Texture-rich, structural one-of-a-kind statement jewelry, weaving together geometric and architectural forms found in the natural world. Hand-fabricated in precious metals; detailed with cut and raw gemstones and pearls. My art encourages you to confidently present your unapologetic best self.
Snow Farm Craft School
Williamsburg, MA
November 14 - 16, 21 - 23, & 28 - 30, 2025
Royal Plaza Trade Center
Marlboro, MA
November 21 - 23, 2025
The Kentucky Museum
Western Kentucky University
1444 Kentucky Street
Bowling Green, KY 42101
July 16, 2025 - April 30, 2026
Hangar 30, Warren G. Magnuson Park
Seattle, WA
November 7 - 9, 2025
Learn with Rachel from the comfort of your own studio, via online workshops, or invite her to teach at your favorite local metals studio for in-person classes.
November 17, 2025
In Person at Metalwerx
When you’re contemplating turning your favorite artistic hobby into an actual business there are a number of things to consider. Do I incorporate? Get insurance? Marketing? Where will I sell? How will I price my work? Others are more personal: Am I good enough? How big of a risk am I taking?Will I hate making art if it’s under pressure? We'll discuss all this and more.
December 6 - 7, 2025
This two-day hands-on virtual workshop focuses on clasps that are contained within hollow forms - dimensional, sculptural, and evocative. Clasp #1 - A hollow form toggle clasp with nested toggle for extra security. Clasp #2 - A box clasp integrated into a larger hollow form shape.
Customers sometimes comment that they see the pleasure I take in my work, which always delights me. Only in recent years have I felt I've found my voice and it shows in the art I make.
Even when not at the bench, I see inspiration anywhere from local fauna to the carpet pattern in an office building. Some designs manifest easily, while others fight to come to fruition, but one thing is constant:
Metal work has and always will be my way of breathing....
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