Monthly Archives: January 2013

Call for Entries

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Jonna Faulkner

I just saw that Lark Books has issued a call for entries for a new book titled Showcase 1000 Beads.  I’m excited!  My passion for making jewelry began with beads at Marcie Stone’s Shepherdess beadstore in San Diego, CA.  I … Continue reading →

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The Fundamentals

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Jonna Faulkner

Today I went up to the City of Industry in the LA area to reclaim two of my kilns.  They went into the hospital at Laguna Clay Company suffering from exhaustion.  After some time spent at the spa and a … Continue reading →

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Spring 2013 Classes

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Jonna Faulkner

There’s nothing better than play time in my studio (while eating dark chocolate and listening to a book on CD).  (And, yes, I do wash my hands before consuming the chocolate since I haven’t figured out a hands-free, automatic delivery … Continue reading →

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Pearls and Gemstones

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Jonna Faulkner

Happy New Year!!!  I have good news for my jewelry-making friends in the San Diego area.  Karen Sinizer  — good friend and purveyor of fabulous pearls and gemstones — is making her annual trek to San Diego next weekend.  Her … Continue reading →

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