WARREN S. FELD, Jewelry Designer
warren@warrenfeldjewelry.com
www.warrenfeldjewelry.com
718 Thompson Lane, Ste 123
Nashville, TN 37204
615-292-0610
PROFILE
EXAMPLES OF CRUISE SHIP ACTIVITIES, Led by Warren Feld, Jewelry Designer
A. JEWELRY MAKING AND BEADING CLASSES ON THE SHIP
B. LECTURES ON HISTORY OF JEWELRY OR JEWELRY DESIGN
C. JEWELRY-RELATED GUIDED MUSEUM/FACTORY TOURS OF
MUSEUMS, FACTORIES (PRE-, CONCURRENT or POST-ESCURSIONS)
D. GUIDED SHOPPING/EDUCATIONAL TOURS OF GALLERIES, SHOPS,
STUDIOS OR MARKETS SPECIALIZING IN ARTISAN JEWELRY OR BEADS
AND BEADING SUPPLIES (PRE-, CONCURRENT or POST-ESCURSIONS)
PRESENTATION DEMO (https://youtu.be/RRwBQT_ht6o)
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PROFILE
PROFILE, WARREN FELD, JEWELRY DESIGNER
Warren Feld has been beading and making jewelry over the past 27 years, applying a
multitude of techniques from bead stringing, bead weaving, and micro-macramé to wire
working and silversmithing. As a jewelry artist, as well as a proprietor of the bead
shops Land of Odds and Be Dazzled Beads, he has learned about the intricacies of how
beads are made, the materials and techniques involved, how beads are assembled into
finished jewelry, and how jewelry is designed from inspiration to finished product to
sales. He has studied beading and jewelry-making cross-culturally, both across
geographies, as well as time periods.
In 2000, Warren founded The Center for Beadwork & Jewelry Arts (CBJA), an
educational program for Be Dazzled Beads in Nashville, TN. The program, and its
instructors, approach education from the Design Perspective – a teaching focus on how
to manage the functional, material and aesthetic choices and decision making process
involved in creating bead art.
Warren’s commitment and concern for the "teaching of beadwork" resulted from
watching and talking, over the years, with customers in the bead shop, who had taken
classes elsewhere, or tried to teach themselves from books. These beaders were not
buying parts or using parts to their best advantage. It was obvious that many people
had taken classes, but that they weren't necessarily learning. They were memorizing
steps, rather than integrating organized processes of thinking, thus designing.
In 2008, Warren’s “Canyon Sunrise” necklace was selected as Finalist, 4th Place, in
SWAROVSKI’s Be Naturally Inspired Design Contest. His piece "Little
Tapestries/Ghindia" — was juried into the book SHOWCASE 500 BEADED JEWELRY,
Lark Publications. 2012. He is working to bring the CBJA curriculum online as
LearnToBead.net. He is currently writing a jewelry design series entitled “How To Bead
A Rogue Elephant.” Warren’s ideas about “unity in design” summarized in the chapter
"The Ugly Necklace Contest," in The Beader's Guide To Jewelry Design, Margie Deeb,
2014. His project "Gwynian Ropes Bracelet", in the international beadweaving
magazine Perlen Posie, No. 21, 2014.
Owner, Designer and Instructor, Be Dazzled Beads in Nashville, and Land of Odds
(www.landofodds.com) OnLine. Director, Jewelry Design Camp. Administers three
international contests: The Ugly Necklace Contest, All Dolled Up-Beaded Art Dolls, and
Illustrative Beader-Beaded Tapestries. Member, Nashville Fashion Group. Faculty
Instructor with CraftArtEdu.com. Instructor, Nashville Community Education. Develop
video tutorials about business of craft and about jewelry design projects.
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A. JEWELRY MAKING AND BEADING CLASSES ON THE SHIP
A. JEWELRY MAKING AND BEADING CLASSES ON THE SHIP
Jewelry Making Classes are of interest to adults, young adults and children.
Depending on the situation, students either pay an instructional fee, or these fees are
included as part of their tour package.
These particular classes are more oriented for adults and young adults. Classes
which last 2-3 hours are done in one session. Class which last longer than 3 hours are
typically spread out over 2 or 3 sessions. Written instructions are provided. Tools
are provided for communal use.
Supplies are purchased by students from the instructor, either in the form of “kits” or as
a “materials fee” where they pick and choose their own parts from the equivalent of a
mini-store I bring with me.
Would probably arrange some kind of Show-And-Tell party on or near last day of cruise
for students to show off what they’ve made.
I teach over 40 different jewelry making classes, at all skill levels.
