Tag: First Nations

  • Upcoming Shows

    U of T Pow Wow I’ve had a few shows already this year and it’s only the beginning of March! My next one is the U of T Pow Wow on Sunday March 11 2018, from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. Details are on the poster. Come and enjoy the traditional dancing and drumming –…

  • Stories

    As a photojournalist, I am very conscious of stories, the need for stories, the comfort and understanding and excitement that can come from a story, especially a well-crafted one. All of the jewellery I design and make has stories. The stories may come from the sourcing of the stones and other components, the designing, the…

  • Indigenous & Ingenious Show and Sale 2016

    The amazing Indigenous & Ingenious is back November 19 and 20 at 765 Queen Street East, at the Ralph Thornton Centre, 2nd floor. Eighteen amazingly talented Indigenous artists and artisans will be there from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm on Saturday and Sunday, showing off and selling their wares. Paintings, beadwork, leatherwork, gemstone jewellery, stained…

  • 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…

  • 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.  

  • Some New Copper Work

    Copper Pendants I’ve wanted to do copper work for as long as I can remember and I finally did it. These are photos of my latest work. This is copper etching and thependant above has a feather. I’ve hung it on three strands of titanium-coated hematite beads that are a wonderful cube-cut. The cut and colour complement…

  • Fashion Show! A Huge Success!

    Fashion Show in Grimsby It was a week ago that Muse Fashions held their most successful fundraising fashion show in Grimsby to benefit three non-profits in the area. Tickets were sold out way in advance but there were women phoning at the last minute hoping to score a ticket. My jewellery was featured in the show accessorizing Muse’s…

  • Calling All Divas for Fashion Extravaganza

    I’ve donated this exquisite necklace to the Muse Fundraising Fashion Show happening on Thursday October 3 2013 at Casablanca Winery in Grimsby, Ontario. The fun starts at 6:30 with drinks and snacks and the runway show starts at 7:30. Muse will be showing their fall fashions and accessorizing with Blue Dawn Jewellery. All the Blue…

  • Enjoyer Market on Queen Street West

     ENJOYER MARKET Come and visit me at the Enjoyer Market in the Norman Felix Art Gallery at 627 Queen Street West, just east of Bathurst on the south side. Saturday August 17th, 2013 from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm will find me there. My recently-designed collection of bracelets, earrings and necklaces will be available!