Education: My degree and background is in Advertising Art.

Experience:
I have loved and experimented with many of the arts, such as painting, sculpting in clay and wire, metal work and now bead weaving. I love the creative process, finding success through trial and error, and the personal reward when what I envisioned becomes reality. I have taken courses in many areas of jewelry making including courses at SIU Edwardsville sponsored by the Society of Midwest Metalsmiths, of which I am a member. I have studied wire weaving, beading on and off loom.

I attended William Holland School of Lapidary Arts in Young Harris, Georgia twice. I enjoy creating “one of a kind” items and call myself ART TO WEAR. I have been teaching basic bead stringing and recreating old vintage jewelry into new creations in my recently built home studio. I use quality materials and findings, such as Swarovski crystal, blown glass by artists I know or have reached through research. I love using Vintage and antique findings taken from heirloom or unusual pieces.

My gemstones are real (from the earth) and my minerals and glass are from all over the world. I am continually learning and experimenting with new ideas- new colors blended together, and working on and off loom. I hope to be growing and expanding in my art, as learning is a continuing process for me.

Currently, I am experimenting with weaving very fine (threadlike) silver wire into patterns found in fabric and quilting, and embellishing these with antique jewelry “findings”. I strive to offer pieces unique to the individual who will own an ‘Art to Wear’ creation.

Art to Wear
Vicki Fenster
2 Villa Coubley
St. Louis, MO. 63131
314-412-4580
e-mail Art to Wear