Examples listed below:
(1) Let’s Make Earrings
(2) Learn to Crimp for Bracelets and Necklaces
(3) Curvy Right Angle Weave Bracelet
(4) Pearl Knotting
(5) Monet’s Garden Bracelet
(6) Etruscan Collar
(7) Etruscan Square Stitch
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A. JEWELRY MAKING AND BEADING CLASSES ON THE SHIP
CLASS 1: LET’S MAKE EARRINGS (2 hours)
Beginner Level
First Pair – Beads on
Head Pin
Second Pair – Beads Off a
Chain
DESCRIPTION:
Earrings are fun to make, whether to match an outfit, or give as a gift, or sell for profit!
In this class, we learn two basic earring making techniques which are simple to do. In
the first technique, you will learn to create a dangle on a head pin, then make a loop on
the end of the head pin, when then is attached to a French earring wire. In the second
technique, you will learn to make a dangle off a piece of chain, and then attach to a
French earring wire.
TYPICAL FEES:
$20.00 per student instructional fee
$12.00 per student materials fee
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A. JEWELRY MAKING AND BEADING CLASSES ON THE SHIP
CLASS 2: LEARN TO CRIMP NECKLACES AND BRACELETS (3 hours)
Beginner Level
DESCRIPTION:
Crimping is one of the fastest and easiest ways to string beads to make bracelets and
necklaces. However, you need to learn some jewelry design tricks to best secure the
clasp to the wire using crimp beads, make the ends of your pieces look professionally
finished, and allow your pieces to move the best and drape the best when worn. In this
class, learn to string beads on flexible cable wire, learn the 4 steps to the crimping
process, and learn how to use horseshoe wire protectors and crimp covers for that
finished look.
TYPICAL FEES:
$30.00 per student instructional fee
$18.00 per student materials fee
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A. JEWELRY MAKING AND BEADING CLASSES ON THE SHIP
CLASS 3: CURVY RIGHT ANGLE WEAVE BRACELET (3 hours)
Beginner Level
DESCRIPTION:
In bead weaving, we use needle and thread to construct bracelets and necklaces. The
Right Angle Weave stitch is one of the most popular stitches. In our “Curvy” bracelet,
we learn the basic stitch. We construct a single row of right angle weave units to the
bracelet length we want. Then we embellish the edges to give the bracelet its “Curvy”
action. Last, we learn how to attach a button clasp and bead-weave a clasp loop.
TYPICAL FEES:
$30.00 per student instructional fee
$12.00 per student materials fee
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A. JEWELRY MAKING AND BEADING CLASSES ON THE SHIP
CLASS 4: PEARL KNOTTING (4 hours)
Beginner Level
DESCRIPTION:
Classic Elegance! Learn a simple Pearl Knotting technique anyone can do.
No special tools. Beautiful. Durable. Wearable. This non-traditional pearl-knotting
instructional class and guide teaches this technique from the design perspective -- that
is, an easy-to-do method which takes into account both aesthetic as well as functional
considerations.
TYPICAL FEES:
$35.00 per student instructional fee
$38.00 per student kit
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CLASS 5: MONETS GARDEN BRACELET (6 hours spread over 2 sessions)
Intermediate Level
DESCRIPTION:
This Monet’s Garden Bracelet is a fun bead weaving project that students love. It is for
students who have some familiarity with bead weaving and an obsession with colors.
This bracelet teaches a mathematical approach for organizing several colors within a
color blending scheme. The techniques here are Square Stitch and Fringing.
TYPICAL FEES:
$45.00 per student instructional fee
$89.00 per student kit fee
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A. JEWELRY MAKING AND BEADING CLASSES ON THE SHIP
CLASS 6: ETRUSCAN COLLAR (8 hours, spread over 2 sessions)
Intermediate/Advanced Level
DESCRIPTION:
Create a sophisticated, contemporary Etruscan-style collar! Layer two Ndebele
stitched strips slightly curving the interior edge and embellishing with chain. The
challenge here for me, was to create a sophisticated, wearable and attractive necklace
piece that exemplified concepts about contemporizing traditional Etruscan jewelry.
Contemporizing traditional jewelry has to do with how you take these particular
traditional forms and techniques, and both add your personal style, as well as make
them more relevant to today’s sense of fashion and style. The challenge for the
designer is how to keep traditional ideas essential and alive for today’s audience.
TYPICAL FEES:
$95.00 per student instructional fee
$200.00 per student kit fee
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A. JEWELRY MAKING AND BEADING CLASSES ON THE SHIP
CLASS 7: ETRUSCAN SQUARE STITCH BRACELET (5 hours spread out over 2
sessions)
Intermediate Level
DESCRIPTION:
Wear your inner Etruscan metalsmith! Design a Square-Stitched frame of faceted metal
beads surrounding a rich vein of faux gemstone squares. This is a fun bracelet project,
using the square stitch. The Square Stitch is a very basic stitch. The beads line up
along a grid of parallel rows and perpendicular columns, where each square represents
one bead. The Square Stitch can utilize patterns developed for Cross Stitch, Loom, or
Knitting patterns. Design Elements Discussed: boundaries, frames, negative spaces,
shapes, textures.
