Art Show Dates and Classes 2015
Beautiful Bloodstone Necklace ~Sold
Other personal changes… my father in law passed away very unexpectedly a few weeks ago. He was a wonderful man. He was a father that was an example of how to live your life and love people. We will miss him greatly. His grandson spoke at his funeral and describe him as ‘warm’ and that is so right. He let you love him and he loved you back. He was a warm, loving person with a sense of humor. He was non-judgmental and rolled with the punches. I lost a Dad and a friend. His own children lost not only a father but their guide post, the foundation of their lives. We all are grateful to have loved him and we all are grateful for how he passed away… in his sleep, never sick, living and going and being right up to that moment. That is a beautiful to gift to him and a reward for the self-sacrificing life he lived. Love you Gramps.
Mother’s Twig & Vine Ring ~ This is a custom order with your choice in stones. This was made as a Mother’s Ring with her children’s birthstones. You can have your own ring made in a similar style but they will all be very different. I have made about five of these rings this month and each one is just as unique and beautiful as the next one. Link: https://www.wildprairiesilver.com/store/p181/Twig_and_Leaf_Mother%27s_Ring_Custom_Order.html
Florida Fossilized Coral and Citrine… Handmade Chain ~ This necklace is one of the boldest necklaces I have ever made, yet there is a softness about it. If you are interested in this necklace you can send me a message or call The Flying Pig Gallery and purchase it directly from them. It is on display and for sale at The Flying Pig Gallery in Algoma WI. 920~487~9902 http://www.theflyingpig.biz
Labradorite Bullet Ring Link:https://www.wildprairiesilver.com/store/p173/Labradorite_Bullet_Ring_Sterling_Silver_Hand_Made_One_Of_A_Kind_Wild_Prairie_Silver.html
Here is the show and class schedule for 2015. I am excited that I did get into the Madison Show and Wausau Art Show. Madison is terrifying me but you have to do new things, right? Why is Madison terrifying? I have a list… It’s huge, it’s a ton of over head in $$$, it’s huge, it has 200,000 people in attendance, it’s one of the top art shows in the nation, it’s huge, it’s windy, it’s huge, I will need help, I have children that are helpful ~ thank God for that, oh did I mention that it’s huge. It is on the streets surrounding Wisconsin’s Capital building so I think I will love it but I won’t know unless I try. IT’S HUGE!!!!!!! Ahhhhhhhhheeeeeeeeeekkkkkkkkkkkkk!
My jewelry classes at Peninsula School Of Art are a little goofed up in the catalog. As I type, I am reminding myself to give them a call. The three days of jewelry making where suppose to be consecutive days. You could pick and choose but not just come on Friday only and think you can make the necklace in the photo in one day. I am a little worried that I will have a class 20 people on Friday that all want to make something awesome to wear for their weekend in Door Co. in one day and that is unrealistic. We will just do what we can with what we have but Friday was only supposed to be available if you picked one of the other days or all three. So if you come Friday only and have never used a torch or a pair of pliers in your entire life we will still have you make something amazing but it won’t be what is in the photo. We will do our best though and as always in class I hold nothing back. We can take class wherever your skill level and imagination allow. All the links to show information and classes are on my website: http://www.wildprairieisilver.com https://www.wildprairiesilver.com/show-dates–classes.html
Late little note… I started posting daily pics in my workshop as they are created on Instagram. If you want to see those pics download the Instragram app (you can go to Instagram on your computer too) and type in the search wild prairie silver. The pics are fun, spontaneous eye-candy, no extra hoopla, very little text. Hopefully see you all soon on a beautiful summer day, in a park at an art show. Take Care & God Bless ~ joy
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I love your work!! I would love to take your metalsmithing classes, but the listing is confusing! If you take the 3 days of classes what exactly will we be doing? Or what does the 3 day classes cover? Is it making the pics in the advertisement or more?
thanks Jessica Hocutt
Jess~ Hi there 🙂 yeah, the way the classes are represented in the catalog is confusing and I apologize for that. When the catalog came out I kinda cringed because it was confusing and not the way it should have been… To answer your question we will learn whatever we possibly can in class. The classroom there is completely equipped with every tool we can think of rolling mill, hydraulic press, torches, flex shafts, stakes hammers… There is really nothing we cannot make in that studio. If you have some experience we can make everything in the photos. If you have no experience than it just takes longer and making one thing in the photos is more realistic. I do not teach in a process of make what is in the photo… I want you to make your own sketch or whatever comes from your own thoughts. I have taken classes that are like a kit and you assemble the parts… this is not that kind of class. You will saw out our own designs and create your piece. How far we take it is up to you and your skill level. I have students that come back to class year after year just for an imagination boost and to stretch out of their rut. They don’t necessarily need the skills they just need some stimulation. I hope that helps answer your question. I really put it all out there when I teach so I think you will love it. Hope this helps 🙂 joy
Joy, love your work and I am interested in taking some of your classes, but the listing is quite confusing as you stated. So if you take the 3 metal smithing classes (and have experience) what exactly would we be doing?
Design? Ideas? just needing a little more info?
Susan ~ I can’t wait for class! It will be fun!!!! The crystal necklace is on Layaway or Reserved and the $50 is a payment. I let customers make layaway payments for whatever time frame we set up in advance and then make the payment amounts for whatever we agree upon…. for example six payments of $50 over 6 months, etc… Hope you are planning on having a wonderful summer and will see you before we know it! 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 joy
Hi Joy Congrats on the huge Madison show!! You’ll do fabulously! I was reviewing your items in the new website. Thought i’d bring attention to the page with the tourmalinated crystal pendant that I LoVe! It’s listed as 50$ rather than 500$ whoops!! Looking forward to meeting you in September at peninsula. Blessings for a wonderful show season!
Thank you , Susan Wachler 404-325-4584
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You are the best Gary!!!!!!!!!!! I will see you in less than a month at Bead and Button! Can’t wait! 🙂 🙂 🙂
Hi Joy, enjoyed reading your blog. My gosh you are busy I don’t know how you can keep up with everything! Congrats on getting into Madison. You are going to need a ton of inventory. I love all the pieces that you posted pictures of. One small correction. It is a TEepeeCanyon agate rather than dry head and the only reason I mention it is because it is even more rare especially to get one that large. I sure hope you’ll find time to work bead and button with your busy schedule. All the best Gary Sent from my iPhone
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