
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Meet the Artist
I am so terribly behind in my writing on here. I had promised myself to take the time to do the writing prompts set by Caitlin of Aguja y Clavo jewellery. I really like reading her posts and I should follow suit by writing my own when I say I will, right? This second prompt,…
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Creative Manifesto
Fellow jeweller and ancient art aficionado, Caitlin of Aguja y Clavo has begun issuing creative writing prompts on her blog and I am going to try to keep up. I am, of course, already behind, as her first prompt, writing a Creative Manifesto, was issued at the end of December 2022. And now there are…
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Toil and Trouble Giveaway
EDIT: The contest is closed and the winner notified. Thank-you to all who participated. Future giveaways will be for mailing list subscribers only. The last few years I have participated in a giveaway hosted by my friend Jen at Rue and Hyssop. This year I am going to host one myself as she needs a…
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Milano Jewellery Week October 2022
It’s finally here! After two years of waiting, my work is finally going to be displayed at Milano Jewellery Week in October of this year. It feels like I have been waiting for ages. Sadly, I won’t be able to attend, but maybe I will do this again in the future. Below are the pieces…
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Honourable Mention at The Earring Show
My Cage series earrings were on display and for sale for the recent Earring Show fundraiser at the Craft Council of British Columbia‘s gallery on Granville Island in Vancouver. Three pairs of earrings were chosen in the Limited Edition category: the Lantern, Tower and Distaff designs. I am pleased and excited to have been given…
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Upcoming Shows for Spring 2022
I am so excited to be participating in two prestigious gallery shows and one online exhibit this spring. Sharefolder Fantasy The first exhibition is an online one called Sharefolder Fantasy . This online exhibit was presented in conjunction with Melbourne Design Week in Melbourne, Australia and is still viewable today. Over a period of 8…
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The Magic of Body Adornment
Jewellery is a magical thing. The art of body adornment in any form goes so far back into antiquity that its origins are lost. I don’t think that there is a time in our history where we could isolate that moment, anyway. One of the great imperatives of human existence is to find means through…
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Welcome, friends!
Here you will find my latest posts about the history of jewellery, new projects, interesting contemporary and historical jewellers and anything that might interest you as it pertains to jewellery and silversmithing. My aim is to inform you and hopefully increase your understanding and appreciation for this art form. Cheers! Patricia