TYPICAL FEES:
$35.00 per student instructional fee
$70.00 per student kit fee
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B. LECTURES ON HISTORY OF JEWELRY OR CONTEMPORARY JEWELRY DESIGN
B. LECTURES ON HISTORY OF JEWELRY
OR CONTEMPORARY JEWELRY DESIGN
These talks about jewelry and jewelry design involve a mix of oral presentation, slide
presentation and round table discussions.
Most lectures are two hours, usually about 1 to 1 ½ hours of presentation, then a 30
minutes to an hour of discussion.
Typical charges: $25.00 per person per lecture with 8 person minimum.
might be packaged as a series.
Lectures
Equipment needs: Ideally, a projector where I can hook up my lap top computer and
run a slide presentation, like on PowerPoint.
With slide presentation, need to easily be able to dim and raise lights in the room.
I routinely give talks on 6-8 jewelry design topics. I would also see myself developing
talks about the history and contemporary jewelry scene in specific cities or countries.
So, for example, before the ship arrives in port in Istanbul, I would conduct a lecture on
the history and contemporary jewelry scene in Istanbul and/or Turkey.
EXAMPLES OF LECTURES LISTED BELOW:
(1) Contemporizing Traditional Etruscan Jewelry
(2) Is Jewelry “Art” or “Craft”
(3) Mixed Media Art
(4) Buying Gemstone Beads and Pearls
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B. LECTURES ON HISTORY OF JEWELRY OR CONTEMPORARY JEWELRY DESIGN
LECTURE 1: CONTEMPORARIZING TRADITIONAL ETRUSCAN JEWELRY (2
hours)
We look at examples of Etruscan and Roman jewelry. We evaluate these pieces in
terms of the norms of traditional jewelry design. Then we ask how we can let the
“traditional” design elements influence us in redesigning them as contemporary pieces –
more relevant to today’s styles, fashions and contemporary design principles.
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B. LECTURES ON HISTORY OF JEWELRY OR CONTEMPORARY JEWELRY DESIGN
LECTURE 2: IS JEWELRY “ART” OR “CRAFT” (2 hours)
Traditional art historians do not consider jewelry to be “art”. They see it merely as
“craft”. In this discussion, we review the critical ideas about jewelry of several art
historians. We discuss the differences among “craft”, “art” and “design”. Then, as a
group, we begin to define and clarify ideas where we define jewelry as an “art form”.
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B. LECTURES ON HISTORY OF JEWELRY OR CONTEMPORARY JEWELRY DESIGN
LECTURE 3: MIXED MEDIA ART (2 hours)
It is difficult to mix techniques and it is difficult to mix materials within the same piece of
jewelry. We explore some of the underlying art and design concepts and approaches
to understand both how mixed media can impede, as well as enhance, a piece of
jewelry.
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B. LECTURES ON HISTORY OF JEWELRY OR CONTEMPORARY JEWELRY DESIGN
LECTURE 4: BUYING GEMSTONE BEADS AND PEARLS (2 hours)
There are many types of gemstones and pearls. But buying them, in a smart way,
requires a little extra knowledge and insight. It is important to know each gemstone’s
story – where it comes from, whether it has been treated in some way, whether it is
natural, synthetic or fake. In this discussion, we go over the stories of some of the more
prominent ones. We go over the various treatments companies apply to gemstones.
We go over how to spot “faux” gemstones and pearls, and tell them from “real” ones.
We review steps people need to take to care for and store their gemstones and pearls.
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C. JEWELRY-RELATED GUIDED TOURS OF MUSEUMS, FACTORIES (PRE-, CONCURRENT or
POST-ESCURSIONS)
C. JEWELRY-RELATED GUIDED TOURS OF MUSEUMS, FACTORIES (PRE-,
CONCURRENT or POST-ESCURSIONS)
As an art jewelry history and design expert, I lead groups on tours of museums,
galleries, factories or artist studios, with the primary focus on “Jewelry” or “Beading”.
Typical charges: $100.00 per person ($150.00 per couple) with 5 person minimum.
I provide historical and contemporary design commentary as we walk through the
exhibits.
Different cities cruise ships visit usually have specialized jewelry collections on display
in museums. Many cities produce beads or other jewelry components, or manufacture
jewelry.
