Lavender Dawn - Handmade Lampwork Beads & Artisan Jewelry

Interchangeble bead ring (TM of BS) with one of my glass beads (fits P bracelets).

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Bovano enamel test...

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New 2012 show this year.

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2012 Shoreline Spring Festival

Art * Handmade Crafts * Farmer's Market

Fair Trade * Food * Community * Music

May 19, 10am - 4pm Madison Green
Madison CT

Enameled copper earrings

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Electroformed Bead

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Sentiment Beads

2011-12-21T09:46:00.003-05:00

A few words from my customer - I am so incredibly TOUCHED that I helped make a difference - this is what life is about:

'They are Betty's. Betty is my mom's very very very best friend. Even though she was not a blood relative to me she was the only person I really considered family. 22 months ago she was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. She fought so hard and lost her battle. My mom is lost without her because it was not only her best friend but really her only friend. She doesn't have her to talk to and doesn't really have anyone that understands her. My mom was also diagnosed with stage 3 duodenal cancer and my mom survived which I am very grateful!!!! I felt by giving my mom a piece of Betty that she can always take with her she won't feel so alone and will continue to fight to stay alive for me. I am so excited to present this present to her!!!!! I am grateful for having met you!!!!!!!

Some new focals - OMG, I love them!

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The custom cuff links I made for my friend Scott's wedding!

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Barn Hill Demo Beads

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My fellow artists!

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I love working with glass!

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Love sharing this art form.

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The kids LOVED it!

A new spin the 'dog collar' - she loved it!!!

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Had no idea that younger folks are wearing these today as neckclases - she was SO happy!!!

November Show....

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Sunday, November 27, 2011

Aqua Turf Convention Center, Southington, Ct.

Mulberry St., Southington, Ct.
off 84 east exit 28, off 84 west, exit 29

9AM-5PM

15th Annual - 200 Crafters - Inside show

November Craft Show

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Holiday Marketplace: The Spirit of Giving

Heminway Park School, Watertown. CT

Saturday November 26, 2011 10am – 4pm

November Craft Show

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Sunday, November 13, 2011

Italian Center Converence Hall, Stamford, Ct.

1670 Newfield Ave. Stamford, Ct. 06905

10AM-4:PM - Annual - 120 Crafters - Inside show

December 10th & 11th - Holiday Art Show

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Barn Hill Studio - 1-5pm both days!

Rt.110 & the corner of Barn Hill Road, Monroe, CT

For more information and directions, visit our website: http://www.barnhillstudio.com/

Brookfield Craft Center's Holiday Show!!!

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The big unveil of the 36th Annual Holiday Sale is Fri. Nov. 4 for BCC members only and Sat. Nov. 5 for the public.

The show runs from Nov. 5 to Dec 24. Open hours will be Tues-Fri 11-6, Sat 10-5, sun 12-5 and Mon (December only) 11-6.

Custom Enameled Cuff Links

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Focal Bead Show (click image for a better view)

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Beads, beads, beads!!

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Some new BORO beads! YAY!

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New pieces....not yet listed.

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Something new?

2011-10-16T16:05:00.001-04:00

SUPER busy day in the studio!

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Could NOT have gotten this much done without the help of my two favorite women - mom and Sissy! Thank you two SO SO SO much (mind you, this is only a couple of the gorgeous pieces we made today)!!!

Columbus Day Weekend Open Art Studio Trail and

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Visit my booth or studio during the Arts Center Killingworth’s Annual Autumn Open Art Studio Trail and Outdoor Arts Festival on October 8th and 9th. Begin the weekend at the FREE two-day Arts Festival on the historic Madison Green in Madison, CT. Meet and see the work of representational and modern painters, jewelry-designers, fabric artists, photographers, sculptors, glass artists and other crafters. Then purchase a weekend pass ($10 Adults, Children Free 12 and Under) and head out on the Trail with map and program in hand to explore the private studios of well-known painters, potters and ceramicists, mixed-media artists and crafters. This year’s Open Studio Trail winds through picturesque Connecticut Shoreline towns such as Killingworth, Chester, Madison, Clinton, Haddam, Westbrook and Ivoryton. The two-day Outdoor Arts Festivals is on the charming and historic Madison Green, Boston Post Rd (Rte. 1) and Copse Rd., Madison CT. The festive atmosphere on the Madison Town Green is enhanced with creative activities for children, live music and food vendors. The Outdoor Arts Festival is Free. For advance Open Studio Trail tickets call (860) 663-5593 or buy online. A kick-off reception for the weekend is Friday (7-9pm), October 7th at the Madison Memorial Town Hall. Visit the Arts Center's online gallery for up-to-date coverage of participating artists and for more details on weekend travel packages at www.artscenterkillingworth.org and facebook.com/artscenterkillingworth.

