Live at Mars Landing Galleries and Online

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This is a group on facebook where jewelry designers present their handmade components. My shows include beads, pendants, cabochons, and earring pairs.  Each show is a unique presentation of my latest work. I also offer a selection of collectables such as ephemera, chain or art supplies.  You must be a member of the group to participate. 

 Handmade Component Bazaar    

Occasionally I will also pop up at 

Bead Life, or One Sweet Bead Market. or.......Woman Creative Connection! The face book groups have been a gift of community to Creatives. Please check out one of these groups. The designs are always fresh!

Entries - Now- Oct. 15th,  2023
Criteria - use a component by Barbara A McGuire in a work you have created. Any media. Take two pictures, one of the item and one being worn! Send to barbara@womancreativeconnection.com It's OK to use manikins, hand forms etc. If it's 3-D ok to photo wall or table.
No restrictions - time, materials, size. 

Prizes - Awarded Oct. 18th. 

1st prize - $100 redeemable in Barbara's Artwork, first choice of November or December show
1st Prize  - $100 stamp impressions.
Grand Grand Prize - $150 Value 3 hr. private session Zoom class in BB Mokume, Millefiori Canes ( except faces), Wire, Metal Clay, or Marketing! 

*****Honorable Mentions - to EVERY ENTRY. Prize is a Zoom polymer color class Date TBA (recordings available). Everyone is a winner - and you don't need to be present to win! ********
Just Do It!

It's a lesson in scale. Less is More! More Metal, Molding and Mokume. Your wall doll is a personal reflection of focus. This is a relaxed social and shared learning experience so all you need to bring is a smile! 

William Holland is a residence craft school with complete facilities and classes revolving around lapidary, jewelry design and unique craft. The campus is located  in Young Harris GA near the  NC border. Sessions begin on Sunday evening and continue though Friday am. Each week offers a unique roster of skilled teachers in lapidary, wire, silversmithing, glass, and beading. Meals are included in the residence tuition.  Lodging is double occupancy. Includes evening programs and tailgating. Rock hound heaven!

It's been a vision for a long time,,,,,,and now it's coming together. Barbara McGuire and Kim St. Jean. Stay tuned for more information. Classes starting later this year. 

Formerly a 1945 skating rink, Mars Landing Gallery hosts 6000 sq. feet of unique and progressive work. We are located 20 miles north of Asheville, NC. Meadowsweet Creamery,  a 'must taste' ice cream shop, is located inside the gallery. 

These special projects are designed to offer a sneak peak at what is possible with polymer clay.  All the designs are premade - making you the designer of your own expression. This is a relaxed social and learning experience so all you need to bring is a smile!