More than 15 years of visual arts and crafts background. Experienced in a wide range of activities in various aspects of jewelry creation, teaching and business management. Excellent at individual designs and custom work.
Jewelry Designer
Works independently as a freelance artist specializing in handmade lampwork glass beads, sterling silver wirework, and hand-constructed findings and chains. Creates jewelry using handmade lampworked glass beads, European glass beads, Swarovski crystals, semi-precious stones, and freshwater pearls. Work is sold at galleries, art shows and selected stores.
Born to Bead, Trenton, MI
Established custom bead and metal jewelry business in 1996. Performs a full range of duties in support of all aspects of design, creation, production, marketing and sales. Maintains accounting and business records.
Educator
Taught classes and workshops and various project-oriented beading techniques.
Shows & Exhibitions
Ann Arbor Art Center "Jewelry and Objects", Michigan Silversmiths Guild, 2001.
East Lansing Art Festival
Suttons Bay Art Festival
Flint Institute of Arts Art Fair
Art & Apples, Rochester, MI
Biddle Gallery Trunk Show, Wyandotte, MI, 2000 & 2001
Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center Holiday Jewelry Sale
Awards & Publications
Wirework by Ellen Wieske, Lark Books, 2001, Six Slides Published
Merit Award, Monroe Community College, 2001
Achievement Award, Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center, 1999 & 2000
All sales on original artwork are final. No discounts apply.