MaryAnn Carroll

A Splash of Turquoise

Specialties: porcelain

Location: Homer,NY

I have been involved in some sort of creative works since elementary school.  My opportunities for growth were somewhat limited since I’ve been busy as a middle school special education teacher for 25 years and spent those same years raising my three children.  I have, however, been able to use some of my creativity within the classroom. 

When I settled into my new home in the country with my husband, an artist his entire life and also an art teacher, and our three dogs, I have been able to spend my free time creating again.   My creations began with making jewelry and grew into making beads to support my habit ;o)   You can see more about me at my blog (macarroll.blogspot.com) or check out my website for some awesome ideas from variuos designers who use my beads. (artisanbeadsplus.com)

I first started learning about bead making by using earthenware and firing in my little jewelry kiln, but I’m now creating with porcelain and sometimes stoneware.  Of course, since I’m now offering my beads for purchase, I’ve also graduated to a larger kiln.  I love to experiment and I’m never content with the ordinary so there’s always something new.   I love fashion and believe that keeping current is the way to go when it comes to bead and jewelry making.
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