Our Story
I've always loved making and creating, spending most of my childhood covered in finger paint and glue, while surrounded by pipe cleaners, googly eyes and construction paper. I fell in love with metal while studying art at East Carolina University in Greenville, NC. After two somewhat disastrous semesters of ceramics classes, my professor suggested that I take a metals course. I hadn't considered the media before, but decided to give it a try. The first time I picked up the hammer, I was hooked and haven't looked back since. After school I worked as an apprentice to a bench jeweler repairing jewelry and sizing rings. When that opportunity ended, I was blown off course and found my self stuck in a retail management job that I was not at all suited for. Making jewelry, clothing and painting in my free time was a much needed creative escape, and while I had sold a few pieces at a couple of stores and galleries in my hometown, I hadn't seriously pursued my passion.
photo by Chris Seward with The News & Observer
In 2006 I found the motivation I needed to start a part time business. I set up a tiny workspace in our one bedroom apartment, opened up an Etsy shop and applied to a local craft show. While I had vague dreams of making a little extra money and filling the void in my soul, I could not imagine that the course of my life had just changed. Over the years Metamorphosis Metals grew and I was able to work less and less hours at my day job, until eventually making jewelry {and supplies} became my day job. I moved the studio out of the apartment in 2010 and into a space in The Carter Building in downtown Raleigh. {14 Glenwood Ave, Studio 24} My husband, Jackey joined me in 2012. His bold, geometric design aesthetic provides the perfect balance to my delicate, organic sensibilities.
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Studio Location: open by appointment
14 Glenwood Ave, Studio #24 Raleigh, NC 27616 Classes: Want to create your own piece of jewelry? We offer a variety of workshops for individuals and small groups. Most workshops will take 2-4 hours to complete. All tools and materials provided. Contact us to schedule a time. Custom Orders: Have an idea for something special? We would love to create a custom piece for you. Submit inquiries through the contact form or email to mail[at]metamorphosismetals.com. |
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