Harvest Hues - First Artist is Stonewench

Maria Hendrika, Regina

I’ve always enjoyed making things.  I used to sew all of my clothes - often to go with favourite pieces of jewellery.  Now I choose my clothes as a backdrop for the jewellery I make.

I started making necklaces 5 years ago after winning beads and leather at a fundraising event.   Since then, I have taken numerous classes at the Neil Balkwill Arts Centre.  I work mostly in sterling silver and copper and I love working with rocks.  Semi-precious stones inspire me - I love the colours, the patterns and the weight of stone. 

I have always enjoyed wearing unique jewellery items and I’m delighted to be able to provide one of a kind pieces for my customers. 

I work under the name STONEWENCH and hope to see you at the Harvest Hues sale. 

Second Annual Harvest Hues!

Once again, JewelleryWon is hosting Harvest Hues, our fall jewellery show featuring 10 talented local artists. Come on in and reap the harvest!

Buds of May - Twelfth Artist is Susan Betker

I have been creating jewellery for about 8 years mostly for family, friends and weddings.  I started with assembled pieces and working with some glass, but reached a point where I needed guidance from experienced jewellers. I started taking classes at The Neil Balkwill Community Centre working with and creating silver designs.  The guidance I received from other jewellers was wonderful.  Making jewellery is a hobby that I enjoy and will continue to do so for many years.

Buds of May - Eleventh Artist is EllJay Design

EllJay Design by Laura Steadman


I have been involved in arts and crafts of all sorts for most of my life. I love working with my hands and have done cross stitch, Hardanger embroidery, crochet, Origami, designed and made teddy bears, painting, and other things too.

Years ago, my step-father took a jewellery class and I was impressed by the things he made. I wanted to take the class too but put it off for a long long time. When I finally took the class I was instantly hooked! I am continually fascinated by the way a piece of metal can be transformed through many different techniques into something beautiful and wearable. I have spent the last two years setting up my own studio and taking classes. I work primarily with Sterling silver but will sometimes use copper and semi-precious stones and beads. I have recently begun teaching a small class that involves fusing fine (.999) silver into a ring. I was born and raised in Regina where I will continue to take classes and work on designing and creating new and unique pieces of jewellery.

Buds of May - Tenth Artist is D & D Treasures: Jewellery

D & D Treasures: Jewellery, Debb Parent, has been creating a line of hand crafted jewellery for approximately ten years. She creates her works using Swarovski Crystal, sterling silver and semi-precious stones. Debb firmly believes in the holistic properties that stones possess lending not only to their natural beauty, but also to their properties that lend to healthier lifestyles. Ms. Parent’s D & D Treasures: Jewellery line can be found at her BeadsPlus location, or by contacting Debb personally.

D & D Treasures: Jewellery can be viewed at

http://www.beadplus.ca/index.php?option=com_phocagallery&view=category&id=1&Itemid=23

Buds of May - Ninth Artist is Prairie Sky Creations

I love colours and rocks and things that are different! I try to create pieces that bring out the best of the materials I use. I find the prairie sky so inspiring because it can be so colourful and HUGE.

I am an artist who currently specializes handmade jewelry, silverwork, lampwork beads, and other accessories. The materials I use are Sterling silver, copper, my own lampwork glass beads, semi-precious stones, crystals and other metals. I am also a member of JewelleryWon.

Right now some of my jewellery is on display at the Neil Balkwill Centre in a show called "Seasons". My lampwork beads are available at Beadplus and my jewellery can be viewed online at

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=14973363743&v=photos&ref=ts

Buds of May - Eighth Artist is D. P. Creations

My name is David Peters and I am the artist behind D.P. Creations Jewellery and Design. I was born and raised in Regina, Saskatchewan but now live in Grand Coulee just 8 minutes outside of Regina.

As I grew up my mom was a great inspiration to my affinity for jewellery because, as I always say, "her hands made Liberace's look bare".
My love of jewellery led me to work in retail jewellery stores such as Birks, Paris Jewellers, and Ben Moss. Over these years I began to explore silver smithing and produced simple pieces for family and friends. After being in the retail industry I longed for more unique jewellery, rather than just cookie cutter designs, so I decided to explore my own designs believing that other people might feel the same.

I do find that my jewellery designs still have a classic style, mimicking the type of pieces I knew from the retail industry, but I am more readily exploring my artistic side as my confidence and knowledge of working with jewellery grows. My favourite type of jewellery I create is "Melts" - molten metals flowed of sterling or gold which create one-off designs and patterns. My favourite melt to date, I have dubbed "Ode to the Grinch" due to the old man's face I see in the sterling. I accented the "Grinch" with 14K yellow gold bezels and almandine garnets to create a lovely pendant. I love big heavy pieces but as of late, I find myself experimenting more with finer pieces such as filigree designs and forever my daunting nemesis - earrings!

I have always believed that education is fundamental to any endeavor, so I started with a few courses at the Neil Balkwill Centre. I went on to complete a certificate of Jewellery Design and Repair from Ashworth College (with Honours). Now I am happily venturing out into the Art Festival scene as D.P. Creations to explore and share my love of jewellery with others.

I find inspiration for my jewellery designs both in the past and modern trends. I try to weave the old and new together to create pieces that hold a classic edge yet be fashionable enough for today's consumer.

Buds of May - Seventh Artist is Holly Ripplinger

Holly Ripplinger

Regina Sask

I started designing jewelry last summer and absolutely fell in love with it. I have my two Miniature Schnauzers to thank for this, as I was walking them they took me down a gopher hole. I injured my knee and could not do a lot, so I purchased a book and some supplies and started and fell in love with it.

It quickly took off and I was asked to provide Jewelry for a Grad Fashion show and then to have my jewelry available for purchase in the store that sponsorred Fashion Show.

I have taken classes from Debb Parent at Bead Plus and she has been so helpful and supportive and given me such great guidence. If it were not for her, I probably would not have continued!

I love every aspect of jewelery making from working with Crystals, semi precious stones, pmc silver, Chainmaille.

My favourite materials are working with Swarvoski Crystals and different Chainmaiile weaves. I love to figure out the new weaves and add the Beautiful Swarvoski Crystals to them to add the elegance and bling that only Swarovski has, and then adjusting the weave so make matching earrings, necklaces etc.

What I enjoy most about making jewelry is cusom designing an item that has meaning to someone and making beautiful and elegant jewelry that will make someone feel good when wearing it whether you are wearing it for an every day purpose or a special occassion. I do design my jewelry so that it can be worn for both every day and special occassion, so you can get a lot of wear out of it. I will meet with Brides and Grads to design something for their special day, with their input, so it is unique.

Looking forward to meeting you.

Buds of May - Sixth Artist is Carelebeads

My name is Caroline Betker. I come from Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan \ where I make my glass beads in my husband's shop. My husband had started glass blowing not too long before I discovered a book on lampworking.

I gave it a try and was hooked.

Now I incorporate my glass beads into all of my jewelry products.

I am inspired by everything around me- sights, smells, feelings...nature, people objects - inspiration is everywhere.

Buds of May - Fifth Artist is Teresa Moxley

I have been creating things since I was a teenager when I knit my first sweater. I have done macramé (that’s dating me), pottery, painting in oils, acrylics and water colour, sewing and making teddy bears from old fur coats. I was introduced to silver clay 3 years ago and fell in love with the possibilities this venue has to offer. I took a 3-day workshop and began creating my own jewellery. My main focus has been on pendants and earrings, although I have made rings and bracelets. In the near future I would like to get busy with ring making once again.




Teresa Moxley