Booth Talks

12pm

Exhibiting Name: Carol Hearty
Location: Booth #2118
Speaker: Carol Hearty, Atalier Designer/Producer

Topic: ZipFlat Bags for travel or Storage or to Entertain Your Friends

Synopsis:
Carol Hearty is the original developer of these Confoundingly simple, intuitively mathematical 2D patterns which zip surprisingly into FUNctional bags. Unzipped, they travel or store flat. The Best Technology is still The Human Mind. These innovative patterns serve as canvasses for the expression of poetry of everyday life; Everyday Need Not Mean Ordinary.

12:30pm

Exhibiting Name: Aleksandra Vali
Location: Booth# 2202
Speaker: Aleksandra Vali, Jewelry Designer & Storyteller: Feelings Carved into Metal

Topic: Crafting Stories in Metal: The Journey Behind My Jewelry Design

Synopsis:
Discover the inspiration, materials, and evolution behind my jewelry designs. From the travels and experiences that spark creativity to the meticulous craftsmanship and material selection that bring each piece to life, I’ll take you behind the scenes of my design process. Join me for styling tips, a glimpse of my creative workspace, and an interactive mini-workshop to experience the art of jewelry-making firsthand.

1pm

Exhibiting Name: Seven Fingers
Location: Booth #2303
Speaker: Thomas Herman, President of Seven Fingers, Inc.

Topic: Displaying Your Work When Not Wearing It

Synopsis:
I dislike my work going into jewelry boxes. I prefer to build holders to display the work while not being worn.

2pm

Exhibiting Name: CAPS Brothers
Location: Booth #2217
Speaker: Matt Capucilli, Gold & Platinum Seamster

Topic: Why Do We Wear Jewelry?

Synopsis:
Gold & Platinum Seamster Matt Capucilli will briefly explore his conceptions of why humans wear jewelry, the history of metal sewing, and how his own interpersonal development has been affected by the medium of jewelry making.

3pm

Exhibiting Name: Vervet Noir Designs
Location: Booth #2403
Speaker: Valerie Radford Cox, Creator

Topic: Enhancing Cultural Understanding Through Narrative Garments

Synopsis:

Narrative garments integrate language into the design to share a thought, express an opinion, or engage in social interaction. In my talk I will explore how narrative garments can enhance understanding and encourage interaction.

12pm

Exhibiting Name: Linda Kindler Priest
Location: Booth #2329
Speaker: Linda Kindler Priest, Repoussé Jewelry and Lapidary Artist

Topic: A Little Bit Of life in Your Jewelry

Synopsis:
The appreciation of nature in many forms is integrated into a single wearable piece of jewelry. Each unique design is of a living thing and paired with stone that express an emotion or statement about it.

1pm

Exhibiting Name: Melissa Dudley Designs
Location: Booth #2324
Speaker: Melissa Dudley, Jewelry Designer and Artisan

Topic: Sailor’s Valentines: The Timeless Art of Love and Craftsmanship

Synopsis:
Uncover the magic of Sailor’s Valentines—exquisite shell mosaics that carried love messages across the seas. This Valentine’s Day weekend, explore their romantic history and artistry and see how these timeless treasures inspire modern designs that connect hearts to the ocean.

2pm

Exhibiting Name: Stella Flame Jewelry
Location: Booth #2300A
Speaker: Stella Flame, Creative Director Stella Flame LuXe Jewelry

Topic: Legacy Inspires A Modern Jewelry Aesthetic

Synopsis:
Beyond the precious metals and sparkling gems, a mother’s legacy of resilience informs this award winning designer’s perspective and inspires her coveted jewelry.

3pm

Exhibiting Name: Chris Davies
Location: Booth #2125
Speaker: Chris Davies, Jewelry Designer

Topic: The Influence of Art and Couture in Jewelry Design

Synopsis:
Chris Davies weaves a passion for art with a love of the haute couture and it’s métiers d’art. Join jewelry designer Chris Davies for a handling session of his unique pieces as he shares insights into his creative process and signature techniques.

4pm

Exhibiting Name: Lauren Chisholm Fine Art Jewelry
Location: Booth #2400A
Speaker: Lauren Chisholm, Artist/Designer

Topic: Becoming a Fine Art Jewelry Designer

Synopsis:
Lauren Chisholm will share her journey as an artist and trompe l’oeil muralist to creating an established Fine Art Jewelry brand.

4:30pm

Exhibiting Name: Dana Bronfman
Location: Booth #2400B
Speaker: Dana Bronfman, Founder & Designer, Dana Bronfman Fine Jewelry

Topic: What Does it Mean to Source Gold Responsibly?

Synopsis:
Dana will discuss the meanings of recycled and fairmined gold, why she chooses fairmined, and the challenges, limitations, and benefits to making ethical metal sourcing decisions along her journey from the beginning of her jewelry career to now.

1pm

Exhibiting Name: MORDEKAI
Location: Booth #2307
Speaker: Ken Hananya Borochov, Founder & Creative Director of Mordekai

Topic: Creative Force Behind MORDEKAI: 15 Years of Redefining Jewelry and Headpieces

Synopsis:
Join us in booth 2307 for a talk about the genesis, progression, and future of the maximalist jewelry and headpiece line: Mordekai celebrating over 15 years in business! Trusted by the all your favorite iconic pop star legends including BadBunny, Cher, Madonna, Lady Gaga and many more!