Meet Your BOMH Board: Carleen Johns

Name: Carleen Johns

Role on the Board: Grant Committee

Joined the board when: 2015

Why you joined board/goals you hope to accomplish? Have been aware of BOMH since it started and admired the Missouri artists that were part of it.  I just want to help promote the hardworking artisans in Missouri.

Other organizations you are a part of? Southeast Missouri Arts Council, Cat Ranch Art Guild

Hobbies other than the actual art you create: I love arts and crafts of all kinds, especially watercolor, pastels, and pottery.  I also make a large garden every year, canning and freezing lots of produce and sharing the rest with family and friends.

If an artist, your medium: Silver and stone jewelry

Brief description of your work: I mainly make pendants and rings using silver and stone cabochons. I really like to start with a stone, preferably one I’ve found or maybe one that is special to the owner. I’ll slice, shape, and polish it and then use it in a piece of jewelry. I’m currently working on a necklace and keychain for my niece and her husband. I picked up the stones on the beach at their wedding.

Website or Link of some type: https://www.facebook.com/Art-Jewelry-by-Carleen-Johns-414552138680880/