clairesommersbuck's Profile

Bio

I have been making jewerly since I was in elementary school. What started as a friendship bracelet factory has grown over the years and I am super excited to where it will lead me!

I graduated with a degree in International Environmental Studies from Texas A&M University and had the opportunity to travel to Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia. While there I met a local jeweler whom with I bonded. I spent much time learning techniques and the ways of the travelling artist community in South America. I returned with a new found love for jewelry and began creating some of my own designs from metal and clay.

My love for the natural world inspires the organic textures and colors I incorporate into my work.

I have taken an 8-Week Metalsmithing class at Penland School of Craft and have taught a few jewelry classes here and there. I currently work at Clayways Pottery Studio and Gallery teaching kids and adult classes and working around the studio.

Thanks for reading!

Female, Born on September 16

Favorite Materials

Brass, Copper, Sterling silver, found pieces of metal, handmade paper, bones, seeds, stones