I was born and raised in a suburb of St. Louis. I attended Parkway Central High School in Chesterfield, MO and went on to attend college at the University of Missouri, Columbia.

After college I married a farmer and moved to rural Missouri where we use to back ground 250 to 300 calves a year. We also put up a hay crop. , I have taken up several hobbies including making jewelry and breeding  Highland White Terriers.

I started making jewelry after my father’s retirement and his interest became my interest in rocks and minerals. This led to finding a way to display them. Jewelry was a beautiful solution. I have  taken classes at the William Holland School of Lapidary Arts in Young Harris, Georgia. The classes I have taken are silver smith, wire wrapping and advanced wire wrapping. These classes have helped me to design my own pieces.

I am a long time member of Midwest Metalsmiths. I have taken many workshops on metals through this organization.

I teach Fused Chains at William Holland several times a year. You might catch me at a show in the fall.

Wire Diva
Nancy Brickner

660-536-1538
e-mail nebrickner@hotmail.com