As Best As I Can Remember Me The fun began in the Parks and Recreation department in Mesa, Az. My girlfriend at the time was interested in some classes they offered in leather crafting and consequently so was I. We took several leather crafting classes together. Designing was fun and there were so many choices and techniques to choose from. I found a great outlet for some of my pent up creativity. My next “hippie step” interest came along the lines of beading. Beads are beautiful!! All colors, shapes, designs and sizes. It was a great time….1967. I sold necklaces and earrings, all custom designed by me, to my own delight, to local head shops and boutiques along the waterfront. (Did I mention I was now living in Newport Beach, CA?) Let’s breeze through the next life segment. Married, I was drafted, Vietnam War, Fort Ord, Monterey, California. War too long, little leave but productive… beautiful baby daughter, Shannon 1971. While in Fort Ord I had a friend who worked in the Physical Therapy ward and we would go in at night and make all kinds of wood, leather and metal crafts. I opened my own leather shop in Laguna Beach, CA. called “The Leather Factory” the same year. Endless creativity…belts, purses, shoes, sandals, pouches, luggage, you name it. Juried into “SAWDUST FESTIVAL” Laguna Beach, CA. with my leather works, I remained there for the next 17 years, evolving everyday, from leather to silversmithing Indian style jewelry to bronze jewelry. While in Laguna Beach I applied to Laguna Beach School of Art and Design. I received scholarships in Jewelry, Photography, Sculpture, Ceramics, and Painting. In 1979 a beautiful boy was born into the world. His name was Kelly Morgan. In 1986 I moved to Seattle and became involved in the artist community there. I got tired of all the people, red lights and traffic and moved to McCall Idaho where the air is fresh and the skiing was the best and no red lights. I then moved to the great capitol of Idaho “Boise” and that’s where we base our business from now. While in Boise I attended Boise State and finished my junior year. I need to finish one more year to receive my BA in Fine Arts. have two more beautiful children, Chris and Megan.
Gold, Silver, and Bronze jewelry. We also had one of the best New Age Gift stores around. We closed after eight fun years and we are now on the road selling our Bronze Hair accessories and body adornments. |
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