Fenton ArtWalk Artist Shannon Veurink to appear at Fenton United Methodist Church July 13th

Residence: I live in Waterford, Michigan and have been here for 8 years. 

How did you get started as an artist? Shannonmade started about 5 years ago with a switch from all things fabric, designing for restaurants decor to sewing clothes for my children and our home decor.  Then I made a few bracelets for my sis and from that time on I was hooked on beads and wire and leather, designing unique jewelry.   Give me some gemstones and wire and I am a happy camper.  All of my pieces are one of a kind, unless someone asks for multiples.  When I sit down to create, I am never sure what will come.  And for me that is the most exciting part of the process.  I use copper wire to make statement pieces, leather to necklaces, bracelets, and tons of gemstones in most everything.  Recently I have wire wrapped stones onto iron crosses and love that as well.

What is your next project?: My next project is a wall hanging for our home.  And I am thinking that fabric and beads will be involved.  I am so excited...

Where can you work be found?: My work is currently on my web site, Shannonmade, on Facebook, on Etsy and in Downtown Holly, in the Great Lakes Artisan Village store.  I have been in the site for 18 months and love being there.