Interview with Bold Journey magazine: Trusting your gut and doing outrageous projects
Conversation with Bold Journey Mag: about trusting your gut and doing outrageous projects, and much more
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Karen Christians
Aug 24, 20231 min read
Star Trek Convention Las Vegas 2023
Standout costumes made by fans, seen in Las Vegas this year
Karen Christians
Aug 10, 20231 min read
Designing a Ray Gun
I was approached to make an award for an arts organization... Long story short, I decided to make a Ray Gun Bolo Tie. It speaks to the...
Karen Christians
Jul 26, 20231 min read
A Visit with Maggie Schpak
I met Maggie Schpak at a Star Trek convention in 2015, as I began research for my upcoming book "The Jewelry of Star Trek"...
Karen Christians
May 23, 20231 min read
The Vulcan IDIC pin
Some behind-the-scenes on the making of the commemorative IDIC pin, for the 50th Anniversary of Star Trek
Karen Christians
Apr 18, 20231 min read
The Genesis of "The Jewelry of Star Trek"
The idea for my book on "The Jewelry of Star Trek", in process, began with a conversation and a convention...
Karen Christians
Mar 20, 20231 min read
Talk: Making in Chiang Mai
When: Friday night, March 31 Time: 6:00 to 7:30 Reception at 7:30-8. Where: WAS Teaching Space, 122 Western Avenue, Lowell MA Free to the...
Karen Christians
Jan 3, 20231 min read
New Year's Wish
May 2023 bring you health, happiness and good fortune wherever you roam. Buddha cat sends you peace and contemplation. Happy New Year....
Karen Christians
Dec 27, 20222 min read
Thai Metal Fabrication
Chasing and Repoussé is a decorative metal technique known throughout the world. Chase, as to make a line in metal with a special tool,...
Karen Christians
Aug 6, 20221 min read
Artist-Teacher-Entrepreneur: a conversation with Charles & Systems
I had the good fortune to record an interview with the interesting Entrepreneur and ultra-athlete Charles & Systems: Founders Wisdom...
Karen Christians
Jul 24, 20222 min read
SPIN
SPIN runs August 31 through September 25 at Loading Dock Gallery, 122 Western Avenue, Lowell, MA. Open noon-5:30 pm, Wednesday-Saturday;...
Karen Christians
Jul 14, 20223 min read
Interview with Betty Sue King, aka The Pearl Goddess
Karen says: I’ve known Betty Sue King "The Pearl Goddess" for about 25 years. I met her at my first SNAG (Society of North American...
Karen Christians
Jul 1, 20221 min read
Growing a Diamond
In October 2021, I was privileged to present a ring for sale at the Burning Man Sotheby’s Auction highlighting a unique lab-grown from...
Karen Christians
Jun 24, 20221 min read
This summer is buzzing...
...with projects, but I also find it necessary to furl in my octopus’ arms and give them a rest. For six days at Omega Institute,...
Karen Christians
Jun 9, 20221 min read
A great Time at The Bench
After two and half years, I could finally stretch my in-person teaching chops at The Bench in Pawtucket, RI. For two days, students...
Karen Christians
Mar 24, 20221 min read
Call for Students!
Patrick, Pepetools and The Bench at RI A phone call from Pepetools Inc. connected me with their tool sale and there I met a new friend!...
Karen Christians
Mar 12, 20221 min read
Kids These Days
Teaching jewelry to teens is a passion of mine. Ring Fabrication with Lochlan Gilpatrick. We spent two days working on a sterling ring...
Karen Christians
Mar 9, 20221 min read
Spin: A gallery installation for September
A solo Installation of pewter spin casting molds and 800 pieces of cast jewelry will represent the lost manufacturing companies of Rhode...
Karen Christians
Feb 21, 20221 min read
Flights of Fancy: Montreal and Quebec
During the window of openings and closings in Canada, I spent 10 days in Montreal and Quebec City. How very lucky that a special world of...
Karen Christians
Feb 4, 20221 min read
Noah's Arc of Learning
Noah’s mom sent me an email inquiring about a full day workshop for her son. He has been watching YouTube videos on creating a steel cold...
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