STUDIO 433 In The Western Avenue Studios In Lowell, MA, Diana Dow, jewelry, metalsmithing, hand crafted books and journals, clay

Diana Dow - Western Avenue Studios
Studio #433
122 Western Avenue
Lowell, MA 01851
617-823-2795

Jewelry - beaded and metalsmith
Hand Crafted Books
Quilted Gifts

Murano Glass Soutache

Whether I am creating art or providing a massage, working with my hands is my passion. This passion began as a child when my grandparents gave me a kit in which I had to knit a scarf, sew an apron and crochet a hat.

I soon took after my mother by sewing my own clothes. (OK - I was still sewing the buttons on my gown when my date arrived to take me to the prom! LOL!!!) Quilting, then, increased my love of fibers. It is not uncommon for me to embarrass myself by unconsciously stroking someone's clothing because I touched his/her sleeve while conversing and I fell in love with the feel!

My breakthrough came as I was frantically trying to keep up with everyone in a quilt workshop. Doreen Speckmann (the instructor) announced, "You're a process person!" It was as if she gave me permission to relax and not to worry about the finished product. I truly ENJOY the process of everything I do!!!

My interests are wide ranged. You will find me metalsmithing, beading jewelry, hand crafting journals and love books, quilting, knitting/crocheting, claying (ceramics and polymer clay) and doing stained glass and papier tole. Since joining the Western Avenue Studios family, I officially consider myself an "artist." By the way, I am very good at helping relieve aches and pains and reducing stress - I incorporate hot stones in all my massage services.

OPEN STUDIOS -
The First Saturday Of Every Month
Noon to 5:00 p.m.

November 5, 2022
Noon - 5:00 p.m

November 26, 2022
Small Business Art Market
Noon - 5:00 p.m

December 3-4 and 10-11, 2022
Noon - 5:00 p.m

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Metalwork and Beadweaving

Stained Glass

Quilted Treasures

The following are made with a 32-step process in Sterling Silver and Copper (the colored area) - on a multi=strand steel 18" necklace ($60 value). May be worn as a pendant or brooch (pin). More to come!

Dragonfly (pendant/brooch) - SOLD

Butterfly (pendant/brooch)- $250

Leave Leaf (pendant/booch) - SOLD

Flower (pendant/brooch) - SOLD Flower (pendant/brooch) - SOLD

STUDIO 433 In The Western Avenue Studios, Lowell, MA