Welcome!
After 35 years designing studio jewelry, I’m now designing courses and kits
so others can share my passion for creating beautiful forms.
To me, beadwork is like Indra’s Net - a vast, glittering realm of potential,
where all of us can learn and grow - and discover deep happiness.
I’ll still keep designing one-of-a-kind pieces, because I’m a maker at heart.
And I’m still writing about beadwork history,
with 3 articles currently in press as of late 2022 / early 2023.
I hope you enjoy my website. Thank you for stopping by.
—Valerie
Beautiful Ladies Bring My Work to Life…
Bonnie L. - New Jersey
Thea J. - Mount Vernon, NY
Sarah M., Arlington, VA
Susan M. - Alexandria, VA
Ilisse P. - New York, NY
Ruth G., Shelly M., Judy Y. - Philadelphia
Yona D. - Elkins Park, PA
Sherry M., Baltimore, MD
Kathryn M. - Piedmont, CA
Ariadne M. - Clinton Township, MI
Ariadne M. - Clinton Township, MI
Amber O. - Walla Walla, WA
Judith A. - Washington, DC
Laury S., Newton, MA
Judy M., Washington, DC
Linda E. - Seattle, WA
Ann N., Ardmore, PA
Francine Hibiscus - Rochester Hills, MI
Laura S. - San Francisco, CA
Four Lovely Ladies in Baltimore
Stacey B., Waukesha, WI
Susan M., Alexandria, VA
Eileen B., Forest Hills, NY
Lynn K., Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Sally C., Boston, MA
Alexis W., Chicago, IL
Ann N., Ardmore, PA
Connie R., Washington, DC
What These Ladies Say…
“I think I told you my first piece I bought of yours was a 40 inch jewel tone rope at the only ACC which came to Bellevue, WA. It’s beautiful and so easy to wear. Of course, I have bought many other pieces over the years after that first purchase. Your work really speaks to me. I know how to do many of the stitches you use and I know what the work entails. It makes me appreciate the pieces even more. Much thanks!”
Beth W., Seattle, WA
“It’s here! And it’s absolutely GORGEOUS!!! Photos can’t do it justice, Valerie, but you already know that. The color combo is exotic, but not overwhelmingly so. Sure to be an attention-grabber. And it obviously looks terrific lying here on my kitchen island! I love it love it love it! I’ll send you a selfie when I wear it the first time. You are a one of a kind artist, Valerie. Can’t thank you enough!!!”
Karen C., Boston, MA
“What a pleasant surprise to receive my necklace today. I really thought I would get it after Christmas. Thank you for shipping it so quickly. I love it!!! It looks lovely as a single necklace and sensational with the other two beads I purchased from you during the past year. Glad I have chains of different lengths. These beads are so versatile and look wonderful in different configurations.”
Susan M., Alexandria, VA