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Whimsical, fun, shiny, happy handmade glass jewelry!
From the lecture halls of the University of Toronto (psychology) to studying Spanish in a gypsy cave in Granada, Spain, Catherine is forever engaged in learning about the world. Fourteen years ago this burning desire to learn new skills became, literally, a burning passion as she began the never ending study of flamework.
As she learnt the ancient art of glass bead making she also studied jewelry design privately and at Harbourfront Centre, enabling her to turn her beads into wearable art.
"Stories are narratives of our lives, shared pieces of our histories and our experiences. I?m inspired to use my glasswork to tell stories of faraway places, of the world around me. I want people to wear not a necklace, but a tale of my making".