Tina St John: Studio Tour Ten Artist

I’ve been creating jewelry since a very young age. My mother, also an artist but specializing in gourmet cooking and interior design, enrolled me in jewelry-making classes. I fell in love with the art and enjoyed learning from my teacher, for whom I later apprenticed. After traveling to India, South Africa and parts of Europe, I decided to start my own jewelry business. I launched Tina St John Designs in the early 90’s.

After many different ventures, I simplified my line and way of presentation. My goal is to design jewelry that provides a sense of well-being while making a classic statement. I work in 14kt gold, fine silver, sterling silver, 18kt gold-filled, bronze, semi-precious stones, freshwater pearls and swarovski crystals. Each piece is hand crafted one-of-a-kind. I specialize in custom work both new and re-design.

Website: tinastjohndesign.com

w[jewelry © Tina St John]

Stocking Stuffer Boutique, Saturday Dec 4, in Three Rivers

Join six great artists for the fabulous and fun Stocking Stuffer Boutique, at the home of Three Rivers artist Karen Kimball, from 11-5 pm . Free gift wrap and loads of holiday cheer. For more information, call 559-786-8623.

Meeting the Studio Tour Artists: Tina St. John

Tina St. John
jewelry

website tinastjohndesign.com

“My one-of-a-kind creations are an inspiration from my heart. Each piece is designed to be classic and simple, as well as to create a feeling of well-being. My jewelry is handcrafted in fine silver, sterling silver, gold-filled (18kt overlay), swarovski crystal, semi-precious stones and freshwater pearls.

I’ve been designing jewelry since I was a young teenager. My mother was also an artist specializing in interior design and gourmet cooking. She enrolled me in a jewelry class with a designer from Denver, Colorado, who I later apprenticed with.  Further on, after traveling to India, Europe and South Africa I decided to start a business of my own. Tina St John Design was launched in the early 90’s. With much trial and error, and several jewelry designing ventures I have simplified my line and way of presentation. My goal is “to design jewelry that provides a sense of well-being while making a classic statement.

I am developing a line that incorporates vintage and antique beads to create new modern pieces. I will use your jewelry, and/or my found beads etc and recreate new treasured jewelry. Contact me to learn more about this service and to see what I’m creating from old into new. This eco-friendly and green line is my latest venture.”

Tina is a founding member of The Art Co-Op Gallery.

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How to get Studio Tour tickets…earlybird price until March 5.