Barbara Nelson

I have always been a tinkerer and I have always loved jewelry. As a little girl I would refashion my mother’s jewelry, with permission of course. In 1991 I took a class in basic metalsmithing. My intention was to be able to use my own designs in my beaded jewelry, a life long hobby. So much for the beads! Today, my work is hand fabricated in sterling silver with bronze, copper and gold. The use of mixed metals allows me to “draw”.