Tag: Aboriginal

  • Aboriginal Pavilion – Here I Come!

    Turquoise, Turquoise and More Turquoise Ebony Wood and sterling silver looks amazing with Turquoise! I’ve done wire work with sterling silver to connect all of these wonderful pieces of turquoise with Ebony Wood beads. This is a wonderful year-round piece. The necklace on the right has five strands of turquoise with sterling silver finishing and…

  • Some Yummy Bracelets. Unique. Original. Aboriginal.

    I was commissioned by the City of Markham to design 21 bracelets earlier this year for the Clarkson Cup Women’s Hockey Tournament. The Clarkson Cup is the women’s equivalent to the Stanley Cup. I had a blast designing the bracelets and my creativity took absolute flight. I’ve since designed some bracelets that I think are…

  • Aboriginal Pavilion at Fort York

    It’s almost here! The event we’ve all been waiting for – the world’s largest Indigenous Arts & Culture Festival with an Indigenous Arts Marketplace featuring exquisite new designs by Blue Dawn Jewellery. Starting Thursday July 16 until Sunday July 26, the Aboriginal Pavilion will be home to my jewellery – I will be there from…

  • Blue Dawn Jewellery Pop Up Shop Opening April 16 to May 16 2015

    My Pop Up Shop opens at noon tomorrow – Thursday April 16 – at 2071 Danforth Avenue at Woodbine. I’ve rented a studio at a gallery called Artisans at Work until Saturday May 16. Opening hours are: Thursdays & Fridays from 12 noon to 7:00 p.m., and Saturdays from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. I’m available…

  • Some More of My Designs

    Multi-Strand Necklaces If you’re interested in any of the pieces below, email me by using the contact form. I’d love to hear from you, even if it’s just to say you like it, or better yet, you LOVE it! A 5-strand blush pink wood necklace that is so versatile, the wood in different shapes to…

  • Some New Designs

    I haven’t been blogging. I’ve been too busy designing some new pieces for my upcoming shows, as well as doing shows. In June, I did three shows – the Georgina Arts Centre and Gallery’s very first Pow Wow in Sutton on Saturday June 7th. Brilliant day! Brilliant Pow Wow! I shared a booth with my…

  • Wings and Bling!

    The weekend of July 18 – 20, I’ll be at the Wings and Blues Festival in the Niagara Region. I was there last year and looking forward to returning – the music was hot as were the wings! I met some interesting people, many of who mistook me for my sister Pat who lives in…

  • Come See Me in Sutton!

    On June 7, 2014 Blue Dawn Jewellery will be one of the featured artists at First Nations Cultural Awareness Day at Georgina Arts Centre & Gallery in Sutton! It’s finally spring and the beginning of outdoor shows. I’ll be enjoying the sunshine while selling and showcasing my new designs for summer.  

  • Grandfathers: The Native Art Show at Gerrard Art Space Gallery

    Grandfathers: The Native Art Show, January 8- 26, 2014 This theme based group show presents work offering a unique interpretation of the Seven Grandfather Teachings: Love, Honesty, Respect, Truth, Courage, Wisdom and Humility. These Seven Teachings are traditionally used as an outline for moral conduct.                                …

  • UPCOMING SHOW! BIINDIGEN ART GALLERY HOLIDAY SHOW DECEMBER 7 2013

    Stop and shop before and after Sutton’s Santa Claus Parade and enjoy some hot chocolate while you’re doing your gift selection from my beautiful new designs. I am creating some new bracelets, earrings and necklaces especially for the show at this beautiful gallery. My friends and fellow artists Joseph Sagaj and Mike Ormsby will be there with…