Ring a week challenge ring #3

Although this technically is only the start of week 3 of the ring a week challenge, my ring # 3 is already finished. It has been so cold, snowy and cloudy here in NJ that the weather has inspired me to think of sunny summer days. Between the color/sparkle of the stone and the color/shape of brass, they were perfect for what I had in mind! I call this ring the "Sunburst Ring". It is hollow formed and made from oxidized sterling silver, brass & a druzy stone. I am pretty happy with the way this ring turned out :)

Ring a week challenge- ring #2

Well after seeing all the great rings submitted to the RAW52 Challenge I have finished my second ring. I was inspired by the texture and shape of my reversible puffed heart necklaces and wanted to make a ring using the same techniques. This is what I came up with and I am pretty happy with the outcome :)

The copper has been run through the rolling mill to give it texture. Then it has been hydraulic pressed to give it shape. I attached it to a sterling silver back that has been accented with sterling balls and set with a turquoise stone.

2011 ring a week challenge

In 2010 I came across the ring a day challenge while messing around on Flickr. The challenge was to make one ring a day every day for the entire year. By the end of the challenge you would have 365 different rings. Being such a ring person, I thought it was the COOLEST idea ever and wanted to join in but I didn't come across it until day 115 which put me VERY behind :(

On Jan 5, 2011 I decided to check out all the completed rings in the challenge. There were a lot of rings and it was great to see all the creativity that just came oozing from everyone who participated. Much to my surprise I also discovered the ring a week challenge (RAW) for 2011. Needless to say it was something I HAD to participate in. Although the first week in January was almost over when I discovered the challenge I was able to submit my first ring made from bulls eye onyx and sterling silver. I hope I am able to follow through and complete the challenge!

jewelry class

My students come up with some of the greatest ideas for their projects! Here are some photos of a handful of the pieces my jewelry students have created so far this session. The session is not over yet (it ends Dec 21) so I will post more photos as their projects are completed. There should be plenty more photos to come since most of the women in my class are making Christmas gifts for family and friends!

Vicky's copper earrings

Vicky's tree necklace

Jen's black onyx cuff bracelet

Jen's matching black onyx choker

The class hard at work...a few people were absent the day this photo was taken..sorry to those of you that I missed but I will get you next time!

9th Annual Holiday Artist Trunk Show

The 9th Annual Holiday Artist Trunk Show went off without a hitch! It took place yesterday and I am TOTALLY worn out from such a busy weekend! Not only did I host Thanksgiving for 17 people at my house I also hosted the trunk show 3 days later! I think I spent more time cleaning my house in the past week than I have done all of last month. So needless to say I am spending today in my pj's. It was great fun having the 13 other talented artists here to participate and overall things went really well. We had an awesome turn out and I can't wait to start planning next years event!...Here are some photos from the event.

My studio all set up and ready to go.

"Thank you" bags were handed out to all of the people who came to our event

Shopping ,shopping and more shopping!



Kathy answering questions about her pottery

This is only a handful of photos from the trunk show. To see more check out my facebook page Michele Grady Designs

Girls night out

Saturday night I hosted a girls night out event at Creative Genius Art Gallery and Studio. You can bring food and wine and it's a great way to get together with your friends, or this case mother and sisters, and learn something new while spending time together. Below are pictures from their girls night out.

This is the project they were working on.
And they all did a great job!

I also come to you to host an event. You can read more about one of these girls night out parties here.

Phila Art Museum Exhibit

I went to the Phila Art Museum with my friend Anita, who also makes jewelry, to check out the "Desert Jewels" exhibit...It was pretty cool to see that some of jewelry made way back in the late 19th century could still be in style today! If you get a chance you should check it out. The exhibit only runs thru Dec 5th.....