You might wonder why artists and artisan’s go to such trouble with no guarantee of selling enough to even cover the cost of the booth space. Well for me, despite all the work and risk involved, the best thing about street shows is meeting the community. People come out to wander, to chat, to look at creative hand made things and be touched by what the makers offer. They buy with their hearts because these things are made by people that have lovingly made them with their hands. When you buy hand crafted you make a connection with a person who has a story to share. The art speaks to each person uniquely. It is my pleasure to meet each person. Each comment and question is welcome as it also sheds light on whether a design needs reworking or a price needs adjusting and keeps me talking about why I make jewellery, how it is made and what brought each item to be there.  Street shows enrich my  story as each piece made from my heart finds a home.

My booth at Guelph Art On The Street

If you attended the show. Thank you! I will be posting some of the work that you saw here. Some will make it’s way to the Cambridge Centre of the Arts Gift Shop others to Edissi Fine Arts in Kitchener and some may be posted on my Etsy or my icraft canada sites. Please contact me via email at heather@swaysilver.ca to find what you are looking for or have a special design made for you.  If you’d like to keep in touch email me and I’ll add you to my email list so  I can keep you informed of where you can find me teaching classes and where my jewellery is for sale once in a while.  (I promise never to share your info.)

Rustic Dandelion Ring, .999 silver, sterling silver, SOLD

Leather Bangle with Turquoise SOLD

Turquoise & Blue Striped Agate Bracelet (Sold), Hammered Pebble Links Bracelet, Turquoise & Smoky Quartz Confetti Bracelet (Sold)

Twig & Nest Necklace (Sold)

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There are two kinds of teachers: the kind that fill you with so much quail shot that you can’t move, and the kind that just gives you a little prod behind and you jump to the skies.”

Robert Frost quotes (American poet, 1874-1963)

Thank you skilled and dedicated teachers! You teach our kids the basics tools to live but you also inspire them to do what they dream they can do to thrive. You help them get over the tough stuff, the obstacles that might make them feel stuck and discouraged and find a creative way to work through it so they see they can get through anything.  It’s a tough job but so important and I appreciate all the positive things you do because what you do now affects your students for the rest of their lives.

.999 silver apple pendant on cord $20

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Fine Silver Cross on cord $15

This silver cross design is very special to me for two reasons. First it is the symbol of my faith in Jesus Christ. Second, it was created in support of my sister and her family who are taking a leap of faith and following their calling to serve as missionaries with Operation Mobilisation for 2 years.

Each cross is hand crafted of fine silver, stands about 2cm high and is strung on waxed cotton cord with a slip knot closure for adjustable fit for children or adults. The proceeds from the sale of these crosses goes to OM to support the mission of the Blue Family.

To follow their journey go to thebluesandbeyond.wordpress.com

To purchase this cross necklace go to:
www.swaysilver.etsy.com (US)
icraft.ca/swaysilver (Canadian)

To see what Operation Moblisation is all about go to www.om.org

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My next scheduled class is January 31st 2010 1-4 at the Cambridge Centre for the Arts. Create at least one pair of earrings and learn about earring findings and how to use them.  Register by calling the Centre for the Arts www.cambridgecentreforthearts.ca 519-740-4681 x 4376

If you are interested in learning PMC or beading and can get a group of 6 or more together I’d love to teach you to make your own wearable art!

heather@swaysilver.ca

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