This Week's Saskatchewan Artist is MG Gems

Marianne Greer of MG Gems

Marianne Greer is a gemmologist and chainmaille artist.  She designs and creates unique, handcrafted gemstone and chainmaille jewelry, incorporating precious and semi-precious gemstones with sterling and fine silver, 14K gold filled, vermeil, copper, and bronze. 

In Marianne's words:

"I have been involved in creative pursuits for many years, from drawing and painting, to pottery – I was a member of the Saskatoon Potters Guild in the 1970’s – to jewelry design and creation. 

Since 2008, I have focused on designing and creating chainmaille jewelry.   I especially enjoy the challenge of developing new ways to incorporate gemstones and glass beads into chainmaille designs.  I find working with clients to design unique, custom pieces especially rewarding.

I am inspired by nature's beauty as captured in gemstones, as well as geometry and the intricacy of chainmaille weaves. My jewellery integrates gemstone beads into age-old chainmaille weaves to create unique and interesting jewelry for the modern woman."

Marianne is a member of the Canadian Gemmological Association. 

She can be contacted at info@mg-gems.com. Her jewellery is available at:

Mendel Art Gallery Gift Shop, Saskatoon, SK

MacKenzie Art Gallery Gift Shop, Regina, SK

Etsy Online Shop:  www.etsy.com/shop/MGGems

Visit her website at MG Gems or on Facebook

In The Spotlight: Tara Locklear

Tara Locklear: Interpretive.Material.Jewelry

Tara Locklear graduated from East Carolina University attaining her BFA in Metal Design.  Material investigations coupled with perceived value surrounding wearable objects are driving forces in her work.  Inspired by urban environments, her designs are comprised of industrial and re-purposed elements resulting in an interpretive visual dialog of interpretive costume jewelry. 

To view more of Tara's work, visit her website at taralocklear.com or look for her on Facebook.

This Week's Saskatchewan Artist is Myrna Allan

Jewellery handcrafted by Myrna Allan

I was raised in a small town in South West Saskatchewan.  Following graduation I moved to Regina to work with the provincial government.  I have always enjoyed creating different things with my hands, however, that was put on hold when I was deeply entrenched in work life.  When I retired I knew that I wanted to do something creative once again, so I enrolled in jewellery courses at Neil Balkwill Civic Arts Centre.  For the past six years I have continued to learn and improve my skills.  I incorporate many of these acquired techniques and skills into my own Jewellery designs.

Characteristically, my Jewellery is colourful, petite and delicate.  Each piece is unique, demonstrating simple line and form and no two are exactly the same.  I apply many of the silversmithing techniques using sterling silver, copper, brass, titanium and niobium to design and create my Jewellery.  I have always loved colour and I enjoy experimenting and producing many colours which I incorporate into my designs.

Throughout the time at the studio I have met many wonderful people.  It’s been a great way to be creative and socialize at the same time. The social aspect of meeting other creative people is just what I wanted to fulfill my retirement.

I hope you will enjoy wearing my Jewellery as much as I enjoy making and designing the one of a kind pieces.

Saturday in Saskatoon Was a Success!!

Things went very well in Saskatoon on Saturday.We will be making an announcement shortly! Stay tuned (and keep creating) ...

In The Spotlight: Sydney Lynch

SYDNEY LYNCH JEWELRY: DISTINCTIVE SCULPTURAL DESIGN FUSED WITH HIGH QUALITY CRAFTSMANSHIP TO CREATE UNIQUE WEARABLE ART.

Since 1981, jewelry artist Sydney Lynch has been designing and making her handmade jewelry featuring contemporary earrings, bracelets, necklaces, pendants and pins in 18k and 22k gold and sterling silver. 

To view more of Sydney's work, visit her website at sydneylynch.com or look for her on Facebook.

This Week's Saskatchewan Artist is Roxanne Brown

Roxanne Brown was born and raised in Regina, Saskatchewan and grew up in 
a family of creative people. Roxanne has been an accomplished seamstress 
for her adult life with an eye and enthusiasm for tasteful embellishment 
and accessories. 

Over the past 8 years Roxanne has also applied her 
accumulated skill and artistry to creating jewellery. Through 
artistically combining handcrafted Lampwork art glass beads of other 
independent artists from around the world, semi-precious stones, 
Swarovski crystals and other high quality components; Roxanne creates 
original pieces that surprise and inspire.  

Roxanne is also in the beginning 
stages of silversmith work and will continue to refine her skills and 
look for new directions to express her imagination.

Roxanne's creations 
come together under the label of Roxanne Brown Jewellery.

The Buds of May!

The Buds of May is now fully booked. Over the next few weeks we will be introducing you to our artists. This year we have some new artists and surprise in the works!