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Kenia Brea
Cary, NC 919-579-3646 kenia@keniabrea.com www.keniabrea.com Kenia Brea has exhibited at community galleries in the Dominican Republic where she was born, and is now living in Cary, NC. She studied art in the Special Programs of the Altos de Chavon School of Design, National Fine Arts School of the Dominican Republic and artisan centers where she […]
Bongsang Cho
STUDIO 106 Raleigh, NC bongsangcho@gmail.com www.bongsangcho.com Bongsang Cho is a South Korea-born metalsmith working in the US. He combines traditional techniques of forming metal with new technology to create innovative works that display the contrast between structural forms and the natural beauty of the materials. Cho earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Metals and Jewelry […]
Liz Esser
STUDIO 204 Raleigh, NC liz@hadendesigns.com hadendesigns.com Liz Esser has always been intrigued by the definition of ADORN: To make something or someone more attractive by the addition of something beautiful. This fascination of why and what people choose to wear to adorn oneself is inspiration to her jewelry. She began making jewelry for herself at a young […]
Leigh Griffin
Raleigh, NC 919-271-3597 araleigh.studios@gmail.com www.araleighstudios.com Leigh Griffin was the child that picked up rocks, leaves and shells on walks because she thought they were pretty. Still attracted to all things at the NC coast, Griffin creates jewelry incorporating the organic shapes and colors of sea glass, beach pebbles, and semiprecious stones. Her jewelry gives everyone the […]
Kathy King
STUDIO 110 Cary, NC 919-363-2763 kathykingnc@gmail.com www.kathykingjewelry.com Kathy King is an award-winning jewelry artist, beading instructor and author of Bead Quilled Jewelry: New Beadwork Designs with Square Stitch. In 2008, King developed an innovative bead weaving technique called “Bead Quilling” in which the holes of the glass beads and thread are exposed, allowing the thread color […]
Sandra McEwen
Raleigh, NC 919.880.2910 sandra@sandramcewen.com www.sandramcewen.com I create Champleve & Cloisonne enamel jewelry. After graduating with a BFA in illustration from Rhode Island School of Design. I apprenticed in glass in Italy. For many years I worked primarily in leaded glass, an experience that informs my work as a jeweler. When I am creating a work […]
Barbara McFadyen
Chapel Hill, NC 919-280-8672 bnmcfadyen@gmail.com www.barbaramcfadyen.com Barbara McFadyen is an accomplished metalsmith and enamelist, as well as an inventive book artist, who has been producing unique, wearable forms for over four decades in precious metals, stones, and vitreous enamel. She has become nationally recognized through competitive juried exhibitions and has twice been a prize winner […]
Jules McLean
Raleigh, NC 301.712.7487 jules@julesmclean.com www.julesmclean.com Jules McLean loves the various facets of the art world encompassing a multitude of mediums. McLean’s fascination with art and design began at an early age in her life. She has had numerous art shows and exhibits across the U.S. and has often been commissioned to do artwork. In addition […]
Hsiang-Ting Yen
STUDIO 201 Raleigh, NC htyjewelry.com hsiangtingyen@htyjewelry.com Hsiang-Ting Yen’s love of jewelry started at early age. Just like every little girl, she loved to play with her mother’s jewelry. She was drawn to the fun geometric shapes and the bold colors, especially the 80s clip resin earrings. Years later, she began to collect her own jewelry when she was […]
