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Monthly Design Challenges
September 2015: Spirit of the Earth
Artist: Kelly Morgen
Gaia, Earth Mother necklace
Inspiration: “The great Mother Earth,
Gaia, is the nurturing life force that
exists throughout the world. A god-
dess of abundance, creativity, and
fulfillment, she is shown here adorn-
ed with golden flowers. Gaia helps
connect us with the energy of the
world and reminds us we all have a
sacred place in the universe.”
Materials used: Sterling silver, hand-
carved and scrimshawed recycled
piano key, crazy lace agate, 18k gold,
Australian opal, pearl.
Dimensions: Approximately 1^3 ⁄ 4 x
13 ⁄ 8 in. (44 x 35 mm)
For more information:
http://www.kellymorgen.comOctober 2015: Skeletal
Artist: Rodica Frunze
Field of the Soul pendant
Inspiration: “This piece symbolizes
the ‘death’ of our constructed beliefs,
which allows the purity of the soul to
shine. It was built around a labradorite
(‘stone of the spirits’) with flashes thatWORKSHOP
Making a Spiculum
What: Start with a flat sheet of metal then raise it into a tapered hollow form and you
have a spiculum. Spiculums, commonly seen as teapot spouts, can also be incorpo-
rated into sculptural or jewelry pieces. Join instructor Steve Shelby for this three-day
workshop to learn his simplified method of making a spiculum. Students will start
with practice drills and move on to more creative work. Depending on the pace of
the students, there may be an opportunity to complete a finished piece, a standalone
sculpture, a piece of jewelry, or a component to incorporate into a larger work.
When: March 16 –18, 2016
Where: Genevieve Flynn Studio, Kansas City, Mo.
For more information: http://www.genevieveflynn.comMedium Candle Holder by
Steve Shelby. Brass. 4 x 7 in.
(10.2 x 17.8 cm).Calla by Steve Shelby.
Brass and copper. 7 in.
(17.8 cm).Frog Bowl by Steve
Shelby. Sterling silver
and brass. 7 x 7 in.
(17.8 x 17.8 cm).WINNERWINNERcontinued on page 12