For example, ceramic and raku beads are produced in Athens; sterling silver jewelry is
produced in Rome; cameos are produced in Naples; sterling silver is produced in
Bangkok; gemstone beads and pearls are finished off and produced outside Hong Kong
in Guangzhou.
The Topkapi Palace Museum has a huge jewelry collection; jewelry collections are
found in the Vatican Museum and the National Etruscan Museum in Rome; in Athens,
Byzantine and Christian Museum, Illias Lalounis Jewelry Museum, and National
Archaelogical Museum; in Florence, Costume Gallery in the Pitti Palace, Museum of
Archaelogy, Silver Museum, Museo Degli Argenti (Medici Treasury).
EXAMPLES listed below:
(1) Naples: Coral Cameo Factory
(2) Istanbul: Topkapi Palace, Treasury Section
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C. JEWELRY-RELATED GUIDED TOURS OF MUSEUMS, FACTORIES (PRE-, CONCURRENT or
POST-ESCURSIONS)
NAPLES
1. Tour of Cameo Coral Factory and Shop (CASCO by Scognamiglio). (about 4
hours)
CASCO s.r.l. - founded in 1928 by Gaetano Scognamiglio is the leading manufacturer of
coral and cameo utilizing traditional methods that have been used for over 5000 years.
The marriage between the Scognamiglio family and the world of cameos and corals
dates back to the late 1857. The History is very intricate and lasts one and half
century.
The factory is located in Torre del Greco, Italy, the capital city of coral and cameos,
nestled between the foot of Mount Vesuvius and the Mediterranean Sea, overlooking
the bay of Naples. From the selection of raw materials to cutting and carving them into
beautiful creations we pay great attention. Our craftsmen bring together a blend of the
old traditional techniques with the new, creating magnificent works of art.
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C. JEWELRY-RELATED GUIDED TOURS OF MUSEUMS, GALLERIES, FACTORIES, ARTIST
STUDIOS (PRE-, CONCURRENT or POST-ESCURSIONS)
INSTANBUL
1. Topkapi Museum, Treasury Section Guided Tour
Once the palace of the Sultans of the Ottoman Empire, Topkapi is a vast treasury of
Islamic culture, jewelry, costumes, science and weaponry. This tour is of the Treasury
section (7 Halls of Exhibits) of the Topkapi Palace Museum (3rd courtyard) where you
will find masterpieces of Turkish art of jewelry from different centuries and exquisite
creations from the Far East, India and Europe.
(2 hours guided tour of Treasury Section; 1-2 hours free time for guests to wander other
parts of museum on their own.)
Open every day except Tues, 9am-4:45pm (til 6:45 in april- october)
2015: most of Treasury Section is under restoration and is closed; check back for when
work is finished)
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D. SHOPPING IN GALLERIES, SHOPS, STUDIOS OR MARKETS SPECIALIZING IN ARTISAN
JEWELRY OR BEADS AND BEADING SUPPLIES (PRE-, CONCURRENT or POST-ESCURSIONS)
D. SHOPPING IN GALLERIES, SHOPS, STUDIOS OR MARKETS SPECIALIZING IN
ARTISAN JEWELRY OR BEADS AND BEADING SUPPLIES (PRE-, CONCURRENT
or POST-ESCURSIONS)
I am a jewelry designer who has worked extensively with bead stringing, bead weaving,
micromacrame, wire working, silversmithing. I have taught classes and written columns
about different aspects of jewelry design and jewelry making history. I have owned a
bead store for over 28 years, buying gemstones, glass, pearls, porcelain, bone and
wood beads from many countries around the world.
With this expertise and experience in mind, I lead groups on tours of galleries, shops,
studios or markets specializing in artisan jewelry. And I lead shopping trips for the
purchase of beads and beading and jewelry making supplies. I bypass the types of
places you can find anywhere in the world.
Most of these tours or shopping trips involve walking. The walking routes are typically
1 to 1 ½ miles long. I usually schedule most tours/trips for about 5 hours,
encompassing a lunch or dinner break. Galleries and shops in many cities do not
keep regular hours, and this time-frame and meal-break allows for some necessary
flexibility en route.
I particularly like to give my guests a full experience of local artisans, a variety of jewelry
making styles and materials, more focused on medium to very high end pieces. Some
artists work in a traditional or contemporized traditional style pertinent to the city/country
they are in; some present their unique styles; some are avant-garde.
Most guided tours focus on galleries and jewelry artisan studios.
I assist in the jewelry-buying process, evaluating things like quality, cultural significance,
artistic merit, and suggesting things to consider and choices to be made by the
customer. I assist in the negotiation process, if need be.
