SHOUT OUT // Emma Dime

Super excited!  My new friend Emma Robertson of the badass blog EMMADIME featured me in her Lovely Lady post today!  Emma's blog is packed with simple, stunning design and inspiration-she's definitely one of my daily reads.  She also just released a book all about knitting for all you yarn buffs out there.

As a part of the post, I gave Emma a couple pieces of jewelry to give to one of her readers-- a pair of my pyramid studs and a Voce Keen Rarity necklace-- so pop on over and enter to win {it's mega easy, just leave a comment}.

L O V E + M E T A L,
Kate Ellen

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CLASS SCHEDULE // Fall 2013

All summer we've been hearing that you want jewelry making classes, so voila!  We are offering 4 classes before the end of the year.

Please be aware that we will not be adding any more courses, so clear your calendar and dig in for some soul-moving type fun.  Classes are super small and intimate with lots of time with instructor, Kate Ellen.  She will focus on introducing concepts with hands on practice and practical advice for getting started for both hobbyists and pros learning new skills.  We don't sell you anything once you arrive, so just come with some creativity and an open mind.

If you would like to offer this class as a gift for a friend or honey, please email crown.nine@gmail.com or purchase a Gift Certificate online (we ship you a gift card).  Space is limited to 6 people per class.

CLASS OFFERINGS

Wax Carving

SATURDAY | September 21 | 4-7 PM

SATURDAY | December 7   | 8-11:30 AM

Mitsuro Wax

SATURDAY | October 19  | 3-7 PM

Sawing

SATURDAY | November 9 | 4-7 PM

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Shout Out // Design Conundrum

Creative living guru, Maia McDonald of Design Conundrum, recently stopped by for a visit in my studio and Crown Nine to talk to me about creativity, art, jewelry, and our beloved Oakland for her inspirational series, Creative Spaces.  Take a peek at our conversation...

Name: Kate Ellen
Occupation: Jewelry Designer + Boutique Owner

What made you want to be a jewelry designer?
Oh my. I love working with my hands, and it's such a powerful experience to have an idea in your head and then make an object. I can't really explain what it feels like when you just know a piece is done, but the best way I can describe it is affirming and joyful. So I love that part of it, the actual thinking, problem solving, and transforming that takes place in my studio in total solitude. 

And then I just love-love-love jewelry, always have, always will. I especially love rings and bracelets because they are the two things that as a wearer you really get to look at and enjoy, you can have little private moments throughout your day in which you can look at your hand or wrist and feel happier by what you see there.  Read on >>>

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