Fairweather House and Gallery
Through November, an exhibition titled FIRST LOOK, a highly anticipated jewelry trunk show, will feature a dozen of local and regional designers– including one very special artist who has been represented by the gallery more than 11 years!
Barbara Walker works in precious metal turning bling into a wearable works of art.
Mary Hurst, born in raised in County Tipperary, Ireland, studied fashion design at the Grafton Academy in Dublin, integrates past and present Celtic designs.
Billie Johnstone, a former clinical practitioner, sparked retirement into a means to support to the youth programs in Soweta, South Africa. The proceeds from her handcrafted jewelry are “doing good works ™” that changes lives.
Alan Stockam and Heather Reider create one-of-a-kind silver jewelry, signed and numbered, with stones from the Pacific Northwest and beyond.
Cher Flick, a graduate from the Gemological Institute of America, creates jewelry “doing good works ™ “, giving back to a charitable foundation in honor of her mother, Joanie.
Karen Johnson, a natural-born artist, boldly designs meticulously handcrafted statement jewelry that could – and should – be featured in magazines.
Mary Boitta experiments in druzy semi-precious stones in designs that retain femininity and fineness.
Robyn Hall, with no art degree or formal training, creates stunning mouth-blown glass lamp work bracelets and earrings.
Fred Lukens crafts architecturally inspired jewelry featuring responsibly collected rare wood and Oregon myrtle wood.
Renée Hafeman embraces a love of vintage jewelry and gives them new life. Redesigning the antique pieces, she prays “whoever wears, please be blessed in some way.”
