Fall 2007
Melissa was juried into the Sheltowee Artisans and the International Guild of Wire Jewelry Artists.
Summer 2008
Melissa's first tutorial appeared in the summer 2008 issue of Step by Step Wire Jewelry magazine. The "Inversian" earrings are a variation on the Persian chainmaille weave in which the rings are ordered in a graduated fashion and then inverted. Kits are currently available.
October 2008
Melissa was featured as the Artist of the Month in the October issue of The B-section, a monthly publication dedicated to the happenings of Berea, KY.
March 2009
Melissa was juried into the Louisville Artisans Guild.
Summer 2009
Melissa's second tutorial appeared in the summer 2009 issue of Step by Step Wire Jewelry magazine. The Pendulum Pendant uses wrapping and coiling techniques to cage an artisan lampwork glass bead. With an area of open space left above the bead, this unique design gives the illusion of floating. Kits are currently available.
July 2009
Melissa was juried into the Kentucky Craft Marketing Program in mixed media and metal. KY Crafted recognizes, encourages, and promotes high quality art and craft by Kentucky artisans.
September 2009
Melissa's work is now on display at the Kentucky Artisan Center in Berea, KY located off I-75 at exit 77. The Artisan Center is open daily 8am-8pm year round.
January 2010
Melissa was featured in an article about the newly opened Les Filles Boutique in the Louisville newspaper Voice Tribune.
March 2010
Melissa was featured in an article about KY Crafted: the Market in the online Courier Journal.
April 2010
Melissa's third tutorial appeared in the April/May 2010 issue of Step by Step Wire Jewelry magazine. The Celtic Cage design represents an original variation of the Helm (or Parallel) weave in which a straight chain is joined in the round to resemble a Celtic knot. Two Celtic knots are then linked together to form a chainmaille cage around a bead. Using sterling silver jump rings and Black Onyx beads, these earrings have a timeless appeal that is sure to get lots of compliments!
June 2010
Melissa will be a guest on "Featuring the Arts with Janice Lee." To hear her interview, tune in June 17th at 5:30pm EST at Moore Country 104.9 and click the listen live link! If you missed the air date, you can also access the interview in the archives at Featuring the Arts.
Melissa was juried into the Sheltowee Artisans and the International Guild of Wire Jewelry Artists.
Summer 2008
Melissa's first tutorial appeared in the summer 2008 issue of Step by Step Wire Jewelry magazine. The "Inversian" earrings are a variation on the Persian chainmaille weave in which the rings are ordered in a graduated fashion and then inverted. Kits are currently available.
October 2008
Melissa was featured as the Artist of the Month in the October issue of The B-section, a monthly publication dedicated to the happenings of Berea, KY.
March 2009
Melissa was juried into the Louisville Artisans Guild.
Summer 2009
Melissa's second tutorial appeared in the summer 2009 issue of Step by Step Wire Jewelry magazine. The Pendulum Pendant uses wrapping and coiling techniques to cage an artisan lampwork glass bead. With an area of open space left above the bead, this unique design gives the illusion of floating. Kits are currently available.
July 2009
Melissa was juried into the Kentucky Craft Marketing Program in mixed media and metal. KY Crafted recognizes, encourages, and promotes high quality art and craft by Kentucky artisans.
September 2009
Melissa's work is now on display at the Kentucky Artisan Center in Berea, KY located off I-75 at exit 77. The Artisan Center is open daily 8am-8pm year round.
January 2010
Melissa was featured in an article about the newly opened Les Filles Boutique in the Louisville newspaper Voice Tribune.
March 2010
Melissa was featured in an article about KY Crafted: the Market in the online Courier Journal.
April 2010
Melissa's third tutorial appeared in the April/May 2010 issue of Step by Step Wire Jewelry magazine. The Celtic Cage design represents an original variation of the Helm (or Parallel) weave in which a straight chain is joined in the round to resemble a Celtic knot. Two Celtic knots are then linked together to form a chainmaille cage around a bead. Using sterling silver jump rings and Black Onyx beads, these earrings have a timeless appeal that is sure to get lots of compliments!
June 2010
Melissa will be a guest on "Featuring the Arts with Janice Lee." To hear her interview, tune in June 17th at 5:30pm EST at Moore Country 104.9 and click the listen live link! If you missed the air date, you can also access the interview in the archives at Featuring the Arts.
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