Yeah, featured on Indie Spotting yesterday.

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http://www.indiespotting.com/shop-showcase/meet-lavender-dawn/

Excited about this annual tradition! :)

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Show today....8/13

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On the Litchfield Green - 9:30-4pm. :)

New work...

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I just got accepted - so excited!

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43rd Annual Celebration of American Crafts
October 29 - December 24, 2011

Mon to Sat 11 - 6, Thursdays 11 - 8, Sundays 1 - 5, December 24, 11 - 2

The Celebration of American Crafts is an annual juried exhibition and sale sponsored by CAW. The exhibition is held in CAW's handsome two-story Hilles Gallery.

A prestigious showcase for professional craft artists, the Celebration presents fine contemporary American crafts in every medium. To maintain the high quality of the Celebration, the acceptance process is very selective, with a limited number of exhibitors chosen to represent each medium. The Celebration attracts nearly 10,000 visitors from all over the Northeast, and media coverage is extensive.

Stuff!

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Enameled earrings

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Let's hope I win this scholarship....

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A typical photo shoot....

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Progress on the wedding art!

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Slumped glass for our wedding project.

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Some of Nikki's Beads

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A new creation

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Nikki's Beads

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A quote from my student Nikki...

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Dawn,

I cant tell you how much of a great time I had on sunday. I wasn't expecting to learn so much! It was in no means overwhelming I felt like I could have gone for ever ! You're such a great teacher and I am looking forward to more new classes with you. Have fun planning and traveling. :)

Nikki

NEXT SHOW - Old Deerfield

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Saturday and Sunday - June 18th and 19th - 10-4pm. I am told this is an amazing show. Hope to see you there.

'Best in Show' at Manchester

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The booth and demo table.

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Here is Pat doing a demo today in Manchester.

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A couple of new pieces made today.

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YAY - my work on display at the Guilford Art Center.

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All I had was my cell phone with me at the time - sorry for the bad pic - so pleased to see I got a full shelf dedicated to Lavender Dawn! YAY!

New cufflinks

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What a great find tonight!!!

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I am going to put my beads in place of the plain manufactured ones and use it for our wedding - HOW EXCITING!!!!!

Hey Pat - I think I need to put in an order for larger mandrels - even the 'Pandora' size is too small for this. I can wait to make it! It is going to be gorgeous!!!! What do you think - boro or soft glass? Needs a LOT of polishing. :)

We had fun at the New Milford show last weekend.

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Next show - May 28th

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Wilton Green - May 28th - 10-4pm

Yesterday's Demo Beads

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Fun show this Saturday!

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May Beads Available on My Etsy Site

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An interview with Kelsi's Closet Jewelbox:

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Check out the article and see my current state of CHAOS:

http://design.kcjewelbox.com/2011/04/29/featured-artist-friday---dawn-lombard.aspx

New work tonight (click on image for a closer view).

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WOWEEEE - 1st Place - that's my necklace!

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Upcoming Show...

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Check out this month's edition of Inc. magazine!!!

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Updated 2011 Show Schedule

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5/7-5/8 (10-5pm) Meet the Artists & Artisans, Milford Green

5/14 (10-5pm) Harrybrooke Park Creative Art Festival, New Milford

5/28 (10-4pm) Wilton Green

6/5 (10-4pm) Manchester Art Association "The Show in the Park"

8/13 (9:30-4pm) United Methodist Church, Litchfield

10/8-10/9 The Art Center of Killingworth's "Art Trail'

11/13 (10-4pm) Italian Center Converence Hall, Stamford (Mike & Pat's Show)

11/27 (9-5pm) Aqua Turf Southington (Mike & Pat's Show)

12/3 (9:30-3:30pm) Junior Women's League, Woodbury

12/11 (10-6pm) Depot Square, Watertown

My new toy - can't wait to play with cloisonne.

