Exhibits and classes:

I exhibit my jewelry at craft shows throughout the Northeast.  I am a certified Precious Metal Clay Artisan, and I teach PMC workshops at the CT School of Jewelry Art, Holcomb Farm, and numerous other locations. For upcoming classes please visit my friends at www.ctschoolofjewelryart.com

Christian Jewelry:

I try to keep some of my unique crosses in stock, but they usually sell out as soon as they are made!  One of my specialties is creating custom crosses for churches and members of the clergy. I recently designed and created over 100 crosses for the members of St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Manchester, CT. Please inquire about that special project for your parish, or for custom crosses for pastors and seminary graduates. Crosses are now available for sale on fineartcross.com. Look for the 2007 Limited Edition: He Calms the Storm

Lancelot's Steed

Lancelot's steed is a 6" tall horse adorned in silver and gold medieval armor set with garnets. He was on display for several months at the Granby, CT Public Library as part of the Giddy up to Granby Horse Parade. The horse was sold at public auction on $1000. Lancelot's steed was sponsored by the Granby Chamber of Commerce, and proceeds from his sale went to benefit the Granby High School Art Department.

Bio

Lori Catlin Garcia has 20 years of experience as a professional designer.   She has a B.F.A. from the University of Evansville and an M.F.A. from the University of California, San Diego.  During Lori’s career she has worked as a theatre costume designer, a textile designer and as an art director at the LEGO Toy Company.  Jewelry has always been Lori’s first love, and she now sells her own line of handcrafted jewelry at shows and shops throughout the northeast.  Lori is a silversmith as well as a Precious Metal Clay Guild Certified Artisan.  She teaches PMC classes at the CT School of Jewelry Art, and Art at the International College of Hospitality Management in Suffield.  Lori is a proud member of the Granby Artists Association.

Artist's Statement

My journey as an artist has taken me from coast to coast, into the corporate world and back out again. My work is eclectic, just like my background. I am inspired by the ancient textile patterns that captured my imagination when I worked as costume designer. I enjoy making original texture plates for the work I do with precious metal clay. In addition, I never grow tired of the wealth of patterns that can be created by combining different metals with traditional metalworking techniques. Recently, I have been experimenting with many new directions, including glass fusing and raku-fired ceramic beads. It is my hope that each combination of handcrafted elements will lead the wearer to appreciate uniqueness in today’s increasingly commercial world.
 
 

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