Fun in Philly!

Betsy and Michelle flew out to Philadelphia for the Buyers' Market last weekend where they met up with Betsy's daughter Morgan. The three spent days walking around the show, meeting new artists and chatting with artists who we have carried in the gallery for a number of years. Here's a picture of Betsy and C.L. Whiting-the creator of Leaf Leather handbags. Betsy, Michelle and Morgan were searching for new work for the year and they did a great job. We are excited to start carrying clothing-they found four great designers that we will feature in the gallery later this year. They found some new jewelers (here's a picture of Morgan talking to one of them) and ordered new lines from some of our favorites like Desert Heart and Betsy Frost.

Many of the artists are full of life, like Raku artist Bruce Johnson. He is what Betsy would call, "a hoot." Here is a picture of him posing with Michelle. We've been carrying Johnson in the gallery for a year now and we're excited to get more of his work.

Every day "the gang" had lunch across the street at the Terminal Market-a huge market in the old Train Terminal. Here's a shot of Morgan and Betsy eating the famous turkey sandwich.

We'll be posting picture of some of the new work as it comes in throughout the year. We can hardly wait!

(M)ichael Michaud

Michael Michaud

Artist Michael Michaud launched the Silver Seasons jewelry collection in 1992. Silver Seasons couples Michael's exceptional knowledge of jewelry making with his love of nature. Michaud started as an apprentice mold cutter in 1973 and soon became a master precious metal caster and moldmaker. In 1976 he moved to the Rochester Institute of Technology's prestigious School for American Craftsmen. While studying under esteemed designers Hans Christenson and Gary Griffin, he mastered many of the techniques he uses today to capture the beauty and exquisite detail of nature in metal.

Fall Open House: best ever!

We had more than 2,000 people come through the gallery adn studio for the annual fall open house. This year we had baskets from Claire Swanson the weaver; jewelry from Patty Conlin; leather from Sharon Cherney and the new artist: Jennifer Ionta who creates her own glass bead jewelry.