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Valerie A. Heck
- Female
- Cleveland, OH
- United States
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Valerie A. Heck posted a status"Thanks Melissa, Actually non of the jewelry I have on this page is engraved. Some of it is etched. I plan on engraving soon!"
Melissa Cameron left a comment for Valerie A. Heck"Thanks Valerie! I'd love to see some of the engraving you're working on, I'm intrigued by it as a technique at the moment. Is the circular silver piece in you photo set hand or machine engraved?"
Valerie A. Heck left a comment for Melissa Cameron"A friend of mine, Michelle Pajak-Reynolds, told me to come look at your jewellery and I'm glad I did. You create some really nice layered pieces of jewelry. I love the effect. Beautiful work!"
Valerie A. Heck left a comment for Sarah Mann"I agree, Haystack was my version of heaven. Surrounded by wonderful artists, gorgeous scenery and so much talent!"
Sarah Mann left a comment for Valerie A. Heck"Thank you for the compliment, Valerie. I noticed that you took class(es) at Haystack. Love that inspirational place and makes me crave that feeling of being submersed in a creative environment with lots of new ideas and techniques being…"
Valerie A. Heck replied to Michelle Pajak-Reynolds's discussion The Importance of the F-Word and Taking Smart Risks in the group eMERGE: A Business Blog for Creative People (TM)"Great point to analyzing failure not just from a financial perspective.
I've seen many artists have a hard time keeping their lines cohesive. It's easy to get excited about something new or different and not realize that it…"
Valerie A. Heck liked Michelle Pajak-Reynolds's discussion The Importance of the F-Word and Taking Smart RisksValerie A. Heck left a comment for Jill Baker Gower"I love your brooch with the woven hair, I saw it in a crafthaus email. All of your jewelry is very skillfully made! "
Valerie A. Heck posted a photo
Optical Illusion Pendant
Made of silver, copper, and a convex mirror from the hardware store. The chain is sterling silver and handmade.You can see my process here:…
Profile Information
- Where do you live ? City, State and Country
- Cleveland, OH
- Place of Work ? Example: Studio, College, Gallery, Museum, ...)
- Valerie A. Heck Jewelry
- I am a .... Example: Student, Maker, Educator, etc.
- I am a jewelry maker and was a student at the New Approach School for Jewelers, Haystack Mountain School of Crafts and Towson University. I am currently taking an ornamental hand engraving class at the New Approach School for Jewelers and I'm loving it. It's a hard technique that takes years of practice but the engraving is beautiful!
- Your website, DIRECT flickr or DIRECT facebook links where your work can be seen.
- http://www.vahjewelry.com
- Describe your media/materials you work with
- glass, jewelry, metals, plastic, wood, I work mainly in metals, specifically silver. Silver wire is my favorite medium though I've been trying to use plastic and resin in my work.
Valerie A. Heck's Photos
Comment Wall (7 comments)
- At 7:58am on December 3, 2012,
Brigitte Martin said… Thank you very much for your membership payment and support of crafthaus. Your membership is valid through December 15, 2013.
Enjoy crafthaus, prticipate often.
- At 2:08pm on July 31, 2012, Melissa Cameron said…
Thanks Valerie! I'd love to see some of the engraving you're working on, I'm intrigued by it as a technique at the moment. Is the circular silver piece in you photo set hand or machine engraved?
- At 5:59am on May 30, 2012, Sarah Mann said…
Thank you for the compliment, Valerie. I noticed that you took class(es) at Haystack. Love that inspirational place and makes me crave that feeling of being submersed in a creative environment with lots of new ideas and techniques being explored...
Cheers!
-Sarah
- At 11:32pm on May 29, 2012,
Jill Baker Gower said… Thanks for the compliment Valerie!
- At 5:11pm on May 29, 2012,
eva sherman said… hi there friend! :-)
- At 9:36am on July 26, 2010, Brigitte Martin said…
- It was so nice meeting you too !! It's always great to connect a face with the artwork. DO stay in touch, ok ?
- At 12:42pm on May 6, 2010,
Hratch Babikian said… - pretty cool work , how is life ?glad you found me stay in touch.
NEW: Treasures from Taiwan - a crafthaus online exhibition...
Treasures from Taiwan - a crafthaus online exhibition shows contemporary metal art and jewelry from 11 Taiwanese contemporary emerging artists. Treasures from Taiwan will be highlighted on Crafthaus as an online exhibition from May 8 to June 7, 2013.
Latest Activity
Anna Sprague posted a photo
Backyard Portrait: Winter
48" long necklace in sterling silver, patina, cast and fabricated.www.annaspraguejewelry.com
Harriete Estel Berman replied to John Lunn's discussion SNAG Toronto part 2 in the group Tapestry of Talents: Bringing Your Whole Voice to Your Craft"Educating the customer sounds good, It is not an effective marketing strategy, but I heard those comments too at the SNAG Conference. .I look forward to hearing. your thoughts.Harriete
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Joy Ude posted a status"New Flickr photostream for my studio work and shows!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joyoftextiles/"
Joy Ude posted a status"New Flickr photostream for my studio work!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joyoftextiles/"
Rebecca Skeels commented on Rebecca Skeels's group The Association for Contemporary Jewellery"UCA Farnham preview is this Thursday and show is open up to and including the 1st June! Jewellery and Metalwork in the foyer and James Hockey Gallery!"
Rebecca Skeels commented on Rebecca Skeels's group The Association for Contemporary Jewellery"College shows coming up!!! any of you exhibiting this year and when?
http://www.newdesigners.com/
the J stands are the jewellery zone stands at New Designers!"
Rebecca Skeels commented on Rebecca Skeels's group The Association for Contemporary Jewellery"Following the success of our fairs at RHS Garden Wisley, we are delighted to have been invited to stage another event at a RHS venue.
RHS Garden Hyde Hall, near Chelmsford, Essex. We shall be staging the event alongside the already…"
Rebecca Skeels commented on Rebecca Skeels's group The Association for Contemporary Jewellery"This year South Hill Park’s annual Student Open evolves into the SHP Summer Open 2013, inviting Berkshire-based artists and makers to submit their latest work in this opportunity to exhibit. Student work from South Hill…"
Rebecca Skeels commented on Rebecca Skeels's group The Association for Contemporary Jewellery"Registration for International Jewellery London is now open.
You have been pre-qualified for FAST TRACK registration. A fast track pass gives you access to the International Jewellery London Trade Exhibition from 1- 4 September 2013.
We look…"
The Justified Sinner posted a blog postWhat Have I Been Up To?
Since returning from Istanbul, it has been non-stop in the workshop, preparing work for orders and making some new pieces too. I've sidelined a number of works-in-progress in order to get on with more pressing issues, so there are no updates on my Chanel-inspired piece or my tribute to Alexander McQueen, though I have progressed apace with my first foray into electronics in jewellery, "14th Century Nightlife" which I hope to finish finally this coming week after it sitting on my bench for…See More
John Lunn added 2 discussions to the group Tapestry of Talents: Bringing Your Whole Voice to Your Craft
Anna Sprague joined Heng Lee's group
Treasures from Taiwan
Treasures from Taiwan shows contemporary metal art and jewelry from 11 Taiwanese contemporary emerging artists. Treasures from Taiwan will be highlighted on Crafthaus as an online exhibition from May 8 to June 7, 2013.Curator: Heng LeeSee More
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