Karen Christians is a jewelry educator, maker, and writer in the metal arts, teaching and lecturing nationally. She is the author of two books: Making the Most of Your Flex-Shaft, and The Jewelry of Burning Man.
Come see SPIN: a gridded installation of 350 circular spin casting molds, August 25-September 31 at Loading Dock Gallery, 122 Western Avenue, Lowell, MA
Opening Reception: September 3, 2022 3-5pm during Open Studios, Artist Talk is at 4 pm
Open noon-5:30 pm, Wednesday-Saturday; noon-4 pm Sundays.
Closing reception on Saturday, September 17, 4-8pm, Artist Talk is at 5 pm.
The Jewelry
of
Burning
Man
From the community that gathers in the desert every year to make, burn and share art, this is a celebration of the stunning jewelry of Burning Man.
From Dust to Diamonds
Karen's Burning Man Ring Story
A life change, a unique community full of makers, the unexpected, and inspiration...
Your Soldering Sanctuary
Free Digital Download
Fully-illustrated guide to setting up a safe and sustaining jewelry working space: Pro tips for choosing the right tools, equipment choice and operation, and space setup. Could save you thousands while kickstarting your own jewelry making space.
Symbols of hope—the WWII "V" for Victory, the Vietnam era’s dove of peace—can be powerful talismans against dark times. Our new symbol: the Vaccine Victory Pin. Wear it with pride to express your faith in science, your support for the vaccine, and your appreciation for frontline workers.