SNAG

Hello everyone!

I just got back from my very first SNAG (Society of North American Goldsmiths) Conference, and it was incredible. I lost count, but I went to about 10 lectures, 5 gallery shows, a short film, a trunk show, a maker-space tour, and explored Portland as much as I could. I also tried out a bunch of vegan restaurants, like I do wherever I travel!

My favorite lectures were Vivian Beer, Nick Dong, and a bunch of rapid-fire lectures by Peter Antor, Thomas Campbell, Yvonne Escalante, Tania Larsson, and Caitlin Skelcey.

Vivian Beer

Nick Dong

I went to as many gallery shows as I could manage. Here are some highlights. Click on each image for more info.

I also volunteered at Annie Meyer Gallery, where my jewelry was in a show called Crossings, put on by the Seattle Metals Guild and the Creative Metal Arts Guild.

I got to go on a tour of ADX, which is a maker-space in Portland. They have a wood shop, metal shop, jewelry shop, digital lab, screen printing shop, and many other facilities. It was so wonderful and I could have stayed there forever.

In between lectures and shows I spent as much time as I could wandering around Portland and eating delicious vegan food.

I'm so glad I got to go to the SNAG conference and participate in all the things I did. It was a little overwhelming and super busy but I had a fantastic time and came home with so much inspiration and ideas. I can't wait to see you all again next year in Chicago!

Website Update

Hi Everyone,

First of all, I'm really looking forward to the  SNAG conference in Portland, OR from May 23-26. If you're going to be there I'd love to meet you! Send me a message to connect. Also, One of my necklaces will be in a show called Crossings in the Annie Meyer Gallery. Please go check it out, it's going to be an amazing show!

As for my website, I've been working on making it more streamlined and cohesive. In my studio I've been focusing more on repairs and custom work, and I'm trying to get my website to reflect that. It's so difficult to decide what to pair down and what to emphasize though! I'm so proud of everything I've made, and want to show off everything I've ever done or accomplished. I condensed my RISD portfolio pages, and will be adding more of my recent work to new portfolio pages. I've also completely re-written my custom and repair page, so go check it out! I'm planning on getting some testimonials and reviews up sometime soon. If I've done work for you, feel free to send me a few sentences about working with me! I will love you forever. Let me know what you think of the changes and if you have ideas for other suggestions. As many of you know, a website is always a work in progress and I'm open to any advice.

Thanks for reading!

Nina

More new locations!

Hey friends,

I have some really exciting news: I have 2 new locations. My business has been growing like crazy the last few months and I'm so pleased to be able to share my jewelry with people all over the country!

The first new location is the Metal Museum Shop in Memphis Tennessee. This museum is dedicated to the history, craft, and art of metalsmithing. They have so many great exhibits, galleries, and programs, and serve as a home for the metalsmithing community in Memphis and also across the US. Next time you're in Tennessee, definitely stop by!

My second new location is Drizzle & Shine on Capitol Hill in Seattle. It's a cute little eco-boutique with all eco-friendly, vegan products. They have a really nice collection of clothes, shoes, jewelry, and some household items, and most of it is locally produced by small businesses. I'm so proud that my work is on display there and I really support their mission.

In other news, I will be at the SNAG conference in Portland from May 23-26. One of my necklaces will be in a show called Crossings in the Annie Meyer Gallery. Please go check it out, it's going to be an amazing show!

New work

Hey everyone,

Here are some photos of things that I have made recently. Some of them are for sale, and some of them are custom projects. Let me know if you have any questions, or want a custom piece of your own!