Amy A Jewelry

This past weekend was incredible indeed, thanks to the American Craft Council's Craft Connects conference! As a Harlan Boss Foundation for the Arts awardee and new member of the Early Career Artists cohort, I was invited to participate in the American Craft Council's Craft Connect conference this past weekend. On top of attending a full schedule of informative panel discussions, I was matched with a mentor, the amazing and wildly talented Vivian Beer, who graciously shared insights and affirmations with me all weekend long - after being inducted into the ACC College of Fellows. I met new friends, connected with long-time friends, and networked with artists, craftspeople, and industry professionals from every part of the country. What a weekend, indeed! Karen Hampton Ife Williams

Join @theresidency_mpls by @moderndayme for our next creative makers experience! Throughout the month of August, we are hosting a series of jewelry-making workshops with Artist in Residence, Amy Wilderson, from @amyajewelry Sign up for a single workshop OR get a DISCOUNTED PASS for the whole series, happening Wednesdays in August, the 12th, 19th and 26th from 6:30-8:30pm. Get your tickets at https://bit.ly/45ffSFX See you there! 🎥: @safeelghorab 📸: @throughrabbitseyes #minneapolisevents #moderndayme #theresidency #community #downtownmpls

repost from @jesreyesart Two months in, and Diary Weaving is already becoming what I had hoped it would be—a community of makers learning from one another. At today’s gathering, we explored twining as another way of thinking about structure, line, and connection. Some participants immediately incorporated it into their diary weavings, while others experimented with how it might become part of their own visual language. One of my favorite parts of facilitating this cohort is seeing everyone’s practice unfold differently. There isn’t one right way to approach diary weaving. Each artist is finding their own rhythm, responding to their own life, and building a body of work one small weaving at a time.

As a 2026 Harlan Boss Foundation for the Arts Scholar awardee, I am honored and thrilled to be an exhibitor at the American Craft Council’s American Craft Fest St. Paul! Taking place June 13-14, 2026 at Union Depot in St. Paul, MN, American Craft Fest is the summer’s best opportunity to discover craft from across the region. Participate in hands-on activities led by local arts organizations, shop work by over 50 artists, and enjoy food and beverages at this free, all-ages event. I'll be in Booth 314! https://craftcouncil.org/awards/harlan-boss-artists/ For more information and to register, visit craftcouncil.org/events/2026-american-craft-fest/