Some cities are known for particular jewelry making products, such as beads or
stringing materials, or silver work. I lead the group on shopping trips. I use my
wholesale credentials to get into wholesale-only shops. I assist in the buying process,
evaluating whether buying here is a better deal than buying from home. I assist in the
negotiation process, if need be.
Typical galleries tour charges: $100.00 per person ($150.00 per couple) with 5 person
minimum.
Typical shopping trip charges: $35.00 per person with 5 person minimum.
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D. SHOPPING IN GALLERIES, SHOPS, STUDIOS OR MARKETS SPECIALIZING IN ARTISAN
JEWELRY OR BEADS AND BEADING SUPPLIES (PRE-, CONCURRENT or POST-ESCURSIONS)
EXAMPLES listed below:
(1) ROME
(a) Jewelry Galleries Walking Tour
(b) Shopping Trip to Artisan Market
(2) BARCELONA
(a) Bead Store Shopping Trip
(b) Art Jewelry Gallery Tour (by bus)
(3) ISTANBUL
(a) Walking Tour of Artisan Jewelry Galleries in Nisantasi / Tesvikiye Area
(b) Walking Tour of Jewelry Galleries, Jewelry and Bead Shops In and Near The
Grand Bazaar
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D. SHOPPING IN GALLERIES, SHOPS, STUDIOS OR MARKETS SPECIALIZING IN ARTISAN
JEWELRY OR BEADS AND BEADING SUPPLIES (PRE-, CONCURRENT or POST-ESCURSIONS)
ROME
ROME 1. JEWELRY GALLERIES WALKING TOUR, ROME. There are several
stores/galleries specializing in artisan jewelry, with both some very famous local jewelry
designers, as well as some less known between the Piazza di Spagna (Spanish Steps)
and Piazza del Orologi. This is a 1.25 mile (2.1km) leisurely jewelry shopping tour
along ancient walking streets in the heart of historic Rome, where we discover the
works of local jewelry artisans. (5 hour walking tour with dinner break; begin at 3pm
(any day except Monday) when these shops are most likely to be open. Typical hours:
open 10-1:30pm and 3:30-7:30pm).
1. Siragusa, via delle Carrozze 64 (modern jewellery with unique antique look)
2. Damiani, via condotti 84 (All Damiani collection jewels are exclusive and unique
creations, combining the allure of Italian jewelry with the unmistakable, always
modern and fashionable Damiani taste.)
3. Nicola Boncompagni, via de Babuino 15 (vintage jewelry)
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D. SHOPPING IN GALLERIES, SHOPS, STUDIOS OR MARKETS SPECIALIZING IN ARTISAN
JEWELRY OR BEADS AND BEADING SUPPLIES (PRE-, CONCURRENT or POSTESCURSIONS)
4. Oreficeria Franchi, via di Ripetta 156 (works of enrico franchi)
5. Melis Massimo Maria, via dell’Orso 57 (ancient techniques reproduced in gold)
6. Studio Giorelleria R. Quattrocolo, via della Scrofa 54 (both antique jewelry and
jewelry produced in their own workshop studio, including their line of micro-mosaics)
7.
Alternatives, via della Chiesa Nuova 10 (Specializes in contemporary. Avant guard
jewelry and is dedicated to the promotion of both newcomers and internationally
established artists from all over the world)
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D. SHOPPING IN GALLERIES, SHOPS, STUDIOS OR MARKETS SPECIALIZING IN ARTISAN
JEWELRY OR BEADS AND BEADING SUPPLIES (PRE-, CONCURRENT or POST-ESCURSIONS)
8. Tempi Moderni, via del governo vecchio 108 (vintage costum jewelry, art deco
jewelry)
9. Del Fina Delettrez, via Governo Vecchio 67 (Delfina Delettrez Fendi is a designer
and jeweller based in Rome. Original use of figurative surrealism and natural
iconography including hands, eyes, bees, and lips.)
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D. SHOPPING IN GALLERIES, SHOPS, STUDIOS OR MARKETS SPECIALIZING IN ARTISAN
JEWELRY OR BEADS AND BEADING SUPPLIES (PRE-, CONCURRENT or POST-ESCURSIONS)
10. (Optional) Agau, via Enzio Quirino Visconti 72 (contemporary jewelry designer)
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D. SHOPPING IN GALLERIES, SHOPS, STUDIOS OR MARKETS SPECIALIZING IN ARTISAN
JEWELRY OR BEADS AND BEADING SUPPLIES (PRE-, CONCURRENT or POST-ESCURSIONS)
ROME 2. SHOPPING TRIP TO ARTISAN MARKET IN ROME. Visit to Mercato
Monti, 30+ artisans selling fashions, jewelry and accessories, first 3 Sundays and last
Satruday of the month, 8am-8pm, inside exhibit hall of Palatino Hotel, via Leonina 46.
