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...
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Karen Christians
- Jul 25
- 2 min
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 15
- 3 min
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 2
- 1 min
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 25
- 1 min
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 10
- 1 min
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 25
- 1 min
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
- 1 min
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 10
- 1 min
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
- 1 min
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
- 1 min
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...
Karen Christians
- Dec 30, 2021
- 1 min
Imagine
John Lennon said it best. Imagine. I’ve thought a lot about this word, dreaming about a time with no pandemic, the freedom to hug, and...
Karen Christians
- Dec 2, 2021
- 1 min
The Coy Kois
My friends at Rag & Bone Bindery at Western Ave Studios in Lowell make beautiful hand-bound books including journals. I’ve been photo...
Karen Christians
- Nov 4, 2021
- 1 min
Lost Language of the Cranes
Last summer I participated in an outdoor show at the Fens called Studios Without Walls “When the Light Gets In”. In collaboration with...
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- May 10, 2020
- 1 min
Visiting Goldsmiths: Christchurch, NZ
When traveling, I always make a point of seeking out other goldsmiths. On this trip through the South Island, I met many wonderful...
Karen Christians
- Apr 26, 2020
- 1 min
Chiang Mai: Getting Lost and Found
Google Maps are my savior. A Soi in Thailand is a street. Like any city which has grown from small to way larger, Soi's are like cow...
Karen Christians
- Jan 10, 2019
- 1 min
Silver Splendor
I've returned to Chaing Mai, Thailand for 4 months and continuing my studies in Thai Chasing. Here is Wat Sri Suphan, my absolutely...
Karen Christians
- Jun 11, 2018
- 1 min
Photo-etching Metal
In college, one of my metals-mithing assignments was to utilize photo-etching. It’s a process that I continue to love and teach and to...