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Andrea Turini Jewelry Classically elegant beaded statement jewelry, specializing in one-of-a-kind custom creations I bought a loom, a few hanks of seed beads and never looked back!

I was first inspired to make beaded jewelry on a trip to Montana in 1991. Although I have created pieces using most mediums (stringing, wire wrapping, metal smithing, etc.), my passion is in beadweaving. My creations have the body in mind. I strive to make jewelry that is comfortable because if it's not, you won't want to wear it! Bold colors are balanced by unique color contrasts to create pieces that are not restricted by fads but are still stylish in design.

10/09/2026

I’ll be in Sandusky, OH on October 17th for Heirloom Fire: Czech Glasswork, a FREE presentation at the Sandusky Library.
See how Czech glass beads and buttons are still made today. Through video I filmed inside Czech factories and artisan home workshops, I’ll take you through the process of pressing, cutting, lampworking and finishing glass using techniques passed down through generations.
You’ll also see and handle the actual tools, molds and materials used in these processes while I share the fascinating history of an industry that survived war, communism and enormous economic change.
FREE presentation at 10 AM. An optional hands-on Czech glass jewelry workshop follows at 11:30 AM.
More details & workshop registration👉 https://www.facebook.com/events/1064107396257081 See less

10/03/2026

Come see me today and tomorrow for the Studioartour!

411 Water Street South, Northfield
Saturday 10-6
Sunday 10-5

Come find me next weekend at the Water Street Studios as part of the Studio ARTour!
09/23/2026

Come find me next weekend at the Water Street Studios as part of the Studio ARTour!

Thank you to the Paradise Center for the Arts for hosting my last grant-funded presentation! It was a lovely morning sha...
09/20/2026

Thank you to the Paradise Center for the Arts for hosting my last grant-funded presentation! It was a lovely morning sharing history and enjoying some jewelry making.

09/14/2026

I’ll be in Faribault on September 19th for Heirloom Fire: Czech Glasswork, a FREE presentation at the Paradise Center for the Arts.

See how Czech glass beads and buttons are still made today. Through video I filmed inside Czech factories and artisan home workshops, I’ll take you through the process of pressing, cutting, lampworking and finishing glass using techniques passed down through generations.

You’ll also see and handle the actual tools, molds and materials used in these processes while I share the fascinating history of an industry that survived war, communism and enormous economic change.

FREE presentation at 10 AM. An optional hands-on Czech glass jewelry workshop follows at 11:30 AM.
More details & workshop registration👉 https://www.paradisecenterforthearts.org/special-events

I’ll be in Rochester on September 13th for Heirloom Fire: Czech Glasswork, a FREE presentation at Rochester Art Center.S...
09/09/2026

I’ll be in Rochester on September 13th for Heirloom Fire: Czech Glasswork, a FREE presentation at Rochester Art Center.

See how Czech glass beads and buttons are still made today. Through video I filmed inside Czech factories and artisan home workshops, I’ll take you through the process of pressing, cutting, lampworking and finishing glass using techniques passed down through generations.

You’ll also see and handle the actual tools, molds and materials used in these processes while I share the fascinating history of an industry that survived war, communism and enormous economic change.

FREE presentation at 1 PM. An optional hands-on Czech glass jewelry workshop follows at 2:30 PM.
More details & workshop registration👉 https://www.rochesterartcenter.org/items/artist-talk-%26-workshop

A Study in PolarityAll six pieces in this series are now on view at FiftyNorth Senior Center as part of Echoes & Shadows...
09/05/2026

A Study in Polarity

All six pieces in this series are now on view at FiftyNorth Senior Center as part of Echoes & Shadows, an exhibit pairing visual artists with work by local poets. My pieces are shown alongside Torild Homstad’s poem When the World Feels Heavy.

I started making these during a period when I could barely get off the couch. I didn’t have the capacity to design, so I turned to patterns by Peggy Sudz Lampwork and focused instead on choosing colors and stitching one bead at a time.

Looking at them together now, I’m struck by how little the finished work reflects the state I was in while making it. They’re orderly, colorful and hopeful. After a lifetime of making jewelry, they’ve become some of the most personal work I’ve ever made.

Echoes & Shadows is on view at FiftyNorth through October 2nd.

07/08/2026

I'm on PBS! Off 90 featured Heirloom Fire: Czech Glasswork — my touring presentation on the history of Czech glass. Huge thanks to SEMAC for making this program possible.

If you missed a stop (or want to catch it again), here's where Heirloom Fire is headed next:
📍 Winona Arts Center — Sat, Sept 12, 2026, 1:00 PM
📍 Rochester Arts Center — Sun, Sept 13, 2026, 1:00 PM
📍 Paradise Center for the Arts (Faribault) — Sat, Sept 19, 2026, 10:00 AM
📍 Waseca Arts Center — Sat, Sept 26, 2026, 1:00 PM ($50)
📍 White Bear Center for the Arts — Sat, Dec 19, 2026, 1:30 PM (cost TBD)
Most sessions are free thanks to SEMAC sponsorship — come learn the story behind the glass, then get your hands on some beads. Details and registration links are in my bio.

06/20/2026

Come find me at the FiftyNorth Senior Center Family Festival today! I’ll be here from 11-3, debuting my 3D star ornaments!

I’ll be in Mantorville on June 28th for Heirloom Fire: Czech Glasswork, part of my SEMAC-funded grant.Last year I travel...
06/20/2026

I’ll be in Mantorville on June 28th for Heirloom Fire: Czech Glasswork, part of my SEMAC-funded grant.

Last year I traveled to the Czech Republic to visit factories and artisan homes where glass beads, buttons, and decorative elements are still produced using traditional techniques. I returned with original video, materials in various stages of production, and the tools used in these processes. I turned this into a one-hour interactive presentation that explores how the industry has evolved, survived and remained deeply tied to regional culture.

A hands-on jewelry design class follows the presentation — participants design a coordinating set using authentic Czech glass beads. Class is limited to 12, available to presentation attendees only.
More details
👉https://www.facebook.com/events/2084783572101238/?active_tab=discussion

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