(4 hours)
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D. SHOPPING IN GALLERIES, SHOPS, STUDIOS OR MARKETS SPECIALIZING IN ARTISAN
JEWELRY OR BEADS AND BEADING SUPPLIES (PRE-, CONCURRENT or POST-ESCURSIONS)
BARCELONA
BARCELONA 1. BEAD STORE SHOPPING, BARCELONA.
There are about 11 bead shops very close to each other on Carrer del Call / Carrer de
la Boqueria off the Rambla in the Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic). Most of these stores
specialize in gemstone beads, and some of these stores specialize in jewelry findings
and stringing materials. Some have finished jewelry. Most allow retail sales, some are
primarily wholesale, where I would use my wholesale license. (3 hour walking tour;
less than 1 mile; begin at 3pm (any day except Monday or Sunday) when these shops
are most likely to be open)
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D. SHOPPING IN GALLERIES, SHOPS, STUDIOS OR MARKETS SPECIALIZING IN ARTISAN
JEWELRY OR BEADS AND BEADING SUPPLIES (PRE-, CONCURRENT or POST-ESCURSIONS)
BARCELONA 2. ART JEWELRY GALLERY TOUR, BARCELONA
Visit four prominent art jewelry galleries in Barcelona. About 5 hours with lunch break.
Need bus. About 6 miles between furthest points.
A. La Basilica Galeria (Sant Sever 7) (Hours mon-Sunday, 11-3 and 4:30-8:30
Permanent and Temporary jewelry exhibits. Contemporary art jewelry. La Basílica
Galería is a jewellery gallery created in 2013 by Piotr Rybaczek and it´s located in the
heart of Barcelona´s Gothic quarter. Moreover, the White Cabinet space aims to engage
the viewer in the stories told by the artists, through their pieces and installation.
With a dynamic year round calendar, La Basílica Galería understands the need to
present contemporary jewellery for its conceptual and design process. White Cabinet
features solo and curated group shows that promote up and coming artists, as well as
established ones, who provide new interpretations to ideas and ways of discovering
them
B. Galeria Meko (Carrer Sant Pere Mes Baix, 11, tienda 1) (Hours tues-sat, 11-3 and
4:30-8:30)
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D. SHOPPING IN GALLERIES, SHOPS, STUDIOS OR MARKETS SPECIALIZING IN ARTISAN
JEWELRY OR BEADS AND BEADING SUPPLIES (PRE-, CONCURRENT or POST-ESCURSIONS)
Carmen Pintor was born in Santiago de Compostela in 1962, She is representative of
the new generation of designer goldsmiths of Barcelona.
C. Masriera Gallery (Passeig de Gracia, 41) (hours mon-sat, 10am-8:00pm)
The Bagués dynasty has bejeweled Barcelonians since 1839. While they stock much
that glitters, the Lluís Masriera line of original Art Nouveau pieces is truly unique;
intricate flying nymphs, lifelike golden insects, and other easily recognizable motifs from
the period take on a new depth of beauty when executed in the translucent enameling
process that Masriera himself developed.
D. Klimt02 SL Gallery (Carrer de la Riera de Sant Miguel, 65) (Hours Tues-Fri, 5-8pm)
The gallery show in Barcelona the work of the best international jewelry artists; as well
as showing it to the international community, thanks to our gallery website. Avant
garde artists. It is owned by Amador Bertomeu and Leo Caballero and has become an
influential and informative source of information for everyone interested in contemporary
jewelry.
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Warren Feld, Jewelry Designer
D. SHOPPING IN GALLERIES, SHOPS, STUDIOS OR MARKETS SPECIALIZING IN ARTISAN
JEWELRY OR BEADS AND BEADING SUPPLIES (PRE-, CONCURRENT or POST-ESCURSIONS)
ISTANBUL
ISTANBUL 1. WALKING TOUR OF ARTISAN JEWELRY GALLERIES IN
NISANTASI / TESVIKIYE AREA
Nisantasi / Tesvikiye is one of the best shopping districts of Istanbul. It contains
designer label stores, very nice restaurants and cafes, a beautiful mall, and a few
outstanding hotels. It is home to several galleries showcasing the best of Turkish
jewelry artists and artisan jewelry. This walking tour takes us to 8 galleries and lasts 45 hours, covering a roughly one mile path (1.9km). The store hours in this district are
typically 11-7pm Tuesday through Saturday. Need to verify Monday and Sunday
hours.