2011-03-22T20:38:00.001-04:00

New Enameled Components for Earrings.

2011-03-19T17:04:00.002-04:00

New Show Added Today.

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Loving the new postcard layout!

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My first cloissone...

2011-02-27T10:44:00.003-05:00

Published in the April Edition of The Crafts Report.

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New earrings...

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Updated 2011 Show Schedule

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5/7-5/8 (10-5pm) Meet the Artists & Artisans, Milford Green

5/28 (10-4pm) Wilton Green
6/5 (10-4pm) Manchester Art Association "The Show in the Park"

6/18-6/19 (10-5pm) Old Deerfield (MA) "Summer Craft Fair" (awaiting acceptance)

8/13 (9:30-4pm) United Methodist Church, Litchfield

10/8-10/9 The Art Center of Killingworth's "Art Trail' (TBD)

11/13 (10-4pm) Italian Center Converence Hall, Stamford (Mike & Pat's Show)

11/27 (9-5pm) Aqua Turf Southington (Mike & Pat's Show)

12/3 (9:30-3:30pm) Junior Women's League, Woodbury

12/11 (10-6pm) Depot Square, Watertown

Inc. magazine photo shoot today.

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Hits the shelves in April!!

New Lark book we are featured in!

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New posting on Etsy.

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Experimentation

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UPDATED: 2011 Show Schedule

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5/7-5/8 (10-5pm) Meet the Artists & Artisans, Milford Green

6/5 (10-4pm) Manchester Art Association "The Show in the Park"
(awaiting acceptance)
6/18-6/19 (10-4pm) Old Deerfield (MA) "Summer Craft Fair"
(awaiting acceptance)
8/13 (9:30-4pm) United Methodist Church, Litchfield
10/8-10/9 The Art Center of Killingworth's "Art Trail'
(TBD)
11/13 (10-4pm) Italian Center Converence Hall, Stamford (Mike & Pat's Show)
11/27 (9-5pm) Aqua Turf Southington (Mike & Pat's Show)
12/4 (10-4pm) Junior Women's League, Woodbury
12/11 (10-6pm) Depot Square, Watertown

New jewelry to be posted on Etsy!

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Beads...

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Small snip-it published in the March issue of The Crafts Report

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Enamel work...

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Fun with enamels...

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Pretty things...

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Beads...

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New enamel components.

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Can't all of us lampworkers relate to this?

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Funny chart by David Houpt

2011 Tennative Show Schedule - Check Back Often for Changes.

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5/29 (10-4pm) Wilton Town Green Gazebo "20th Annual Open Arts & Crafts Show"

(awaiting acceptance)

6/5 (10-4pm) Manchester Art Association "The Show in the Park"

(awaiting acceptance)

6/18-6/19 (10-4pm) Old Deerfield (MA) "Summer Craft Fair"

(awaiting acceptance)

8/13 (9:30-4pm) United Methodist Church, Litchfield

10/8-10/9 The Art Center of Killingworth's "Art Trail'

(TBD)

11/13 (10-4pm) Italian Center Converence Hall, Stamford (Mike & Pat's Show)

11/27 (9-5pm) Aqua Turf Southington (Mike & Pat's Show)

12/4 (10-4pm) Junior Women's League, Woodbury

12/11 (10-6pm) Depot Square, Watertown

Even more beads...

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2011 Beads!

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Here's to 2011...

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Happy New Year Beads...

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Awesome new pieces recently posted!

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http://www.etsy.com/listing/64885284/rose-and-peony-handmade-enamel-necklace

I have the sweetest customers...

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...I just got a Xmas card from a customer - I think I am going to cry. Thank you Sharon!

Some new enamel components...

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Christine A. Santulli

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Please contact me regarding your recent purchase in Watertown at the Depot Square. Thank you.

More beads available for the ring.

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Beads available for the interchangeable bead ring.

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Last two shows of the season - hope to see you!

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12/4 - Woodbury
Woodbury Middle School
(9:30-3:30pm)

12/11 - Watertown
Depot Square Mall
(10-6pm)

Tutorial I did for Making Jewellery (UK) mag:

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An oldie (sold) but goodie!

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Such a fun show in Southington!!!!

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Today's enameled components...

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New creations just posted to my store!

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There are a bunch of new earrings and necklaces posted - here is a sample.