Earrings are fun to wear — and even more so when you’ve made them yourself. If you’d like create your own earrings you might want to sign up for my new class Earring Bling!

The class is designed for beginners (more experienced jewelry makers are also welcome). I’ll take you step by step through the process from idea to finished piece. At the end of the evening you’ll have 3 pairs of lovely earrings.

I bring all the supplies — beads, crystals, pearls, charms and more — and the tools. I’ll have earring samples you can use for inspiration or you can create your own designs. If you have beads or charms at home you’d like use, be sure to bring them along.

The class runs Wednesday June 10 at the Sundre Library. Registration is limited to 8 people. Please call the Library to register (403) 638-4000.

The snow is gone, green stuff is coming up through last year’s leaf litter and butterflies are flitting past my window. Must be spring. 🙂

As for me, it seems to be earring season. I’ve posted several new pieces in my Portfolio. I’ve been working with wire and metal lately — quite different from the tiny seed beads I usually design with.

Click on each photo for a larger view and a description.

How would you like to make a stunning pendant like the one shown here? Beautiful Swarovski crystals — the world’s finest — stitched together with dainty Japanese seed beads. To finish it off, you’ll hang your pendant on chain, attach a clasp and yes, wear it home!

Never beaded before? No worries — even beginners will be able to complete this gorgeous piece during the class. There will be several colours to choose and everything you need is included in the class fee ($35).

I’ll be teaching this class at the Sundre Library this Saturday, September 20, from 1 to 3 pm. The class is limited to 8 students so if you’d like to join us, please call the Sundre Library to register (403) 638-4000.

— one of the friendliest farmers’ markets you’re likely to find — begins a new season this Saturday, June 28.

Many of the regular vendors will be there with smiles on, along with some new folks who are joining us for the first time. A new addition this year is the Saturday Strolls. They will run every Saturday in July.

The market is outside and goes rain or shine. The coffee pot is always on and there are delicious baked goods to enjoy.

I’ll be there too with my jewelry. 🙂

Several of these items are from my ReDesign Series, incorporating old or vintage pieces from other jewelry. I enjoy working with these odds and ends. I usually find them at yard sales and thrift stores, discarded because they’re broken, tarnished or merely unwanted.

After cleaning and repairing them, they’re ready to become part of my new work. Many of the “found” pieces I work with are of higher quality that some parts available today — and in many cases they form truly one-of-a-kind pieces.