A. Urart (abdi ipekci Cad. 18/1)
One of Turkey's most established jewelry companies, Urart makes re-creations, and also
chic interpretations, of ancient Anatolian designs and motifs Hittite symbols of
noblesse and glory, the arabesques of Islamic art speaking to the infinity, Seljuk
tiles echoing the dreams of the Silk Road or fluid objects of modern life… Design
commits to matter, not only the striking form but also the wisdom that abides at
the heart of a culture.
B. Fenix (abdi ipekci Cad, Deniz Apt No: 20 D:4)
Fenix aims to bring the beautiful creations of Turkish jewelry brands such as Tohum and
Alosh to the enthused consumer.
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Warren Feld, Jewelry Designer
D. SHOPPING IN GALLERIES, SHOPS, STUDIOS OR MARKETS SPECIALIZING IN ARTISAN
JEWELRY OR BEADS AND BEADING SUPPLIES(PRE-, CONCURRENT or POST-ESCURSIONS)
C. Zeynep Erol Taki Tasarim (Atiye Sok, Yuva Apt No: 8 D:3)
İn her first years, Zeynep Erol was mainly inspired by nature and created forms
with her own modern interpretation. İn later years however, her designs have
become more geometrical. Zeynep Erol’s Jewelry reflects her spiritual inner
world, affections, relations, feelings, desires and change in the philosophy of life.
The main materials used by Zeynep Erol in creating her pieces are; green, white
and red gold (18k) together with silver (950). The selection of the remaining
materials and the precious stones are chosen differently for each particular
theme she wants to get across. A wide range of materials such as coconut
shells, pearls, brilliants, sapphire, ruby, emeralds, quartz, glass, rose cut and
uncut diamonds, sandalwood and feathers are used by her as necessary.
D. Aida Bergsen Jewellery (abdi Ipekci Cad., Atiye Sokak Ak Apt No:7, Daire 8)
Based in Istanbul, jeweller and sculptor Aida Bergsen creates jewellery with
different themes that reflect traces of her hometown and its multi-layered cultural
fibre. She Draws inspiration mainly from mythological heroes, organic forms and
the human anatomy. Each of her wearable sculptures are meticulously crafted in
wax then transformed into timeless jewels using traditional techniques. "I try to
re-inerprate traditional crafts and skills in jewellery making in order to create a
more contemporary approach. I like to have a play on the contrast between light
and shadow as I believe it is key in capturing form at a deeper level." Aida
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D. SHOPPING IN GALLERIES, SHOPS, STUDIOS OR MARKETS SPECIALIZING IN ARTISAN
JEWELRY OR BEADS AND BEADING SUPPLIES (PRE-, CONCURRENT or POST-ESCURSIONS)
Bergsen was awarded with the "étoile de mode" at BIJHORCA in Paris and she
was named the first runner- up for the very prestigious Couture Show Las Vegas
in 2011 and 2014.
E. ECNP Galeri – Elacindoruknazanpak (Ahmet fetgari sokak No: 56)
ECNP Gallery is a contemporary jewelry gallery showing the designs and
collections of Ela Cindoruk and Nazan Pak. Partners since 1989, Ela and
Nazan's designs and creative process have reflected their philosophy of 'less is
more'. The duo have participated in numerous fairs in Turkey and abroad; their
works can be found in many museum shops and galleries. Ela has received the
2012 Red Rot Design Award. Same year, the creative duo was awarded 2012
Jewelry Designer of the Year Award of Elle Style Awards. On September 2014,
the designers opened their new showroom and studio, on the 21st year work
anniversary. The showroom also has a gallery under its roof, Ela and Nazan's a
long time dream, a reflection of their commitment to design and aesthetic and
their ambition to this gallery hosts design exhibits and aims at becoming a
meeting point for the design/art world.
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Warren Feld, Jewelry Designer
D. SHOPPING IN GALLERIES, SHOPS, STUDIOS OR MARKETS SPECIALIZING IN ARTISAN
JEWELRY OR BEADS AND BEADING SUPPLIES(PRE-, CONCURRENT or POST-ESCURSIONS)
F. Soda, (Tesvikiye Mh, Sakayik Sokak No:1)
SODA, founded in 2010, focuses on contemporary trends in art, particularly of
jewelry artists. They are interested in showcasing the use of new materials and
design concepts. Some permanent artist representations as well as rotating
exhbitis.
G. Alef (Tesvikiye Mh, Haci Emin Efendi Sokak, No:4)
This goldsmith adapts classical goldsmith principles to contemporary techniques
and designs. Alef’s founder, jewelry designer Yeşim Yüksek,
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Warren Feld, Jewelry Designer
D. SHOPPING IN GALLERIES, SHOPS, STUDIOS OR MARKETS SPECIALIZING IN ARTISAN
JEWELRY OR BEADS AND BEADING SUPPLIES (PRE-, CONCURRENT or POST-ESCURSIONS)
H. Boybeyi (abdi ipekci Cad. No: 10)
BoyBeyi is a family-run business that has been around for more than 100 years,
their collection features many traditional rose-cut diamonds, as well as modern
and colorful pieces, all inspired by the Turkish culture.
