Category Archives: Events

Happy Belated Birthday, Leo!

Posted on February 2, 2013 by

No funny hats.  No parties.  No dog-friendly birthday cakes.  Just another in a series of good days that date back six plus years to the day a good friend dragged us up to Olivenhain, saying, “I found a Cavalier King … Continue reading →

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Escape Fire

Posted on November 5, 2012 by

A good friend urged us to see a new documentary, Escape Fire, now playing at the Clairemont Reading Cinema in Clairemont Mesa (CA) and in many other theaters around the country. The movie’s name is a metaphor for finding new … Continue reading →

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San Diego Bead Bazaar Runs Tomorrow and Sunday, August 4th & 5th

Posted on August 4, 2012 by

Just a quick post to remind folks that Jonna Faulkner will be joining Ann & Stan Rosier again at the San Diego Bead Bazaar this weekend. The show is at the Scottish Rite Temple at 1895 Camino Del Rio South … Continue reading →

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Contemporary Metal Clay Jewelry, a Talk by Jonna Faulkner at the San Diego Bead Society this Saturday

Posted on May 17, 2012 by

This Saturday, May 19, Jonna Faulkner will present “State of the Art: Metal Clay 2012” at a monthly meeting of the Bead Society of San Diego at 10:00 am at the Mingei Museum in Balboa Park.  (In the interest of … Continue reading →

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Jonna Faulkner, Vanessa Raffi Backer, and Susan Blessinger at the Talmadge Art Show on Sunday

Posted on November 18, 2011 by

This post serves two purposes:  to remind friends about an art show in San Diego on Sunday.  And to elaborate on recent design work by Steve Rossman Photo+Marketing, specifically, the postcard announcement below. For the past 13 years Jonna Faulkner, Vanessa … Continue reading →

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Changes

Posted on November 9, 2011 by

First things first…You’ve probably noticed that the masthead for this website has changed. The four pieces in the masthead were designed and fabricated by Jonna Faulkner (Summer Garden panel bracelet); Jan Spencley (Leaves & Vines necklace);  Lesley Messam (Mary, Mary … Continue reading →

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Copper Leaf and Vine Necklace by Jonna Faulkner on view at Artwear San Diego this Sunday

Posted on October 28, 2011 by

Here’s a new necklace by Jonna Faulkner.  The piece is constructed from copper leaves and pods, copper wire vines and pearls. It was photographed in my Escondido studio with a Nikon D300 camera and 60mm macro lens.  The necklace was lighted with … Continue reading →

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Third series of Jewelry Photography classes starts October 1st

Posted on September 14, 2011 by

My third series of Jewelry Photography classes starts October 1st at the West Point Loma campus of San Diego Continuing Education. We’ve expanded the class to four sessions that run from 9 am to 12 pm on consecutive Saturdays through October 22nd. … Continue reading →

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Maggie Taylor- Almost Alice in Carlsbad, CA Gallery

Posted on July 27, 2011 by

Maggie Taylor is an extraordinary photographer/photo illustrator.   Just defining exactly what it is that she does is challenging.  Best to call her an artist of great skill and talent, and leave it at that.  A few years back, I took … Continue reading →

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Metal Clay World Conference

Posted on July 8, 2011 by

It always helps when you know where you’re going!!! It’s the Metal Clay World Conference July 14-16 in Bloomingdale IL, at the Hilton Indian Lakes Resort.  The conference is open to all metal clay enthusiasts and artists.  Speakers and attendees will … Continue reading →

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