About

I found my passion for making jewelry as a teenager while working as an apprentice jeweler. I was originally hired to do beadwork – learning the basics in metalwork opened a new chapter & I was hooked. I learned a lot at the jewelry shop, and continue to learn on my own - lots of books, lots of mistakes, and the occasional workshop. My home studio has been built with tools collected over many years, some were purchased new, while many, were used by hands before mine. I began selling my work at seasonal events in Alaska in 2009. Many of my pieces are influenced by my local environment and are crafted with old-world tools and classic techniques.

I currently reside in Fairbanks, Alaska and work out of my home studio.