Original Art
by
Cheryl Strait
I am an artist working in the mediums of Metalworking, Silversmithing and Collage.
Using the process of hand fabrication and very basic handtools, combining, Sterling- Silver,Gold, Copper, Brass, found objects and gemstones.My one of a kind jewelry,makes use of found objects in a remixed,revamped, repurposed and redesigned style for customers who choose to be different.” I enjoy using different objects,not always thought of as jewelry materials.
My work is not cast or machine made and because of this it is often described as organic or unconventional.
Each piece is made by hand using sawing, filing, sanding, hammering, soldering and hand-stamping techniques.
I am an exhibiting artist, which means my work is sold mainly through Fine Art /Craft shows,Museums and Special Events and online at my etsy boutiques.
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Sign Up for a Workshop
Sign up for my workshops
Found Object Jewelry / Creative Metals 101
Found Object Jewelry/Creative Metals102 Etching Soldering and Beyond"
(New)FOundObject Jewelry Creative Metals 103 Links Bracelet workshop
(New) Bodacious Bangles
The Art of Collage on Canvas
(New)The Art of Collage Beyond the Basics
( New) Let your Heart Sing-Explorations in Mixed media Jewelry
Check to see if there is a workshop in your area?
create & buy custom products at Zazzle
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SHOP @ My Etsy Boutique
Purchase my handmade art:
Collage 2007-2008. My collages for this year are all about colors and shapes,mixed with the Stark Reality of Black & White whimsical objects( reminescent of my high school years of doodling and drawing),while combining odd but delightful vintage images.
The Mediums I am currently using include: artist grade acrylics, Neocolor watersoluble wax pastels, Higgins drawing ink and nibs,Renaissance Gold leafing & Gel Mediums.
Take a moment to visit my etsy boutique and browse the items for sale.
If there is something that I make and you do not see it listed in the boutique, convo me and I will be happy to help you.
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The BLOG
Visit my blog for the latest updates and interesting projects including:Something Wonderful in Belle Armoire,One Heart One World, collaborative Blog Project, The Pink Artists Collaborative Project, The white on white exhibition, the collaborative art necklace in Belle Armoire Magazine, ProjectObject Metal with Thomas Mann, featuring videos and links to more art websites.
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(Shows, Exhibitions & Workshops)
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2008 Events, Workshops & Exhibition Schedule
* Indicates show confirmation
(Artist will be present)
May17th (Sat.)
Found Object Jewelry 101 Cold Connections
The Bead Shoppe, Canton,Oh.
To register
call (330)479-9598
June 7&8(Tentative)
IBS Beadshows
John S. Knight Center
Akron, Oh.
*(Sat.)Found Object Jewelry 101
(Sun.)Found Object Jewelry 101
To register,
See my workshop links at the left or visit www.beadshows.com
June 14 & 15(tentative)
IBS Beadshows
Charleston, South Carolina
Sat.14th Found Object Jewelry 101(Cold Connections)
Sun.15th Found Object Jewelry 101 (Cold Connections)
To register,
See my workshop links at the left or visit www.beadshows.com
*July 11,12,13
St. John's Festival of the Arts
29000 Center Ridge Road
West Lake, Ohio
July18 & 19th
Workshops at:
Artistic Artifacts Annex
Located at 4750 Eisenhower Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22304
Phone: 703-823-0202 ext 213
See workshop links to the left
*August 21-24
BeadFest Philadelphia
King of Prussia, Pa.
OCT.8(tentative)
Shecky's Girl's Night Out
Philadelphia, Pa.
For more info visit
www.Sheckys.com
Oct.(10-13)
*Art is You 2008
Cromwell, Ct.
See workshop links at the left for more information.
Thur. Oct.30th
Opening Night Reception
Project Object Metal 2007 Winners Exhibition
Exhibition runs Oct. 30th thru Nov.14th
The Baum School of Art
510 Linden Street
Allentown, Pa.18105
call (610)433-3417
NOV.
MOCA Cleveland(tentative)
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Collage & Jewelry Gallery Pages
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