Tag Archives: jewellery

artist profile :: Skadi Jewellery Design {fitzroy}

tell us about what you create My jewellery is about achieving beauty through detail and the relationship of a piece to the body. I like to create pieces that are if not a part of the body then an extension … read full article »

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artist profile :: ish {the valley}

tell us about your background My creative background actually lies in performance. I had never imagined myself as a visual artist or crafter. Then some years ago a medical issue prevented me from being able to perform. I was desperately … read full article »

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artist profile :: Cath Macauley {fitzroy}

How do  you find your inspiration? I have always done some sort of art and craft: particularly sewing, spinning and weaving. However, I took a ceramics elective at Seven Hills College and found that I loved ceramic sculpture. Then with … read full article »

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Artist Profile: Anna Just

Tell us about what you create? I create hand built pieces in clay and also hand painted silk. My range is always evolving from silk scarves, ceramic bottles, jewellery, buttons and mini ceramic women! What’s your inspiration? My work is … read full article »

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artist profile :: boulder opals australia

What got you involved in opals? John grew up with opal; his father was involved in Lightning Ridge through the 60’s & 70’s. The family still has a mining claim and camp at Grawin, Lightning Ridge. We traveled around the … read full article »

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artist profile :: Love is…

Tell us a little about yourself and how you began making jewellery: Originally from Melbourne, I trained in the food industry, developing recipes, preparing food for magazine shoots and finally in my own gourmet food shop. Once my children were … read full article »

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Artist Profile :: Rock Ribbons

What’s your history? I’m a Kiwi but Australia has been my home for a while now. I left New Zealand 15 years ago after graduating as a Graphic Designer and made my way to London where I started my career … read full article »

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A moment with Kimono Reincarnate

Where does the name come from? The name Kimono Reincarnate actually came a while before the business. I had started collecting vintage kimono and obi textiles with the intent of making bags and jewellery from them, but was still too … read full article »

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Harlewood Studio

How did Harlewood studio begin? Harlewood Studio evolved when Sue Harle and life partner Brian Wood had completed a full time jewellery and silversmithing course at the “Jam Factory Workshops” in Adelaide. They decided to combine surnames and creative talents … read full article »

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whizzbangle

Tell me what inspired you into making bangles? I have never liked to wear a watch, but I really like to wear bangles on my left arm. I think I like the way they respond with your activity, dancing wildly … read full article »

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