Main Services:
Necklaces, Bracelets, Pendants, Earrings, Repairs, Repurposing old jewelry
I started learning to make jewelry in 2005. I studied silver making at my local museum and started turning objects from nature such as shells, leaves, seed pods and other natural items into silver beads and pendants.
Next I began adding beads, especially pearls, gemstones and crystals. From there I started learning everything I could about the process of creating jewelry: beadweaving, bead crochet, silversmithing and lampwork (working with glass on the torch).
I have taken intense week long classes from glass masters: Corina Tettinger, Elena Hernburg, Jeri Warhaftig and Astrid Riedel. And I continue to pursue learning opportunities with well respected glass artists.
Now creating glass beads on my home torch is my passion. I love making beautiful beads and incorporating them into my designs with beadweaving and other needle techniques. My wearable art can be enjoyed any time of day and any occasion.
Linda Drinkard, Designer