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Bayfield Festival of Arts 2016

Last weekend I participated in my first big art fair, the Bayfield Festival of Arts, which features artists that are inspired by and use materials from Lake Superior and the Chequamegon Bay area. This was a proud moment for me, as challenging myself to participate in this show had motivated me to really dive into making jewelry and make a business out of it in the first half of this year.

Storms in the previous week had caused flood damage that closed many of the roads leading into Bayfield, leading to what I understand was lighter than normal attendance. Still, I sold a few things and we had beautiful weather for nearly the whole show. It was located right on the waterfront with great views of the bay, calm water, and sailboats tied up in the marina.

My tent from the front

Earrings on display

Bracelets and rings

Special necklaces

Afterwards, I stayed on Madeline Island and had some time to visit the beach and pick up a few stones for some future projects.

Calm water off the dock

Sandy beach

View to the mainland from the ferry landing in La Pointe

Botanical necklaces

Oxidized copper and silver jewelry that mimic leaves, seeds, and flowers in nature. Hand-forged and accented with freshwater pearls.

My work is available for purchase on Etsy or in Woods Hall in La Pointe, WI, or at Stone’s Throw in Bayfield, WI.

Form-fold jewelry

Necklaces and bracelets that feature forged and folded copper and silver.

My work is available for purchase on Etsy or in Woods Hall in La Pointe, WI, or at Stone’s Throw in Bayfield, WI.

One-of-a-kind beach stone necklaces

Quartz, agate, glass, terra cotta – all kinds of interesting items found on the beaches of Madeline Island. Riveted or bezel-set in sterling silver, some are accented with cubic zirconia or freshwater pearls.

My work is available for purchase on Etsy or in Woods Hall in La Pointe, WI, or at Stone’s Throw in Bayfield, WI.

Lake Superior maps

The shape of the lake and of Madeline Island inspired these pieces.

A hand-forged sterling silver pendant in the shape of the lake, with a cubic zirconia marking the Apostle Islands.

Copper bracelets in the shape of the island, hammered and oxidized, with cubic zirconia marking special locations.

My work is available for purchase on Etsy or in Woods Hall in La Pointe, WI, or at Stone’s Throw in Bayfield, WI.

Silver and basalt bracelet

This chunky sterling silver bracelet features two beach pebbles from the shores of Madeline Island.

My work is available for purchase on Etsy or in Woods Hall in La Pointe, WI, or at Stone’s Throw in Bayfield, WI.

Striated pebble necklaces

These striated pebbles come from the shores of Madeline Island. I like how naturally interesting they are, in neutral browns and grays and creams. I’ve set them with sterling silver and freshwater pearls.

My work is available for purchase on Etsy or in Woods Hall in La Pointe, WI, or at Stone’s Throw in Bayfield, WI.

Lake Superior basalt necklaces

Basalt stones found on the beaches of Madeline Island. Riveted or bezel-set in sterling silver, some are accented with cubic zirconia or freshwater pearls.