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Warren Feld, Jewelry Designer
D. SHOPPING IN GALLERIES, SHOPS, STUDIOS OR MARKETS SPECIALIZING IN ARTISAN
JEWELRY OR BEADS AND BEADING SUPPLIES (PRE-, CONCURRENT or POST-ESCURSIONS)
ISTANBUL 2. WALKING TOUR OF JEWELRY GALLERIES, JEWELRY AND BEAD
SHOPS IN AND NEAR THE GRAND BAZAAR
This walking tour takes us in and around the Grand Bazaar, discovering jewelry
galleries displaying works by local artists, as well as a myriad of stores in the Grand
Bazaar which sell jewelry, beads and beading supplies. The tour lasts 4-5 hours, and
covers 1.4 miles (2.4km). We visit 5 galleries in addition to walking through 1 -2 blocks
of jewelry/bead stores in the Grand Bazaar.
A. Tiara (yavuz Sinan mah., rakip gumus pala cad. No; 69)
Antique jewelry, award-winning designs, modern designs that reflect trends in the
world, some might find at Tiara Jewelry ... Byzantine, Roman and Ottoman
cultures, inspired by the collections, since the ancient civilizations in history has
produced reflections of jewelry. Traditional hand-made items by craftsmen in the
production of valuable, native jewelry lovers to win the admiration of the foreign
guests
B. Kafkas (kalpakcilarbasi cad.)
Widely considered to be one of Istanbul’s top jewellers, with several locations
throughout the city. The cuffs are studded with precious stones, the necklaces
are vintage-inspired, and the gold rings are topped with enormous yellow
diamonds. The Bazaar outpost is Kafkas’ first store, and you’ll often find the
owners presiding behind the glittering displays.
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D. SHOPPING IN GALLERIES, SHOPS, STUDIOS OR MARKETS SPECIALIZING IN ARTISAN
JEWELRY OR BEADS AND BEADING SUPPLIES (PRE-, CONCURRENT or POST-ESCURSIONS)
C. Sevan Bicakci (gazi sinan pasa sok No 16)
Sevan Bıçakçı has started his journey as a jeweler when he was only 12 years
old as an intern in Hovsep Çatak's workshop. His first personal collection that he
created in 2002 was inspired by the historical Grand Bazaar - Sultanahmet area
where he spends a considerable part of his daily life. Since then his unique
designs that require intensive craftsmanship have been attracting the attention of
collectors as well as some distinguished stores.
D. Walk up Nuruosmaniye Caddessi Past the heart of jewelry and bead stores in
the Grand Bazaar
There are piles and piles of antique rings, bracelets, necklaces, and earrings
from Central Asia, as well as walls covered in strands of colorful beads made out
of precious and semiprecious stones.
OPTIONAL: 3 block side trip to Haciburhan Bead Ltd
(http://www.haciburhan.com) aka Emin Bead Company, Sterling Silver
Handcrafted Turkish Beads. Sell different silver jewelry, beads and accessories
for silver jewelry. Wholesale. Eminsinan Mah. Yeniceriler Cad. Evkaf Sok. No:
15 (Formerly 9) Cemberlitas, Fatih (verify store hours)
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Warren Feld, Jewelry Designer
D. SHOPPING IN GALLERIES, SHOPS, STUDIOS OR MARKETS SPECIALIZING IN ARTISAN
JEWELRY OR BEADS AND BEADING SUPPLIES (PRE-, CONCURRENT or POST-ESCURSIONS)
E. Angel Old Jewellery (kiliccilar sok., cuhaci han No: 36)
When you're visiting this tiny, poorly lit (the blindingly bright interior doesn't do
their products any justice) store, you will be transformed into a museum where
you can purchase anything you want from a collection of princess-worthy jewelry.
From tiaras to necklaces, brooches to bracelets, these elegant pieces are
bedecked with intricate, precious stones like diamonds. This store has both
antique pieces, as well as new jewelry that looks vintage due to a special ageing
method they use.
F. Bagus (cevahir bedesteni sok, kapali carsi D: 133)
In the Grand Bazaar's Cevahir Bedestani, Bagus sells the proprietor's own reasonably
priced collection of handmade jewelry made with silver and semiprecious stones as well
as intriguing pieces imported from countries including India, Nepal, Thailand, and
Indonesia.
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